Tobago took centre stage in Times Square, New York, on Thursday, bringing the island’s vibrant culture to the heart of the Big Apple. Spectators couldn’t resist joining in the dancing, drumming, and sweet sounds of the steelpan.

The THA’s Department of Culture and the TFCL coordinated the lively showcase to share a taste of Tobago and spark excitement for the 2025 Tobago October Carnival—a true Feel Good Moment!

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The Angelo Bissessarsingh Heritage House at 88 Belmont Circular Road is a striking architectural and cultural treasure, preserving the histories and personal stories of Trinidad and Tobago from the early twentieth century.

Here’s more in this week’s Live for Local with Stacia Yearwood.

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The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League’s 13th season opened in Basseterre on Thursday night with a confident win for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, who brushed aside the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by six wickets, wrapping up the chase with five overs to spare.

Naasira Mohammed has more.

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The Trinidad and Tobago Under-14 Girls’ Football Team is raring to go ahead of the team's opening match in the Caribbean Football Union Girls’ Challenge Series.

T&T is aiming for a winning start when they take on Aruba.

Adrian Lazar caught up with the team at their final training session at Fatima Grounds.

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Playoff action in the Under-17 Division of the Kelvin Roberts North Zone Basketball League continued on Thursday evening at the Woodbrook Youth Facility.

Spartans TT took Game 1 with a narrow one-point victory over Royalty on Tuesday and were back to seal the deal on Thursday, but Royalty did not make it easy for them.

Chiwale Bartholomew tells us how it went down.

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Zanna James has the extended weather forecast.

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The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Caribbean has once again partnered with the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society to raise cancer awareness through its Walk for the Cure 2025, set for September 27th.

With prostate cancer cases on the rise, the 5K event aims to raise both awareness and funds to fight the deadly disease.

CIBC’s Caribbean Country Head, Mahadeo Sebarath, said the event, marking its 14th year in partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society, is expected to surpass last year’s turnout. The bank will also donate over TT$100,000 to the organisation.

"When you look at the registration, the registration includes what I would call the young, the mature, and the more mature; there"s no old persons who take part in this. We have those that are very, very competitive, which is great, that I suspect would want to beat last year’s time, which I’m hoping I can be there with them up front, and also you have those that take part in this race for health reasons and so forth. But we welcome everyone, and we appreciate the support that we have received over the years."

Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society, Robert Dumas, emphasised the importance of early detection and screening, noting that it increases chances of a full recovery.

"I was one of those that was scared to get tested, and after going through the procedures, going through all three that I know of, it certainly is something that is painless but definitely something that’s effective, and early detection is always best."

Registration is currently open, with spaces available for up to 800 runners or walkers. Proceeds will go to the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society.

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The shipping and logistics sectors have been given a new platform to network and showcase their services.

At the launch of the Supply Chain and Logistics Expo 2025 at the Couva/Pt. Lisas Chamber of Commerce, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Keino Cox, explained why the Expo is being hailed as a historic occasion.

“It's the first time I have seen a conference of this size and stature where supply chain professionals in the country can come together in a real way, share meaningful dialogue, and really get to the heart of what truly matters — how the supply chain carries itself to different levels in organisations. I am very proud that at TSTT we took that stand several years ago when we reorganised the supply chain.”

One of the senior representatives of Supply Chain Hub, Kadisha Munroe, highlighted the significance of the sector.

“Create that sort of economic stimulation for service providers within the supply chain space and, by extension, spotlight the discipline and the importance that it plays across all the varying sectors and industries.”

Mr. Cox, noting that his background is in the procurement sector, shared some of the strides TSTT is making by tweaking its logistics and supply departments.

“Dive deep into what is the heart of what a supply chain needs to carry forward in an organisation. So much so that our supply chain team, in collaboration with our IT, cybersecurity, and a host of support services, created this wonderful programme you see now — E-tender — which today, I am very proud to say, powers the entire island of Tobago. All 24 THA Divisions and State companies utilise this software to modify and advance their supply chains.”

The Supply Chain and Logistics Expo 2025 ends on Saturday.

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Trade unions were next in line to have their say on the Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Bill 2025, which seeks to allow victims of home invasions to lawfully defend themselves.

At Friday’s consultation, the General Secretary of the National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) and President General of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union (SWWTU), Michael Annisette, pledged the support of union leaders for the Bill.

However, he proposed a number of safeguards to be put forward: "A fair and balanced approach will give citizens confidence in the ability to defend themselves while ensuring no law becomes a shield for bias, which is a reality, recklessness, which is a reality, and unlawful violence."

One trade union member raised the question of simplifying the process of acquiring firearms in instances of attacks.

"The issue I am having and how I see it is, for this legislation to be effective, law-abiding citizens must be able to acquire a firearm. It must be more accessible and affordable, because when these bandits come into your home, they're not coming with no knife and cutlass again. They're coming with ALR rifle and 9mm and in order for you to protect yourself, you have to have fire to face fire."

Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander distinguished between the laws under the possession of a firearm and the Home Invasion Bill if passed. The Bill proposes that victims can lawfully use any object to defend themselves.

"Not everyone will be qualified for a firearm, but that doesn't prevent you from sharpening your minds back and front in some cases, or presenting some object that can prevent persons from taking advantage of you. The whole purpose of this Bill when it comes to law is that you do not have to retreat. You defend yourself by any lawful means necessary."

Minister Alexander urged the public to engage in the ongoing consultations.

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