Trinidad and Tobago will conduct joint military training with the United States Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit over six days, with officials characterizing the exercises as part of ongoing security cooperation designed to combat domestic gang violence and firearms-related crime. The foreign ministry emphasized that local forces require enhanced preparation to address escalating criminal threats affecting communities throughout the nation.
Washington recently authorized Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Dragon gas field despite American sanctions targeting Venezuelan energy interests, intensifying diplomatic friction with Caracas. Venezuela previously suspended an energy agreement and declared the Trinidad prime minister...
A second suspect in the fatal shooting of two off-duty police officers surrendered to authorities at Duhaney Park Police Station, accompanied by a family member and a religious leader. Junior Brown, age 20, from the corporate area, joined 19-year-old Macarius Munroe in custody after both voluntarily turned themselves in. A third individual known as Squidly remains at large.
Investigators are questioning the detained suspects about their alleged involvement in the St. Andrew killings. Law enforcement sources indicate the group operated as part of a vehicle theft network. One suspect had previously faced detention on separate homicide charges several months earlier.
Cricket star Chris Gayle commemorated his father, Dudley Gayle, reaching 96 years with a celebration attended by relatives and close associates. The former West Indies batsman posted footage on his social media platform showing the elder Gayle arriving at the gathering using mobility assistance while family members waited to begin festivities.
The 46-year-old athlete expressed gratitude for being present at the milestone occasion and shared appreciation for his father's longevity through an online message accompanying the video. Gayle documented the moment as Dudley approached the assembled guests, capturing the family celebration that featured decorative elements honoring the senior Gayle.
Former national team figure Craig Butler publicly identified his preferred starting lineup ahead of Jamaica's World Cup qualifier against Curaçao in Kingston, selecting exclusively experienced players while omitting recent additions to the squad. His proposed formation features Damion Lowe, Ethan Pinnock, Greg Leigh, Dexter Lembikisa, Bobby Reid, Kasey Palmer, Kaheim Dixon, Renaldo Cephas, Shamar Nicholson and Dujuan Richards, with goalkeeper Andrew Blake apparently considered an automatic selection despite not being explicitly named.
Butler emphasized aggressive pressing tactics rather than defensive approaches and criticized most performers from the previous draw with Trinidad and Tobago, making exceptions only for Cephas, Pinnock...
Former dancehall artist Marion Hall completed her pastoral chaplain certification alongside other ministry graduates, marking another milestone in her transition from entertainment to religious service. The minister announced the achievement through social media, describing it as a significant advancement that she plans to use for spiritual and practical support work in Jamaica.
Hall has requested financial assistance to fund hurricane relief efforts for Jamaican communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, acknowledging her congregation faces existing financial pressures. The Florida-based minister has been assembling care packages containing food and clothing at her Tamarac church office for shipment to affected areas, documenting the...
South Korean fried chicken chain Genesis BBQ will establish its initial African presence through a master franchise partnership with Good Tree South Africa, targeting major metropolitan areas including Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Bloemfontein. Chairman Yoon Hong-geun highlighted the expansion as part of broader efforts to introduce Korean culinary traditions across the continent, with the brand planning localized menu adaptations that combine traditional Korean recipes with regional preferences such as peri-peri-influenced seasonings and braai-style preparations.
The strategic entry capitalizes on South African consumption patterns, showing annual per capita chicken intake reaching 40 kilograms, significantly exceeding the global...
South Africa's state broadcaster will receive its revised funding framework later than planned after consultant BMI TechKnowledge requested additional time to complete stakeholder consultations. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi told legislators the final report would arrive in early February rather than mid-December, citing concerns about holiday disruptions interfering with engagement processes. The extension affects efforts to replace the failing television license system, which currently sees 86 percent of households avoiding payment and leaves the SABC collecting only R700 million against a potential R4.5 billion annual revenue.
The consultant will deliver an initial draft before year's end, followed by discussions between...
Four unidentified men kidnapped Memory Matanga while she traveled to the Chitungwiza Magistrate's Court to provide testimony against robbery suspect Alouis Luciano. The perpetrators pulled the 25-year-old witness into a white Toyota vehicle in the Zengeza 1 neighborhood, drove her to an isolated location near Manyame Airbase, and demanded she retract her statement in exchange for 200 dollars. Matanga had reported the alleged robbery at St. Mary's Police Station, leading to Luciano's detention.
Following her release, the witness arrived at court, where authorities had already issued an arrest warrant for her absence. Assistant Inspector Faith Mapisa confirmed that police have launched an investigation into the witness intimidation case...
South African producer DJ Maphorisa attracted widespread social media attention following his 38th birthday celebration when photographs revealed a dramatically slimmer physique. The Amapiano artist appeared significantly lighter than in previous public appearances, prompting immediate discussion across online platforms about the transformation.
Numerous social media users speculated that the weight reduction resulted from using the pharmaceutical product associated with rapid body mass changes. Comments suggested the musician joined other entertainment figures rumored to have achieved similar results through medication rather than traditional fitness methods, with several observers expressing concern about the health implications of...
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