Newsday (Trinidad and Tobago)

Newsday, a publication by Daily News Limited, is one of the three daily newspapers in the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Launched on September 20, 1993, it is the newest of the three dailies and notably does not have direct ties to radio or television. However, Newsday has carved out its niche with a distinctive approach to journalism, focusing on delivering straightforward news. It stands out with its creative design and presentation, offering thorough coverage of various aspects of life in Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, it connects with a broader Caribbean and global audience through its online presence. Thanks to its efficient distribution system, Newsday reaches even the most isolated communities on both islands, earning it the reputation of being “the people’s paper.”

International, National, Consumer

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#70463

Trinidad and Tobago

#28

Articles

"Jereem 2nd, 3rd at Grand Slam Philadelphia leg"

5 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports NATIONAL athlete Jereem Richards delivered quality performances over the weekend, grabbing second and third at the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, which was held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, on May 31 and June 1. He posted on social media on June 1, "Grateful to finish healthy and still in the fight. The race is not given to the swift… but to the one who endures to the end – Ecclesiastes 9:11. Back to the lab. Eyes on LA."On May 31, Richards took bronze in the men's 400-metre event.
"Court: PTSC $15,000 fee for excursion buses unreasonable"

5 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Jada Loutoo

News A High Court judge has ruled against the imposition of a $15,000 licensing fee by the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) on private excursion buses. Justice Frank Seepersad granted declarations sought by the Private Bus Owners/Operators Association and its president, Nazim Mohammed, awarding $75,000 each in vindicatory compensation. Mohammed received an additional $15,000 in nominal compensatory damages while the association received $5,000.
"Oando on Pointe-a-Pierre refinery talks: No updates yet"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Narissa Fraser

News OANDO PLC, the Nigerian company chosen as the preferred bidder for the lease of the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery, says it has no updates on its discussions with Trinidad and Tobago to share publicly at this time. The company was responding to an e-mail from the Newsday. Oando was announced as the preferred bidder in February by the previous administration.
"Plipdeco exec threatens to sue board"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Jada Loutoo

News ATTORNEYS representing Niegel Subiah, a senior executive at the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Ltd (Plipdeco), have raised serious concerns about alleged political interference, misuse of public funds, and administrative misconduct at the state enterprise.
"ODPM: 2025 hurricane season has started"

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

News The public is being told to prepare itself for above-normal storm activity during this year's hurricane season has already started. On June 1, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) issued a statement saying that the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season had begun on that day and would run until November 30.
"Why copyright matters"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Mark Lyndersay

Commentary BitDepth#1513MARK LYNDERSAYAT THE heart of the fuss over copyright and image rights is a deep-rooted misunderstanding of what copyright is and what it protects. The Copyright Alliance describes copyright as: "A collection of rights that automatically vest to someone who creates an original work of authorship like a literary work, song, movie or software.
"AC Port of Spain leapfrog Jabloteh for Concacaf Shield spot"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Andrew Gioannetti

Sports ATHLETIC Club Port of Spain came up big in the end, securing the final available berth in the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Shield on May 31, capitalising on a decisive 5-0 win over 1976 FC Phoenix and a defeat for previous contender San Juan Jabloteh in the final round of TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) matches.
"Miss World Trinidad and Tobago: Pageant industry can boost local tourism"

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

News Miss World TT Anna-Lise Nanton thanked her supporters and well-wishers for their support during the pageant process on June 1. She made it to the top 40 in the Miss World 2025 held at HITEX Exhibition Centre, India, on May 31, but did not progress to the top 20. Miss Thailand Suchata Chuangsri was eventually crowned Miss World 2025. Nanton won in the fast-track, head-to-head challenge and also placed in the sport and talent categories.
"PNM accepts nominees for internal election on June 2"

6 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Janelle De Souza

News There is a lot of anticipation in the PNM surrounding the political party’s internal election, as well as the identities of the members of the group calling themselves the PNM Changemakers 2025. In a statement on May 27 the party’s Internal Elections Supervisory Committee (ESC) announced Nomination Day for all 16 positions on the executive was on June 2 between 9am and 5pm. Elections will take place on June 22, followed by the June 29 convention where the results will be announced.
"Kartel defends no-show at Trinidad concert"

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

News Jamaican dancehall artiste Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer provided a social media explanation for his last-minute cancellation as the featured act in the One Caribbean Music Festival held on May 31. In an Instagram post that evening, Kartel told fans and others concerned about issues with concert promoters JACHO Entertainment. In the post, he said, “Promoter for the Trinidad show, ‘Memba ah years me know yuh.