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Fro Hummer Brings The “Fete Spirit” To Soca
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- Fro Hummer Brings The “Fete Spirit” To Soca
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- 7:17
- Date posted
- 36 minutes ago
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- Radio personality and entertainer Fro Hummer, also known as the “Vibes General”, is bringing his energy from the airwaves to the soca scene with his latest release, “Fete Spirit”. Inspired by the feeling of being caught up in the riddim and the excitement of Carnival, the track sees Hummer collaborate with AdvoKit Productions.
Hummer joins Virmala to discuss the inspiration behind “Fete Spirit”, his experiences with Carnival and different cultures, and how making music has expanded his creative expression beyond radio. He also shares what listeners can expect from him as Carnival approaches.
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- Denise “Saucy Wow” Belfon Honoured By New York City Council
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- 17:24
- Date posted
- 36 minutes ago
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- Soca artiste, songwriter and cultural ambassador Denise “Saucy Wow” Belfon has been honoured by the New York City Council for her decades-long contribution to soca and Caribbean culture. The special proclamation recognises a career that has taken the sound and energy of Trinidad and Tobago to audiences around the world.
Belfon joins Virmala to reflects on the recognition, her more than 30 years in soca, the enduring popularity of her music, and the responsibility of representing Trinidad and Tobago internationally. She also discusses her cultural legacy and what she hopes to inspire in the next generation of artistes.
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- Marcus Prince Brings His Passion For Fashion To Life With PRINCE
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 43 minutes ago
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- Professional musician, steel pannist and Berklee College of Music graduate Marcus Prince is bringing another lifelong passion to life with the launch of his luxury menswear brand, PRINCE. After years of dreaming about owning a clothing store, Prince is preparing to open his first physical location at #5 Warner Street in Newtown on September 19th.
Marcus joins Virmala to discuss his journey from music and steelpan into fashion, the inspiration behind his brand PRINCE, and his focus on preparation, excellence and legacy. He also shares the challenges of building the brand, balancing his music career with entrepreneurship and pursuing more than one creative passion.
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- Malick Secondary Marks 50 Years Of Shaping Young Lives
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- 5:33
- Date posted
- 43 minutes ago
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- Malick Secondary School is marking 50 years of educating and shaping generations of young people, while looking ahead to the next chapter of its legacy. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the school is hosting a special 50th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner to raise support for several areas of the school’s development.
Daniel La Touche, former Head of the Technical/Vocational Department at Malick Secondary, and Acting Principal Mahadeo Jawahir join Virmala to reflect on the school’s five-decade history, its contribution to the wider community, the needs it is working to address and the importance of alumni, corporate and public support as it looks towards the next 50 years.
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- Matura Bioblitz 2026: Discovering Trinidad’s Biodiversity
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- 6:55
- Date posted
- 52 minutes ago
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- Matura will become a 24-hour outdoor laboratory on September 26th and 27th for the Matura Bioblitz 2026, bringing together scientists, students, nature enthusiasts and members of the public to document as many species as possible.
Bryan Ramdeen, UWI Bioblitz Committee Member, and Dr. Ryan Mohammed, National Trust Council Member, join Virmala to discuss what a Bioblitz involves, how members of the public can participate using iNaturalist, what participants can learn from the experience and how the information collected can support biodiversity research and conservation.
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- Simple Tips For A Healthier School Lunch Kit
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- 9:32
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- With children back at school, parents are once again faced with the daily challenge of preparing lunch kits that are healthy, filling, affordable and appealing to their children.
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Safiyyah Islam joins Virmala to share practical tips for creating a balanced school lunch kit, from choosing protein- and fibre-rich foods to managing portions and making healthier swaps for snacks, drinks and treats.
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- Methanol Takes To The Road In T&T
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- 16:08
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Trinidad and Tobago is putting locally produced methanol to the test as an alternative transportation fuel, with four 100% methanol-powered commercial trucks now operating on the country’s roads.
The pilot, launched by Proman and Dumore Enterprises, is examining the vehicles’ performance, operating costs, safety and potential to create a new domestic market for methanol.
Colin Greaves, Head of Corporate Communications at Proman Trinidad, and Alex Jodhan, Managing Director of Dumore Enterprises Limited, join Virmala to discuss the experience so far, including the trucks’ 17,000-plus kilometres on the road, the transition from diesel to methanol and what would be needed to expand the technology locally and potentially across the wider Caribbean.
