Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said that Trinidad and Tobago did not participate in the United States military action against Venezuela leading to Washington’s claim that President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and taken out of the country. “Earlier this morning, Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, the United States commenced military operations within the territory of Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago is NOT […More]
Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders met early this morning Saturday (1/3/26) to discuss the United States invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. A brief statement issued by the Caricom Secretariat said that the 15-member regional integration grouping “is actively monitoring the situation which is of grave concern to the Region with possible implications for […More]
Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in New York following U.S. capture: Full coverage. President Trump on Saturday said the United States would temporarily “run” Venezuela after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight operation that he said was an “assault like people have not seen since World War II.” Trump said the U.S. was prepared to launch a second […More]
President Irfaan Ali Saturday said Guyana has activated its “security architecture” after the United States bombed several military and other sites in Venezuela. “We have activated our security plan to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Guyana,” Ali told reporters, adding “The security architecture is fully active. “The Guyana Defense Force and the security forces are monitoring […More]
New York’s New Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in twice on New Years Day, Thursday January 1st, 2026. His first private swearing ceremony was at a decommissioned subway station below City Hall just after midnight, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath as the city’s first Muslim mayor. The oath was given by New York’s […More]
Prime Minister Holness Thanks China for Support After Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering support to Jamaica and its people in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated sections of the island. “The Chinese Government has been very good to us,” […More]
200 Farmers and Fisherfolk in Treasure Beach Receive $7m in Hurricane Recovery Supplies. Approximately 200 farmers and fisherfolk in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica received over $7 million in supplies and equipment on Tuesday (December 23) at the Breds Foundation Complex, as part of Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The National Commercial Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, […More]
Trinidad and Tobago’s forex challenge: From diagnosis to decisive action. Trinidad and Tobago is facing a foreign exchange (forex) challenge that has moved well beyond technical debate and into the realm of national economic urgency. What was once viewed as a cyclical constraint has become a structural issue, with real consequences for business continuity, investment confidence, and the country’s long-term […More]
GPS jamming affecting flights at Piarco. GPS disruptions have been affecting flights in and around Piarco International Airport, according to reporting by The New York Times over the weekend. Pilots from Caribbean Airlines and Copa Airlines have told air traffic controllers that their navigation systems were being jammed, prompting guidance from radar to ensure safe landings. “A pilot of a […More]
Rice farmers urged to form consortiums, tap zero interest loans through new Development Bank. President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on rice farmers, particularly small-scale producers, to form consortiums and cooperatives to take full advantage of zero-interest, collateral-free loans that will become available through the government’s proposed Development Bank starting in 2026. The appeal was made during a meeting with […More]
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