Tag Archives: Trinidad and Tobago

KLM – World’s oldest airline

Business Newsday 3 Days Ago KLM A320 NEO in new livery 1. – Photo courtesy Ramesh Lutchmedial In 1919, a young aviation lieutenant named Albert Plesman sponsored the first aviation exhibition in Amsterdam. Attendance at the exhibition was over half a million. After the exhibition, several Dutch commercial interests decided to establish an airline, and […]

Managing AI risks to drive trust

Business Newsday 2 Days Ago ACCA looks at managing AI risks to drive trust Photo courtesy ACCA – Businesses are urged to take steps to maximise the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and lay foundations for responsible use of new technologies. Boardroom leadership needs to build trust in AI by taking steps in their organisations […]

Trinidad and Tobago, UAE to strengthen trade ties

News Josette Nicole Deonanan 15 Hrs Ago Senator the Hon. Paula Gopee-Scoon shakes hands with Mr. Omar Hassan Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, during his courtesy call at the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s Headquarters, Port of Spain on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. – Photo courtesy Ministry of Trade […]

NCB Merchant Bank named ‘best bank’ by Global Finance

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis 5 Hrs Ago Marli Creese, CEO, NCBMBTT. Photo courtesy NCBMBTT – NCB Merchant Bank TT Ltd (NCBMBTT) has been named by Global Finance Magazine – a globally recognised financial magazine – as the best private bank in TT. A media release on Thursday said the award highlights the bank’s focus on client-centric […]

People key to achieving SID goals

Business Newsday Yesterday Minister of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus. FILE PHOTO – Minister of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus has said his ministry is focused on infrastructure, government, cyber security and regulatory framework, economy and people, as key areas that will move the country closer to achieving its digitalisation and transformation goals. Bacchus gave the opening […]

US airline to fly Trinidad and Tobago-Puerto Rico

News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 21 Hrs Ago A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft. – Photo courtesy Frontier Airlines US ultra low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced it will begin non-stop service from Trinidad and Tobago to Puerto Rico from July 11. In a media release on May 2 the airline said its route will go from Piarco […]

ESG strategies beneficial to businesses

Business Joey Bartlett 12 Hrs Ago Amcham CEO Nirad Tewarie. – File photo by Angelo Marcelle AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) CEO Nirad Tewarie said last year’s inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Conference (ESG) had a lot of positive feedback, but since then, some industry professionals have labelled the call for more diversity, equity and […]

Digicel internet, TV prices to change

Business Sunshine Arthur 5 Hrs Ago Coling Greaves, head of public relations at Digicel. Digicel customers will soon see an increase in the cost of some internet and TV plans as the company announced it is raising the prices of three of its more popular packages. Digicel said the price adjustment is due to increased […]

Changing landscape: Tattoos in today’s workplace

Business Newsday 7 Hrs Ago The changing landscape of the workplace. – Venessa Mohammed Bavina Sookdeo In contemporary society, tattoos have transitioned from symbols of rebellion or subculture to mainstream expressions of individuality and artistry. But despite their growing acceptance, tattoos still carry a stigma in certain professional settings, where they are viewed as barriers […]

Changing landscape:Tattoos in today’s workplace

Business Newsday 4 Minutes Ago The changing landscape of the workplace. – Venessa Mohammed Bavina Sookdeo In contemporary society, tattoos have transitioned from symbols of rebellion or subculture to mainstream expressions of individuality and artistry. But despite their growing acceptance, tattoos still carry a stigma in certain professional settings, where they are viewed as barriers […]