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Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising that effective 3rd November, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST), all persons boarding an international flight to the United States are required to have an attestation form completed prior to check-in. The attestation form is a health declaration to help U.S. Government Officials manage the risks associated with Ebola. Passengers may complete and submit their attestation forms via the Caribbean Airlines website: https://attest.caribbean-airlines.com . The United States is not imposing this requirement because Ebola is spreading internationally without control. It is a precautionary measure responding to a serious Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Every passenger must declare that they have not been physically present in the DRC during the preceding twenty-one (21) days. The outbreak involves a particularly concerning strain of the virus, and U.S. authorities are trying to prevent infected people from entering the country befo...

Patrick Stewart, the classically-trained stage actor who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died at age eighty-six (86). He died on Wednesday (28th October, 2026) in Los Angeles, California, following what Spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak described as “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Besides playing everyone from Claudius to Macbeth onstage, he often performed a one-man rendition of “A Christmas Carol” and did West End and Broadway runs of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” in repertoire with buddy Ian McKellen. After completing a production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in 1987, an interesting offer came along for Stewart. “I found myself in Hollywood shooting a syndicated science fiction series, which I was assured would fail.” The series did not fail. Thanks to Stewart’s rich baritone and noble bearing, the “Star Tre...

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said in a brief Media Release that contrary to a story in the Trinidad Express today (Sunday 11th October, 2026), authored by Mr. Mark Bassant, it is “pleased to inform the population that NO sitting Trinidad and Tobago Government Minister’s US visa has been revoked.” The statement concluded by saying, “The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has no involvement in the issuance or revocation of US visas.” More on this as it becomes available.

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Her Excellency Delcy Rodríguez Gómez and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C. MP held a meeting today (Wednesday 23rd September, 2026) at the Permanent Mission of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations in New York, United States, within the framework of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. A joint statement between the Governments confirmed that President Rodríguez Gómez and Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar “held a cordial working meeting heralding the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations.” According to the statement, “During the meeting, the leaders reaffirmed the historical bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, while reiterating their commitment to consolidating the bilateral agenda under the principles of mutual respect, sovereignty, good neighborliness, dialogue, and cooper...

According to reports, at least five (5) people are dead and five (5) others injured after an Amazon Prime cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport this afternoon (Sunday 6th September, 2026), crashing into multiple vehicles before catching fire. A full ground stop has been issued for the Airport. The terrifying incident is said to have occurred while the plane was attempting to land at the Airport, around 2:00 PM local time, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Airport Officials. Authorities have not yet released further details on the fatalities or the injuries. Fire Officials said the airplane caught fire following the crash, with more than sixty (60) fire units responding to the scene, involving multiple patients.  In a post on X, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said, “Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing. Firefighters are working on extinguis...

Lionel Messi announced the end of his career as a player for the Argentine national team at age thirty-nine (39), a short while ago this morning (Monday 31st August, 2026). The news comes after nearly two (2) decades representing the national side.  Messi, who played in six (6) World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026, losing to Spain, made the announcement in Spanish via Instagram, along with a photo of his 3-page handwritten statement. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) See his full statement below, translated into English: “ After all this time since the final, thinking about it a lot, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the national team… It was a decision that hurt, and still hurts deeply, but I understand that the time has come. I swear I always gave everything—not only during these last few years when we won everything, but before that as well. I always fought and gave my all for this shirt, to bring you joy and make you...

UPDATE (29/08/26): The death toll and the number of missing continues to rise several days after catastrophic floods devastated the region. Officials now say more than 670 people have been killed, and around 3,000 are missing in Nepal.  Frantic search and rescue operations are intensifying today at the Chinese Nepali border four days after catastrophic floods devastated the region. The rush to find survivors is growing more desperate by the hour. The death toll and the number of missing continues to rise.… pic.twitter.com/r7bfJkBwmC — CNC3TV (@CNC3TV) August 29, 2026 The rush to find survivors is growing more desperate by the hour as frantic searches and rescue operations intensify. A massive search resumed today (Thursday 27th August, 2026) for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, following a deadly rush of water and mud, several stories high, which swept through communities on Wednesday (26th August, 2026) after an apparent glacier collapse in the region. ...

