400 UNC members file for local govt elections
Over 400 members of the United National Congress (UNC) have filed nominations for a chance to represent that party in the Local Government Elections, constitutionally due this year.The party, in a...
View ArticleRamesar: Organised crime link in prison break
The July 24, 2015 Port-of-Spain Prison break which resulted in the death of PC Sherman Maynard has the characteristics of organised crime and a commission of enquiry will reveal the network of players...
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Sharad’s online bakery gamble
Nobody knew it but the quiet young man working in the little known Bumbleberry Dessert Cafe in Duncan Village, San Fernando, making desserts in the kitchen and serving tables was nurturing a big dream...
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T&T looks for larger share of tourism
CEO of the Tourism Development Company (TDC) Keith Chin says despite the challenges to growth in T&T’s tourism sector, the experience gained as an active player in the global sector better...
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$300bn cash flow from bpTT
Norman Christie, regional president at bpTT, says in its 55 years in T&T the energy company has generated more than $300 billion in operating cash flow, with approximately 55 per cent going to the...
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Know your boss says UTC admin professional
Administration professionals are often overlooked but they are at the heart of any organisation or business, says Sandra Persad, executive assistant to Ian Chinapoo, executive director at the Unit...
View Article3-month profit of $153.5 m for First Citizens
The First Citizens Group has concluded a profitable quarter ended March 31 with profit after tax of $153.5 million. The banking group’s unaudited financial statements for the six months ended March 31...
View ArticleUWI going down a dangerous slope?
I write in response to an article published on Saturday May 7, in the Express newspapers. The title of the article was “Staff not sure when new principal will take over.”I have always had a keen...
View ArticleDear Minister Cuffie, please dump ‘Dexter’
In case you are unaware, this is a show aired Tuesday nights on state television. It reveals eye-opening methods of how to commit murder and get away with it. “Dexter” makes these murders palatable...
View ArticleLet forex exchange rate float
As you exit the incoming immigration checkpoint at Piarco Airport the first thing you see is a cambio offering to sell United States currency at TT$7.50 to US$1.Now, the official rate at the commercial...
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Playing Away: T&T artists make their mark in regional exhibitions
Works by T&T artists are featured in two regional shows in Jamaica and the Bahamas, respectively.One of the shows is called Digital, and is up at the National Gallery of Jamaica until July...
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City workers protest over safety issues
Police had to be called in yesterday after disgruntled San Fernando City Corporation (SFCC) workers formed a human barricade around the vehicles of the city engineer and the human resources manager,...
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Eager for Redemption
Reggae lovers are anticipating an epic night of reggae music at the third annual Redemption the Concert, which takes place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium Training Grounds, Port-of-Spain, on May 28....
View ArticlePolice foil roadblock
Police foiled a major roadblock at Mosquito Creek, La Romaine, during the pre-dawn hours of yesterday as retrenched Construtora OAS workers tried to use concrete barricades to block the road.The former...
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Holy Name girls explore options in film, fashion
The 2016 Republic Bank Decibel Entertainment Conference and Expo opened on April 28 to the delight of hundreds of secondary and tertiary level students from throughout the country. Eighteen students...
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Liberty completes CWC acquisition
Liberty Global, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company, has completed its acquisition of Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) in a transaction valued at approximately US$7.4...
View ArticleGhana market important says Energy Chamber
CEO of the Energy Chamber of T&T Dr. Thackwray “Dax” Driver is calling for a national strategy to explore opportunities in Ghana harnessing all available skills in the state and private sectors. He...
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More focus on health of T&T’s tourism
The most effective marketing strategies in the world won’t bolster the tourism sector if the products being offered to guests are poor, says Tourism Minister Shamfa Cudjoe.Speaking to media following...
View ArticleRepsol says VSEP process ongoing
Only six out of 190 employees at Repsol E&P T&T Limited have so far accepted voluntary separation (VSEP) packages offered by the company, a well placed source has told the T&T Guardian. The...
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Central wants to finish in style
Central FC coach Dale Saunders wants his side to end the season in style, although the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and Digicel Pro League champions will not be at full strength for its remaining...
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