Podcasts about Tobago

Edward Kacal is CEO at Servus Limited in Trinidad and Tobago where he is a proven problem-solver with a blend of analytical and intuitive skills driving positive long-term performance at a company providing outsourced integrated facilities management services. Mike Petrusky asks Eddie about how the facility management industry is evolving and why leaders need to advocate for its growth and recognition both locally and internationally. They explore how AI is impacting the workplace and the FM profession as it revolutionizes building management and operations. Eddie says that FM professionals should strive to become generalists, being good at many different things, rather than being confined to specific job titles and descriptions. He encourages us to pursue continuous learning and professional development are essential to avoid becoming obsolete in a rapidly changing industry. Mike and Eddie agree that facility managers should focus on a strategic agenda and network within their organizations to gain support and resources, so they invite participation at IFMA as they provide the inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Edward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardkacal/ Explore Servus Limited: https://servus.co.tt/ Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

El apoyo irrestricto de Trinidad y Tobago al despliegue militar de Estados Unidos en el Caribe ha llevado a un rápido deterioro de las relaciones entre ese país y Venezuela.

Ralph welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss his new book “The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.” Then, Ralph shares some quick takes on current events.Dr. Michael Osterholm is a professor and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. In November 2020, Dr. Osterholm was appointed to President-elect Joe Biden's 13-member Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. He is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs, and he has a weekly podcast called The Osterholm Update which offers discussion and analysis on the latest infectious disease developments. His latest book (co-authored with Mark Olshaker) is The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.What we're concerned about now is we're primed for an influenza pandemic someday where a new influenza virus will emerge. And when it takes off, it'll rapidly spread through the people. And wherever it came from (whether a bird species or another animal) will not be that important because now it's transmitted among humans.Dr. Michael OsterholmI want to be really clear about one thing: There will be an influenza virus that will cause a pandemic in the future. And the pandemic clock is ticking, we just don't know what time it is.Dr. Michael OsterholmInstead of building from a base of modest preparedness from the prior administration (and I emphasize “modest”), they're going backwards. Also, with quackery positions on a whole variety of issues that is dividing the population, feeding the misinformation on the internet, and general chaos of information transmission.Ralph NaderI will just make one prediction here today: There is going to be a large, huge, overwhelming crisis that is going to occur eventually around an infectious disease issue in this country. And it's going to happen because Mother Nature herself does that to us—just like hurricanes are not optional, these large outbreaks are not optional. What's optional is how well we respond to them and limit their impact. And we are at a point right now where we have very, very limited impact on these things. So I think the public needs to be aware, we're in a very different setting today for public health response to a crisis than we've ever been in my 50 years in the business.Dr. Michael OsterholmNews 10/31/25* Our top stories this week concern U.S. saber rattling in Venezuela. First, a new piece in published Drop Site news, coauthored by Ryan Grim, Jack Poulson and Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points, takes readers “Inside Marco Rubio's Push for Regime Change in Venezuela.” This piece deconstructs the Trump administration claims tying the Maduro government to fentanyl trafficking, quoting a senior U.S. official who unequivocally states that “U.S. intelligence has assessed that little to none of the fentanyl trafficked to the United States is being produced in Venezuela.” Another key point is that the Maduro government apparently offered to turn over oil resources to the United States in exchange for cessation of hostilities. Instead, in an echo of the Iraq War, Trump has apparently been, “swayed by arguments from Rubio that the best way to secure Venezuela's oil reserves was to facilitate regime change in Venezuela and make a better deal with a new government.” As with Iraq, regime change in Venezuela is likely to end up with a chaotic power vacuum in the country, destabilizing Latin America in turn. One would have hoped the U.S. had learned its lesson. Apparently not.