Many may perish
Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025

Venezuela VP: US bombs meant for Venezuelans falling on TT citizens
Quoting Persad-Bissessar after a previous US missile strike had killed suspected drug traffickers aboard a boat coming from Venezuela, Rodriguez posted, "The US Army should kill them all."

Venezuelan VP: Trinis killed in US boat strike ‘Self-Fulfilling Prophecy'

Abdulah: US strike that allegedly killed Trinis is 'war crime'

Police probe alleged Trinidadian deaths in US boat bombing

Venezuela ambassador: Many may perish in US action
Venezuela's ambassador to TT Alvaro Sanchez Cordero has condemned the US strike on October 15, which reportedly killed two Trinidadians and four others on a vessel said to be carrying narcotics.

Guyana president reaffirms commitment to regional peace

Fishermen terrified following latest US bombing at sea, says Aboud

$354m decline in OPM expenditure for fiscal year
THERE has been a decline in the projected expenditure for the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in the new fiscal year. This information is contained in the Draft Estimates for Recurrent Expenditure which was laid in the House of Representatives on October 13, when the 2025/2026 budget was presented.

Saudi envoy brings US$5m

Govt sets aside $7M to wind up CEPEP

Kamla: Each lease for Caroni workers is a 'deya of justice'
PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar distributed lots of land to 110 former workers of Caroni (1975) Ltd, saying it was symbolic to be happening at Divali, the Hindu celebration of light over darkness, and a national holiday on Monday.

Rethinking retail tax
The proposed replacement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) system with a sales tax and the removal of VAT from "basic" food items were two notable changes for the business community in the 2025/2026 budget presentation.

Salt, mauby, cocoa, soy sauce, anchar and more added to VAT-free list today

Carib prices rise after excise duty hike
CARIB Brewery revealed on October 16 a significant increase in prices of several popular beverages, including Carib, Stag and Guinness, following the government's 100 per cent hike in excise duties on alcoholic drinks announced in the 2026 budget.

Strong currents stop John Procope from completing 100K swim around Tobago
JOHN Procope's goal of completing a 100K swim around Tobago fell short as currents stalled his progress, which eventually forced him to return to shore on the evening of October 14 after 33 hours in the water.

Tobago's PanOmega promises a sweet steelpan finale
October 18 marks the last chance this year for pan lovers worldwide to experience steelpan at its finest at a Panorama competition. As part of Pan Trinbago's 2025 Panorama calendar, which runs from November 2024, Tobago will host its newly minted National Panorama Competition, PanOmega - a re-imagined, restructured, and rebranded version of the former THA Pan Champs, traditionally held in February.

Pollard's funeral service tomorrow
Born on March 11, 1962, he will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to youth cricket, having led T&T to the West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 50-Overs Championship just a month before his death.

Schoolboys shot in Maloney, Brasso Caparo, residents concerned - Children under fire


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