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Caribbean at risk...
Posted: Sunday, May 3, 2026
'Caribbean at risk in delaying renewable adoption'
Statistics in a 2026 report by IRENA show this region, and particularly Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), is far behind in the adoption of renewable sources of energy.
Between 2016 and 2023, T&T's capacity stayed around 4–5 MW before a sharp jump in 2025 to 97 MW. Researcher and senior climate change and energy efficiency specialist, Professor Donnie Boodlal, said this sudden jump was mainly driven by the Brechin Castle Solar Project. It is the 92 MW facility in Couva developed through a joint venture between bp, Shell, and the National Gas Company (NGC).
ECLAC cuts growth projections for region
The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 2.2% on average in 2026, according to the updated projections released by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which represents a slight downward revision from the 2.3% estimated in December 2025.
Performance versus public relations
There can be no doubt that political systems are the mechanism through which binding decisions are made. In a similar vein, some political scientists suggest that politics is also about who gets what, when and how. This is why getting an electoral majority is important: it allows an administration or ruling party to make laws and set the policy direction, especially through the national budget. Indeed, the national budget is a key instrument for implementing government policy, as it determines which initiatives are funded.
Beckles: Kamla's camp also has questions to answer
Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles says Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her Government must also answer serious questions, as she responded to accusations that the People's National Movement is controlled by outside interests.
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Stickfighting gayelle kicks of Borough Day events
Scores of people flocked to the Guapo Recreational Ground on Friday night for a taste of the gayelle as the National Carnival Commission (NCC) brought stickfighting to the community.
Speed shows commercial and political value of streamers
Several years ago, IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat and other streamers started making multiple appearances in our Twitter (now X) feeds. I'd look at their X videos out of click curiosity.
Tobago records decline in cruise arrivals for 2025/2026 season
Cops heartened by "overwhelming" community support in Cunupia
A senior police officer says he is heartened by the support and consideration extended to officers by Cunupia residents as they initiated a manhunt against bandits.
Died waiting: Inside a system of delay and unfinished cases
Guardian Media Investigations Desk found at least 24 identifiable prisoners, along with one who went unnamed, who died in prison or state custody between 2001 and 2025 while on remand, awaiting trial, or before their criminal matters were concluded.
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