Tag Archives: Caribbean Digest

Is the GMC hamstrung by the confines of political control?

There is a persuasive argument for asserting that the encouraging growth of the country’s agro-processing sector over a period of a decade or more has been due, overwhelmingly, to the diligence and inventiveness of local agro processors, mostly women with little or no formal training in the discipline, and even without the profusion of technology […]

Fatima crush Shiva Boys’ by 139 runs in Secondary Schools’ cricket opener

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 43 Minutes Ago St. Mary’s College teammates celebrate after taking a wicket against Naparima Boys College during the Secondary Schools’ Cricket League match, on Thursday, at Naparima Grounds, San Fernando. – AYANNA KINSALE Fatima College had a wonderful start to their 2023 PowerGen Secondary Schools Cricket League campaign on Thursday as they […]

CEOs predict global growth decline

Business Newsday Reporter 21 Hrs Ago Brian Hackett, territory leader, PwC Trinidad and Tobago – Nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4,410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories in October and November […]

Green prevails as champions of Sharon Primary sports

By Morissa Lindsay Moore ‘Green’ House accumulated 516 points and earned bragging rights against keen rivals Gomes ‘Blue’ House scoring 494 points in the second position when Sharon Primary held their inter-house sports today at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. While the battle for first place was fierce between champions Green House and Blue House, […]

Young leaders on way forward for energy sector

Business Vishanna Phagoo 17 Hrs Ago Jenna Boxill-Sooknanan and Dr Priya Marajh in discussion at the TT Energy Conference. – ROGER JACOB Six young leaders of leading energy companies in Trinidad and Tobago are all set to navigate the sector’s complex future. The six spoke about the direction for the country’s energy development during a […]

Ex-sport minister Darryl Smith abandons tennis lawsuit

Sports Jada Loutoo 39 Minutes Ago Former Sports Minister Darryl Smith. Photo by Roger Jacob FORMER sport and community development minister Darryl Smith has abandoned his threat of legal action against the Tennis Association of TT over the non-selection of his children in the national junior tennis programme. Notice of Smith’s abandoning his challenge came […]

Razor B defends Tongue video | Entertainment

Razor B defends Tongue video | Entertainment | Jamaica Star Skip to main content January 26, 2023 Dancehall artiste Razor B is not affected by the flak he has been receiving for the scenes in the video for his ‘ Tongue’ single, which was released late last year. The video, which was shot in Moods […]

Calling out bias in energy affairs

Business Newsday 14 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, left, greets Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali at the TT Energy Conference, Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain on Monday. – SUREASH CHOLAI GUYANA’S President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is a fascinating leader who, like Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, makes provocative and useful interventions in […]

Rock charting path to success at SPIRE Academy

By Morissa Lindsay  A great opportunity as a student-athlete is beginning to yield positive results for one of Barbados’ most promising and talented junior track competitors Kadia Rock, currently based at SPIRE Academy located in Geneva, Ohio. Since joining the SPIRE family four months ago, the 15-year-old has been working hard on improving her times […]

Hat Dogg turns to music | Entertainment

Hat Dogg turns to music | Entertainment | Jamaica Star Skip to main content January 26, 2023 Social media influencer Hat Dogg has made music his number one target on his New Year’s resolution list. At age 19, Hat Dogg became popular on social media for his comedy skits with dogs. The skits became very […]