The Cuba conundrum
Posted: Sunday, February 8, 2026

The Cuba conundrum: Where will T&T stand?
On January 11, US President Donald Trump, on a Truth Social post, wrote, “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!"

Since then, the Trump administration has threatened tariffs on countries that send any oil shipments to Cuba. As a result, fuel shortages have caused severe blackouts on the Caribbean island.

Blue Wave Harmony's troubled journey to T&T: Vessel once detained, concerns raised over safety lapses
With the State having to pay US$25,500 a day, Guardian Media takes a look at what happened at the Port of Scarborough during berthing that damaged the ship's hull, and what the vessel's documented history showed about safety oversight before it ever arrived in T&T on January 22.

US forces maintain presence post-Maduro

Govt pushes back on IMF prescriptions
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo has signalled that Government will not accept any recommendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that undermines its development agenda for Trinidad and Tobago.

Kaiso lovers come out in defence of political songs at Calypso Fiesta
Under the blistering midday sun at Skinner Park, San Fernando, calypso lovers sent a clear and defiant message yesterday that picong, political commentary and fearless social criticism were the lifeblood of the art form, saying any attempt to silence them is an attack on freedom of expression.

Leston Paul urges TUCO to stage veterans' calypso competition
ARRANGER Leston Paul says the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation (TUCO) should consider staging a veterans' competition. He also described the 2026 crop of soca and calypsoes as being of “an excellent calibre."

Dr Teelucksingh: Health is about probability, not perfection—stack the odds in your favour

Chloe's cancer journey opens a door of hope for other patients
She said travelling overseas for cancer treatment often comes with overwhelming fears: navigating a foreign healthcare system, managing finances, securing housing and confronting the physical toll of long-distance travel while ill. Ramnarine said while those fears existed, she refused to let them lead.

"My family and I decided to look at this as an opportunity—one to get better, as well as an unexpected chance to visit a new country and learn. By shifting our mindset, we were able to face what lay ahead with curiosity," she recalled.

Bail bill approved in Senate
After being considered clause by clause and approved with amendments, the bill was read a third time and passed by a margin of 20 for, ten against, and no abstentions.

Beckles says attendence at Joshua Samaroo's funeral was not for political gain

Buried alive, man dies inside 15 foot deep drain
A 46-year-old man has died and another injured after a box drain collapsed in Maracas St. Joseph on Thursday morning.

Homeless woman accepts shelter, raped
According to police, around 1 a.m. on Thursday, a 42-year-old woman, who has no fixed place of abode, was allegedly sexually assaulted against her will by a man known to her, at the residence where she had gone to seek shelter.

$100K bail for woman charged with sedition




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