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50 years of history and pride
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Republic Day: 50 years of history and pride
For Trinidad and Tobago, September 24 is more than a public holiday. It is a day of reflection, celebration and national pride, marking the country's journey from British colonial rule to becoming a Republic.

Contraband, cash and corruption
The prison underworld:

The Tobago autonomy question: Nudging Farley
Last week we left Robinson searching for impregnability. This week we ask whether Farley Augustine and his executive council, as inheritors of Robinson's obligation, understand what that search requires.

Jeremie defends PM; clashes with Young over silk
Attorney General John Jeremie came to the defence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's legal credentials in Parliament early Saturday, accusing Opposition MP Stuart Young of crossing the line before questioning Young's own elevation to the rank of Senior Counsel.

MATT Seeks Protection Of Journalists Confidential Sources

Special Operations Bill passes Lower House
The Special Operations Bill, 2026 has been passed in the House of Representatives following a marathon sitting, with Attorney General John Jeremie saying the Government is not promising perfection from its latest crime-fighting measure but will consider it a success if it delivers a steady and sustained reduction in violent crime.

Scotland vows to mobilise constituents against bill: 'We do not agree with this'
Port-of-Spain South MP Keith Scotland says he will mobilise his constituents against the Special Operations Bill, as former attorney general Faris Al-Rawi and Laventille West MP Kareem Marcelle are questioning how much power the Prime Minister will have under the bill.

Rambachan's Stage 4 cancer spreads: 'It hasn't removed my determination to live
He's been known throughout his lifetime as a fighter. But now former United National Congress MP and minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan is in another fight: for his life, against Stage Four prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones.

Dr Teelucksingh: The heat will find the poor first—defending against dangerous temperatures
Covid-19 was a masterclass in socioeconomic inequities but heatwaves have also ignited pervasive disparities in our society.

From October 1st the Hunting Season In TT Will Open
The Ministry of Agriculture said the sale of State Game Licenses for the 2026–2027 Hunting Season will commence on Monday 21st September 2026.



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