PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Keith Rowley has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday morning, the Office of the Prime Minister said that Rowley started experiencing flu-like symptoms late Monday and was subsequently tested for the virus. The prime minister is now in isolation and under medical […]
Retired Trinidad-born nurse Marva Thornhill nee Johnson died in Toronto on Sunday after a long battle with hydrocephalus which confined her to a wheelchair for many years. She was 84. Her husband, Fred, said she died peacefully at home. ” Marva grew up in San Fernando Trinidad where she attended Naparima Girl’s High School. After […]
Miss Universe, Janelle Commissiong, 43 years later By Oscar Wailoo The dreary months of February and March in these northern climes are months when the winter-weary get all the time they need to reflect on life, the reawaking that comes with spring, and warm summer days. Planned or mere chance, the decisions to associate these […]
Carol Maraj, the mother of Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj, has filed a US $150 million lawsuit against the man charged with killing her husband in a hit and run last month. The rapper’s father, Robert Maraj,64, died on February 12 last when he was struck by a car in Mineola, New York. Charles Polevich, 70, […]
Tobago celebrates 100-mark milestone with ‘ Safe Travels’ stamp SCARBOROUGH Tobago -The Tobago Tourism Agency Limited marked a significant milestone in its efforts to promote health and safety in Tobago’s tourism industry, as the destination saw more than 100 tourism businesses being awarded the World Travel & Tourism Council (WITC) “Safe Travels” stamp. The recipients […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Writers from five different Caribbean territories have been longlisted for the 2021 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean literature, sponsored by One Caribbean Media. The OCM Bocas prize, now in its eleventh year, is internationally considered the leading literary award for Caribbean writers. The prize recognises books in three genres — […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -National Security Minister Stuart Young fell off the stage after giving his address at the opening of a new fire station in Penal, South Trinidad last week. Young attempted to step off the stage but fell onto the concrete floor. Holding an arm and wincing in pain, he was quickly led […]
Germy Mary Eustace, the mother of three prominent award winning carnival artists, has died in Trinidad. She was 75. Toronto-based Marcus Eustace, one of her sons, said his mother who was suffering with cirrhosis of the liver, died at a hospital in Trinidad last Friday. He said she worked for many years as a receptionist […]
WASHINGTON – Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke on Wednesday last week reintroduced legislation in the United States House of Representatives that would allow Caribbean and other “Dreamers” to earn lawful permanent residence, or green card, and US citizenship. The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, known as the DREAM Act, is a United […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is calling for free and fair presidential elections to be held in Haiti, in accordance with that country’s constitution and as early as possible. In a communique issued last Friday, CARICOM said its leaders are concerned about “the deteriorating political situation and the deepening public anxiety over citizen security in Haiti.” […]
