FETE FALLOUT
Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

FETE FALLOUT
Chaguaramas businesses shut down operations for this week after Stink and Duty traffic chaos

Fete gridlock cripples Chag
Businesses consider shutting until after Carnival...

965 express interest to UDeCOTT
Govt's multi-billion-dollar Revitalisation plan...

For sustainability, NGC should target T&TEC not manufacturers
The announcement by National Gas Company (NGC) of a proposed 70 to 80 per cent hike in the price of natural gas to its light industrial and commercial customers (LICs) has been the subject of much debate over the last three weeks.

'Works Ministry to patch 5,000 potholes'
She said the ministry was in several communities, using technology from the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) to identify defects and carry out patching.

Minister dismisses damning report on Blue Wave Harmony

3 former monarchs make the cut
Former monarchs Terri Lyons, Karene Asche and Tazyah O'Connor are among 11 finalists who will on Sunday attempt to dethrone reigning Calypso Monarch Helon Francis at the Dimanche Gras competition, at the Grand Stand, Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain.

Calypso Fiesta furore
Controversy over results as 11 advance to Dimanche Gras

Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch win
Singh performed her song, The Ring, and delivered a drone light show to the thousands who gathered at Skinner Park in San Fernando.

Fire guts Anand Low Price Supermarket
...dozens left without jobs

Multi-million-dollar fire at La Romaine supermarket

Beyond the bacchanal: Why cancel culture cannot dismantle our colonial legacy


Daly Bread: The shadow of authoritarian rule—concerns over CoP and attack on independent senators
There is reason to be concerned about current trends towards the promotion of authoritarian rule in Trinidad and Tobago.

UNC worse than a thief in the night
MERCIFULLY, we are a nation that puts pen to paper, we get on the radio, and we use various media to convey our abject outrage with the grossly unfair, objectionable and downright disgraceful conduct of the Government of the United National Congress (UNC), now misled by (the honourable no more) Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Tribe adds adult toy for women masqueraders
This year, Carnival Monday and Tuesday come just after the Va­lentine's Day week­end, and Tribe Carnival is giving women masqueraders a Rose.

Rapist flees after woman seeks help from passing motorist
POLICE are investigating a reported sexual assault which allegedly occurred along the Naparima–Mayaro Road in the vicinity of Poole Village, Rio Claro, during the early hours of Saturday.



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