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Altitude Water Heading To Amy Grant's Tennessee Water Hub To Add Water Technologies To Increase Access To Water
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Alvaro DaSilva, Owner/Director of Research for water technology innovators Altitude Water, will be once again bringing his company's years of expertise in enhancing clean water accessibility to singer-songwriter Amy...
Research Article – Arthur Lewis revisited: Economic development with a limited supply of labour
The Round Table
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July 15, 2025
[This is an excerpt from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Policy Studies.] Introduction The English-speaking Caribbean has been characterised by sluggish growth, high unemployment, low...
Illegal prison cellphones loaded with up to $11,000 credit–POA president
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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SHALIZA HASSANALI Senior Investigative Reporter shaliza.hassanali@guardian.co.tt Illegal cellphones smuggled into Trinidad and Tobago’s prisons—some loaded with prepaid credit values ranging from $8,000 to $11,000—are...
The Tide Reclaims: Caribbean romance meets climate reality
CNC 3
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August 10, 2025
Lead Editor-Newsgathering [email protected] On the island of St Gyles, a small mass of land off the coast of Tobago, a fictional story of love meets climate change in Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas’ third book, The Tide Reclaims. Her novel connects two...
Which Countries Do LGBTQ+ Travelers Feel Safe In? – Insights from ITB Berlin Research
Tornos News
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July 23, 2025
At a time when equality and inclusion are central to tourism discussions, ITB Berlin—the world’s leading travel trade show—conducted its first in-depth survey on the safety and social acceptance of LGBTQ+ travelers. In collaboration with Diversity...
Keiris Harris’ recipe for success
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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SANDRA L BLOOD sandylblood@gmil.com From baking cheesecake discreetly to funding her education, 24-year-old Keiris Harris has turned quiet determination into a recipe for success. Born in east Trinidad to Keith Harris and...
THA to introduce technological tools to assist law enforcement during SoE
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 22, 2025
Tobago Corey Connelly 2 Hrs Ago Chief Secretary Farley Augustine. - File photo IN an attempt to provide heightened safety and security for visitors and locals following the declaration of a state of emergency (SoE), Chief Secretary Farley...
Financing real inclusion in Africa-Caribbean trade
Trinidad Express
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August 10, 2025
In my opening remarks at last week’s Africa–Caribbean Trade and Investment Symposium, I emphasised that while interest in transatlantic trade is growing, the infrastructure to support it—especially for small businesses and entrepreneurs of African...
Artist Richard Fung to be honoured at Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 23, 2025
Features Newsday 55 Minutes Ago TTFF director Mariel Brown - TT Film Festival (TTFF) director Mariel Brown said based on the numbers reflected in this year's submission for the festival, Caribbean film is growing and developing. A release from the...
Cryptonewsbreaks Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) Closes $250 Million Private Placement To Launch Ethereum Treasury Strategy
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) has closed a $250 million private placement, funded in cash and crypto, to support its Ethereum-focused treasury strategy. Led by MOZAYYX, with participation...
Manchester’s Royal Exchange rooted in slavery and colonialism, research reveals
The Guardian
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July 22, 2025
For more than 50 years it has been at the heart of cultural life in one of the UK’s biggest cities. But research has revealed Manchester’s Royal Exchange building was at the centre of slavery and colonialism, making it “one of the most important...
Cellphone smuggling is Trinidad prison system’s biggest challenge – Ex-commissioner
Stabroek News
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July 20, 2025
(Trinidad Guardian) Cellphones behind bars and contract killings ordered by inmates have plagued Trinidad and Tobago’s prison system. From chronic overcrowding and poor infrastructure to limited rehabilitation and staff shortages, the prison...
Digital Literacy Programme Launched In Tobago
TTT Live Online
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July 21, 2025
Digital literacy is being introduced to schools in Tobago. Through a programme, hosted by Bismarck Technology and Learning Institution, Tobago’s students will be exposed to free online computer literacy programmes. The launch of the initiative was...
#COLUMN As I See It: Repeal discriminatory laws affecting children born out of wedlock
St. Lucia Times
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August 10, 2025
By Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph Grenada’s recent passage of the Status of Children Bill 2025, legislation already adopted decades ago in many non-OECS territories, should prompt Saint Lucia to re-examine its own outdated laws. The bill abolishes the...
Napolis bags shining silver
Philstar
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August 10, 2025
Joey Villar - The Philippine Star August 11, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines struck with a first podium achievement in the 2025 World Games courtesy of lady warrior Kaila Napolis who claimed the silver in jiu-jitsu ne-waza...
Contract reform: The Missing link in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy resurgence
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Newsday 34 Minutes Ago Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr Roodal Moonilal speaks at a post-cabinet media briefing at the Red House, Port of Spain, on July 10. - Photo by Jeff K. Mayers THE EDITOR: At a recent...
University of Hyderabad researchers bag Rs 1.2 cr grant to study British era labour migration
The Siasat Daily
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July 17, 2025
Hyderabad: A team led by senior professor Gajendra Pathak from the Hindi department of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) is set to undertake a study on the cultural history of Indian labourers who migrated during British rule. The team has secured...
University of Hyderabad researchers bag Rs 1.2 cr grant to study British era labour migration
The Siasat Daily
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July 17, 2025
Hyderabad: A team led by senior professor Gajendra Pathak from the Hindi department of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) is set to undertake a study on the cultural history of Indian labourers who migrated during British rule. The team has secured...
Taking the plunge into marine science
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 17, 2025
Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Anjani Ganase diving in Curacao. - Photo courtesy Anjani Ganase Dr Anjani Ganase learns to dive and falls into the splendour of life in the ocean. This is the third instalment of the series in which she recounts her...
Unilever launches Vaseline Radiant X in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 17, 2025
Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago An attendee receives a personalised consultation focused on skincare and overall skin health. - July is UV Safety Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating people about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation...