Melissa Doughty

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Senior Reporter at Newsday (Trinidad and Tobago)

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"King: Meeting with new culture minister ‘positive’ for TUCO"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News TRINBAGO Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) president Ainsley King described a meeting with culture and community development minister Michelle Benjamin on May 7 as a positive one for the organisation. In a statement on that day, Benjamin and her team said she and parliamentary secretary Dr Narindra Roopnarine held introductory meetings with key Carnival stakeholders.
"Pan Trinbago eyes headquarters, plans to win with culture minister"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore is yet to meet with culture minister Michelle Benjamin but hopes that that would happen by the end of the month. When that meeting eventually happens, all ongoing projects and the way forward will be discussed, Ramsey-Moore said in a phone interview with Newsday on May 7. Among the major issues to be the discussed in the proposed $120 million Pan Trinbago headquarters on Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
"NCC chairman hopes to meet new Culture Minister"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News National Carnival Commission (NCC) Winston “Gypsy” Peters hopes to meet with new Culture Minister Michelle Benjamin on May 7. Peters said he felt good about Benjamin’s appointment although he did not know if he’d remain as the commission’s chair or not. “I know Michelle. She once worked at the Ministry of Culture, a long time ago when I was minister. “I know who she is. I know where she lives.
"Culture minister wants to preserve cultural heritage"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News Newly-appointed Minister of Culture and Community Development Michelle Benjamin wants to advance initiatives which preserve cultural heritage. The ministry issued its first release on May 5 shortly after Benjamin began her first day of ministerial work. She started her first day at the ministry’s head office at Tower C, International Waterfront Complex, 1A Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
"North Coast Jazz is back for 2025"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

Features The North Coast Jazz (NCJ) is back after a one-year break, its production manager John Gill told Newsday. The event is scheduled for May 30-31 and starts with the usual free movie night and, on May 31, a star-studded line-up featuring Barbadian jazz/reggae saxophonist Arturo Tappin will be held at the Blanchisseuse Recreation Ground. This is the first year a regional act is being included, Gill said in a phone interview on April 30.
"Pan Trinbago, TUCO congratulate Kamla"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News THE presidents of Pan Trinbago and the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) congratulated Prime Minister designate Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the United National Congress’ (UNC) victory on April 28. In separate phone interviews on April 29, both expressed that they looked forward to working with the chosen culture minister.
"Kamla to be sworn in as PM on May 1"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News Kamla to be sworn in as PM on May 1 Melissa Doughty 27 Minutes AgoPrime Minister-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar. - File photoKAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR will be sworn in as the prime minister on May 1, a release from the Office of the President said. The ceremony will take place at 4 pm at President’s House. She became this country’s ninth prime minister after defeating the People’s National Movement (PNM) at the polls on April 28.
"Young: Long voter lines a good indication for democracy"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

Your Vote, Your Future PRIME Minister Stuart Young said long voter lines at the International School of Port of Spain, Westmoorings were an indication that the democratic process in this country was alive and well. Young spoke about a number of issues as he was interviewed by media after voting at 9.41 am on April 28 at the venue. He, like many others who voted there, described the voting process as smooth. “I went through the process as I was directed.
[UPDATED] Young: Long voter lines a good sign democracy's 'alive and well'

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

Your Vote, Your Future FOR Prime Minister Stuart Young long lines at the International School of Port of Spain, International Drive, Westmoorings were an indication that the democratic process in this country was alive and well. Young spoke to a number of issues as he was interviewed by media after voting at 9.41 am on April 28. He, like many others who voted there, described the voting process as smooth. “I went through the process as I was directed.
"Carmona: Pope Francis was a beautiful soul"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Melissa Doughty

News FORMER president Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona said the world lost a beautiful soul with the passing of Pope Francis on April 21. Carmona shared his thoughts after signing the official condolence book at the Port of Spain Apostolic Nunciature, Mary Street, Port of Spain, on April 26. The pope’s funeral also took place on April 26 where hundreds of thousands gathered at Vatican City, Rome, Italy, to say goodbye. He was buried in Rome’s St Mary Major Basilic.