Politics
December 18, 2024
Christmas 2024 Brightens for Families of One Family Programme with $75,000 Grocery Hamper Donation from Sandy Lane Charitable Trust
The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust donates $75,000 worth of grocery hampers to 1,000 families in the One Family programme, supported by the Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs. Collaboration praised for breaking generational poverty cycles.
December 18, 2024
Opposition Leader Urges Government to Disclose Prime Ministerial Travel Costs by December 31
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne calls for transparency on prime ministerial travel costs, questioning the impact on taxpayers and criticizing government spending priorities. St James South MP Sandra Husbands defends the allocation, citing various responsibilities under the Prime Minister’s Office.
December 17, 2024
Judge Juan Merchan Denies Trump's Request to Dismiss Hush Money Verdict, Citing Lack of Immunity Protections
New York Judge Juan Merchan denies President-elect Donald Trump's request to dismiss hush money guilty verdict, citing lack of immunity for unofficial conduct. Manhattan DA opposes verdict dismissal.
December 16, 2024
Trinidad Government Mourns Loss of Junior Minister Lisa Morris Julian in Tragic Fire Incident
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education junior minister, Lisa Morris Julian, tragically dies in a fire at her home in Arima, along with two others, including a child. Government officials express condolences.
December 16, 2024
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns Amid Policy Differences with PM Trudeau
Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns ahead of fiscal update, citing differences with PM Trudeau over economic strategy and need to prepare for potential US tariffs.
December 14, 2024
Education System in Need of Overhaul: DLP Addresses Concerns of Students Failing to Sit Exams After Payment
Troubling trend of students failing to sit exams after payment prompts calls for education system overhaul. Criticisms include lack of planning, inadequate response to COVID-19 effects, and neglect of online students.
December 14, 2024
Proposed Amendment in Road Traffic Act Seeks to Raise Penalty for Illegal Parking in Disabled Spaces to $5,000 Maximum
Proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Act aims to increase penalty for illegally parking in designated disability spaces from $500 to a maximum of $5,000. Law enforcement and public support expected.
December 14, 2024
Opposition Senator Criticizes Government Response to Fuel Price Decrease, Urges Apology and Compensation
Opposition senator criticizes government for delayed fuel price reduction, demanding apology and rebate for consumers after over 16 months of high prices. Calls for transparency and compensation.
December 13, 2024
Article Title: Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne Questions Government's Treatment of Villa Owners Amid Fisherfolk Support Debate
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne criticizes Government for favoring wealthy villa owners over struggling fisherfolk post-Hurricane Beryl. Deputy PM Santia Bradshaw defends assistance to fishing industry. Debate ensues in the House of Assembly.
December 13, 2024
Amazon and Meta Announce Million-Dollar Contributions to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Amazon and Meta each contribute $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. Amazon's relationship with Trump has been rocky due to Bezos' ownership of The Washington Post. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg also endorses Trump.
December 13, 2024
France's President Macron Appoints Centrist Francois Bayrou as Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
France's President Macron appoints centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister amid a political crisis. Bayrou faces the challenge of uniting a divided parliament and passing a budget by December 21.
December 10, 2024
UK Debate: Proposal to Ban First-Cousin Marriage for Public Health Reasons
Conservative MP Richard Holden proposes banning first-cousin marriage in the UK due to increased risk of birth defects. Government unlikely to change law; focus on education suggested by independent MP.