* The administration does however seem to favor covert schemes to oust Maduro as opposed to an outright U.S. invasion. Back in 2020, the Trump administration backed Operation Gideon, which utilized American mercenaries and Venezuelan dissidents to try to capture Maduro. This week, Venezuela claims to have foiled another such attempt. Democracy Now! reports “Venezuelan officials say they've captured a group of mercenaries tied to the [CIA]. In a statement, the government of Venezuela said, ‘This is a colonial operation of military aggression that seeks to turn the Caribbean into a space for lethal violence and US imperial domination.'” This report goes on to state, “Earlier this month, President Trump acknowledged that he authorized the CIA to secretly conduct operations in Venezuela.” Meanwhile AP reports that over the past 16 months, a now-retired federal agent named Edwin Lopez sought to turn Maduro's personal pilot – Venezuelan General Bitner Villegas – and have the aviator deliver Maduro into U.S. custody. In exchange, Lopez promised to make the pilot a “very rich man.” This plot, hatched under President Biden and continuing under Trump, ultimately failed. Yet, as these half-baked covert ops go up in flames, it seems increasingly likely that the administration will resort to brute force. That same Democracy Now! piece reports that on Sunday, a U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. With no diplomatic solution on the horizon, it seems only a matter of time before the shelling begins.* As all of this unfolds, Congressional Republicans are shirking their oversight responsibilities. On October 23rd, Axios reported that Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch of Idaho said the committee will not hold hearings regarding the lawless strikes on Venezuelan boats “at this time,” adding that he has been “briefed on it and feel[s] comfortable with where we are.” As if mocking the Legislative Branch, that same day Semafor reported a quote from “a person close to the White House” who said Trump won't coordinate with Congress until “Maduro's corpse is in US custody.”* Turning to the federal government, reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, heir to the Mellon fortune, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon to offset military staff salaries during the government shutdown. While $130 million is a drop in the bucket for the American Military-Industrial Complex – this donation will amount to about $50 per troop this pay cycle – it would appear to be blatantly illegal under the Antideficiency Act. The Hill explains that under this statute, “federal agencies are barred from ‘obligating or expending federal funds in advance or in excess of an appropriation, and from accepting voluntary services.'” In part, this statute was adopted to avoid just such a scenario – the president circumventing the Congressional Power of the Purse by soliciting outside donations. Unfortunately, Trump's subservient Congressional allies are unlikely to do anything about this outrageous usurpation of their power.* On the regulatory side, the Trump administration is putting its thumb on the scales in favor of David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. A New York Post report quotes a senior administration official who says “Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery is very important to the administration…The Warner board needs to think very seriously not just on the price competition but which player in the suitor pool has been successful getting a deal done.” The Post adds that “rival bidders are likely to face stiff hurdles from US regulators.” Ellison, son of Trump billionaire ally Larry Ellison, has had his eye on Warner Bros. Discovery – which owns CNN – since his recent acquisition of Paramount and its subsidiary CBS News. Critics have long warned of the dangers of consolidation in the media sphere, particularly news, but this would truly be an unprecedented upset of the media landscape.* Turning to consumer news, a new article in the Lever focuses on the fast food chain Shake Shack. According to this piece, the chain, “recently updated its terms of use agreement to include a binding arbitration agreement and class-action waiver denying customers their legal right to take companies to court.” Now, corporations sneaking binding arbitration agreements into their terms of service is not a new phenomenon, but this method is novel. This article explains that Shake Shack, and other fast food chains, are “extending restrictive contracts to consumers through the rapid expansion of online services such as websites, mobile apps, and automated self-service kiosks.” In other words, these automated services are becoming a ‘triple-threat' for these companies to exploit, simultaneously cutting labor costs, harvesting consumer data, and now forcing customers into these restrictive legal agreements. When will regulators take action to protect consumers from such rampant abuse?* One bright spot, so to speak, for consumer protection is emerging in the United Kingdom. The BBC reports the British Department for Transport will begin a review of the increasingly bright, bordering on blinding, LED headlights that have become commonplace in automobiles. The new guidelines are to be unveiled in the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy document being prepared by the government. Many drivers in the United States have complained about this issue as well – noting how dangerous it is for drivers to be blinded by oncoming headlights while on the road – and certain states like Hawaii and Massachusetts have taken action, though there has yet to be a federal response.* In more positive news from abroad, the Economic Times reports China has enacted an anti-misinformation law dictating that, “if you are an influencer and… want to discuss ‘serious' topics - such as finance, health, medicine, law or education - you must provide proof of relevant professional credentials.” This law will also ban “advertising for medical products and services,” which also covers supplements and health foods. Other reports indicate that the fines for violating this law could be as high as ¥100,000. The proliferation of medical misinformation has become a major issue for governments the world over and in the U.S. has incubated a vast underworld of medical conspiracy theories and dubious health products. It is heartening to see something being done to protect consumers' health and safety.