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

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Ranking

Global

#70463

Trinidad and Tobago

#28

Articles

"Digital colourism and virtual identity"

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

Commentary BitDepth #1510Mark Lyndersay The Caribbean chapter of Women in AI Governance hosted its second meeting on April 30, hosting Christelle Mombo-Zigah for an online presentation on Digital Colourism. Mombo-Zigah is a French-American technology executive with, as she describes it, "deep Congolese roots" who has worked in Silicon Valley with CISCO for the last 15 years.
Benjamin: DPP's clearance of Erla is a 'big relief'

3 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Sean Douglas

News ACTING Commissioner of Police (CoP) Junior Benjamin welcomed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard’s statement clearing CoP Erla Harewood-Christopher of criminal conduct in approving two sniper rifles for import, for ultimate re-sale to the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). With Harewood-Christopher suspended since February by the Police Service Commission (PSC), Benjamin said it was now up to the PSC to respond to the DPP’s statement, speaking to Newsday on May 11.
"Elder: PSC must reinstate Erla now"

3 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Sean Douglas

News SENIOR Counsel Pamela Elder said the Police Service Commission (PSC) must immediately reinstate suspended Commissioner of Police (CoP) Erla Harewood-Christopher to active duty after Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard said there was no police evidence to support any criminal charge against her for approving the import of two sniper rifles under the Firearms Act for resale to the Strategic Services Agency (SSA).
"Education stakeholders praise return of student laptop programme"

3 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Darren Bahaw

News THE Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers' Association (TTUTA) and the National Parent-Teacher Association (NPTA) say they support the government’s plan to resume giving laptops to students entering secondary school. However, they urged proper maintenance and sufficient training on how to use them. The programme was first introduced during Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s last stint as prime minister under the People’s Partnership government (2010-2015).
Tinesha shows resilience while living with lupus - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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

Features IT’S 2023. Tinesha Gonzales-Gordon Woods is hospitalised. Her body feels so weak and her frame has become so frail that she does not think she’s going to survive. Her diagnosis? Lupus nepritis. She prays, she cries, and she prays again. And she survives. Today, she recounts that very triumph as she raises awareness about the chronic disease and supports others who are living with it. Gonzales-Gordon Woods, 29, hails from Trincity.
"Ratiram to meet Agriculture Ministry division heads, expresses concern about zoo animals"

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

News AGRICULTURE Minister Ravi Ratiram says his ministry will review the proposal for the ongoing $56 million expansion project at the Emperor Valley Zoo, which includes a wine shop, bar and cinema, among other things. Planned upgrades to the zoo were first announced in 2019.
"DPP orders no charge against Erla"

4 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Darren Bahaw

News Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard, SC, on May 10 advised police that there is insufficient evidence to support any criminal charge against Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher. His decision comes four days before the employment contract for Harewood-Christopher, 62, ends.
"[UPDATED] DPP: Insufficient evidence to charge Erla in sniper rifle probe"

4 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Darren Bahaw

News THE WAY is now clear for Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher to resume active duty after a criminal investigation into her role in authorising the importation of two high-powered sniper rifles for the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) came to an abrupt end on May 10. In a statement, Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard SC said he found there was no evidence to support any criminal offence against the CoP.
"Analyst: Penny's PNM must show it cares"

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

News THE NEWLY-elected Opposition leader has a mammoth task on her hands. Given the PNM’s loss in the April 28 General Elections, with the party losing eight seats to now have 13 seats and more than 100,000 PNM supporters losing faith and refusing to turn out for the election, the PNM, now led by Penelope Beckles, has to climb back to its former glory.
"Massy revenue grows to $7.9 billion in Q1"

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

Business MASSY Group reported a 16.3 per cent increase in profits and an 80.4 per cent surge in cash flow for the six-month period ending March 31. In a media release on May 9, Massy CEO David Affonso said the group’s profit before tax from continuing operations increased to $556.7 million, while net cash from operations jumped to $744.9 million. Revenue grew by 3.9 per cent to $7.9 billion as compared to $7.6 billion in the same period in 2024.