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PM rejects claims of intimidation
Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2025
US revokes Gary Aboud's visa; PM rejects claims of intimidation
Aboud explained that he attained a US visa at the age of 15, and there had never been any issues.
In a media release yesterday, Aboud attributed the revocation of his US visa to his decision to speak out against the US strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea, including the suspected killings of two Trinidad and Tobago nationals.
ASJA calls for peaceful dialogue amid tension in the region
Yet another religious body has called for peaceful dialogue and co-operation amid rising tensions in the Caribbean.
Howai: Energy diversification, renewable energy key to Trinidad and Tobago sustainability
He said while TT's economic activity rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, financial conditions were, while favourable, still volatile.
PM holds 'productive' talks with Nutrien amid shutdown
PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar met with the leadership of embattled nitrogen and ammonia producer Nutrien almost a month after it began a phased shutdown of its operations at the Point Lisas Estate on October 23.
Government passes crypto-currency bill after 'pappy-show' debate
Debate on the government's proposed bill to regulate the crypto-currency industry descended into a farce as procedural manoeuvres prevented the discussion of more than 200 proposed amendments which were given to the opposition minutes before the debate began in Parliament on November 21.
Phoenix Park Gas Processors president retires suddenly
Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited is a Trinidad and Tobago company, which was formed in May 1989. It is owned by NGC NGL Company (51 per cent), Trinidad and Tobago NGL (39 per cent) and Pan West Engineers & Constructors LLC (10 per cent).
Earlier this week, TTNGL, which is publicly listed, announced it had recorded a profit after tax of TT$99.6 million for the third quarter of the financial year, a significant improvement over the TT$63.5 million profit reported for the same period last year.
Babwah: Trinidad and Tobago could be 'dumping ground' for used vehicles
The new policy allows vehicles up to eight years old (from the date of manufacture) to be imported, up from the previous limit of three years.
Lee: 48 HDC maintenance contractors cut
Beckles also sought clarity on the status of monthly-paid maintenance contractors. Lee said the corporation was still determining the full scope of the contracts under review.
“As far as the monthly contractors, I don't have an exact figure, member," he said. “But I just want to say that contracts for monthly maintenance (workers) are in excess of $10 million.
World javelin champ Keshorn Walcott: My career all down to science
Walcott, who won Olympic gold in London in 2012, bronze in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and finally his first World Athletics Championships gold earlier this year, said the title of his presentation at the conference reflected the truth of his journey.
Ramadhar leads legal probe of gas tank explosion fatality
Attorneys probing Ria George's death vow that her loss will not be swept under the rug as they intend to take legal action based on their findings in the matter.
'Potential disaster in thousands of homes': Lawyers call for gas tank warnings
MP told in Parliament: 'Go and take yuh lil man'
A parliamentarian was heard in a hot-mic moment on November 21, making what appeared to be a derogatory comment about a parliamentary colleague.
Big bush to big stage
Paint, powder and vibes as hundreds celebrate Sando City Month J'Ouvert
Senator reports Facebook death threats to cops
'I go send men to kill your children': Browne reports online death threats
Opposition Senator Dr. Amery Browne has reported to police a series of explicit death threats made against him and his family by a commenter on social media, describing the incident as the most serious he has faced in nearly two decades of political life.
Prison officer, inmates charged with possession of contraband
In a statement, police said an operation on November 21 at the remand prison at Golden Grove and the Maximum Security Prison, Arouca, led to the arrest of ten prisoners who were allegedly found with prohibited items.
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