'Logistical issues'
Posted: Monday, July 6, 2026

'Logistical issues' as PM misses Caricom leaders line-up
LOGISTICAL issues delayed Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's arrival at the opening of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in St Lucia yesterday, causing her to miss the traditional line-up of regional leaders on stage.

PM heads to CARICOM summit in St Lucia

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Analysts on post-Cabinet briefings:

NIBTT owes $50m to vendor for Empower tech upgrade
The disclosure came during Friday's meeting of the Joint Select Committee on Finance and Legal Affairs, which is probing the NIBTT's accessibility, responsiveness, and service delivery performance.

Top results despite poor facilities at Sando Central
Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath has pledged to make long-awaited repairs to San Fernando Central Secondary School a priority after the school's principal revealed it has maintained outstanding academic results despite years of inadequate facilities.

Methanex dispute revives debate over gas price secrecy
The dispute between the National Gas Company (NGC) and Methanex over the indefinite idling of the Titan methanol plant has renewed debate over whether natural gas prices from state-owned companies should remain confidential even after gas supply contract negotiations have ended.

NAAATT Secured Money To Send Atheltes At Under-18 and U-23 Championships In Mexico

Farrell: Consider term limits for Chief Justice

Hadeed case revives decades of warnings over prison conditions
The detention of people under the Preventative Detention Orders (PDO), including high-profile businessman Dominic Hadeed, has reopened decades-old claims about poor prison conditions, alleged weak medical support and a system reportedly struggling to safely manage the people it holds.

Caribbean Airlines confirms Blue Waters removed from flights
State-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has confirmed that Blue Waters bottled water is no longer being served on its flights, days after the airline quietly switched suppliers following the detention of the company's principal owners under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs).

Vaneisa: Glimmers of joy—amidst the gloom

Live Wire's W/C Notes: Fifa suspends suspension of USA star Balogun as Trump trumps VAR
In a throwback to one of Fifa president Gianni Infantino's more cringeworthy speeches: Today, he feels American.

USA forward Folarin Balogun was today cleared to play against Belgium in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Round of 16, despite being suspended for the contest due to a red card in the host's 2-0 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their previous contest.

The protein myth: Stop chasing supplements, start eating better

Storm ready: Preparing your car for the rainy season

Ghost boat comes ashore in Trinidad
Throughout West African fishing communities, fishermen routinely carve initials or registration letters into floats to identify ownership should fishing gear drift away or become entangled with another vessel. Attached is a tattered, frayed cloth of yellow polka dots and bright orange underside.

Fatal ride in stolen car
She said Baptiste had been liming at his grandmother's home around 4 am when a young man from the community arrived, borrowed his phone and later offered to drop another teenager home. Baptiste reportedly joined them, unaware the vehicle had allegedly been stolen.

Minutes later, the car crashed into an electricity pole along Edward Trace, a short distance away.

Venezuelan man killed in shooting outside Penal bar
A 23-year-old Venezuelan national was shot dead and another Venezuelan man wounded in a shooting outside a bar in Penal during the early hours of Sunday, just metres from the Penal Police Station.


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