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- The 12th Man - Thursday 17th September 2026.
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- 1:00:41
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- The 12th Man - Thursday 17th September 2026.
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- Trinidad And Tobago Today – Thursday 17th September 2026
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- 2:05:46
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Rise and shine! Virmala Balkaran is LIVE with Trinidad and Tobago Today - bringing you the news, views and voices of our nation.
#TTToday l #MorningShow l #StartHere l #News l #CurrentAffairs l #StayInformed
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- Guyana Amazon Warriors Win Maiden Women’s CPL Title
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Guyana Amazon Warriors are the 2026 Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League champions.
A nail-biting two-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders at Kensington Oval secured their maiden title, with the match going down to the final over.
Naasira Mohammed reports.
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- T&T Team Ready For World Sailing Para inclusive Championships
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Trinidad and Tobago will have athletes in every single category — blind and visually impaired, physically impaired, and intellectually impaired — at next month's World Sailing Para-inclusive Championships.
And this Saturday, the team wants you on board.
Naasira Mohammed has more.
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- SSFL: Mason Hall Too Much For Goodwood
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Mason Hall left the Mt St George Ground on Tuesday with three points following their Secondary Schools Football League clash with Goodwood Secondary.
Goodwood, however, left short of a man and without a coach.
Here's Wayne Cunningham with more.
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- SSFL: Watkins Seals Win For Signal Hill Against Mucurapo West
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Newly promoted team Mucurapo West Secondary were in for a rude awakening when they travelled to the Bertille St Clair playing field in Tobago to face Signal Hill Secondary in Round One of the SSFL SporTT Boys Premiership.
Adrian Lazar has more.
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- SSFL: St Benedict's Bounce Back With Dominant Win Over Trinity College
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- After suffering a heavy 6-0 loss in the Secondary Schools Football League Boys Super Cup final, St Benedict's College responded with a dominant win of their own in the opening round of the SSFL SporTT Boys Premiership, when they took on Trinity College Moka.
Here are the highlights from that match-up, as well as Fatima College's clash with Malick Secondary.
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- Weather Outlook Thursday September 17th 2026
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Friday will be mostly sunny with a touch of haze, although some cloudy periods and isolated showers are possible from the morning into the early afternoon.
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- Climate Change Already Affecting Caribbean Children, Minister Warns
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- St Lucia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Sustainable Development is calling for urgent climate action that puts children at the centre of policy and investment decisions.
Minister Lisa Jawahir warned that Caribbean children are already experiencing the effects of climate change and said governments must move beyond studies and begin taking meaningful action.
Speaking at the launch of UNICEF's “Child-Centred Climate Analysis for Building Resilience” report on Wednesday, she said young people are bearing the burden of a crisis they did not create.
"We are being asked to look at those consequences through the eyes of our children, and that is very important because, as Kezia mentioned earlier, children are on the front lines of a climate crisis that they did not create. And too often, when we speak about climate change, our language is dominated by numbers."
The Minister said behind every climate statistic is ...
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- Parang Advocates Call For Preservation Of Cultural Tradition
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Parang is a treasured part of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural heritage, but as the art form evolves, questions remain about preserving its traditional sound while embracing new influences.
A recent discussion explored the history of parang's lead instruments and the importance of keeping the tradition alive for future generations.
Hosted by the National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago and held at the Port of Spain Library, the discussion focused on the lead instruments traditionally used in parang music and their role in preserving and evolving the genre.
Revisiting the art form's early beginnings were stalwart parranderro Peter Waterman and poet, playwright, and cultural activist Pearl Eintou Springer, who gave a brief history of the origins of prominent instruments used in parang.
"A lot of the instruments used in the parang came with the Spaniards but did not necessarily have Spanish roots; some of them have roots in other...
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- Animae Caribe Pushes For Private-Sector Investment In Animation
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- As Trinidad and Tobago seeks to diversify beyond oil and gas, Animae Caribe is making the case for greater private-sector investment in animation and digital media, with the potential to build locally owned intellectual property, create jobs for young people and open up a new avenue of economic growth.
Commemorating 25 years of supporting local digital creatives, founder of the Animae Caribe festival, Camille Selvon-Abrahams, says the festival’s mission has evolved beyond showcasing animation to creating tangible economic opportunities for local creatives.
"It's now not just about entertainment, it is also about employing young people and creating local IP for the world stage."
However, bringing that vision to life comes at a cost. Ms Selvon-Abrahams says support from the private sector and other partners is critical.
