Trinidad Express

The Trinidad and Tobago Express is one of the trio of daily newspapers serving Trinidad and Tobago. It is produced by the Caribbean Communications Network (CCN) and is based on Independence Square in Port of Spain. The publication began its journey on June 6, 1967. You can find more information on their official website.

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CARIFTA UPDATE: Paul, Vincent grab gold!

3 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

Gianna Paul saved her best for last, disturbing the sand at a personal best 6.48 metres in round six for an upset victory in the Carifta Games girls’ under-20 long jump at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Port of Spain, tonight. In a dominant host nation display, Paul and her Trinidad and Tobago teammate Janae De Gannes earned gold and silver, respectively. De Gannes seemed set for a successful defence of her title, her 6.36m third round leap earning her a comfortable cushion on her rivals.
SUPER SAMMY

3 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

Christopher Sammy was golden again at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, yesterday, the Carifta Games boys’ Under-17 1500 metres champion capturing the 3,000m title with an impressive nine minutes, 11.51 seconds run. Sammy and his Armani Dillon sent the Crawford Stadium crowd into a frenzy with a one-two Trinidad and Tobago finish, Dillon claiming silver in 9:12.22. Guyana’s Ebo McNeil was a distant third in 9:22.61. With 200 metres to go, Sammy surged past Dillon.
GOLD RUSH!

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

Oshea Cummings, Christopher Sammy and Keneisha Shelbourne were golden for Trinidad and Tobago on the opening day of the 2025 Carifta Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Port of Spain, yesterday. Cummings captured the first title for the host nation, returning a time of four minutes, 44.62 seconds for top spot in the girls’ under-17 1500 metres. Spurred on by a passionate home crowd, packed into the main stand, Cummings overhauled Haiti’s Aisha Wajid on the home straight to strike gold.
CARIFTA GAMES UPDATES

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

FIRST MEDAL: Da Shaun Lezama was the first medallist for Trinidad and Tobago at Carifta 2025. Lezama clocked 47.43 seconds for bronze in the boys' under-20 400 metres. FIRST GOLD: Oshea Cummings captured Team TTO's first gold medal at Carifta 2025. She won the girls' under-17 1500 metres in four minutes, 44.62 seconds. ANOTHER GOLD: Christopher Sammy won a second gold medal for T&T at Carifta 2025. Sammy dominated the boys' under-17 1500 metres event with a 4:09.65 run.
CARIFTA CELEBRATION

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

A LIVELY opening ceremony at the Hasely Crawford Stadium at Mucurapo, yesterday, signalled the start of the 2025 Carifta Games and the Carifta Aquatic Championships. The colourful prelude to both the regional junior track and field championships and the swimming showpiece was staged in front of a packed Hasely Crawford Stadium main stand.
CALL TO SUPPORT

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

Team TTO manager Cuquie Melville wants a huge turnout at the Hasely Crawford Stadium at Mucurapo, this weekend, as Trinidad and Tobago bid for a top-two finish at the 2025 Carifta Games. “I look forward to Trinidad and Tobago coming out in large numbers,” Melville told the Express yesterday, “and giving the athletes strong home crowd support.”T&T finished third at Carifta 2024 with four gold medals, 11 silver and 12 bronze.
UNC all for ganja

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

The United National Congress (UNC) intends to expand the marijuana industry as part of its agricultural policy should it win the general election. The party continued to provide information from its manifesto yesterday, circulating information on diversifying the economy through measures such as expanding the cannabis industry. The party has been rolling out “mini-festos” addressing various areas such as crime, education, labour, health, and more.
Gonzales questions ex-officer’s swift move into politics

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Alexander Bruzual

Minister of National Security Marvin Gonzales has raised concerns about the political involvement of a former high-ranking officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). His was speaking during the formal opening of the San Rafael Police Station yesterday.
Gunfire at airport: Arriving passenger killed

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Alexander Bruzual

A passenger who had only hours before landed at the Piarco International Airport, was shot dead before he could even leave the compound this morning. A second person was wounded when gunmen opened fire on a car parked near the Arrivals area. It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m., when a man, having just arrived on a flight into Trinidad and Tobago, was walking toward a waiting black SUV. Gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, fatally wounding one occupant.
Promise of better service

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Ria Taitt

No more pension stress. And no more frustration with poor public service delivery. And no more anxiety in accessing social support grants. Titled “A bold new chapter”, the 182-page PNM manifesto focuses on public service delivery, specifically seeking to address the persistent gaps long evident and too glaring to ignore in the face of growing demands and discontent from the public.