Rep. Clarke's Statement on the 48th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence

“As the representative of one of the most diverse constituencies in the country, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago on celebrating the 48th Anniversary of their Independence. From the development of Calypso music, to Nobel Laureates, Sir Vidia Naipaul and Derek Walcott, I have seen firsthand how their culture has enriched our nation and the world.

Trinidad & Tobago Converts Unused Air Force Base to...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A place that once played an important role in the winning of the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country's first Science and Technology Research Park – Tamana InTech Park. The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has repurposed the Wallerfield Air Force Base (Wallerfield AFB), a former United States World War II Air Force base located in northeastern Trinidad, to satisfy the country's goal of transforming its booming energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one.

Govt dealing with human trafficking

Story Created: Sep 2, 2010 at 10:45 PM ECT

Human trafficking is evolving at an "uncomfortable rate" in this country and as such, Government will move to put in laws in place to deal with this, National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy said yesterday.

BAE lays keel for Thai patrol vessel

BANGKOK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- BAE Systems Surface Ships and its Thai partner Bangkok Dock laid the keel of what will be the country's most advanced offshore patrol ship

Steel Bands Are Ready for New York Competition

David Goldman for The New York TimesTeshana Archer, left, and Allyssa McLean, right, both of Brooklyn, rehearsed on Wednesday with Despers USA.
By SAM DOLNICK

As the sun sets over a string of tire repair and auto body shops in Brooklyn, the first jaunty notes of a jangly symphony ring out. The roar of Atlantic ....

FIFA.com - Trinidad on a wave of confidence

Tournament football is as much about momentum as skill, strength or luck. Trinidad and Tobago’s U-17s, getting set to participate in their first women’s world finals, are finding their rhythm at just the right time. With two days to go before the Soca Princesses open their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup account at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, the hosts are on the crest of a successful wave.

Opera in the forest

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Dvořák's Rusalka staged in Divoká Šárka in 2007.

The rustle of leaves and the babble of goats are sounds not usually associated with opera, but then again, Natural Theater Divoká Šárka is not your average opera house.

HIV infection rates rising fast

Walter NovakPetr Sobek, himself HIV-positive, is shocked by the ignorance of young people.

Four years ago, Petr Sobek was like most anyone else - he knew HIV existed, but didn't pay much attention to it.

"I thought it could not happen to me, and it was my mistake that I allowed myself to have sex without a condom," the 39-year-old Sobek said, sitting in the garden at Lighthouse...

Russian disaster sign of global warming

Russia's heat wave, drought and wildfires – which have killed dozens of people and destroyed millions of acres (hectares) of wheat - are another indication that global warming is causing more weather extremes around the world, a Russian official said Monday.

Gunman shot dead at Discovery bldg, hostages freed

Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters in the suburb of Silver Spring.