"If this is to be done well and I had a magic wand, it's just under a million TT dollars, right? But obviously we ar...
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- Tobago Addresses Growing Health Needs Of Ageing Population
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- With an ageing population, there is a growing need to address the health challenges and complications that often accompany later life.
With a focus on promoting a high quality of life at every stage of the ageing process, the Tobago House of Assembly's Division of Health and Wellness hosted a ‘Healthy Ageing and Frailty Prevention Workshop’ on Wednesday, providing NGOs and caregivers with information and practical strategies to support older adults in maintaining their health, independence, and overall well-being.
Tobago health professionals state that more than 12.4% of the population on the island is over the age of 65, with more than two-thirds of that group living with one or more non-communicable diseases. These figures highlight the pressure on Tobago’s healthcare system.
Secretary of Health and Wellness Dr Faith Brebnor stated that the Tobago House of Assembly is now considering a multi-million-dollar investment to address the increas...
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- Art Society Marks 30 Years Of Showcasing Female Artists
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- The Trinidad and Tobago Art Society is marking 30 years of showcasing the work of female artists.
This year's exhibition attracted more than just the local art crowd, as people from all walks of life came out to celebrate the work of local artists.
Khary Roberts reports.
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- New Pilot Project Puts Methanol-Powered Trucks On Local Roads
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- A new project has been launched to use locally produced methanol to power heavy-duty transport vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago.
Global methanol producer Proman has partnered with Dumore Enterprises Ltd to operate a fleet of four heavy-duty trucks, powered entirely by methanol on the nation's roads.
The project was officially launched on Wednesday in South Trinidad.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Karinsa Tulsie, said the initiative represents an important first step in assessing the practicality and viability of methanol as a transportation fuel in Trinidad and Tobago.
"What happens after this launch will therefore be important. We need to learn from actual operating experience of these vehicles, their fuel consumption, operating costs, reliability, maintenance requirements, driver experience and emissions performance. That evidence will therefore help determine whether there's a case for wider dep...
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- Trinidad And Tobago Today – Friday 18th September 2026
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- 2:06:22
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- Rise and shine! Virmala Balkaran is LIVE with Trinidad and Tobago Today - bringing you the news, views and voices of our nation.
#TTToday l #MorningShow l #StartHere l #News l #CurrentAffairs l #StayInformed
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- Fireworks Ban And Increased Security Announced For Divali Nagar 2026
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- The 2026 Divali Nagar, which runs from October 30th to November 7th, will have a ban on the sale of fireworks as organisers move to strengthen safety measures ahead of the annual celebration.
NCIC President Dr Surujdeo Mangaroo said the decision was taken to minimise avoidable risks, safeguard lives and property, and ensure that Divali Nagar remains a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all patrons.
"This year, the National Council of Indian Culture will support the national call by the banning of sale of fireworks at Divali Nagar. This decision reflects our commitment to the safety and well-being of all our patrons, booth holders, performers, volunteers, families, and members of the wider community."
Dr Mangaroo said the ban is also intended to preserve Divali Nagar as a space for worship, cultural expression, learning, and community activity.
"Divali Nagar must remain a welcoming environment where people can worship, learn, ...
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- TTPS Launches Flip The Script Campaign To Target Gang Violence And Bullying In Schools
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- One year after the School-Oriented Policing Unit was established, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is expanding its strategic measures to tackle gang violence, gang culture, bullying, and substance abuse within 17 priority schools through the Flip the Script Campaign.
The Flip the Script initiative builds on a TTPS campaign established in 2012 called 'Be a Buddy, not a Bully'.
According to Superintendent David Guelmo, attached to the Community-Oriented Policing Unit, the multi-platform school safety and youth engagement initiative will utilise police youth clubs and music programmes to provide psychosocial support and mentorship to students.
Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro celebrated this collaborative partnership.
"I heard all the comments and scrutiny in the public as to what the police going in the school to do. And it was heartening to hear the National Parent Teachers Association f...
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- Joint Police Army Posts Open At Grand Bazaar And Tarouba
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- The Grand Bazaar and Tarouba joint police-army posts are now operational, bringing law enforcement and response capabilities closer to communities.
At Thursday’s opening, Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro said the micro-police units form part of efforts to increase the visibility and presence of police and Defence Force personnel in areas identified as requiring additional resources.
