"We need to make a change." President of the Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA), Allan Ferguson, is calling on persons in Trinidad and Tobago to step up to eradicate crime in their communities. More in this report from Ayanna Carter.

The Tobago Agri-business Development Company (TADCO) has cleared the air on an incident which occurred at the compound during the weekend and are informing all that no level of aggression will be tolerated. The Company held a Press Conference earlier this week.

As three Trinidad and Tobago Nationals of the 2023 Cocoa of Excellence winners were awarded on Wednesday by the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Line Minister Kazim Hosein has committed to recommending to the Cabinet that a team to revitalise the cocoa industry in Trinidad and Tobago be appointed. Mahalia Joseph-Wharton has more.

Prime Minister Ad Interim Colm Imbert has responded to the pre-action protocol letter issued by Auditor General Jaiwantie Ramdass within the stipulated deadline given. Attorneys representing Ms. Ramdass issued the pre-action protocol letter to Mr. Imbert, retired Justice David Harris, and David Benjamin, calling for the investigation into the understatement of revenue for the Financial Year 2023 and related matters to be cancelled or recalled. Responding via Attorneys MG Daly and Partners, Mr. Imbert denies the allegations that he launched an unfounded and malicious attack on Ms. Ramdass and caused the Investigation to be undertaken in order to distance himself from the said fiasco and misfortune. The response noted that it is the Cabinet which approved the appointment of the Investigation Team and they are not aware of any basis upon which Ms. Ramdass will be precluded from making any submissions. The letter said it is to be expected that Ms. Ramdass will have full opportunity to submit to the Investigation Team all of the matters raised with respect to the Minister of Finance.

Kaylon Paterson is a space engineer who will be the fourth Trini to fly at micro gravity in very short order. He joins us to discuss where he is at, how he got there, and his plans for the future.

The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association TTUTA is all for the incorporation of Venezuelan migrant students into the school system starting September.

A "good" rating from the Police Service Commission ensured that Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher received a one year extension. Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds explained this on Tuesday at the Maximum-Security Prison, Golden Grove Road, Arouca.

A fundraiser to support the community projects of the Rotary Club Central PoS, learn more about "Choka Fest 2024."

We chat about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the work of the TRASF with Founder/CEO, Leslie Ann Fields and PRO, Brenda Williams-Graham.

Discussing opportunities for Toronto's Caribbean Carnival with Executive Chair of the Festival Management Committee, Jennifer Hirlehey.

The Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT) will host its signature event, C-Suite Conversations, on June 12th 2024, under the theme: Productivity. Take a look as we get the details.

Surveys from around the world find that males everywhere are reluctant to talk about their mental health. In this week's Health Check, we take a look at supporting men's mental health.

It's T minus 17 days to the start of the largest ICC Men's T20 World Cup in history, with stadiums across the host nations currently being outfitted with official tournament branding. Chief Executive Officer of Cricket West Indies, Johnny Grave, spoke on the Sportsmax Zone on the final wave of preparation as the adrenaline begins pumping. Grave mentioned that teams will be arriving in the Caribbean in the coming days for acclimatisation and warm-up camps.

The motorsport fraternity was plunged into shock and disbelief this morning when news spread of the fatal shooting of drag racer, PC Dale Mayers. TTT Sport has grown close to the motorsport family over the years and in this report, we share a tribute to the man fondly known as the Rugrat.

The Senior Men's Football team defeated Guyana 2-1 in the first of two international friendlies last evening. Kent Fuentes has the highlights.

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.