Elders living in the hills of Laventille have called on Prime Minister Keith Rowley to call out the troops in a bid to prevent any more innocent young men from being senselessly killed.

Regional president of bpTT Norman Christie said the energy giant spent close to US$1.5 billion in T&T last year and is prepared to spent even more this year “If the above surface conditions are right.” He said this demonstrates the company’s confidence in the local energy sector even in an unfavourable economic climate.

The Caribbean Sports Journalists’ Association (CASJA) extends condolences to the family and friends of the late Brian McDonald.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says T&T has to cut costs to be able to live on the limited resources in the country.

The downturn in the economy seems already to have had a negative impact on Carnival 2016 fetes and events as two promoters say sponsorship has been either hard to come by or unavailable since some sponsors have pulled out.

PRESIDENT OF the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Brian Lewis took a personal stance for all national athletes yesterday when he completed the gruelling 26.2 mile Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM) distance in an effort to raise a nationwide awareness for the Athlete Welfare and Preparation Fund.