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UK to hand over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Mauritius and the UK have been in dispute over the Indian Ocean islands for the past 50 years. The deal includes ensuring the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, home to a strategically key military base, remains under US and UK jurisdiction for the next 99 years.
FHIST NEWS
October 4, 2024 at 10:09 AM
  • Good Governance

Trinidad and Tobago - Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Debate, 79th Session | #UNGA

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Amery Browne, Minister for Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the General Debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 24 - 30 September 2024). World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all." Heads of State and Government…
DahvidC
September 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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  • Political News

Trinidad and Tobago establishes Diplomatic Relations with The State of Palestine

On September 22, 2024, The Government of Trinidad and Tobago formally establishes Diplomatic Relations with The State of Palestine.
This historic event took place at the commencement of the High-Level week of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City USA.
FHIST NEWS
September 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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HAPPY 62ND INDEPENDENCE DAY TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

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PRIME MINISTER THE HONOURABLE DR. KEITH CHRISTOPHER ROWLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE

The Prime Minister says the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, regardless of their diverse origins, continue to show a phenomenal harmony and respect for each other.

In his Independence Day message, Dr Rowley said the day was an ideal opportunity to reflect on what was going on in the world, and then place TT on the scale of human development, gauge its progress, and the quality of life enjoyed here.

“Maybe with…
BounXup Central
August 31, 2024 at 11:29 AM
  • Town Say

CALL FOR WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS - ON COLONISER STATUES, MONUMENTS, AND SIGNAGE

The Cabinet Appointed Committee to review the placement of statues, monuments, and signage in Trinidad and Tobago (“The Committee”) has been established to develop a policy for the placement and removal of statues, monuments, and signage in Trinidad and Tobago.
BounXup Central
August 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM
  • Crime Watch
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Failure to render assistant to a police officer

The maxi driver was detained yesterday at City Gate in Port of Spain.
On Tuesday, officers from the Port of Spain Division were attempting to make an arrest; however, the maxi driver said no.

He told his colleagues later that he felt unsafe and unwilling to do so because of the state of crime in the country, and he did not want to be targeted by any retaliatory actions.

Yesterday, officers went to City Gate and detained the driver.

He was told he was being held under the Police Service Act.

Up to 7…
Fearless Warrior
July 20, 2024 at 7:52 AM

Borris looses again in court

A former director of the Eastern Credit Union (ECU) who sued the institution’s former president for defamation and slander for statements made in 2015 has again lost in the Court of Appeal.

On June 18, Justice Vasheist Kokaram dismissed the appeal of ex-ECU director Harvey Borris in his lawsuit against ex-president Wayne Estrada for statements made in two media interviews on November 26, 2015, published in the Newsday newspaper and a radio interview on i95.5FM two days earlier, about the…
Fearless Warrior
June 19, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Government Gets The Green Light On TTRA

THERE is nothing unconstitutional with the Government’s decision to implement the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority (TTRA), the Appeal Court has found.
Fearless Warrior
May 29, 2024 at 8:10 AM

UNC Ex-minister In Land Development Controversy

Dozens of families who purchased land in three developments from Policy Consultants Limited are now in limbo because the company failed to obtain the requisite approvals for the sites.
FHIST NEWS
March 25, 2024 at 1:50 PM

12 Most Dangerous Places In The World

You know not to plan a vacation for North Korea or Iraq, but there are still plenty of desirable locations where the traveling can be tricky—or downright deadly.
DahvidC
March 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM