Letters to the Editor Newsday 4 Hrs Ago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh - File Photo THE EDITOR: Recently Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh was reported as saying that it costs the Government about $1 billion annually to purchase pharmaceuticals for the public health system. In the Express of October 20, the Private Pharmacy Retail Business Association
Sports Roneil Walcott 10 Hrs Ago West Indies’ Brandon King is bowled by Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga during the first ODI in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on October 20, 2024. - AP PHOTO West Indies assistant coach (bowling) James Franklin said the lengthy rain delay and subsequent sluggish outfield conditions were no excuses for the regional
Editorial Newsday 10 Hrs Ago British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. - KEIR STARMER’S decision to rule out reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade was an incredibly bad call. The British PM’s declaration that the issue was a non-starter for his country ahead of this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) may
Commentary Newsday 10 Hrs Ago - EMOTIONAL intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to manage your own emotions while understanding the emotions of people around you. It requires self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. It is the capacity to be aware of, control and express one’s emotions, and to manage interpersonal relationships judiciously and
Features Newsday Reporter 3 Hrs Ago Republic Bank officials celebrate with representatives of non-governmental, educational and charitable organisations selected be part of the 2024/2025 cohort of the Republic Bank Power to Make A Difference programme. - Sixty-six non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working to create positive societal change have been selected as the 2024/2025 beneficiaries of the
Features Newsday 4 Hrs Ago Teacher Vanessa Ramoutar-Singh has published a communication studies textbook, designed to support students as they prepare for CAPE exams. - BAVINA SOOKDEO A communication studies textbook, designed to support students as they prepare for CAPE exams, has been published by secondary schoolteacher Vanessa Ramoutar-Singh. The CAPE Communication Studies: Multiple-Choice Booklet
Editorial Newsday 13 Hrs Ago Heritage Petroleum Co Ltd., Santa Flora. - File photo IN an unwelcome reminder of the damaging oil spill on the south-western “heel” of Tobago, when an overturned, abandoned barge spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the sea, threatening beaches and marine life, Heritage Petroleum is working to clean up
News Tia-Marie Lander An Hour Ago Ayanna Webster-Roy - File photo by Jeff K. Mayers MARY, a mother of three from Mt Lambert is seeking help to address the challenges she faces with her teenage daughter Jane, after what she describes as systemic failure by agencies meant to protect the teen. In an interview with
Features Narissa Fraser 8 Hrs Ago Domestic abuse survivor Makeda Charles says eading was a major part of her healing journey. - MAKEDA Charles endured a lot of abuse from childhood to her early twenties. She suffered verbal, physical and even sexual abuse at the hands of a close family member. But she says she
Editorial Newsday 8 Hrs Ago New police vehicles at the Vehicle Management Corporation, Beetham, Port of Spain on February 2, 2024. - File photo by Angelo Marcelle ON October 16, speaking during the discussion of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, the Finance Minister noted that his ministry had asked all ministries
Tobago Corey Connelly An Hour Ago Car accident. - File photo A ROAD ACCIDENT in Tobago on October 19 has claimed the lives of three people. The names of the deceased have not yet been released. Police said around 2.54 am, a white Nissan Latio with three occupants was travelling south on Shirvan Road when
Features Newsday Reporter An Hour Ago Dr Ronnie Bhola, left, Erron Seenath, optical services supervisor and, Ibraheem Mohammed optical manager of Trinidad Eye Hospital Optical. - Dr Ronnie Bhola, chairman of the board of directors of the Trinidad Eye Hospital (TEH) and vitreo-retinal surgeon, was presented with the Hummingbird Gold Medal for his outstanding contributions
News Gregory Mc Burnie 22 Hrs Ago A TIME OF SORROW: A woman weeps at the funeral for murder victim Ameer Hosein on January 29 at the family's Frederick Settlement, Caroni home. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale AN IMAM is urging friends and family of murder victim Ameer Hosein not to seek revenge for his
News Yvonne Webb 22 Hrs Ago Davendranath Tancoo - OROPOUCHE West MP Davendranath Tancoo is questioning what he describes as Government’s haste to sell off state assets on the eve of a general election. One of a battery of speakers at the United National Congress (UNC) cottage meeting at Chaguanas South Secondary school on January
News Clint Chan Tack 23 Hrs Ago Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly. - Photo by Faith Ayoung EDUCATION Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly says students should not face any penalties if they choose not to attend private lessons offered by teachers. She also said there is no reason why teachers cannot do their job during regular
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