Trini feared killed in US strike
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Trini feared killed in US strike
Relatives suspect Las Cuevas man and another Trini were victims of US strike...

2 Trinis killed in latest US strike
... Las Cuevas families condemn latest bombings off Venezula; deny dead fishermen were involved in drug trafficking

Trump authorizes C.I.A. operations in Venezuela
After multiple lethal strikes on Venezuelan vessels and a death toll of at least 27, US President Donald Trump today confirmed that his administration has authorised the US Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) to conduct covert operations within the South American country.

Dear Editor: The 2026 Budget ignores the elephant in the room: the US-Venezuela conflict!

Sagewan happy with non-energy shift, but warns: Govt must account

Obika: Budget heavy in rhyme but hollow economically

Alcohol, tobacco duties to apply locally first
CONTRARY to a common misconception, the increased customs duties on alcohol, beer and tobacco will be levied on local products first as well as imported ones. Further, the increased duties would be applied to local products first.

Tancoo: Hotel school to be reopened
Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo has announced the government's intention to reopen the TT Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) in Chaguaramas

Middle class can afford wider range of vehicles
TTADA on budget

Before the Fire
Felicity's Ramleela effigy takes shape

‘Chris Must List' rejects offer to plead guilty to sedition
Hughes, who remains out on $100,000 bail, dismissed the latest offer by local officials to work it out before going to trial.

1 dead, 2 schoolboys among 3 wounded in Brasso shooting
Construction worker Christopher Ricardo "Ricky" Joseph, 20, was killed in the early hours of October 15, when gunmen opened fire at a house along Caparo Valley Brasso Road, central Trinidad.

His brother Colly Joseph, 23, as well as 15-year-old Jerryl Ganness of Los Attajos, and 16-year-old Darias Shadrack, students of Tabaquite Secondary School, were also shot and wounded.

9 Venezuelans charged with illegal entry
Five of them were each fined $1,000, with 60 days allowed for payment. In default, they will serve seven days' simple imprisonment.


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