Military appeal
Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Military appeal
PM uses visit to US SouthCom to push for support in T&T crime fight

Experts warn of regional fallout from T&T's US security pact
International relations experts are questioning the long-term benefits of Trinidad and Tobago joining the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition through the Doral charter, raising concerns about its potential impact on Caricom relations and the longevity of the agreement under President Donald Trump.

Defence partnership
More US support for T&T in war against drug traffickers...

Kamla again defends Trump partnership
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is seeking to reassure that the recently formed military alliance between Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and the Donald Trump administration will ultimately benefit all of Caricom.

Starmer, Trump meet after US President criticised him on lack of support for Iran strikes

Iranian missiles intercepted over Turkey, UAE and Qatar, as oil price passes $100 a barrel

Wave of AI-generated misinfo about US-Iran war being monetised by online creators

Nicki Minaj praises PM
Music superstar Nicki Minaj has sent social media, and her following of 26 million, into a frenzy after praising Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Le Hunte: 'Breakfast Shed' vendors must vacate Waterfront by April 30

BACCHANAL OVER TSTT RETREAT
CWU calls for minister to intervene amid claims of spending spree but company defends executive activity

InterCaribbean Airways starts service to PoS with an all-female crew
The Embraer ERJ145, operating as JY752, landed at Piarco International Airport, marking the start of a four-times-weekly service between Trinidad and Barbados.

In the cockpit were Captain Laurie Cheminade and First Officer Xing Zhang, and in the cabin, Trina Clarke.

Family fears for Alzheimer's patient
Missing for two weeks...

Tyrico horror
...went to collect rent, and never returned

Bather pulled under by wave dies after rescue attempt
A 62-year-old man from Laventille has died after he was pulled underwater while bathing at Tyrico Bay on Sunday afternoon.

Man dies at abandoned secondary school
Police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man whose body was discovered at an abandoned building on the compound of St Joseph Secondary School on Sunday morning. The deceased has been identified as Vishnu Maharaj, 70, who was of no fixed place of abode.

Ankle-monitored accused gunned down near home
The murder toll for the year so far stood at 66 up to last night, while on this date last year, the toll was 75.

Man wearing ankle monitor killed hours before court appearance
Police reported that residents heard several gunshots, and officers responding to the scene discovered Garcia lying on the road with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.



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