Citi named best private bank
Friday, February 21, 2014Miami, Florida—Citi was recognised by Euromoney magazine as the Best Private Bank for Corporate Executives in Latin America as part of the magazine’s Private Banking Survey 2014.
View ArticleEnergy Chamber CEO: Put embassies where T&T sells products
Friday, February 21, 2014Dax Driver, CEO of the Energy Chamber of T&T, has suggested that T&T set up embassies in countries where they can actually sell products.
View ArticleUniliver stocks move up to $56.60
Friday, February 21, 2014Overall market activity resulted from trading in 14 securities of which three advanced, two declined and nine traded firm. Trading activity on the first tier market registered...
View ArticleLow friends in high places
BC PiresFriday, February 21, 2014Searching for beauty in Haleland Park is an uphill task: you don’t find it at ground level, even on the golf course, where neither rose nor wildflower is allowed to...
View ArticleHonour fitting and proper
Friday, February 21, 2014It is fitting that at the height of the Carnival season Government has announced plans to reward two of this country’s national icons for their contribution to culture. Calypso...
View ArticleBig people party
Rubadiri VictorFriday, February 21, 2014“What life have you if you have not life together? There is no life that is not in community.” — TS Eliot
View ArticleInternational Mother Language Day has critical role in society
Friday, February 21, 2014Today, February 21, marks the 14th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, which was instituted in 1999 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and C
View ArticleIncreasing cost of ‘Government’ the real issue
Friday, February 21, 2014This writer makes no apology for saying that the so-called “row” between the Salaries Review Commission and Members of Parliament in respect of remuneration and perquisites for...
View ArticleNo objective criteria to determine MPs’ pay
Friday, February 21, 2014Increasing the salaries and allowances of MPs will never be a popular move since the public perception of politicians is that they are corrupt, self-seeking, unresponsive and...
View ArticleNo objective criteria to determine MPs’ pay
Friday, February 21, 2014Increasing the salaries and allowances of MPs will never be a popular move since the public perception of politicians is that they are corrupt, self-seeking, unresponsive and...
View ArticlePM to account once a month
Gail AlexanderSaturday, February 22, 2014New parliamentaryStanding Orders mandatingthe Prime Ministerto answer questionson national issues andGovernment performanceonce monthly willforce the PM to “be...
View ArticleEscapee dies after recapture
Jensen LaVendeSaturday, February 22, 2014A prisoner, awaiting trial for murder,who escaped from prison on Wednesday,died in hospital one day after hisrecapture. Police said Steven Abdool, 23,...
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Delays mar Kings, Queens prelims
Derek AchongSaturday, February 22, 2014Laura RampersadThe preliminary round of this year’s Carnival Kings and Queens competition was marred by delays, with patrons having to endure an eight-hour show...
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Pigeon peas pick of the crop
Wendy RahamutSaturday, February 22, 2014I have to admit, recently I have become a clean food junkie. I shop at the farmers market every Sunday to load up on farm fresh produce.
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Time to save our sharks
Bobbie-Lee DixonSaturday, February 22, 2014“In 2011, our shark fin export tripled, from more than 100,000 kilograms in 2010, to more than 300,000 kilograms.” —Marc de VerteuilIf you are on your way to...
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West Indies save face
Saturday, February 22, 2014Ireland’s William Porterfield is bowled by West Indies Samuel Badree (unseen) with wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin behind the wicket during the second Twenty20 International...
View ArticleLloyd wants Windies to show passion
Saturday, February 22, 2014Legendary former West Indies Cricket Captain Clive Lloyd wants current players to recommit themselves to the improvement of the game in the region. Considered the most...
View ArticlePowergen meets Clarke Road in league opener
Saturday, February 22, 2014Defending T&T Cricket Board National league two-day premier division champions Powergen, will open its defence today and tomorrow against FCB Clarke Road at the Wilson...
View ArticleSexual assault charges against cricketer dropped
Saturday, February 22, 2014BRIDGETOWN—Barbados and West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds has been cleared of sexual assault charges the West Indies Players’ Association (Wipa) reported yesterday. Chief...
View ArticleCalypso netgirls manners N Ireland
Saturday, February 22, 2014Goal-attacks Joelisa Cooper and Kalifa Mc Collin led an all-round near perfect shooting performance from the Anika La Roche-Bryce led “Calypso Girls” as they jumped off their...
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