Trinidad and Tobago

An international tobacco distributor operating under the Free Zone Act for almost two decades has received the High Court's permission to challenge a Ministry of Health decision to declare its operation in breach of the Tobacco Control Act

As debate over human trafficking and prostitution in Trinidad and Tobago continues, an official list of convicted sex offenders has been made public for the first time through an online registry, the Trinidad and Tobago Public Sex Offenders Website

Trinidad High Court blocked the deportation of five Cameroonians seeking asylum -they would fear to be killed by military forces in their homeland- pending the result of their lawsuit against the Chief Immigration Officer and the Attorney General's Office

Maracas beachgoers have been advised that activities at the beach are temporarily compromised due to preparations for the Caesar's Army AM Beach fete this week

Institute of Marine Affairs Director and wetland ecologist, Rahanna Juman, reminded that wetlands are a critical system, essential for the maintenance of life on earth and reminded that "it is time to restore our degraded wetlands"

The Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association has chosen a new slate of officers for the 2023-2025 term, electing its second female president, Shellyanne Wilson

Prime Minister Keith Rowley said there are no plans to cancel Carnival or introduce safety restrictions similar to those implemented in 2020, notwithstanding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases

The Piarco Solar Farm in Piarco Trinidad, which will consist of ground-mounted solar panels on an area of 1,54 hectares, with an annual generating capacity of 1.443.830 kilowatt-hours, is progressing in its construction

The Electoral College will meet on 23 January to elect a new President

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation has given notice of the death of Francine Edwards, aka Singing Francine; she won the national Calypso Queen competition in 1972, 1973, 1981 and 1983 and was known for Christmas songs

The Lawyers Association of Trinidad and Tobago says it has observed with great concern the growing trend of lawyers engaging, either alone or through collaborations with others, in conduct and/or actions that amount to advertising and or touting

Schools remained closed Monday as the adverse weather conditions and flooding that disrupted the lives of citizens over the weekend were expected to continue for the third day

The National Energy Corporation recorded an after-tax profit of $70,96 million and revenues of $342,78 million in 2021; the satisfying results, announced the Company, are also due to synergy, operational efficiency and integrated strategy