The Government of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Global Climate Change Alliance Plus Initiative and the European Union is continuing their partnered initiatives to lower the nation's dependence on fossil fuels.

A steelpan manufacturing facility has been launched at the Russell Latapy Secondary School, which will now allow the school to reignite the subject as part of its syllabus. Sunil Lalla reports.

THA Assemblyman Joel Sampson has been sworn in as Secretary of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport. Mr. Sampson took his Oath of Office and received his Instrument of Appointment from President Christine Kangaloo at President’s House on Tuesday. He was among seven Assemblymen in the THA’s Executive to be affected by the reshuffle announced on Monday. After previously serving as Assistant Secretary in the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development, Mr. Sampson will now assume the Secretarial position formerly held by Assemblyman Terrance Baynes. Secretary Sampson, in a brief interview, told TTT News he is happy to be able to serve Tobago in this new capacity. He added that after settling into his new portfolio he would speak further on his appointment.

While Saharan dust concentrations may be at mild levels, sensitive persons may still be affected by the air quality so take care.

Acting Prime Minister Colm Imbert says the regional poultry sector is essential for CARICOM's food security but the industry must survive a variety of hazards including climate change, disease, and foreign imports. Terry-Ann Browne-Campbell has more.

Much ado about nothing, that’s the opinion of Head of the Tobago Business Chamber, Martin George, on the Re-Shuffle of members of the Tobago House of Assembly. In a media statement he makes his sentiments clear.

The future of Trinidad and Tobago's Energy Sector looks promising. This reassurance given by Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Stuart Young.

This conversation features Executive Officer at Caribbean Sign Language Centre, Nicole Paul, and Founder/CEO and Executive Director of WeCare Deaf Support Network, Qushiba Le Fleur. The ladies join us to discuss deafness, sign language, and ways that the Deaf Community can be supported, included, and armed with capacity building tools.

Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Stuart Young joins Rawkus on set to provide an update on the nation's Energy Sector and the progress being made.

The Caribbean Poultry Association's 7th International Technical Symposium

Mother's Day is celebrated in many ways. However for the mothers of Maloney Gardens, Mother's Day Eve was spent with neighbours and friends for a night of BINGO! Here's more in this Feel Good Moment.

We all know the saying: "There's no love like a mother's love." In commemoration of Mother's Day which was celebrated on Sunday, We Focus on the important role that mothers play in our lives. We hear from Mrs. Sharon Clarke-Rowley in this report compiled by Danielle John.

In basketball, we touched base with East Mucurapo Secondary, the runners-up of the Secondary School Basketball League's Girls Open Finals. The team is aiming to attend the Canadian Basketball Championships in Toronto where the players are hoping to catch the eyes of scholarship scouts.

The Senior Men's National Football Team will continue its preparation for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Guyana from 7pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The Angus Eve-coached team will come up against a familiar foe in Guyana who are coached by T&T national Jamal Shabazz. Guyana, like their opponents, are using the game as preparation for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the Concacaf region with the Canada, the United States and Mexico all hosting matches. The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams from a previous 32 with Concacaf getting six places, three of which have been occupied by the host nations. In head to head match-ups, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana have faced each other 24 times, with tonight's host winning on 15 occasions, drawing seven and only losing two. The last match between the two countries ended in a 1-1 draw in March of 2022.

One of the main goals of foster care is to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment for children on a temporary basis. Trinidad and Tobago's Foster Care Unit is hoping that through increased awareness more persons come forward to provide this kind of care to the children who need it most.

Migrant children who have obtained their requisite documents will be able to start school in September of 2024. More in this report.

"There are significant opportunities provided by the Government for all young people" The words of Minister of Youth Development and National Service, Foster Cummings, at the MYDNS Youth Career and Education Caravan in Maloney on the weekend. More in this report.