PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The islands of Trinidad & Tobago have announced their first annual Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago (FWTT) scheduled to unveil May 26 - 31, 2008 in Adam Smith Square. Top local and Caribbean designers will participate in daily runway shows featuring their work under various themes. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters): Workers at Trinidad and Tobago's state-owned oil company, Petrotrin, stayed off the job for a second day on Wednesday to protest grievances that included health and safety issues and fears of job cuts. Workers fear a labour force reduction because of plans to sell exploration acreages. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The judiciary in Trinidad and Tobago has responded to local media reports regarding fresh developments over the country's multi-million dollar airport terminal scandal. In a statement to local media, the judiciary said it had to re-asign the case to annother judicial officer. read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana swamped the Cayman Islands 41-nil while Trinidad and Tobago fought hard for a come-from-behind 12-10 victory against Jamaica on the opening day of the Caribbean women’s rugby championship in Guyana. Careen Skeete opened Guyana’s scoring in the seventh minute. read more...

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LONDON, England: Caribbean representatives Deon Burton of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago’s Stern John were both on target in the English Coca Cola Championships at different venues in England on Sunday. At Hillsborough, Burton scored twice to help Sheffield Wednesday secure a slot out of the relegation zone. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Early registrations for Euromoney’s annual Caribbean Investment Forum indicate strong interest in this year’s conference, which will focus on topics such as the effect of the unfolding credit crisis on the region; financing options for the region’s corporates, banks and governments. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: The new Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Riyad Insanally, has presented his letter of accreditation to that country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paula Gopee-Scoon, in a formal call at the Ministry in Port of Spain on Tuesday. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN: Coming days after Trinidad and Tobago's Agriculture Minister, Arnoll Piggot claimed there is no food crisis in the country, Prime Minister Patrick Manning is now saying that the rising cost of food is a problem for everyone in society. He said all must rise to the challenge. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: A Trinidad and Tobago national has been appointed to serve as interim Public Relations Officer of a newly formed association called the Caribbean Association of Corrections (CAC). The new association was formed during the just concluded 2nd Annual Caribbean Corrections Summit. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: Ambassador Glenda Morean-Phillip arrived at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, D.C., today and presented Secretary General José Miguel Insulza with her credentials as Trinidad and Tobago’s ninth Permanent Representative. read more...

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The Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) joins in the call from many in the society for an urgent investigation into the operations of UDeCoTT. We believe that the Auditor General is best placed to contract an independent consultant to carry out a forensic audit of the affairs of the company. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago overnment has initiated a comprehensive review of closed circuit television cameras that were installed months ago to monitor criminal activities in and around the capital Port-of-Spain. Government over the months has faced fierce criticism on its handling of crime. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: In the wake of much and sometimes heated national debate about a food crisis in Trinidad and Tobago due to global shortages in food, the Minister of Agriculture Arnoll Piggott has rejected claims of a food crisis in the country. The Opposition has said the Minister is "sleeping on the job". read more...

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SALVO, USA (Reuters): These are special times for sprinters from the small Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. No country, big or small, has produced 100 meters times faster this year than the marks of young Trinidadians Richard Thompson and Kelly-Ann Baptiste, both students at Louisiana State University. read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Trinidad and Tobago, which is home to the famous steel pan, intends to amaze the CARIFESTA X audience during the August festival in Guyana by showcasing some of its newest pan instruments. The twin island Republic will be represented by a 300-member troupe. read more...

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MIRAMAR, USA: Spirit Airlines continues to expand its international route network as the ultra low cost carrier Tuesday announced the addition of another new route from its Fort Lauderdale gateway with non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad, scheduled to begin on June 12, 2008. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters): Trinidad and Tobago "will be swimming in double-digit inflation" in the coming months, Central Bank Governor Ewart Williams said on Monday. Williams cited a number of contributing factors including the Caribbean nation's robust economic growth. read more...

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SAN JUAN, Trinidad: The mud volcano in the Columbia coconut estate in Fullerton, Cedros, Trinidad, is revered annually with a puja [ceremonial worship]. In their homes during the night, villagers hear the sound of the mud bubbling in the belly of the earth. Hindus interpret this sound as a reminder to pray. read more...

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PEMBROKE PINES, USA: The premier cruise industry event of the year will take place October 27-31, 2008 in Port of Spain, Trinidad -- the country's capital city.  Nestled between Southern Caribbean and Latin America, with only seven miles separating Trinidad and Tobago from Venezuela, explains the eclectic culture. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Patrick Manning is at this time heading a delegation of government officials to Cancun, Mexico, to participate in the World Economic Forum on Latin America. The World Economic forum is being held from April 15 to 16. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchanges Commission (TTSEC) is in the process of launching a Depositary Receipts regime (DRs). Depositary Receipts have many advantages since they allow investors to diversify their investment portfolio. read more...

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LONDON, England: Trinidad and Tobago internationals Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edwards and their Sunderland team are mathematically still not out of relegation threat just yet, after they went down 2-1 to Manchester City in the English Barclays Premiership League on Saturday. read more...

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LONDON, England: Trinidad and Tobago international Kenwyne Jones hit the back of the net again at the weekend, as his Sunderland team build on their winning streak in the English Barclays Premiership. Goals from Danny Collins, Michael Chopra and Kenwyne Jones helped Sunderland to a 3-1 win over Fulham. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago will be at the heart of Caribbean tourism investment activity in May when it hosts the 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) at the brand new Hyatt Regency Trinidad Hotel and Conference Centre. read more...

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LONDON, England: Trinidadian striker Kenwyne Jones is confident that his Sunderland team will continue fighting for survival in the English Premiership, after completing back-to-back wins at the weekend. Jones helped Sunderland to a come from behind 2-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. read more...

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The publisher of an innovative programme for teaching reading, which is having remarkable results around the world, is visiting the Caribbean in April and May. Chris Jolly, publisher of Jolly Phonics, is visiting Trinidad, Grenada, Barbabos, Antigua and St Kitts from 28 April to 2 May, read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago's Opposition United National Congress-Alliance says it is considering filing a lawsuit against House Speaker Barry Sinanan. The announcement was made on Friday following a verbal uproar in Parliament, after Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday was ordered to leave. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: A draft policy document on HIV/AIDS in the workplace is soon to be laid before the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. This was confirmed by Labour Minister, Rennie Dumas while addressing a function in Port of Spain. The HIV/AIDS draft policy is expected to protect workers. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: An influx of illegal immigrants who are now serving jail terms at the maximum security state prison in Arouca, Trinidad, is said to be causing some concern for local authorities. Some of the illegal immigrants who have been arrested for various offences have been left unclassified. read more...

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) is moving to foster what it calls "greater balance, free speech and responsibility" of the country's electronic media. The Authority will on Wednesday host a two-day seminar in Port of Spain. read more...

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