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

#63828

Trinidad and Tobago

#28

Articles

"Anil Roberts demands apology from blogger Rhoda Bharath"

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

News MINISTER in the Ministry of Housing Anil Roberts has issued a legal threat against blogger Rhoda Bharath over two social media posts, demanding a public apology and the removal of the alleged defamatory content. Roberts, who also serves as a government senator, sent a pre-action protocol letter through his attorneys Kiel Taklalsingh, Stefan Ramkissoon and Johanna Richards on June 22. Bharath is the owner of the “Newsauce” page, where the posts were published.
Consultants Aaron Knights Enterprises appeal's dismissal of $84,000 lawsuit

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

News A local consultancy firm has appealed a High Court ruling dismissing its lawsuit for outstanding fees, rent and compensation stemming from an alleged tenancy and service agreement with an attorney, his practice and a related property management firm. Aaron Knights Enterprises Ltd (AKEL), owned by managing director Aaron Knights, maintains it was unlawfully evicted from its office space and denied payment for consultancy services rendered over several years.
Children's Authority accused of failing in duty in sex abuse probe at Couva home

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

News KERRI-ANN Leon Sing, a former home administrator at the Couva Children’s Home and Crisis Nursery, has sued the Children’s Authority for allegedly failing to investigate serious allegations of sexual abuse at the home. Leon Sing was granted permission in May to pursue her judicial review claim, which comes up for hearing on June 27. Justice Nadia Kangaloo is presiding.
"Bourse Securities: Navigating financial storms"

2 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Ryan Hamilton-Davis

Business FOR as long as anyone can remember, the global financial shocks that have affected the world, have also had an effect on TT’s economy. From the dot com bubble burst in the early 2000s, to the 2008 global financial crisis and recent economic challenges, investors in TT, just like those around the world, had to navigate several financial upswings and downturns; and that is not something that will ever change.
"Privy Council reserves ruling on time limit for OSH charges"

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

News The Privy Council has reserved its decision in a case that could determine whether charges filed by the Occupational Safety and Health Authority and Agency (OSHA) in several OSH-related cases, including the Paria diving tragedy, can proceed. At the centre of the issue is whether OSHA missed a legal deadline by filing charges more than six months after the alleged breach.
"Dipcon Engineering loses $11.2m appeal against Udecott"

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

News AN engineering firm has lost its final appeal of the dismissal of its claim for $11.2 million owed to it by the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (Udecott) for certain engineering services in the construction of houses at Oropune Gardens Phase II in 2010. In 2017, Justice Ricky Rahim dismissed Dipcon Engineering Services Ltd’s lawsuit.
'A spit in the face of the courts,' judge blasts State in death penalty case

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

News THE failure by the Executive to uphold court orders and constitutional protections has been criticised by a High Court judge who ruled that two men imprisoned for nearly four decades on unconstitutional sentences must be resentenced by a criminal court. “The Executive's failure to act is not merely a delay — it is a sustained refusal to comply with binding court orders, including those of the country’s highest court.
"High Court dismisses case against 3 in alleged licensing fraud"

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

News THREE men charged with misbehaviour in public office and uttering forged documents in an alleged fraud attempt at the Licensing Division have been discharged by the High Court. Motor vehicle inspector I Errol Supersad, 49, and temporary clerk I Sudesh Radhakissoon, both attached to the Caroni Licensing Division, were charged with misbehaviour in public office. Computer technician Adrian Mohammed, 51, was charged with two counts of uttering forged documents.
"Jobs safe in WASA transformation"

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

News MINISTER of Public Utilities Barry Padarath is assuring that while there will be transformation at the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), this will be done without any job loss. He said so in response to Opposition MP Marvin Gonsalves’ claims that government might be unable to access Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funding if the authority was not transformed.
"Police search for 5 escaped immigration detainees"

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

News The police were up to Tuesday evening searching for five men who escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre, in East Trinidad. In a release on Tuesday, the TTPS said foreign nationals Christian Jose Rivero Parades, Samuel Eduardo Gonzalaz Rodriguez, Leirzer Omar Meza Font, Jhonatan Jesus Carreno and Miguel Sanchez had all escaped from the centre at approximately 3 pm. It said Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro visited the centre and co-ordinated a manhunt.