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Posted: Sunday, June 7, 2026

UN report: Nearly 513,000 in T&T cannot afford a healthy meal
These statistics were highlighted in the 2025 "State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World-Addressing High Food Price Inflation for Food Security and Nutrition" report, which explored the causes and impacts of food inflation, analysed its effects on different food groups and diet affordability to help countries end hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition.

Nurses consider protests at ministers' homes over restrictions

Economists flag borrowing risks as State's wage bill rises
Government's decision to settle long-outstanding wage obligations to public sector workers, alongside a request for an additional $2.93 billion in supplementary spending, is intensifying concerns among economists about how those commitments will be financed, with strong warnings that increased borrowing could deepen fiscal pressures.

Wage boost wins business support
THE Government's $2.93 billion supplementary budget request to cover public sector wage commitments is being welcomed by business groups as a short-term boost to consumer spending, but it is also raising fresh questions about fiscal sustainability and long-term revenue planning.

Self Help Commission axes contract workers in restructuring exercise
A total of 53 people are employed at the commission. Guardian Media understands that at least four employees have already received letters last week, with additional workers to be affected as contracts expire across June, July and August.

Sturge backs SoE extension
...says crime fight not yet complete

'Murder rate still totally out of control'

'PNM will win the next election'
Penny steps out boldly

Rose on entering politics: This is not a time for me to be neutral
Dr Margaret Rose went from guarding her political independence "fiercely" to being the surprise selection of Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles to join her Senate bench.

TTUTA fears parental responsibility law may expand teachers' duties
The legislation is intended to make parents or guardians more legally accountable for the behaviour and welfare of their children, particularly where children are involved in violence, bullying, gang activity, or persistent misconduct.

Samba meets Pan
Suns of Dub takes pan-fuelled hybrid sound to Brazil

Folklore and Myths of T&T: The haunting tale of Arena massacre
Seeking to expand Spanish influence, missionaries established a network of Catholic missions across the island. These settlements were intended not only to spread Christianity but also to bring Indigenous populations under colonial administration. Among the most important of these settlements was the mission at Arena, located near present-day San Raphael.

Search for missing girl ends in tragedy
The body of a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday was discovered in a forested area in Carapal, Erin, on Sunday morning.


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