“So this is just the actual operational opening of the micro-police units in response to a cry from the public for an increased presence of policing. We have about 30 units available thus far, but what I want to reassure the public, because there has been an incorrect narrative that we’re just going to be putting units all over the place, no, that is not true. We will be using analysed data to direct where these units and where resources will be placed.”
Commissioner Guevarro said the TTPS is moving into a new phase of its crime-fighting strategy.
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- TOFCO Marks Completion Of Manatee Platform Jacket And Piles
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The Manatee platform jacket and piles have been completed by local fabricator Trinidad Offshore Fabricators Company (TOFCO) Limited, marking another milestone for Trinidad and Tobago’s energy services sector.
On Tuesday, Energy Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal joined Shell Trinidad and Tobago executives, government officials and industry stakeholders at TOFCO to mark the completion.
The jacket, fabricated locally using thousands of tonnes of structural steel, will anchor the offshore Manatee platform and is designed to withstand environmental forces throughout the life of the field.
In a media statement, Minister Moonilal congratulated the TOFCO team, highlighting the role of local expertise in delivering major energy projects.
He also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to partnerships that create opportunities for local industry and strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s position as a Caribbean energy hub.
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- New Golf Carts To Improve Patient Access At Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- Making healthcare more accessible and convenient for patients and visitors is the goal behind the introduction of two new eight-seater golf carts at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex.
According to NCRHA CEO Bhadase Seetahal Maraj, the facility serves approximately 150,000 patients each day, many of whom face mobility challenges.
Chairman of the NCRHA, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, said the long distances between car parks and various medical departments have long posed a challenge for patients and visitors.
Dr Gopeesingh said healthcare extends beyond clinical services, emphasising the importance of ensuring patients and their families can move around the facility comfortably and with ease.
He noted that an access tunnel beneath the Bus Route has also been cleared, and the Authority plans to acquire two additional smaller carts to improve transportation along the complex's lengthy internal corridors.
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- Joint Police-Army Posts Open At Grand Bazaar And Tarouba
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- The Grand Bazaar and Tarouba joint police-army posts are now operational, bringing law enforcement and response capabilities closer to communities.
At Thursday’s opening, Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro said the micro-police units form part of efforts to increase the visibility of and presence of police and Defence Force personnel in areas identified as requiring additional resources.
“So this is just the actual operational opening of the micro-police units in response to a cry from the public for an increased presence of policing. We have about 30 units available thus far, but what I want to reassure the public, because there has been an incorrect narrative that we’re just going to be putting units all over the place, no, that is not true. We will be using analysed data to direct where these units and where resources will be placed.”
Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander said the transformation of policing will involve gr...
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- DCP Suzette Martin Assures End Of State Of Emergency Does Not Mean End Of Public Safety
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- The end of the State of Emergency in Trinidad and Tobago at midnight on September 17th, 2026, does not mean the end of public safety.
This assurance comes from Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Suzette Martin.
"The end of the State of Emergency does not mean the end of our commitment to public safety. It means we transition to a sustained intelligence-led and community-focused policing posture. Under Operation Watch Tower 2026, the watch continues. Our three micro police units will serve as operational anchors."
DCP Martin reminded citizens that they need to continue working in partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to ensure safer communities for all citizens.
"Safer communities cannot be achieved by the Police Service alone. It requires partnership. We need our communities to continue engaging with us, sharing information and working alongside our officers. The State of Emergency may end, our re...
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- Shamika Denoon Crowned Miss Beauty T&T 2026
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- 9:15
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- History was made at the recent Miss Beauty Trinidad and Tobago 2026 pageant. Tobago swept the top spots taking home the crown and is Shamika Denoon became the very first Tobagonian to hold the national title. Virmala chats with Shamika to hear her experience at the pageant.
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- TRWRP Launches Eco Tourism Herb And Tea House
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- 12:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visitors and locals heading through Scarborough’s iconic Botanical Gardens will soon have a unique, hands-on way to experience Tobago’s local flora and traditional bush teas. Learn all about the Tobago Reforestation, Watershed & Rehabilitation Programme's Herb And Tea House.
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- Alzheimer's VS Dementia
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- 10:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Breaking down the signs, symptoms, and the importance of early Alzheimer's intervention with Reshanna Trim, Senior Programme Coordinator for Mental Wellbeing and Social Resilience.
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- "Why Didnt I Get Married"
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Seven women, one courtroom, and one massive, burning question facing the pulpit: Why is there a man shortage in the church? Virmala sits with Writer and Director Alan Charles, alongside Stage Manager and Actress Michelle Charles to hear all about the stage play.
