42 primary school teachers to be hired on short basis
Forty-two teachers at the Teacher I level will be hired on a short-term basis to address a shortfall of primary school teaching professionals at denominational schools. This was announced by…
Local Govt officials accuse Ameen of peddling ‘misinformation’
Senior Political Reporter Local Government Ministry officials yesterday rubbished Opposition MP Khadijah Ameen’s claims that regional corporations were “instructed” to cease hiring workers and could be forced to “terminate” employees.…
$20M in book grants to be disbursed by Friday
The Education Ministry had disbursed almost $8 million ($7,848,000) in book grants to 7,848 students as of yesterday. This was disclosed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Jacqueline Charles, at a…
Tobago records 18 new cases
Tobago’s dengue cases have climbed to 36, with 18 new cases reported since August 2. In an update by the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection Secretary, Dr Faith…
Stuart: Dengue situation putting ‘strain’ on nurses
Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is dismissing any claims that there is a shortage of nurses or medical staff to attend to dengue patients, even as the T&T…
Analysts: Politics at play in PNM’s rejection of reform proposals
Senior Reporter kay-marie.fletcher@guardian.co.tt Two political analysts believe party politics and maintaining the status quo played a role in the People’s National Movement’s (PNM) rejection of some recommendations for constitutional reform.…
Kamla warns Coast of Arms change a sensitive topicIt can stir up ethnic rivalry
Senior Reporter akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar believes that while some of the history behind Christopher Columbus has to be revisited, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s promise to remove his…
ASJA principals urge parents: Be wary of social media
Senior Multimedia Reporterradhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt The principals of the ASJA Boys’ and ASJA Girls’ Colleges are urging parents to take an active role in their children’s education, emphasising the importance of monitoring…
Register for the City of Lauderhill’s ‘Glow Pickleball’ on September 13 – Tamarac Talk
Register Now: “Taste of Trinidad and Tobago” Celebrates its 62nd Independence Day on NewsAugust 18, 2024Celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 62nd …
Bassarath is out as VP; CWI bends to Guyana High Court on flawed election – Wired868
Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) president Azim Bassarath. (Copyright Newsday). The GCB said its change of heart over Bassarath was due to …