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18/08/2025

Inflation in Trinidad and Tobago held steady at 1.5% in July, unchanged from June. The Central Statistical Office (CSO) said it is a rise from just 0.3% recorded during the same period last year.

Inflation in Trinidad and Tobago held steady at 1.5% in July, unchanged from June. The Central Statistical Office (CSO) said it is a rise from just 0.3% recorded during the same period last year. In its report on Monday, the CSO said the All Items Index stood at 125.7 points, increasing by 0.1% over...

18/08/2025

It was another tough day at the stadium for Trinidad and Tobago teams in the Caribbean Football Union Girls’ Under-14 Challenge Series, with both the national team and the high-performance unit suffering defeats on Sunday.

It was another tough day at the stadium for Trinidad and Tobago teams in the Caribbean Football Union Girls’ Under-14 Challenge Series, with both the national team and the high-performance unit suffering defeats on Sunday. The national team was in action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of S...

18/08/2025

Media Release - WASA Celebrates 60 Years of Service

18/08/2025

Pan on D Avenue XI has not been cancelled.

Despite a post circulating on social media stating that the event has been cancelled, the organisers of the event have confirmed that no such request has been made, and the event will continue as planned.

Pan on D Avenue XI has not been cancelled. Despite a post circulating on social media stating that the event has been cancelled, the organisers of the event have confirmed that no such request has been made, and the event will continue as planned. TTT News spoke with Chairperson of the Woodbrook/St....

18/08/2025

Twenty young women will be vying for the title of Miss Trinidad and Tobago, and the opportunity to represent the nation at the 73rd edition of the Miss World pageant.

Twenty young women will be vying for the title of Miss Trinidad and Tobago, and the opportunity to represent the nation at the 73rd edition of the Miss World pageant. The grand reveal was held at the Sugar High Rooftop Lounge of the Brix Autograph Collection Hotel on Sunday. Just over a month ago, t...

18/08/2025

CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has approved grant funding of BBD 450,000 (USD 225,000) to support the promotion of cultural tourism and the creative economies as Barbados prepares to host CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean’s premier multidisciplinary arts festival.

CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has approved grant funding of BBD 450,000 (USD 225,000) to support the promotion of cultural tourism and the creative economies as Barbados prepares to host CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean’s premier multidisciplinary arts festival. The letter...

18/08/2025

Minister of Health, Dr. Lackram Bodoe, has confirmed that Trinidad and Tobago has recorded fewer cases of dengue in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Minister of Health, Dr. Lackram Bodoe, has confirmed that Trinidad and Tobago has recorded fewer cases of dengue in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Last year, the Ministry of Health confirmed that by August 13th 2024, there were 813 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever, with eight co...

18/08/2025

Crafting the region’s response to the next global health scare is the focus of a three-day workshop organised by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency.

Crafting the region's response to the next global health scare is the focus of a three-day workshop organised by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency. Speaking at the Regional Global Outbreak and Alert Response Training Workshop....

18/08/2025

Kiarra Salickram, Jayda Ramjattan, and Divya Chaitoo have been officially selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Miss Teen India Worldwide and Mrs. India Worldwide pageants in Mumbai, India on August 29th.

They were celebrated in a special farewell party on Sunday and they’re ready to make T&T proud!

Don’t miss Danielle John’s full report on their journey in the TTT News at 6PM!

18/08/2025

The Honourable Phillip Watts, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA), welcomed rising national swim star Johann-Matthew Matamoro to discuss his impressive athletic journey, Olympic aspirations, and the support needed to help Trinidad and Tobago make waves on the international stage.

Mr. Matamoro, a standout student-athlete currently attending the University of Indianapolis, has consistently excelled in both academics and athletics. Not only has he secured a place on the Dean’s Honor Roll by maintaining a GPA above 3.4, but he has also proudly represented the Red, White, and Black at top international competitions, earning a medal haul that includes:

* Paraguay: Bronze in the 4x100m freestyle relay (setting a national record), 13th in the 100m backstroke
* Mexico: Silver in the 50m backstroke, 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays (setting a national record), 4th in the 100m backstroke
* Bahamas: Gold in the 100m backstroke, Silver in the 50m backstroke
* El Salvador: Bronze in the 100m backstroke, 4th in the 50m backstroke
* CARIFTA and CCCAN Games: Multiple medal wins

During the courtesy call, Matamoro shared his vision of forming Trinidad and Tobago’s first-ever Olympic relay swimming team, with his eyes firmly set on the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. He emphasized the crucial need for sustained support to balance the demands of elite sport and academic excellence, particularly in areas such as international tuition funding and access to world-class swim equipment.

Minister Watts lauded Matamoro’s extraordinary discipline and dedication, reassuring him that the Ministry is committed to backing elite athletes through initiatives like the Elite Athlete Assistance Programme. The Minister also extended heartfelt gratitude to Matamoro’s parents for their steadfast support in nurturing their son’s talent and ambition.

The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs reaffirms its pledge to invest in Trinidad and Tobago’s brightest young talent, ensuring that athletes like Johann-Matthew Matamoro have the resources and encouragement they need to compete and win on the world stage.

18/08/2025

Celebrating 100 Years of Ms. Emlyn Caton’s Remarkable Life
The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services today joined with family and friends to celebrate the life of Ms. Emlyn Caton during a special service held at Kitchener Street, Woodbrook. Born on 19 August 1925 in Castara, Tobago, Ms. Caton, affectionately called “Auntie Berry,” spent her early years in Luhally, Tobago, where she attended the Moulton Hall Methodist Primary School.

She often credits her longevity to “God’s grace and favour” and encourages younger generations to “Obey your parents,” reflecting her values of respect, family and faith. Although she and her late husband had no children, Ms. Caton’s life and influence continue to extend widely throughout her community.

The Ministry was represented at the celebration by Mrs. Kathleen Sarkar, Director of the Division of Ageing, who joined family and well-wishers in honouring Ms. Caton. On behalf of the Ministry, Mrs. Sarkar also presented tokens of appreciation in recognition of Ms. Caton’s remarkable journey and contribution.

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services extends best wishes to Ms. Caton and trusts that her wisdom, values and spirit will continue to inspire generations to come.

18/08/2025

from Ministry of Education - TT

🖥️ Exploring the Future of Education with Technology 🌍

On Monday 18th August, 2025 Dr. the Honourable Michael Dowlath, Minister of Education met with Mr Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist of Huawei to discuss ways that technologies such as Artificial Intelligence can transform the education system. Minister Dowlath was joined by Dr. Peter Smith, Chief Education Officer, and other Ministry of Education executives.

From hybrid classrooms to digitalisation and computerisation, the discussions focused on creating smarter, more connected learning environments that meet the needs of today’s students. 🧑‍💻

Mr. Koh was joined by Mr. Wang Haisen, Huawei Enterprise Director, Central America and Caribbean; Mr. Shawn Xie, Huawei Enterprise Business Director; Mr. Tudor John, Enterprise Business Manager, Huawei T&T and Ms. Shivan Camacho, Business Development Director, Huawei T&T.

At the Ministry of Education, we recognise the value of corporate partnerships with companies such as Huawei which can help us provide a range of high-quality experiences and opportunities to our students. This exposure is key to future-proofing our economy and ensuring students are equipped and empowered to grasp a range of opportunities. ✨