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.

International, National, Consumer

English

Newspaper

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Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#49561

Trinidad and Tobago

#21

Articles

Kristopher’s resilience

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

At just 19 years old, Kristopher Mohamed is facing a diagnosis that would shake most people to their core. But the young medical student isn’t wallowing in fear. He’s filled with hope. “I can beat this,” he declared. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May, Kristopher has remained unshakably focused on his dream: becoming a doctor. The University of the West Indies MBBS student says it’s what keeps him grounded through the worst days of treatment and uncertainty.
Refinery revival sparks hope in Central, South

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

THE possible revival of the former Petrotrin oil refinery in Pointe-a-Pierre has excited surrounding communities from Central to South Trinidad. Residents yesterday called on the Government to fulfil what some claimed were decades of broken promises that the country’s energy revenue would be used to increase prosperity and opportunity.
Kes’ Budweiser Breakthrough

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

Over two decades ago, a young Kees Dieffenthaller and his merry band of musical misfits touched down in Toronto, Canada, for their first international gig: a boat party in the city’s harbour. Fast forward to last Saturday and a seasoned, world-class Kes The Band returned to that same city—not for a fete on the water, but to sell out one of Canada’s most iconic concert venues, Budweiser Stage; over 16,000 fans stood in witness. It wasn’t just a personal milestone for the Palmiste-born frontman.
A sweet voice in bitter times

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

It would be easy to assume that after losing two sons—and more recently, an aunt he called his sister—Michael Osouna might retreat into the shadows of grief. But the man known to the nation as Sugar Aloes isn’t built like that. “Grief helped me go,” Aloes remarkably said during a virtual exchange with the Kitcharee Tuesday. “It generates this eager way in you so that you would want to tell your story, get it out, sing it out, cry it out.”And so he does. Still singing. Still standing.
Jolene’s ‘Anxiety’

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

When US pop star Doechii’s “Anxiety” music video started going viral, few realised one of its producers grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. Jolene Mendes helped bring the Florida singer/rapper’s haunting visuals to life—and it’s one of her proudest moments to date.
Backpack barista takes coffee to the streets

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

YOU’RE late. Traffic backed up by the Trincity lights. There’s no time to stop for coffee, and no drive-through nearby. But just as you’re bracing for a caffeine-less commute, a man with a backpack walks up to your window. “Morning boss, want a cup?”That’s Theon Morales. And yes, the coffee is hot. The 38-year-old Arouca-born entrepreneur has launched a new hustle for hard times, and his business is going viral.
Keshorn 4th in Paris

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kwame Laurence

KESHORN WALCOTT finished fourth in the men’s javelin at the Paris Diamond League meet, in France, yesterday. The Trinidad and Tobago star athlete threw 81.66 metres. India’s Neeraj Chopra was golden with an 88.16m effort. German Julian Weber picked up silver at 87.88, with bronze going to Brazilian Luiz Mauricio da Silva, who threw a South American record distance of 86.62. Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters was fifth at 80.29. Walcott’s opening round throw was 80.94m.
50 and favoured

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

It’s no accident that gospel singer Sean Daniel’s 50th birthday falls on Corpus Christi. The sacred holiday, observed across the Catholic world as a celebration of the Body of Christ, has long been associated with blessings and renewal. For Daniel, born on June 20, 1975, the alignment is nothing short of divine. “Fifty is the number of Jubilee,” Daniel told the Express.
‘Billion-dollar feeding trough’

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

THE Office of the Attorney General under the previous government spent $1 billion in legal fees, including $13.2 million paid to former AG Reginald Armour. This was disclosed in the Parliament, at the Red House, Port of Spain, yesterday by Legal Affairs Minister Saddam Hosein, in his contribution to the mid-year budget review. Hosein said “this is where the money went”, as he listed attorneys and legal houses that have received millions in legal fees from the previous administration.
T&T deficit set to rise to $8.7 billion

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Ria Taitt

The $5.6 billion deficit is expected to rise to $8.7 billion unless the Government can find new sources of revenue in this fiscal year. When Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo presents the mid-year review today at 1.30 p.m. in the House of Representatives, at the Red House, Port of Spain, the country will know the answer to this question.