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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Penny all the way

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Ria Taitt

It’s Penny. Opposition Leader Pennelope Althea Beckles, 63, was yesterday nominated unopposed for the position of political leader of the PNM, suggesting that the party is united in its support for her. This was the highlight of the PNM’s nomination exercise for the party’s internal election for which 16 positions were at stake. Beckles told the media that she was “a little emotional”, adding that having the opportunity to lead the PNM is a “privilege and honour and I am looking forward to it”.
Funeral home worker slain

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Alexander Bruzual

Three persons were shot dead between Sunday night and Monday morning in separate incidents in San Juan, Belmont and La Horquetta. The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Aaron Henry, 26-year-old Omarie McEachnie, and 40-year-old Anthony Delarosa. These incidents have pushed the murder toll up to 163. The comparative for the same period in 2024 was 238.
Two managers fired

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

People’s National Movement (PNM)-appointed chairman of the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (Plipdeco), Annette Wattie, yesterday fired two employees. When contacted, Plipdeco’s line minister, Jearlean John, stated, “I prefer to let the Honourable PM lead on this matter, in light of her clear and unambiguous statements at last Thursday’s post-Cabinet meeting.”Wattie and the Plipdeco board have not yet resigned since a new government took office.
Angostura board stays put

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

THE board of directors at Angostura Holdings Ltd (Angostura), whose members were appointed during the tenure of the former People’s National Movement (PNM) government, has indicated that it will continue to serve in the best interests of the majority of the company’s shareholders. The Angostura board is led by Terrence Bharath, SC.
Daly wrong on water bias

4 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kirk Meighoo

MARTIN Daly continues to insult the citizens who live “past the lighthouse” and, in fact, supports their abuse with his “unresponsible” elitism. This is clearly evident once again in his last column in the Sunday Express, “The uses of our political world.” (June 1, 2025). In reality, Daly is actually engaging actively in the political arena in his columns, in effect, defending the status quo in which he is a privileged elite.
Man killed in La Horquetta shooting

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Alexander Bruzual

Police are investigating a shooting in La Horquetta, which claimed the life of a 26-year-old man and injured a 31-year-old woman. The incident occurred around 10.35 p.m. Sunday, along Charlie Davis Street, Phase 4. According to police, officers attached to the La Horquetta Police Station were on patrol when they received a report of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, the officers observed the two victims lying on the roadway with gunshot injuries.
San Juan teen killed

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Alexander Bruzual

North Eastern Division police are investigating the murder of 18-year-old Aaron Henry. Henry, of Thomas Street in San Juan, was fatally shot on Sunday night in an incident that has also left a 30-year-old man nursing gunshot injuries. Six spent shells, four projectiles, and two metal fragments were found on the scene of the shooting. The ammunition was said to be 5.56mm and 9mm, leading investigators to believe that there were at least two shooters.
All eyes on Penny

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Ria Taitt |Anna Ramdass

THE People’s National Movement (PNM) Balisier House headquarters in Port of Spain will be abuzz with anticipation today as candidates step forward to contest leadership positions in the party’s internal election. Nominations for all 16 executive positions open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Following the close of nominations, chairman of the Election Supervisory Committee, Richard Walcott, is expected to announce the full list of nominees.
Stop the theatrics, Camille tells Govt

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Ria Taitt

FORMER minister Camille Robinson-Regis has called on the United National Congress (UNC) Government to “stop the grandstanding” and the “theatrics” and get on with the business of governing. Robinson-Regis issued a statement yesterday taking the Government to task for the claim made by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander that police stations were being used as courts.
A hot mess

5 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Michael Mondezie

A woman dropped to all fours in the VVIP section — skirt hiked — and crawled, danced and howled across the plastic flooring at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, as if possessed. Nobody flinched. Nobody blinked. It was that kind of Saturday night. That now-viral moment from the One Caribbean Music Festival captured the chaos and immense frustration that blanketed the event after a cascade of cancellations from the advertised cast.