Eight more dengue cases detected
The Health Ministry has said a further eight cases of dengue have been reported since August 13, bringing the current total to 825 laboratory-confirmed cases. The death toll remains at…
Olympic sprinter Ahye gets $187k in government funding
Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s sprinter Michelle-Lee Ahye is the latest athlete to receive funding through the Government’s Elite Athlete Assistance Programme (EAAP). On August 15, acting permanent secretary of the…
Steelpan is More Beautiful ensemble finals on August 17
The Steelpan is More Beautiful – Canopeum Amoris competition continues, with the ensemble finals taking place on August 17 at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s Road, Port of Spain. It is…
US legend Tyson Gay impressed with Trinidad and Tobago sprint talent
Over 100 athletes from clubs and communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago took part in a two-day elite track development camp which sprinted off at Skinner Park, San Fernando on August…
Relatives of six suspects slain by police form support group
The relatives of the six robbery suspects killed by police on August 14 have formed a support group and intend to push for independent autopsies. The relatives gathered at the…
Trinis preparing for Hurricane Ernesto in Bermuda
BERMUDANS are preparing for the passage of Hurricane Ernesto, which was expected to start affecting the island late on August 16, earlier than expected. The storm is expected to affect…
Rio Claro chop victim, 77, dies in hospital
RETIRED teacher James Gajadhar, 77, of Rio Claro, died on August 15, the day after he was chopped in his garden. The police said Gajadhar, of Old Rio Claro Mayaro…
25 boats take off at Foreshore in Great Race
THE 56th edition of the Trinidad and Tobago Great Race will speed off from the Mucurapo Foreshore at 7.15 am on August 17 with 25 boats making the arduous journey…
Central cops in walkabout to strengthen ties with communities
COUVA and Gran Couva police held a joint walkabout on August 16 in both districts to strengthen community ties. From what Newsday was told, the officers received “positive and commendable…
Venezuela: Oil Production Inches Forward as Prices Recede
PDVSA recently struck 30- and 20-year deals with Trinidad and Tobago’s NGC, alongside British multinationals BP and Shell, respectively, to explore …