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Trinidad & Tobago extends full support to India for UNSC permanent membership
India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation,...

Trinidad cop among 3 shot dead
(Trinidad Guardian) The families of the men murdered in Gonzales on Sunday are hoping that troubled youths who may be vulnerable to gangs can receive additional priority as part of renewed efforts to fight crime. The men—off-duty policeman Davy Le...

UDeCOTT tours Prime Minister’s residence in Tobago
The Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) has begun formal assessments of the Prime Minister’s Residence in Tobago ahead of planned remedial works. According to a release, Works and Infrastructure Minister and UDeCOTT’s...

Gospel Star Nigela St Clair-Daniel Secures Another Major Award
Saint Lucian gospel performer Nigela St Clair-Daniel has added another award to her growing list of achievements. At the 29th Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards, held last Sunday in the Bahamas, she took home the award for Outstanding Calypso...

Trinidad’s Kes Music Featured In Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2025: Trinidad and Tobago’s vibrant soca sound is now streaming across the globe, thanks to a high-profile feature in Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix release, Madea’s Destination Wedding. The blockbuster comedy,...

Bihar ki beti in Trinidad & Tobago, Madhubani in Argentina—Modi’s poll messaging on foreign tour
Modi gifted Argentine Vice-President Victoria Villarruel a Madhubani painting, showcasing the cultural identity of Bihar. Additionally, his speeches in Trinidad and Tobago turned the spotlight on Bihar, highlighting the tradition of serving food...
Police: Tobago not a safe haven for criminals
Elizabeth Gonzales Tobago Correspondent Tobago police have issued a strong warning that the island will not become a refuge for criminals seeking to escape intensified law enforcement efforts in Trinidad during the...
Tobago burglars in failed attempt to break into ATM
Tobago police are investigating a failed ATM burglary in Castara and are exploring the theory that the suspects may have used boats to enter and escape the area. Senior Superintendent Earl Elie told Guardian Media the...

CPCE Music Coordinator successfully re-introduces music programme
-hopes schools can produce good musicians AS the Music Coordinator of Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) and Head of the Department, Altea Wintz takes on a lot of responsibilities by moulding the students under her charge to realise their...

A New Generation of Indo-Caribbean Artists in New York City
By Cristine Sabrina Khan Dr. Cristine Sabrina Khan is a PRODIG+ Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Sociology at Stony Brook University. Her research examines the construction of Indo-Caribbean diasporic identities in in New York City and...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Celebrates Debut With New Trailer: Watch
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has officially kicked off its big comeback with a new movie now screening in theaters across Japan, and now the film is celebrating its initial release with a new trailer showing off some new footage ahead of its...

World News | India Launches Development Projects Under UN Global South Initiative
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday launched the first set of four development projects under the "India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative," aimed at supporting countries of the Global South in meeting Sustainable Development...

Freedom Project promises legal action if Bahamian ‘Archangel’ not pardoned
Features Melissa Doughty 8 Hrs Ago Trinidad and Tobago's first prime minister, the late Dr Eric Williams also did a lot of work to decolonise public spaces. - The directors of the Caribbean Freedom Project and the Cross Rhodes Campaign will take...

Cellphone smuggling is Trinidad prison system’s biggest challenge – Ex-commissioner
(Trinidad Guardian) Cellphones behind bars and contract killings ordered by inmates have plagued Trinidad and Tobago’s prison system. From chronic overcrowding and poor infrastructure to limited rehabilitation and staff shortages, the prison...

MARTA celebrates new school year with Reading and Riding event
MARTA is teaming up with Page Turners Make Great Learners for a special literacy-themed party filled with books, music, and fun. DECATUR, Ga. - MARTA is celebrating the start of the school year with a special event promoting reading. The transit...

L&C Announces Spring 2025 Honors Lists
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2025 semester. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the...
Where is the Arts in the Heart 2025?
One of Augusta's favorite festivals, Arts in the Heart, is just two months away. Longtime regulars can't wait for all of the multicultural food, lively music, and works of art as far as the eye can see. But there's a small change of plans: A news...

PM Modi Showcases Indian Artistry With Cultural Gifts To Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago Leaders; See Pics
PM Modi's unique gifts to top leadership of Argentina and T&T showcase India's rich artistic and cultural heritage. | Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him symbols of India's rich artistic and cultural heritage as gifts for...

Dr Kamla Dhyani: A Journey of music
Dr Kamla Dhyani’s journey is a powerful blend of purpose, passion and perseverance. Originally hailing from India, Dr Dhyani’s work has transcended boundaries in the development and enrichment of the performing arts both in T&T and...

Public support for Trump's tariff plan remains low as reciprocal duties take effect
The day has officially arrived (kind of). Though President Donald Trump’s retaliatory tariffs were set to go into effect on August 1, he is giving Customs and Border Enforcement until August 7 to get ready for the additional processing necessary...