Tag Archives: T&T Business

Supermarket Association appoints new CEO

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis 57 Minutes Ago Rajiv Diptee, SATT president. – File photo by Roger Jacob The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) has announced the appointment of Amrika Teelucksingh as its CEO. In a media release, SATT said, “Bringing over two decades of diverse experience spanning healthcare, higher education, media and technology, Teelucksingh […]

CIBC Caribbean helps reduce Trinidad and Tobago’s carbon footprint

Business Sunshine Arthur Wednesday 24 April 2024 Anthony Seeraj, managing director of CIBC Caribbean, presents a cheque to Prof Roger Hosein of Sure Foundation. Photo courtesy CIBC Caribbean. – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Caribbean has pledged its support to reducing the country’s carbon footprint and increasing food security. The bank, through its charitable […]

Pension income for retired homeworkers

Business Diana Mahabir-Wyatt Wednesday 24 April 2024 Pension income for unremunerated work. – Photo courtesy Freepik While doing research for another project, I came across a fascinating discovery. Did you know that on the Government Channel, you can find statistics on how many people are in the labour force (609,800), where they work and what […]

UWI benefit award recipient: Nothing more important than education

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis Wednesday 24 April 2024 Stanley Julien, head of the special accounts management unit for Bank of Montreal and co-founder of the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP). – Photo courtesy Stanley Julien Stanley Julien, Trinidad-born recipient of this year’s UWI Toronto Benefit’s Vice Chancellor Award, believes there is nothing more important […]

Measuring success on social media

Business Newsday 3 Days Ago Measuring social media success – In today’s digital landscape, social media success is a multifaceted concept that transcends mere popularity or visibility online. It involves achieving specific and strategic objectives, tailored to enhance a brand or individual’s presence in the virtual sphere. These objectives could be increasing brand awareness and […]

What is true, fair in corporate reporting?

Business Newsday 3 Days Ago Principles of ethical business practices. Photo courtesy Dr Axel Kravatx – Across the globe, including the Caribbean, the mandate for companies to produce “true and fair” accounts is not just a legal formality but a cornerstone of corporate integrity and accountability. This requirement is enshrined in the corporate laws and […]

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 […]