A former Atlanta media consultant recounts her move to Trinidad and Tobago with her husband, detailing how the twin-island nation offered a more grounded life, significantly lower living costs, accessible healthcare, and a unique education for her children, allowing her American dream to become more affordable.
A Campanha Solidária 2026 em Uberaba, promovida pela TV Integração e Prefeitura, recebe doações de agasalhos, cobertores, alimentos, produtos de higiene, fraldas e ração para pets até 7 de agosto. Os itens serão destinados a famílias vulneráveis e ONGs.
Australia's antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, has proposed an oversight committee for ABC and SBS Israel coverage. Meanwhile, Telstra CFO Michael Ackland defended the triple-zero network amid ongoing fallout from a nationwide outage, and Angus Taylor defended Sarah Henderson's actions during the crisis.
Top UK judges are hearing arguments over Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era 'buggery law' that criminalizes anal sex between consenting men. The law, challenged by activist Jason Jones, was overturned in 2018 but reinstated by an appeals court. The Privy Council's decision, expected in 3-6 months, could impact other colonial-era laws in the Caribbean.
Sterling Betancourt, a Trinidadian musician and MBE recipient, passed away at 96. He was a key figure in introducing steelpan music to the UK in 1951 at the Festival of Britain with the Taspo group. Despite initial skepticism and facing racism, Betancourt dedicated his life to popularizing steelpan music globally, becoming a revered teacher and instrument maker.
Jason Jones's decade-long legal fight to decriminalize same-sex intimacy in Trinidad culminates at the Privy Council in London. The case challenges colonial-era "buggery laws" that were previously struck down but later reinstated, with the ruling potentially impacting LGBTQ+ rights across former British territories.
Jamir Nazir, a 62-year-old Trinidadian writer, has won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story "The Serpent in the Grove." The win followed accusations that the story was AI-generated, leading literary magazine Granta to halt publication of winning entries. Nazir explained his use of speech-to-text tools due to chronic health conditions.
A journalist reflects on the presence of 'World Cup fever' in the US, contrasting it with experiences in England and Australia. Despite the vastness of LA and differing local sports allegendas, moments of genuine excitement for football are emerging, particularly among those invested in its growth.
Curaçao, the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup, faces Germany in Houston. Their journey, marked by logistical challenges like propeller plane travel and unpaid hotel rooms, began in 2003 and saw them become an independent FIFA member in 2011. Despite setbacks, the team's spirit and humility have defined their improbable success.
Venezuela has accused Trinidad and Tobago of an oil spill reaching its shores, threatening ecosystems and fishing. Caracas demands transparency and responsibility from Port of Spain, which has deployed security forces to investigate the alleged incident.
Venezuela concede licença à Shell para explorar gás em campo transfronteiriço com Trinidad e Tobago, após reforma para atrair investimento estrangeiro.
Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, losing to Austria and Portugal. The defeat has prompted criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government and raised questions about its international leadership claims.
BM Genel Kurulu, 2027-2028 dönemi için Avusturya, Kırgızistan, Portekiz, Trinidad ve Tobago ile Zimbabve'yi Güvenlik Konseyi'nin geçici üyeleri olarak seçti. Kırgızistan ilk kez konseye girerken, Almanya seçilemedi.
Portugal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected to the UN Security Council for two-year terms starting Jan. 1. Germany narrowly lost its bid for a seat to Portugal and Austria in a contested race.
Austria, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. The election for the fifth seat continues as neither Kyrgyzstan nor the Philippines secured enough votes.
Relatório do governo dos EUA lista o Brasil entre 59 países que não proibiram importações de bens produzidos com trabalho forçado, propondo tarifas adicionais. O estudo de caso foca na pecuária brasileira e na "Lista Suja", citando impacto nas exportações de carne bovina para a China.
EUA propõem tarifas de 12,5% sobre produtos de 60 países, incluindo Brasil, por falharem em proibir importação de mercadorias com trabalho forçado. A decisão visa combater concorrência desleal e proteger trabalhadores americanos.
Relatório da Confederação Sindical Internacional (CSI) lista Argentina, Panamá e Equador entre os 10 piores países para trabalhadores. O estudo aponta repressão sindical e violações de direitos, com Uruguai sendo exceção na América Latina.
South Korea's Son Heung-min scored a brace in a 5-0 pre-World Cup friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago, ending his goal drought and boosting team confidence ahead of the tournament.
South Korea's Son Heung-min scored two goals in a 5-0 pre-World Cup friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago in Provo, Utah, ending his goal drought for LAFC and moving closer to the national team's all-time scoring record.
South Korea defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly match in Provo, Utah, with Son Heung-min scoring twice and Cho Gue-sung adding a brace, while Hwang Hee-chan converted a penalty.
South Korea defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup tune-up match in Utah, with Son Heung-min and Cho Gue-sung scoring two goals each and Hwang Hee-chan adding one, leaving coach Hong Myung-bo satisfied with both process and result.
South Korea (FIFA rank 25) prepares to face Trinidad and Tobago (FIFA rank 102) in a friendly match in Utah on May 28, as part of their pre-World Cup training camp, focusing on adapting to high-altitude conditions before the tournament.
El Ministerio de Hacienda de España ha lanzado una consulta pública para actualizar su lista de paraísos fiscales, proponiendo la exclusión de Barbados, Dominica, Gibraltar, Trinidad y Tobago, Seychelles y Samoa, e incluyendo a Rusia por su régimen fiscal perjudicial.