According to the Customs and Excise Division, on Saturday 15th August, 2026, a male passenger arrived at the Piarco International Airport aboard JetBlue Airways Flight B617 from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York. In a Media Release on Friday (21st August, 2026), the Division said during the course of routine Customs operations, the passenger was found to be in possession of one (1) Ruger firearm, one (1) magazine and twelve (12) rounds of .380 ammunition. The passenger was formally charged under Sections 212(a) and 213(a) of the Customs Act , Chapter 78:01. The accused subsequently appeared before a Master of the High Court, on Tuesday 18th August, 2026. The charges were laid indictably, and the accused was not called upon to enter a plea. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to re-appear before the Court on 9th September, 2026. The Media Release concluded by saying, “The Customs and Excise Division continues to maintain a robust presence at the nation’s ports of...

UPDATE (11/08/26): In its second and final official statement, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said it continues to monitor a Tropical Wave located approximately 1,300 Km East of the Windward Islands. At this time (Tuesday 11th August, 2026), the system is no longer expected to become more organized, and it now has a 0% chance of developing into a Tropical Cyclone over the next seven (7) days. The Tropical Wave is being affected by a moderate concentration of Saharan dust that is limiting the potential for development of strong and organized thunderstorms. “Notwithstanding this, the TTMS will continue to monitor the Wave as it moves Westward, and assess its possible influence on local weather conditions. This will be the final official statement regarding the potential for Tropical Cyclone development associated with this system. The TTMS will continue to monitor the Tropical Wave through its routine forecasting operations.” The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorologica...

UPDATE (10/08/26): In its first official statement , the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said it has been monitoring an active Tropical Wave in the Central Tropical Atlantic, which is expected to affect the Southern Windward Islands from Thursday (13th August, 2026) of this week. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said it is now following the potential development of two (2) systems in the Tropical Atlantic during the upcoming week. In a brief statement issued on Saturday afternoon (8th August, 2026), the NHC said, “The development window is tight due to strong upper-level winds nearby, and the chance for tropical cyclone formation is currently low for both systems.” However, the formation chance for one (1) of the systems has since increased to medium. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) In a subsequent update at 2:00 PM this afternoon (Sunday 9th August, 2026), the NHC provided the following Tropical Weather Outlook: Central Tropical Atlantic (Yellow Area): A...

For the safety of all customers and crew, Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising passengers of the following guidelines when travelling with lithium batteries, electronic devices and power banks: Power banks are NOT permitted in checked baggage. They must be carried in your carry-on baggage only and must not be used or recharged onboard the aircraft. Electronic devices such as phones, tablets, laptops and cameras should be carried in your carry-on baggage. Spare lithium batteries must: Be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Be kept in carry-on baggage only. Not be loose inside bags. E-cigarettes and vapes are permitted in carry-on baggage only and must not be used or charged onboard. Customers are reminded that lithium batteries and power banks must not exceed 100Wh unless otherwise approved by the airline. All passengers are encouraged to check battery ratings before travel and ensure devices are packed safely and securely. If you require further guidance, pl...

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said it has noted the “misleading and outright inaccurate reporting” in Friday’s Guardian Newspaper (25th July, 2026) with the headline “US Slaps T&T with 10% Tariff.” According to the Ministry, “This front-page story demonstrates the absence of diligent, intelligent and responsible journalism, which can mislead members of the business community and other commentators.” In a Media Release on Friday, the Ministry said it wishes to “categorically state that the United States of America has not applied any new tariffs on exports from Trinidad and Tobago . ” The Ministry states that, “Members of the public may recall that via Executive Order 14326 of 31 July 2025, United States President Donald Trump unveiled new reciprocal tariffs on more than seventy (70) countries globally, including Trinidad and Tobago. The decision was a follow-up to Executive Order 14257 dated 02 April 2025 (Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade ...

