|
Central Bank: US, Venezuela tensions...
Posted: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Central Bank: US, Venezuela tensions create economic uncertainty in TT
The tension began in August with the deployment of the guided missile destroyers – USS Gravely, Sampson and Jason Dunham – to the southern Caribbean. The force has since expanded to include the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford and its strike group, US amphibious assault vessels, the nuclear attack submarine USS Newport News and members of the US Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).
A 'topsy-turvy' year in Trinidad and Tobago's energy sector
At the start of the year, one would not have expected we would be closer to Exxon drilling in Trinidad than to getting gas from Dragon; or that we might quicker see the refinery restart than have Nutrien's plants on line again.
President's New Year's call to TT: Learn from challenges
PRESIDENT Christine Kangaloo says lessons must be learnt from the challenges of 2025 in order for Trinidad and Tobago to grow as a nation and a people, and to deal with issue that lie ahead in this the New Year.
PM: 2026 a year of rebuilding, recovery and delivery
CMC reports that Kamla may visit Grenada
The CMC story said the visit of Persad-Bissessar was first suggested at a town hall meeting in October when Grenada's oil and gas Technical Working Group gave an update on its work.
Caricom head wants co-ordination, not isolation
NEW Caricom head Dr Terrance Drew in his New Year's message on December 31 urged Caricom nations towards co-ordination rather than isolation.
NGC pulls plug on Nutrien: State gas company ends supply contract to fertiliser giant; over 500 workers face termination
US-Venezuela tensions, price hike on drinks, smokes: Hard times for Carnival
ANOTHER Christmas season is rapidly fading into memory and another Carnival is ready to help people create fresh ones.
New registration eases Venezuelan migrants' anxiety
ANGELA RAMNARINE of the La Romaine Migrant Support Programme said the government's move to restart its migrant registration programme as an expanded initiative for all migrants was largely welcomed by Venezuelans in TT, although a small group questioned its credibility. Speaking to Newsday on December 30, she recalled being inundated with phone calls from employers in recent times voicing their strong support for Venezuelans as fantastic workers, especially at construction sites. She said the regularisation also applies to migrants illegally present in TT.
The Cuban Revolution: 67 years later
On January 1, 1959, Cuba achieved its full independence after 100 years of struggle. With the triumph of the Revolution and under the leadership of Fidel Castro, Cuba succeeded in reversing the social development indicators of the 1950s and demonstrated the possibility of assuming its own challenges by responsibly fulfilling the commitment undertaken in defence of its main protagonist: the Cuban people. Despite multiple obstacles, the Cuban Revolution has managed to find its own path for independent development.
Jearlean John: Mud volcano still active, major road repairs on hold
ALTHOUGH residents of Piparo are calling for full road restoration after the mud volcano erupted on December 24, Works and Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John said the government cannot take any chances with repairs and reconstruction at this time since the volcano is still active.
Pressure rises at Piparo mud volcano
EXPLODING gases and mud have subsided at the Piparo mud volcano, but a UWI research team has maintained its warning that the community is at high risk for an eruption and ground movement, as data shows pressure continues to build underground.
Dennis: Millions wasted on billboards ahead of elections
At least 4 murders close off the year
Wave of fatal shootings rock T&T over 24-hour period
Relatives mourn Arima fireman, but grateful for closure
The family of Fire Officer Bruce Lezama is grappling with the events that led to his death, after hopes for his safe return were shattered with the discovery of his body on the morning of December 30.
 Send page by E-Mail
|
|
