We see it as a big opportunity; supporting the capacity building in those countries that have not experienced the level of construction that we have experienced. INTERVIEWGlenn MahabirsinghPresidentTrinidad and Tobago Contractors Association (TTCA) The industry has not been immune to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and latterly, the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The difference, however, is that construction represents a critical […]
Read MoreMarch 21st, 2023
At Caribbean Housing Limited, where we have been building energetic communities for more than 50 years, we’ve always known that Brentwood—our most recent development in central Trinidad—was destined to be more than a mall. In the midst of a pandemic, it will become the safe and trusted mainstay of an ever-evolving district that supports everyone who lives and works there, […]
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September 23rd, 2020
Trinidad and Tobago (September 2020) – GENESIS Insurance Brokers and Benefits Consultants Limited has strengthened its core competencies in Health & Benefits by now combining superior risk management resources for local and international Property & Casualty placements, resulting in a robust amalgamation of enhanced offerings. Through a new partnership with Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm providing a […]
Read MoreSeptember 23rd, 2020
The local construction industry has traditionally been one of the largest within the Trinidad and Tobago economy. In 2017, it accounted for 6% of the country’s GDP but decreased by 0.2% in 2018 to 5.8% with an estimated value of about TT$9.38 billion. An increase was projected for 2019 as the government sought to complete many of its planned initiatives […]
Read MoreSeptember 4th, 2020
Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) recently launched its new sixty (60) second Destination Trinidad commercial that perfectly captures the essence of the island’s sports, events, and conferences/meetings tourism niches. The original composed background soca infused music perfectly aligns with the footage; portraying Trinidad as a place where visitors can embark on their own epic journeys and ultimately compel them to set […]
Read MoreAugust 27th, 2020
– Category of the Year North America hosted at the 2020 BizX awards, Nashville Tennessee #BIZX 2020 Powered by ActionCOACH honors Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business with Best Business Publication PORT OF SPAIN – Prestige Business Publications Ltd, publisher of the Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business was named the winner of Best Business Publication at the […]
Read MoreAugust 13th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing out the best of us and the best in us. At first blush, this assertion might seem utterly divorced from reality. After all, aren’t we treated every week to media reports about people not social distancing, not wearing masks, and otherwise behaving in irresponsible and even reckless ways? But media by its very nature highlights […]
Read MoreBy: Sandra Welch-Farrell – CEO, SWF&Co. Public Relations | August 12th, 2020
Over the next decade, every successful business will need to be digital at heart powered by data. Many struggle to compete in a hyper-digital world and despite the inexorable pace of change, many transformation programs are still in their infancy so the situation is now urgent. Although change is imminent, businesses have set-backs and concerns with data privacy and security, […]
Read MoreAugust 6th, 2020
SCARBOROUGH Tobago, Friday July 24, 2020: Tobago has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) “Safe Travels” stamp after the development of a Tourism Industry Health & Safety Manual by the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL). The Safe Travels stamp is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism designed specifically to address […]
Read MoreJuly 29th, 2020
PRESS RELEASE Denise Chinpire-O’Reilly has been appointed President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago. At the first meeting of the 2020/2021 Council of ICATT, Chinpire-O’Reilly was elected unopposed to replace Stacy-Ann Golding who served three terms as president. Dwayne Rodriguez-Seijas was also unanimously appointed to the position of Vice-President. The Council met following a virtual Annual […]
Read MoreJuly 23rd, 2020
July 10 marked another historic milestone for the Studley Park Enterprise Limited (SPEL), as a barge load containing 5000MT of aggregate left the Barbados Bay Jetty, Tobago for St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). SVG is the second Caribbean territory to import the commodity from the Studley Park Quarry; SPEL launched regional export to Guyana in January 2020. This is the first of […]
Read MoreJuly 22nd, 2020
Question: What do you see the business community focusing on coming out of Covid-19 lockdown with regards to moving forward and what changes do you foresee being implemented with the ‘new business norm’? Mr. Vishnu Charran – President Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce The Corona Virus pandemic has created unprecedented times globally, creating not only massive upheaval from an […]
Read MoreMay 27th, 2020
YTEPP DONATES 2,500 CLOTH FACE MASKS TO NGOs As part of national efforts, YTEPP Limited has joined the fight against COVID-19. In an attempt to minimize risk and flatten the curve, YTEPP has embarked on the production of 2,500 cloth face masks for distribution to NGOs, with a special focus on at-risk youth and other vulnerable groups in society. Production […]