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (Bank) has issued a statement regarding the ongoing investigation into a quantity of US Dollar (USD) currency that was earmarked to be shipped out of the country. According to reports, US $2 million in cash, allegedly stashed in a white crocus bag, was seized by Customs and Excise Officials on 25th June, 2026 at the South Terminal of Piarco International Airport. The cash, which was linked to NCB Merchant Bank, was being transported to Miami via Jamaica when Officials intervened over documentation and accountability requirements. NCB Merchant Bank has maintained that the money belongs to the bank and formed part of a legitimate transaction conducted in the ordinary course of business with another regulated financial institution. In a Media Release on Saturday (4th July, 2026), the Central Bank said in light of the ongoing investigations, it needs to “exercise care in making any statement at this stage, but recognizes that the public has questions...

UPDATE 2: After the viral stunt exploded across social media, the pair is now facing a long list of felony charges, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass, possession of burglar's tools, as well as several other offenses. A Manhattan Criminal Court Judge granted the Empire State Building climbers a supervised release on Thursday (2nd July, 2026) during their Court appearance. The couple, who did not enter a plea, appeared in Court wearing the same black outfits they had on during their stunt on Wednesday, minus their masks. Photos: Bing Guan/Reuters. Their next Court appearance is scheduled for 24th August, 2026. The pair later shared a massive kiss before descending the subway stairs. BREAKING: A Manhattan judge granted the alleged Empire State Building climbers supervised release… and they shared a massive kiss before descending the subway stairs. Story coming @Gothamist pic.twitter.com/RUlw8lLshl — brittany.kriegstein (@BKriegstein) July 2, 2026 They c...

Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, will be out of the jurisdiction until Wednesday 24th June, 2026 , to attend the funeral of a family member overseas. This was announced last night (Saturday 20th June, 2026) via the Prime Minister’s Facebook Page. No further details were provided. During the Prime Minister’s absence, the Minister of Works and Infrastructure, the Honourable Jearlean John, MP, will act as Prime Minister. More on this as it becomes available.

A plane carrying twelve (12) people — a pilot and eleven (11) skydivers — while on a skydiving outing in Missouri, crashed in a field and became engulfed in flames on Sunday morning (14th June, 2026), killing all aboard. The plane is said to have turned around for an unknown reason before crashing near a Highway. Director of the Bates County Emergency Management Agency and the Acting Airport Manager, Dennis Jacobs, said he suspects the plane experienced power issues prior to the devastating crash. Investigators are now piecing together the aircraft's final moments as families anxiously await answers. The crash occurred shortly after the plane took off from a local Airport, around 11:30 AM. Some family members of those who died were at the Airport to watch the jump and tragically witnessed the crash, according to Bates County Sheriff, Chad Anderson. Following the crash, a heap of blue and silver mangled metal lay in the grass near Butler Memorial Airport, with a massive lineup of em...

International rating agency, Moody’s, has raised Trinidad and Tobago’s rating outlook today (Friday 12th June, 2026) from “Negative” to “Stable,” while affirming the country’s Ba2 rating.  In a Media Release, the Ministry of Finance said this development “follows closely on the IMF’s Article IV consultation and signals increasing international confidence in the policy direction pursued by the Government since taking office one (1) year ago. Two (2) of the world's most respected international institutions have now independently reached similar conclusions, sending a clear message: the Government’s strategy is producing results, and Trinidad and Tobago is regaining economic momentum.” The rating agency highlighted the country’s improved external prospects and, notably, the proactive debt management strategy undertaken by the Government, including the international bond issuance in January that enabled a partial redemption of the US $1 billion August 2026 bond, which significantly imp...

Elon Musk just became the first person in history to amass a personal fortune of over US $1 trillion ($1,000,000,000,000 — that’s a 1 with 12 zeros) after shares of his rocket company, SpaceX, debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange this morning (Friday 12th June, 2026). The Initial Public Offering (IPO) for SpaceX on Thursday (11th June, 2026) valued the company at nearly US $1.8 trillion — up from its most recent private valuation of around US $1.25 trillion. After shares opened at US $150 this morning (an increase of about 11.1% above the offering price of US $135) in New York and kept surging, SpaceX’s market capitalization reached about US $2.2 trillion. Between Musk’s significant ownership stakes in SpaceX, his car company Tesla, and several other ventures, his personal coffers expanded enough to propel him into trillionaire territory, according to Bloomberg and Forbes , which conduct extensive research to identify the world’s richest individuals. According to Bloomberg , his net ...