$3.4B HDC contracts scrapped
Posted: Friday, June 19, 2026

$3.4B HDC contracts scrapped
... but minister says project will return with open bidding process; OPR yet to issue its ruling on the matter

WASA launches $20M wastewater project in Beetham Gardens
The major infrastructure intervention seeks to resolve persistent, longstanding sewerage issues caused by the deterioration of the community's main wastewater pipeline.

Kangaloo urges vigilance and fairness on Labour Day
She paid tribute to figures such as Uriah "Buzz" Butler, Adrian Cola Rienzi, Andrew Arthur Cipriani and Albert Maria Gomes, noting that their leadership and advocacy extended beyond improved working conditions.

Opposition Leader accuses Govt of failing workers
In her message, Beckles described Labour Day as a commemoration of "a defining chapter in our national story" and paid tribute to labour pioneers whose struggles transformed the social, political and economic landscape of Trinidad and Tobago.

NATUC calls for fair wages, workers' rights on Labour Day

PM defends Vesting Bill; accuses Young of 'union busting'
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has defended legislation aimed at restoring the Oilfields Workers' Trade Union's (OWTU) rights following Petrotrin's 2018 restructuring, rejecting claims that the measure breaches the Constitution or infringes on the rights of Heritage Petroleum Ltd and Paria Fuel Trading employees.

'No sickout'
Education Minister, TTUTA claim low attendance due to national tests

A celebration of music and community at Labour & Steel 7

Guevarro thanks public for warm welcome
... says transformation of TTPS remains his main goal

'TTPS has a crime plan'
Guevarro points to successes despite long, trying 12 months...

Minister gives top cop A+ rating

Security experts divided on CoP's impact so far
Security experts say successive states of emergency have defined Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro's first year in office, reshaping how the T&T Police Service (TTPS) deploys resources and fuelling debate over whether the organisation is operating within crisis conditions or a long-term policing model.


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