06 March

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Typist appeals $3m ruling after elderly woman’s home sold, savings taken

A notice of appeal has been filed by a 59-year-old woman who was ordered by the High Court in January to repay almost $3 million after it was found that she had exercised undue influence over an elderly woman whose home was sold, and bank savings taken, before she was left in an elder care facility where she eventually died. The appeal was filed on Tuesday by Nichola Shelley Ann Blanchfield, a clerk-typist and mother of five of Tacarigua, who is challenging the judgment delivered by High Court judge Justice Marissa Robertson. In her ruling, Justice Robertson had ordered Blanchfield to repay...

06 March

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Controversial estate battle heads to Court of Appeal

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The Court of Appeal has been asked to review a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against a woman accused of using undue influence to gain control of an elderly woman’s property and bank accounts. Earlier this week, lawyers representing Nichola Blanchfield filed an appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld the case brought by Errol Pierre on behalf of his late family friend, Verna Gottshalk. Pierre initiated the case after learning, along with Gottshalk’s son who resides in the United Kingdom, that Gottshalk had been placed in an elderly care home and her Diego Martin home had been sold. According to the lawsuit, filed by...

05 February

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Police Involved Shootings

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05 February

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T&T Spirit Breaks Down en Route

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24 January

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Blue Wave Harmony arrives to service seabridge

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THE arrival of the MV Blue Wave Harmony, the passenger and cargo boat to replace the Cabo Star on the seabridge, arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on January 22 at the Port of Port of Spain. The Blue Wave Harmony will provide increased cargo capacity, enhanced refrigerated storage, and improved passenger accommodations, including cabins and onboard amenities. The vessel is also expected to improve operational reliability, with upgraded systems and built-in redundancies designed to reduce mechanical downtime – a longstanding concern for freight operators and travellers. Speaking with Newsday on January 22, Chairman of the Tobago Division of the TT Chamber of Industry...

22 January

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STAKEHOLDERS CONCERN OVER ZOSO BILL

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https://youtu.be/RDBJaJNpo7Q?si=m_u2gBZ1S2XrgmeJ Many Business Stakeholders have raised alarms over proposed district changes, warning of possible disruptions to businesses, workers, and students as the ZOSO bill passes. According to Martin George, TT Chamber of Commerce President, as residents navigate altered routes, the challenge lies in managing these changes efficiently, ensuring that daily life, commutes, schooling, and commercial activity, can continue with minimal interruption ...

22 January

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Zones of Special Operation Bill

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20 January

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TPP 15–0 Sweep: Implications & Way Forward

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https://youtu.be/6E91zNVqbBs?si=yuOzacmjtKtA1xMn Following the THA Elections held on January 12, 2026, Attorney-at-Law Martin George offers a legal and political perspective on the Tobago People’s Party (TPP) historic 15–0 victory and the People’s National Movement (PNM) loss. He examines what the results mean for governance, opposition politics, democratic accountability, and the way forward after the elections, including expectations for leadership, checks and balances, and public trust. ...

14 January

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Tobago Chamber not surprised by TPP win

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Tobago Business Chamber president Martin George is not surprised by the Tobago People's Party (TPP) victory in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) on January 12. Around 9.45 pm, the TPP had declared a clean sweep in the assembly. The PNM appeared to have lost the Darrel Spring/Whim seat previously held by THA Minority Leader Kelvon Morris. In a telephone interview, George was not surprised by the TPP victory. "The PNM has not really done enough to inspire the imagination of the electorate." George doubted statements from the PNM during the THA elections campaign that they were "a new PNM." He said many of the...

11 January

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Tobago Business Chamber demands actions, not promises

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBoPiXeg33M With just three days to go before Tobagonians head to the polls, the island’s business community is sounding a note of cautious optimism. As the Tobago People’s Party, People’s National Movement, Innovative Democratic Alliance, and Unity of The People enter the final stretch of their campaigns, the Tobago Business Chamber is calling for more than just grand plans on paper. Chamber Chairman Martin George says the real test for the next administration will be the delivery of a reliable sea bridge and a revitalized economy. Here’s Jewel Greene-George with the details. ...

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