Trinidad and Tobago News

The resumed route adds a fifth scheduled international flight service to Tobago, while tourism officials emphasise visitor demand, community engagement and local economic benefits.

Tobago expects 60,000 visitors for the three-day Carnival, which coincides with the launch of the first Toronto-to-Tobago flights and the start of full commercial operations at the new airport terminal.

A 58-year-old woman sought refuge in a locked washroom after an armed man allegedly broke into her home in Bacolet, Tobago, at around 2:55 a.m. on October 24.

Trinidad and Tobago’s 2027 Appropriation Bill passed by 28 votes to 12, as debate continued over government spending, the cost of living and the country’s fiscal priorities.

Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man has sparked debate over the origins of Caribbean Carnival after suggesting that Jamaica celebrated the festival before Trinidad and Tobago, prompting criticism on social media.

Shimmel Marshall was fatally shot in Malick while travelling to inspect a car advertised online, echoing a similar attack that killed Steve Anthony in the same area on October 21, 2025.

The initiative will help eligible families manage the cost of overseas medical trips by supporting travel for children receiving critical treatment and one accompanying parent or guardian.

Rosanna Ramlal, 49, and her 17-year-old daughter, Elena, were found dead after a house fire in Malick, Trinidad and Tobago, on October 16. Police are investigating the deaths as a suspected double homicide.

The new Contour Airlines route adds twice-weekly nonstop flights between Trinidad and Dominica, strengthening regional air links ahead of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival.

Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the first Caribbean country to roll out a real-time payments platform based on India’s UPI, as both countries deepen digital and economic cooperation.

President Christine Carla Kangaloo presented national honours to 32 individuals and three organisations during Trinidad and Tobago’s 57th National Awards Ceremony, held as part of the Republic’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Eight people were taken to hospital after a local pirogue and a tour boat collided near Pigeon Point, with police investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Richards clocked 44.23 seconds to finish third in Budapest, behind Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi and American Rai Benjamin in the inaugural championship’s men’s 400m final.

Passengers booked on the affected flights will be moved to alternative same-day Caribbean Airlines services, while other scheduled connections between Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados will continue.

The new service will give passengers another option for travel between Trinidad and Dominica, with onward connections to San Juan, Puerto Rico and St Thomas.

The three-day technical mission included visits to hospitals and polyclinics as officials examined Barbados’ electronic health records and digital healthcare systems.

Trinidad is expected to face Drought Watch conditions in September, while Tobago could reach Drought Warning levels in October as drier conditions continue.

Trinidad and Tobago’s ongoing water shortages are highlighting the need for stronger long-term planning as droughts, climate variability and infrastructure losses continue to put pressure on the country’s water supply.

Police said foul play is not suspected after 59-year-old Dave Blackman was found dead at The Hollows in Port of Spain on Saturday afternoon.

Caribbean Airlines has added 1,200 seats between Trinidad and Tobago from August 14 to 17 as demand rises for travel to Tobago during the Great Race weekend.