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- CTS College Enrollment Drive
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- 11:02
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Academic Director at CTS College, Ravi Johnson, joins us to break down the College's academic pathways, flexible schedules, and student support services.
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- School Policing Unit In Tobago
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- 12:18
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Tobago Division is taking a proactive stance on campus safety with senior officers visiting schools. Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police Mahalia Bacchus joined us to share how this initiative has progressed.
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- Weather Outlook - Wednesday September 16th 2026
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Thursday starts mostly sunny, but showers could develop from the early afternoon, especially over western Trinidad.
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- Smoke Triggers Maternity Unit Evacuation At Port Of Spain General Hospital
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Maternity Unit at the Port of Spain General Hospital was evacuated on Wednesday after an air-conditioning component burned out, generating smoke and triggering the building’s fire alarm.
The North West Regional Health Authority says no babies were transferred to another institution, contrary to reports circulating about the incident.
It says babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were safely evacuated, along with staff, and remained at the hospital throughout the incident.
The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service responded within about 10 minutes and assessed the building, clearing it for re-occupancy approximately one hour later.
The babies were then returned to the NICU, where they continue to be monitored by clinical staff.
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- Culture Takes Centre Stage At St Patrick Education District Emancipation Event
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Ministry of Education’s St Patrick Education District is using culture as a teaching tool, giving students an opportunity to explore African history, traditions and their own cultural identity.
The St Patrick's district oversees schools throughout the southwestern peninsula of Trinidad, from Icacos to San Fernando.
On Wednesday, the district hosted an Emancipation event featuring African rhythms, traditional wear, dance, storytelling and other cultural experiences.
Minister of Education Dr Michael Dowlath lauded the event, noting the effort it took to organise.
"Through music, through the movement that you will see, the dance, through the storytelling, through the cultural experiences you'll be exposed to. And so may we continue to remember where we came from, understanding who we are, and let us have that courage and wisdom to determine where we are going as a people."
He noted that the Emancipation celebration all...
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- Trinidad And Tobago Today – Wednesday 16th September 2026
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- 2:05:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Rise and shine! Virmala Balkaran is LIVE with Trinidad and Tobago Today - bringing you the news, views and voices of our nation.
#TTToday l #MorningShow l #StartHere l #News l #CurrentAffairs l #StayInformed
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- Special Operations Bill To Be Debated In Parliament On Friday, PM Vows To Preserve SOE Gains
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Government is moving to put the Special Operations Bill 2026 before the Lower House on Friday, as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the gains made under the State of Emergency must be preserved.
With the SOE set to end on September 17th and crime figures showing declines during the period, the Prime Minister said the proposed legislation will provide a framework for targeted operations against violent crime, gang activity and illegal weapons.
Mrs Persad-Bissessar made the announcement during a statement in the Lower House on Wednesday.
"The Bill has been laid, the Special Operations Bill, 2026, in this House, and that Bill will be debated on Friday the 18th of September in this House and thereafter taken to the Senate. We will leave no stone unturned to go after the criminals, to go after the drug traffickers, to go after the human traffickers, we will leave no stone unturned."
Mrs Persad-Bissessar said the Bill has been ...
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- PM Calls Central Block ‘Practical Completion’ A ‘Con Job’ By Former Administration
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is describing the former Government’s “practical completion” of the Port of Spain General Hospital’s Central Block as a “con job”.
Responding to Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, she said equipment and furniture were brought in from other locations and set up in the Central Block to give the impression that the facility was complete.
“It was not ready. It was a construction site. It was a con job on the people of Trinidad and Tobago. On March 10th, 2025, one of the biggest charades was perpetrated on the people of T&T when a practical completion ceremony, whatever that means, was held. And at that time, at that time, the facility was still a major construction site and very, very, very far from completion.”
Regarding a date for the project’s completion and operation, the Prime Minister assured that it is nearing the final stages.
“My a...
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- Public Utilities Minister Rejects Conflict Of Interest Claims Against TSTT Chairman
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Barry Padarath, is hitting back at allegations surrounding recently appointed Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) Chairman Kern Dass, describing claims of a conflict of interest as "without merit".
He also revealed that legal action against the Communication Workers' Union is imminent.
"I also took note that the Guardian's front page today alludes to the fact that Mr Dass is taking legal action. And I want to say that I am also intent on taking legal action based on the comments that were made by the union yesterday."
