Laurel Williams

Journalist at Newsday (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Articles

"Judge to graduates: Be kind to yourself, dream big"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

Features Comparing potholes to difficult moments in life, a High Court judge offered heartfelt guidance to students of the Marabella North Secondary School, encouraging them to navigate life's journey with resilience, self-awareness and care. Justice Lisa Ramsumair-Hinds gave the keynote address at the interfaith and graduation ceremony for forms five and six at the school on April 10. She said life is an ongoing journey until death, and on every journey, there are potholes.
"Book gives insights into broadcasting career"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

Features Broadcast journalist Stephen Cummings has shared his extensive work experience in a book titled Principles of Broadcasting. His goal is to equip the next generation of media professionals with valuable industry insights. Through Principles of Broadcasting, the media broadcast training coach and educator said he hopes to inspire both newcomers and seasoned broadcasters, offering them practical tools to thrive in this competitive field.
"Pete Phillip’s family awaits closure: This is worse than our covid experience"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News The family of missing offshore worker Pete Phillip is still searching for closure nearly four months after his disappearance at sea—an ordeal his brother Elvis Phillip says is more devastating than what they endured during the height of the covid pandemic. “It is worse than what we went through during the pandemic,” Elvis told Newsday by phone on April 14. “We lost our father and sister in 2021. My sister died from sepsis and, shortly after, our father died from covid.
"Siparia man stabbed, suspect, 19, held"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News A 38-year-old man is in serious but stable condition at hospital after he was stabbed during an argument over money in Siparia over the weekend. The suspect, 19, who lives in the community, was detained shortly after. The victim, Andy Dubar of Coora Branch Road, and the suspect had the argument around 9.20 am on April 13. Police said the argument turned violent and the suspect reportedly stabbed Dubar multiple times.
"Cops arrest boy,14, found with loaded gun in hammock"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News South Western Division police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after allegedly finding him lying in a hammock with a loaded gun over the weekend. Officers were on an exercise along Penal Rock Road, Penal, on April 13 when they searched a house and found the teenager with a pouch strapped across his shoulders. Inside the pouch, officers reportedly found a Sig Sauer pistol and a magazine containing three rounds of 9mm ammunition.
"Police file completed against Trinibad artiste in viral threat video"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News Police have completed a case file against a 35-year-old “Trinibad” artiste who was arrested in connection with a viral video showing a man making explicit threats of violence toward supporters of a particular political party while endorsing another. As of midday on April 14, the man had not yet been charged. Police confirmed that investigators were expected to consult with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) later in the day or by the next day for further direction.
"Political analyst urges clean campaign as insults escalate"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News Political analyst Dr Bishnu Ragoonath is urging all political parties to maintain respect and dignity during the election campaign as accusations of intimidation tactics and derogatory language continue to emerge from various platforms. "Be respectful of each other, maintain the dignity of the election campaign, and do not bring down your party using derogatory language," Ragoonath said on April 13.
"Archbishop Gordon: Fast from social media, focus on Jesus for Holy Week"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News Roman Catholic Archbishop Jason Gordon is encouraging people to cut down on social media usage and excessive food intake during Holy Week. Instead, he called on people to focus on contemplating Jesus Christ’s passion. “Let us leave the distractions behind, bring the food right down to minimal,” Gordon said.
"All eyes on key marginal Moruga/Tableland"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

Your Vote, Your Future With just two weeks before TT heads to the polls on April 28, the marginal seat of Moruga/Tableland has emerged as a major battleground in the 2025 general election. A key constituency that the two main parties, the People's National Movement (PNM) and the United National Congress (UNC), are seeking to secure to have a realistic shot at forming a government. The race there is shaping up to be fierce and unpredictable.
"Moonilal slams SoE as ineffective"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News As the state of emergency (SoE) winds to a close on April 13, just two weeks ahead of the general election, deputy political leader of the UNC Dr Roodal Moonilal has labelled the government's handling of the measure "a knee-jerk reaction" with no tangible impact on crime or public safety. The SoE began on December 30, 2024, in response to what officials described at the time as an escalation in violent gang-related crime, particularly with the use of guns.