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Pan arrangers Robert Greenidge, left, Ray Holman and Carlton “Zanda” Alexander at the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra Pan Theatre in Port-of-Spain during this year’s Carnival season. Greenidge died yesterday.
COURTESY: SANDRA MAHARAJ
The local and international music community is mourning the loss of legendary pannist, arranger, composer and producer Robert “Robbie” Greenidge, 76, who died yesterday.
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Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath
When trade unions marched outside ministers’ homes under the People’s National Movement (PNM) administration, it was framed as lawful industrial action.
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Defence Minister Wayne Sturge
Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has threatened to sue Arouca/Lopinot MP Marvin Gonzales for defamation.
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A woman has won a lawsuit against her step-brother over their father’s decision to leave his property to her after his death.
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FILE - President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv, as Israel's President Isaac Herzog watches at left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things.
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Two men were arrested on Sunday night after police officers intercepted a vehicle in Quarry Village, Siparia, and allegedly discovered a firearm and ammunition during a targeted operation.
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Mariam Zuhaib
The State Department will offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750 — on top of the initial fee of $185.
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Finance Minister Dave Tancoo in Parliament yesterday.
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The Government is proposing changes to pension rules that would allow police, prison and fire officers who spent extended periods acting in higher positions to retire with benefits based on their acting salaries rather than their substantive appointments.
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A Special Reserve Police officer has been granted bail after being charged with forgery and misbehaviour in public office.
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FILE - Robert Greenidge has guided Desperadoes to mulitple National Panorama victories. Will arrange for Starlift in 2018.
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Robert Greenidge, the internationally acclaimed steelpan virtuoso, arranger and composer whose artistry helped elevate Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument to global recognition, died today after a prolonged illness. He was 76.
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Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge (centre, seated) at the opening of the Firearms Training Workshop, hosted by CARICOM IMPACS in partnership with the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) on Monday 8 June 2026. Seated next to Minister is Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in T&T, Michael Fitzpatrick (second from right). [Image courtesy Ministry of Defence official Facebook page]
Ministry of Defence official Facebook page
A senior United States official Monday said operational successes require sustained intelligence sharing, technical expertise, and the kind of trust that only comes from working side-by-side over time.
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