Hair we go again
Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Hair we go again
Hairstyles, grooming policies at schools...

Education ministry says schools cannot deny access to classes over hairstyles

Ministry of Education clarifies student hairstyles and grooming guidelines

Finance Minister Tancoo in US for bond show
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo is currently in New York this week for a bond show, as the Government intends to borrow up to US$1 billion on the international capital market.

PM blasts Energy Chamber
... calls them 'self-serving, greedy'; turns down invitation to deliver keynote address at conference

Defense Minister says he was unaware of a US aircraft's entry into Venezuela to seize Maduro
Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge says contrary to what's being reported in the media, he was not aware of of any United States military aircraft leaving Piarco International Airport on January 3, the morning of the US's extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his home in Caracas.

Tobago's autonomy and international law

Govt agrees sale to Proman
Disputed 51% stake in CLICO Energy...

So long, and thanks for all the fish

Ailing Baron gets $$ for medical expenses
In 2020, TUCO partnered with Tatil to provide comprehensive major medical health coverage to its membership and employees of the organisation.

Another calypsonian who experienced financial difficulties and was assisted by the state was Slinger "The Mighty Sparrow" Francisco.

Penal Convent takes Secondary School Panorama competition
After a spectacular day of musical talent at Skinner Park in San Fernando, St Margaret's Anglican Primary School and Holy Faith Convent in Penal emerged as winners of the prestigious National Schools Panorama Competition, held on Monday.

Youth steel on a positive note

Shop owner locks herself in with teen thief
Moses immediately locked herself inside with the suspect and, with the help of her husband, Claudis Celestine, managed to subdue him. Her cousin, Johnathan Kelvin Moses, arrived after hearing the commotion and found $196 in cash and three packs of cigarettes in the suspect's pocket. The items were placed on a table inside the shop.

Ex-cop, community activist urge careful rollout of ZOSOs

Archbishop Gordon praises Govt's crackdown on alcohol, road indiscipline

Archbishop wants laws to protect children: 'Social media more addictive than alcohol'

Ste Madeleine in shock as beloved Chinese restaurant owner murdered
Xhi Li Li, 49, was the owner of Yue Hua Chinese Restaurant and Bar, located at the corner of Manahambre Road and M2 Ring Road. Police believe the killing occurred during a robbery. His body was discovered around 11.50 pm after a customer went to the establishment to make a purchase.


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