Category Archives: Business

Tobago Gold heads to House of Lords

Business Newsday 3 Days Ago A patron gets ready to sample Tobago Gold’s chocolate rum cream at a recent exhibition. – File photo Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream has been named the official drinks sponsor for the Caribbean Council’s annual reception at the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. In a press release, Tobago […]

Judgment on the jump seats

Business Newsday 3 Days Ago CAL Boeing 737 accident at CJIA Guyana. – The duties of the director general of civil aviation (DGCA) of the TT Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) are prescribed by the Civil Aviation Act and the regulations made thereunder. During my tenure as DGCA, I always strived to discharge those duties with […]

Can AI effectively predict flooding?

Business Newsday 2 Days Ago Motorists patiently await until a flooded Churchill Roosevelt Highway becomes passable. – File photo by Angelo Marcelle BRENDON JAMES Artificial intelligence (AI) subtly yet significantly influences our daily digital interactions. From the tailored news feeds on our social media platforms to the eerily accurate friend suggestions and targeted advertisements, AI’s […]

Pepper Advertising appoints first AI specialist

Business Shweta Sharma 7 Hrs Ago Liliana Ragbir-Sookaran, AI specialist at Pepper Advertising Ltd. – Photo courtesy Pepper PEPPER Advertising Ltd has announced the appointment of Liliana Ragbir-Sookaran as its first artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. In a release, Pepper said this appointment underscores its commitment to harnessing progressive technology and innovation to develop brands and […]

Huawei, CTU sign MoU to go fully digital

Business Shweta Sharma 21 Minutes Ago Rodney Taylor, secretary general of the CTU, left, shakes hands with Daniel Ding, Huawei’s VP-public affairs and communications, after signing the co-operation MoU. – Photo courtesy Huawei TT Huawei TT Ltd, part of the Huawei global information and communication technology (ICT) powerhouse, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]

A self-aware leader – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Business Newsday Yesterday Dr Rob Yeung, chartered psychologist and coach at consulting firm Talentspace. – Photo courtesy ACCA DR ROB YEUNG Effective leadership means understanding your strengths, your values and your flaws. Self-awareness is fundamentally important for effective leadership. However, research, as well as my own experience of working with leaders in leadership development programmes, […]

Trade Minister wants more local brands exported to the UK

Business Zainab Kamara 44 Minutes Ago Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon, centre, speaks with director of corporate relations of Twinings, Stephen Twining and UK High Commissioner Harriet Cross during the Great British Food and Drink event on April 24. – AYANNA KINSALE MINISTER of Trade Paula Gopee-Scoon is advocating for greater trade in food and beverage […]

Henrik Von Scheel: Future of work requires changes in leadership

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis 2 Hrs Ago Futurist Henrik Von Scheel. Photo courtesy Arthur Lok Jack – HENRIK Von Scheel, the futurist who originated the term “fourth industrial revolution,” said the future of work will be surrounded by the changing organisational structure of businesses and how they operate. Von Scheel made the statement while speaking to […]

Print On Demand Group celebrates 35 years in business

Business Andrew Gioannetti 12 Hrs Ago PRINT ON DEMAND TEAM: Natasha Laban Britain, operations manager, left; Lisa Villanueva, sales; Shamin Ragbir, prepress supervisor; Fareeda Hosein, managing director; Ria Rampharay, customer service representative; Monica Phillip, production assistant; Melissa Mannar, customer service representative; Chris Springer, press operator and Kevin White, press operator, stand in front of awards […]

Putting houses within reach – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Business Newsday 5 Hrs Ago Republic Bank mortgage specialist gives advice to a potential homeowner at its Make Homeownership Happen event on April 13. Photo courtesy Republic Bank – THAT THRONGS of people attended Republic Bank Ltd’s Make Home Ownership Happen sales event earlier this month at the Trinidad Hilton in Port of Spain was […]