Read MoreMay 26th, 2020
What do you see the business community focusing on coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown with regards to moving forward and what changes you do foresee being implemented with the ‘new business norm’? MRS. ANGELA LEE LOY Eve Anderson Recruitment, Aegis Business Solutions and Caribbean Resourcing Solutions Limited “Business owners will be operating differently, and many companies will continue to […]
Read MoreMay 19th, 2020
What do you see the business community focusing on coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown with regards to moving forward and what changes you do foresee being implemented with the ‘new business norm’? iGovTT Mr. Kirk Henry, Chief Executive Officer The Covid-19 pandemic has wrought significant disruption on the societies across the world and in most instances, it has forced […]
Read MoreMay 13th, 2020
What do you see the business community focusing on coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown with regards to moving forward and what changes you foresee being implemented with the ‘new business norm’? Association of Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Companies (ATTIC) The COVID-19 pandemic is a public-health crisis that is starting to take its toll on the real economy. However therein […]
Read MoreApril 22nd, 2020
What do you see the business community focusing on coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown with regards to moving forward and what changes you foresee being implemented with the ‘new business norm’? Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries Limited (TTCSI) The services sector has been particularly hard hit by the stay-at-home order, so firms need to keep in touch […]
Read MoreApril 22nd, 2020
LAC Flavors Virtual The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) through ConnectAmericas is pleased to invite you to participate in our LAC Flavors Virtual. Over the past 11 years, LAC Flavors has become the most important face-to-face business meeting event in the Food and Beverage Sector in the LAC region. We are launching a virtual event as a preamble to the face-to-face […]
Read MoreApril 2nd, 2020
Supermarket President Advocates For Personal Responsibility With the numbers of locals infected by COVID-19 climbing, consumers have been caught in a unique area of uncertainty – trapped between panic and preparation. This has been evidenced by the large numbers of persons flocking to supermarkets in the last week. WW spoke with President of The Supermarkets Association of Trinidad and Tobago […]
Read MoreBy: KIERAN ANDREW KHAN | March 20th, 2020
GoZone WiFi and TSTT Partner to Bring Guest WiFi Intelligence and Engagement to Trinidad and Tobago Venues by: Ai Thority – https://www.aithority.com/ GoZone WiFi (GoZone) announced their partnership with Trinidad and Tobago’s leading full-service communications solutions provider, Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT). Through this partnership TSTT, under the bmobile brand, will begin to offer real-time venue intelligence and guest engagement solutions to its retail, […]
Read MoreMarch 4th, 2020
To stay a few steps ahead, the Ministry of Works and Transport has compiled a list of the most common traffic violations, the ticket penalties and and their Demerit Points, starting March 2020! Check out the list and make sure none applies to you. It’s not worth it! Exceeding the speed limit by 1-9km/hr – $1000 & 0 Demerit Points […]
Read MoreFebruary 27th, 2020
We love to see when a Trini – one of us – becomes a key player on the global stage. Coming out of a life of modest economic means accompanied by exposure to crime in his extended family, Nick Fuller pursued his science education, eventually attaining a PhD at an Ivy League University and becoming a master inventor at a […]
Read MoreFebruary 18th, 2020
15 January 2020, UN Women, together with feminists across the world, and the Governments of Mexico and France, announced the Action Coalition themes for the Generation Equality Forum to be held in Mexico City and Paris this year. The Action Coalitions are global, innovative partnerships with governments, civil society, international organizations, and the private sector, to catalyze collective action, drive increased public and private […]
Read MoreJanuary 21st, 2020
Above: Kurleigh Prescod, Country Manager; Elizabeth Ammon, Senior Manager – B2B; Cindy-Ann Gatt, Director – Marketing, Trinidad and Curacao; Nicolas Collette, Vice President – Southern Cluster (Trinidad, Barbados, Curacao) with the trophies. Photo courtesy Flow. Internet and cable provider Flow walked away with three awards at the recently held Telecommunications and Broadcasting Industry (TBI) Awards hosted by the Telecommunications Authority of […]
Read MoreJanuary 21st, 2020
The Sauce of Success Even fairytales require hard work from its main characters. As one half of the dynamic duo at the helm of Bertie’s Pepper Sauce maintains: “People see the grinding of peppers in the factory but they don’t see the grinding of feet on the pavement to build sales.” It’s an oxymoron; the company’s fable is really an […]
Read MoreBy: Sheldon Waithe | September 3rd, 2019
Vandana Mangroo – HELLO GREEN Vandana Mangroo never set out to build a business. Instead, this dynamic, young entrepreneur was looking at a way to improve the environment around her, having grown up in south Trinidad with a love for the outdoors. With thousands of single-use plastic and food containers improperly disposed of daily in T&T, she sought out Vegware […]
Read MoreBy: Kieran Khan | September 3rd, 2019