$3B in contracts unfulfilled
Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2026

$16B awarded, $3B in contracts unfulfilled as OPR sounds procurement alarm
Public bodies reported $16 billion in procurement awards during fiscal year 2024/2025, up from $13.7 billion the year before. But the procurement system continued to be marked by poor reporting quality, limited competition and significant project execution challenges, including approximately $3 billion in unfulfilled contracts, as outlined in the executive summary of the Office of Procurement Regulation's (OPR) 2026 final annual report, Volume One.

Teachers start receiving $900M backpay

Amcham T&T: Infrastructure Investment Fund needed
Business group's budget wishlist:

Govt confirms US military sought access to T&T airspace, waters
The Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs has confirmed that the United States made requests for its military to operate within Trinidad and Tobago's airspace and maritime zones last year, but is refusing to disclose what Washington requested, when the requests were made or how they were handled.

Dr Teelucksingh: Ask again—the dos and don'ts of handling a potential suicide crisis

Doctors' social media advertising under review
The review covers social media promotions, claims about treatment outcomes, and financial inducements.

Cox challenges TSTT over 'forced' exit
Former acting CEO of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Keino Cox, is challenging the company's decision to place him on "administrative leave" and the "non-renewal" of his acting CEO position.

Young, Moonilal spar over Heritage hiring Roget's daughter
Former prime minister Stuart Young and Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal clashed in Parliament on Friday over Young's query about whether Candy Roget-Martinez, who was hired at Heritage Petroleum Ltd, had OWTU President General Ancel Roget as a reference for her application.

Sheik Lisha managing director Akaloo dies
It said Akaloo's contribution to manufacturing was recognised when Sheik Lisha was named TTMA Medium Manufacturer of the Year in 2021, reflecting the company's continued growth, resilience and adaptability.

Beyond business, the TTMA said, Akaloo would also be remembered for his generosity and commitment to the community.

Silk, Steel & Strings event at La Joya, St Joseph

Chinese-linked crime networks funnelling millions out of T&T
Over the past decade, criminal networks with alleged links to China have become increasingly entrenched in Trinidad and Tobago, expanding their reach across drug and human trafficking, money laundering and other illicit activities.

Court strikes down law allowing State to spy on prisoner-lawyer calls
An amendment to the Interception of Communications Act, giving law enforcement officers the authority to listen in, record and utilise telephone communications between prisoners and their lawyers, has been declared unconstitutional.

Fishermen's US strike death lawsuit awaits local court hearing
...Case awaits local court ruling declaring Chad Joseph, Rishi Samaroo legally deceased

Toddler injured after being pinned under fallen gate

Alexander: ZOSO more than just guns and arrests

Gun attack on couple: Driver dies, woman critical

53 Venezuelans detained in Curepe operation
Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service detained 53 Venezuelan nationals during an overnight operation in Curepe. The operation, dubbed "Border Shield", was carried out between 11 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Saturday.

Elder and infant abducted, robbed in Paxvale
A 71-year-old man was robbed of $7,400 at gunpoint after an armed man approached his vehicle in Santa Cruz on Friday afternoon.


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