GEORGETOWN, Guyana — A Caribbean Airlines jet with 163 passengers on board from New York touched down on rainy runway, then slid through a chain-link fence and broke apart just short of a ravine on Saturday in Guyana. Miraculously there were no immediate reports of death, despite several dozen of […]
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2011 Groovy Monarch Semifinal – Order of Appearance
2011 Groovy Monarch Semifinal – Order of Appearance
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CABINET IS ABOUT TO BE RESHUFFLED TODAY
It was reported in Trinidad Express Newspapers that Trinidad and Tobago Peoples’ Partnership (PP) Cabinet is about to be reshuffled today June 25th 2011, and that new ministers are expected to be sworn in at President’s House, St Ann’s, sometime later today.
INDIA TOUR OF WEST INDIES LAUNCHES IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD COURTESY OF DIGICEL
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 – Port of Spain, Trinidad: Digicel, proud sponsor of West Indies Cricket, last night officially launched the arrival and upcoming series of India Vs. West Indies at a cocktail event in Movietowne, Invaders Bay. This glamorous affair, which also incorporated the Trinidad Premiere of “Fire in […]
HISTORY-MAKING PARENT CONFERENCE IN TORONTO
Another 15 year old boy has been tragically gunned down on the streets of Toronto. For the past decade, we have seen scores of boys being cut down in the prime of their lives, creating what is now a desensitized reaction of “Oh another one!” within our communities. These […]
MESSAGE ON WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
This year’s observance of World No Tobacco Day falls in the midst of preparations for September’s United Nations high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases. By controlling tobacco, we can go a long way towards addressing many of these chronic ailments, including cancer and heart disease.
Police-community cooperation applauded
St. George’s, May 26, 2011 – Tourism Minister Peter David has said that the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) should replace the word “force’’ with “service.
“T&T Brings Forth New Fruit. Son Of Radio Exec Sings Girls’ Anthem.”
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 25, 2011————- The cadre of local entertainers is growing daily. Out of a thirst to create and be heard, two young men are honing their craft, even amid the hype of their brand new dancehall/ R&B release, “Girls.”
“Super-Star Sunday”… Where Reggae meets Soca and Chutney
Port Of Spain, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – The smooth melodies of Reggae, the sweet sounds of Soca and pulsating rhythms of Chutney will converge in the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-Of-Spain this coming Sunday May 29th 2011. The massive event labeled as ‘Super-Star Sunday’ will follow on the heels of the […]
ST LUCIAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS SENATOR GREGORY BOWENS HELP ON GRYNBERG ISSUE
Monday 23rd May, 2011: The St. Lucian Government has asked for the help of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy under the New National Party Administration Senator Gregory Bowen. Senator Bowen’s assistance is being sought in reference to St Lucia’s effort to extricate itself from an agreement signed […]
OECS Leaders Summit as a water-shed event for the sub region
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, sees the 2011 OECS Leaders Summit as a water-shed event for the sub region, grappling with the effects of the global economic climate.
AMERICAN AIRLINES AWARDS MAURICE BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Eagle employees at Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) celebrated a customer service victory this week as American Airlines announced the top five airports to be honored for improved customer experience and innovative problem solving for the first quarter of 2011. The program is called the […]
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH IS PLAGUED WITH A SHORTAGE OF MEDICAL STAFF
In April, 2011, The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) Health Minister Therese Baptiste-Cornelis, said that as at December 2010, there was a shortage of 275 medical staff, 2,517 nurses and 161 pharmacists, making a total shortage of 2,953 personnel in the health sector. The GOTT last year put out […]
Venezuelans to Defend Titles at Carib Pilsner ISF11!
POS, Trinidad – Venezuelan Surf Stars Rafael Pereira and Francisco Bellorin will return to T&T’s shores once again to defend their Titles at the Carib Pilsner International Surf Festival 2011 (ISF11) on Indian Arrival Day Weekend (May 28th-30th). Last year in the Open Professional Division Pereira walked away with 1st […]
