NEWS
Cops kill 2: Police claim they were fired upon during raid on house; relatives dispute account, call for probe
Relatives of 28-year-old Nigel “Poogie” Mohammed are demanding justice following a pre-dawn police operation in La Romaine yesterday that left Mohammed and another man dead. Read more here
Don’t use inmates for cheap labour
THE National Trade Union Centre (Natuc) is warning the Government against using convicted inmates to clean and maintain public spaces at the expense of more than 40,000 displaced workers awaiting job opportunities. Read more here
BUSINESS
Heat not excessive for chickens, says climatologist
T&T’s poultry farmers are navigating a period of production challenges, water concerns and rising operating costs that are putting pressure on the country’s supply of eggs and chickens, with concerns being expressed that reduced availability could lead to higher prices of the country’s favourite protein. Read more here
Digicel pouring more money into T&T
Digicel is stepping up investment in Trinidad and Tobago, expanding its fibre network, mobile capacity, security infrastructure and connectivity to Tobago while hiring more salespeople, technicians and support staff as the telecommunications company sees stronger demand. Read more here
REGIONAL
President Ali unveils agro‑tourism vision for Region Two
THE Pomeroon’s coconut farms and Essequibo’s natural assets are being positioned as key pillars of an ambitious agro-tourism vision for Region Two, with President, Dr Irfaan Ali highlighting their potential to drive jobs, community transformation and sustainable rural development. Read more here
Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer
The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week. Read more here
INTERNATIONAL
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region overnight, its acting governor has said. Read more here
Trump says US will reduce joint military exercises with key ally South Korea
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would reduce military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, just hours before they were due to get underway, citing his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s lack of assistance with Iran. Read more here
17th August 2026