The Communication Workers' Union had questioned whether Mr Dass' association with a local financial institution could result in preferential treatment in matters involving TSTT's financial affairs.
However, Minister Padarath insisted that no such conflict exists, maintaining that the TSTT Chairman's professional ties do n...
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- Industrial Court Tackles Rising Caseload and Operational Challenges
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Government is pledging to support the Industrial Court in addressing longstanding challenges affecting the justice system, including staffing, infrastructure and the need for greater use of technology.
The commitment comes as the court reports a significant increase in its caseload over the past year, while continuing efforts to improve the delivery of justice.
President of the Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago, Heather Seale, reported that 876 new cases were filed over the past year, 105 more than the 771 cases recorded the previous year.
"During the period 15 September to 2025 to the 14th September 2026, 876 new cases were filed at the industrial court. 105 cases more than the same period in the 2024-2025 period, when there were 771 recorded cases, filed cases. The court disposed of 104 matters, sorry, 101,014 matters in this year, 160 more than the 854 matters disposed of for the same period in 2024-2025."
The court's cle...
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- Minister Padarath Urges Parents To Keep Children Reading In Digital Age
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Barry Padarath, is urging parents and educators not to allow digital devices to replace reading, warning that children must continue developing literacy skills through books.
Speaking after a reading session hosted by the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) on Wednesday, he underscored the importance of fostering a love for reading among children, noting that many young people are becoming increasingly attached to screens rather than books.
"I have a six-year-old myself, and the attachment that they have to these devices – sometimes it is impossible to separate them from, but it is necessary, and therefore an initiative like this is something that I fully support."
As part of the NALIS initiative, students of Moulton Hall Methodist School were treated to a special storytelling experience as the Minister read from three local storybooks: 'The Blac...
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- Government Says FOI Amendments Will Expand Access To Information
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Government is defending proposed changes to how public information is published under the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2026.
Planning Minister Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh says the changes do not remove newspapers from the process but would give public authorities an additional avenue to reach citizens.
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the Minister addressed what he described as misconceptions being spewed and published, and assured that the Bill will continue to ensure transparency, accountability and equal access to information.
"In this government's quest to be accountable to the public, we are adding the option of another avenue for access. To correct where some may attempt to propagate, this government is not taking newspapers or media houses out of the equation. Public authorities would still be required to publish information in the Gazette, while the second method of publication could either be a daily newspa...
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- Planning Fair Held To Help Citizens Navigate Development Requirements
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development's Town and Country Planning Division hosted a fair on Wednesday to help educate the public about navigating planning permissions, building regulations and land development.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh, said further amendments to the Public Health Bill will have a significant impact on the country's building policies.
"In fact, recently in both Houses of Parliament we amended the CMOH to remove the responsibility for building and land so that they focus on their public health obligations as opposed to the critical path of planning, construction planning permitting process. Again, that was done under the advice of all of you, and I want to thank you for giving us that advice. And indeed, we, as a government, must listen to the professionals and take action as required."
According to the Minister, the Fai...
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- Club Sando And Defence Force FC Suffer Caribbean Cup Defeats
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- It was a disappointing Tuesday evening for Club Sando and Defence Force FC, who both suffered defeats in their final Group A matches in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
For Sando, a late goalkeeping blunder was the deciding factor, while Defence Force exited the tournament after being overwhelmed by opponents Delfines, who secured their first-ever Caribbean Cup win.
Adrian Lazar has the highlights.
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- Dwayne Bravo And Ian Bishop Inducted Into CPL Hall Of Fame
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Cricket royalty was honoured on Tuesday night in Barbados, as two of the Caribbean's most celebrated figures, Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop, were inducted into the CPL Hall of Fame.
More in this report by Naasira Mohammed.
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- Guyana Amazon Warriors Through To Limacol Women's CPL Final
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Guyana Amazon Warriors are through to Thursday's Limacol Women's CPL final, knocking out defending champions Barbados Tridents by seven wickets in a rain-shortened playoff at Kensington Oval.
Naasira Mohammed has the highlights.
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- Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC's Statement In The House Of Representatives
- Runtime
- 17:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has outlined the Government’s proposed Special Operations Bill 2026, aimed at tackling violent crime, gang activity and illegal weapons after the State of emergency Ends.
Speaking in the House of Representatives, she outlined proposed special operations, enhanced police powers, safeguards for citizens and oversight measures.
Watch the Prime Minister’s full statement.
