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Acting CoP issues ultimatum to PSC Acting Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith has written to the Police Service Commission (PSC) requesting that the commission’s suspension by letter dated September 17, be withdrawn immediately “on the ground that it is illegal, irrational and in breach of the rules of natural justice, null, void and of no legal effect.” In his letter […More]

IT’S A BRAVE NEW WORLD: PLP stuns with total reversal of 2017 defeat September 17, 2021 AFTER leading the Progressive Liberal Party to a wide victory at the polls, incoming Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis promised to tackle the challenges facing The Bahamas with humility and determination. Mr Davis delivered his victory speech before a crowd of jubilant supporters gathered at the […More]

T&T CONTROVERSIAL IMAN IN HOT WATERS AGAIN Police say they are investigating a sermon by Imam Yasin Abu Bakr Police say they are investigating a sermon by Yasin Abu Bakr that has raised questions and caused some concern in the public domain. One day after he delivered a sermon during the Jamaat Al Muslimeen’s weekly Jummah at Mucurapo Road, where […More]

NO PARADE FOR TNT INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021 Minister of National Security: No Independence Day Parade This Year. Minister of National Security, Fitzgerald Hinds has informed that due to the current situation with respect to COVID-19, there will be no Independence Day Parade this year. A statement issued today said after careful consideration, it was determined that the safest option would […More]

HAPPY CARICOM DAY 2021 CARICOM came into being on 4 July 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas by Prime Ministers Errol Barrow for Barbados, Forbes Burnham for Guyana, Michael Manley for Jamaica and Eric Williams for Trinidad and Tobago. The Treaty was later revised in 2002 to allow for the eventual establishment of a single market and a single […More]

VIRTUAL MEETING BETWEEN DR ROWLEY AND USA HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JAMES CLYBURN Prime Minister Rowley Met with U.S. House Majority Whip, James E. Clyburn Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley virtually met with United States House Majority Whip, James E. Clyburn today (Thursday 27th May, 2021). The meeting focused on issues related to COVID-19 vaccines, […More]

Boat found with bodies and human remains linked to Mauritania, Africa The fishing boat with 14 dead bodies and other human remains found drifting off the coast of Tobago last Friday, has been traced back to vessel stolen from Mauritania, Africa. Confirmation came during a press conference held today, by senior police officials in Tobago. During the press conference, head […More]

No vaccine passport needed to enter US, embassy here says The United States Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has clarified whether a U.S.-approved COVID-19 vaccine is required for those wishing to travel to the United States—it is not required at this time. According to a brief statement issued in its social media pages, only a negative PCR test is required […More]

More than 50 organizations urge Biden to end hostile Cuba policy. A call to end the blockade and normalize relations, from broad sectors of U.S. society A letter from more than 50 U.S. social, religious and academic organizations has urged the administration of President Joseph Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and “reverse the failed Trump policies that inflicted harm […More]

Jumaane Supporting The AG’s Lawsuit Against The NYPD I’ve long said that we need to reimagine public safety in New York City. Systemic change cannot wait a moment longer. Two weeks ago, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the NYPD and its leadership to end its pattern of using excessive force and making false arrests against […More]