New research led by the University of Plymouth and eXXpedition has shown the islands and seas of the Caribbean are being contaminated by plastics and other manmade fibres, posing a potential future threat to diverse marine life and the tourism industry.

In light of the recent concerns that have been expressed, both by the Prime Minister and our medical experts, concerning the severity of the Delta variant of the Covid 19 virus and its potential for entry into Trinidad and Tobago, the National Joint Action Committee (NJAC) is expressing its concern about the lack of systems of monitoring and control at the Alcan Bay facility at Chaguaramas.

Parts of North-West Trinidad served by the El Socorro Booster Station will experience a disruption in their pipe borne water supply on Wednesday 4th August, between the hours of 9.00 am and 2:00 pm, according to a new advisory from the Water and Sewerage Authority.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has issued a statement clarifying his comments on the Nelson Mandela Park development project, emphasizing that in no way was he casting aspersions on the Mayor.