Tag Archives: Trinidad

TTMA ready to go digital for 2021 trade and investment conference

News Carla Bridglal Saturday 13 February 2021 TTMA president Franka Costelloe – As much as it hopes to host a hybrid physical and virtual event for this year’s Trade and Investment Convention (TIC), the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is prepared to go completely digital if necessary. The association launched its 22nd annual flagship business networking […]

Trade minister wants talks on intra-regional stock exchange

News Ryan Hamilton-Davis Wednesday 17 February 2021 Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon PHOTO BY AYANNA KINSALE Any consideration of an intra-regional stock exchange must take into account how such an exchange would help local markets, Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon said Wednesday. Speaking at a virtual panel discussion titled A Caribbean Business Forum: Establishing […]

Online retailer Caribshopper launches in TT

News Camille Moreno Wednesday 17 February 2021 Caribshopper chief marketing officer Catherine Goodall Small businesses in TT now have an avenue through which they can access the North American market, thanks to Caribshopper.com. Caribshopper opened its virtual doors in Jamaica in October 2020 and this year, expanded its operations to TT. In a release Wednesday, […]

The state of TT’s energy sector

Business Newsday Thursday 18 February 2021 This file photo shows the installation of DeNovo’s Iguana platform with well services Rig 110 and heavy lift barge. There are many small gas pools on the east coast that are not economic for a BP or Shell, but may be more than suitable for smaller players like a […]

Uncertainty over damages for unfair dismissals

Business Newsday Thursday 18 February 2021 The Industrial Court can assess damages for unfair termination on the basis of the principles of equity as contemplated by Section 10 of the Industrial Relations Act. FILE PHOTO – COURTNEY McNISH Section 10(5) of the Industrial Relations Act (IRA) provides the court with a wide range of powers […]

What’s the point of investing in TT?

Business Kiran Mathur Mohammed Thursday 18 February 2021 Beachgoers enjoying the sun and sea at the beach on Williams Bay, Boardwalk, Chaguaramas. Beyond the sun, sand, parties, closeness to family and the familiar sense of home, there must be a rational basis for why many chose to stay in Trinidad and Tobago, and a rational […]

When words lead to action that affects employers, workers

Business Diana Mahabir-Wyatt Thursday 18 February 2021 Protesters attend a candlelight vigil outside the Red House, on February 8, to remember Andrea Bharatt, who was kidnapped and killed, and victims of violent crime in a call for changes to laws to make people safer. PHOTO BY AYANNA KINSALE – Do you remember Julie Andrews in […]

Up Boutique thrift store fights fast fashion

Business Rachael Espinet Thursday 18 February 2021 Alana Ramlal, manager of Up Boutique at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, shows some of the work clothes available at the boutique. PHOTOS BY AYANNA KINSALE – The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world; the oil and energy industry is the first. The […]

British brewer infuses beer with famous TT chocolate

Business Carla Bridglal Thursday 18 February 2021 English brewer Phil Saltonstall was so impressed with TT chocolate that he has brewed beer out of trinitario cocoa beans. – On a recent trip to Trinidad, English brewer Phil Saltonstall was introduced to some of the best tasting chocolate in the world, made, of course, from trinitario […]

Start a business, it’s worth the risk

Business Paula Lindo Thursday 18 February 2021 NEDCO CEO Calvin Maurice, left and CARIRI executive manager, corporate services, Meghnath Gosein, sign an MOU for the provision of business development services at NEDCO head Office, Queen’s Park East, Port of Spain on February 8. Witnessing the signing are NEDCO chief entrepreneurial development officer Karen Carraballo and […]