TT banks still making big bucks
The robust performance of the banks reflects first of all the state of the most robust economy in the Caribbean (although, admittedly, the cracks are beginning to show) and, secondly, the essential ultra-conservatism of local bankers.
Africa wins in Rainorama Carnival
The last time there was that much rain during Carnival was probably on 1972 when the Government took the unprecedented step of postponing the celebrations to the month of May because of a polio outbreak earlier that year.
Tobago Jazz rescue act
The anticipated disastrous financial fallout from the cancellation of this major tourism event, has spurred the Tobago House of Assembly into action, hastily organising its own jazz festival
Silver Stars 1st in the line
The unusual opening bars of the roof raising arrangement by Junior Pouchet’s younger brother, Edwin, set the tone for the competition impressing many on that wet Saturday night at the Queen’s Park Savannah
Night of the Magic Drums
For the uninitiated, the competition is unique in that it is the musical equivalent of symphony orchestras competing against each other: each band has 100 musicians playing a variety of steel band instruments.
Clico collapse and new world order
CLICO has now found itself in deep trouble to the extent that its difficulties have shaken the Caribbean financial system to its very foundations.
The lost Tobago lime
The cancellation of the event is a body blow to Tobago tourism. Hotels are already in a bad way complaining about low occupancy.
Potholes filled for Queen Sofia’s visit
The vicious potholes have been on King Street for more than a year and despite complaints to the authorities by motorists, nothing was done about these vehicular hazards.
Neal and Massy controls business in Barbados
Barbadians are less than enthused that a T&T conglomerate now enjoys 97.1 per cent of their pride and joy, BS&T, which is the biggest employer, providing jobs for over 4,000 with investments in a wide range of businesses.
Venezuelans flee to Trinidad
The Trinidad and Tobago economy is seen as better managed, more prosperous and stable than its South American neighbour.