* Speaking of someone doing something, Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh made headlines a month ago for blocking vehicles outside of an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where she is running for office. Now, NBC reports she has been indicted by a special federal grand jury, “alongside five other people, including two other political candidates.” Abughazaleh responded to the indictment, writing “This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I'm not backing down, and we're going to win.” Her lawyer, Josh Herman, added, “This is a political prosecution that tries to turn dissent and First Amendment opposition to the Trump administration's cruel policies into a conspiracy…Kat has steadfastly opposed those policies and she will fight these charges with the same principled determination.” The defendants have not been arrested but will surrender to the court next week.* Finally, Palestine Legal has scored a major victory. The group reports that “The First Circuit…[has] ruled that pro-Palestinian slogans, encampments and criticism of Zionism is protected by the First Amendment -- tossing out a Zionist complaint targeting pro-Palestinian organizing at @MIT.” Furthermore, the court found that “Slogans such as From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, intifada revolution, and calling Israel's actions a genocide -- and more -- do not target Jewish or Israeli students on the basis of their identity… but target Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.” This is a win for the David side of the David and Goliath struggle between pro-Palestine student groups and the universities where they are organizing – which are themselves under immense pressure from the Trump administration to stifle pro-Palestinian speech. Hopefully, this gives organizers the necessary breathing room they need to regroup as the Trump-brokered ceasefire grows ever shakier.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste sábado (1º): O governador Cláudio Castro (PL) e o ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, vão se reunir na próxima segunda-feira (3) no Centro Integrado de Comando e Controle, no Rio de Janeiro, para discutir os desdobramentos da megaoperação que resultou em 121 mortos. Reportagem: Rodrigo Viga. Uma nova pesquisa Datafolha ouviu pouco mais de 600 pessoas sobre a operação nas comunidades da Penha e do Alemão. Segundo o levantamento, 56% dos entrevistados aprovaram a ação — 38% totalmente e 18% parcialmente —, enquanto 39% reprovaram — 27% discordaram totalmente e 12% parcialmente. Reportagem: Rodrigo Viga. O cientista político Paulo Niccoli Ramirez analisou os reflexos das recentes operações contra facções criminosas no cenário das eleições de 2026. Ele destacou que a segurança pública segue sendo o “calcanhar de Aquiles do governo Lula”. O advogado e especialista em segurança pública Fernando Capano comentou o novo projeto antifacção assinado pelo presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) e enviado ao Congresso Nacional. A proposta amplia o poder do Estado e das forças policiais, com penas que podem chegar a 30 anos. Para Capano, trata-se de “uma iniciativa que parece positiva”. A crise entre os Estados Unidos e a Venezuela tem gerado preocupação e elevado a tensão na região do Caribe. O governo de Trinidad e Tobago determinou o retorno imediato de todas as suas tropas aos quartéis. O sistema de monitoramento Smartsampa identificou um foragido da Justiça na região da 25 de Março, em São Paulo. Ele é apontado como chefe de uma quadrilha de hackers especializada em fraudes em concursos públicos, com movimentação de cerca de R$ 70 milhões em golpes digitais. O criminoso havia fugido de uma operação no Rio de Janeiro. Reportagem: Danúbia Braga. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pescadores en Trinidad y Tobago, preocupados por presencia militar de EE.UU.¿Maduro saldría del poder en 30 días? Exembajador de EEUU en Venezuela dice que “va a pasar algo”.Estudiantes de la villita en Chicago se manifiestan contra ICE.Indignación popular por detención de dueño de restaurante hispano en Nueva Jersey.En California hallan a niño hispano muerto dentro de congelador.Escucha de lunes a viernes el ‘Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna' con Elián Zidán.   

In this episode, we unpack Venezuela's claim that it captured mercenaries with alleged CIA links and examine it alongside President Donald Trump's October 15 authorization of CIA covert operations in the country. We explore what this means for sovereignty, transparency, deniability, regional risk, and the roles of neighbors like Trinidad and Tobago.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

El ex embajador de Estados Unidos en Venezuela: James Story asegura que en las próximas semanas el gobierno norteamericano tomará acciones en contra de Nicolas Maduro.En otras noticias: Venezuela estaría listo para romper acuerdos comerciales con Trinidad y Tobago después de que este país permitiera la presencia del buque estadounidense USS Gravely en sus costas.En menos de 2 meses el ejército de los Estados Unidos ha realizado 14 ataques a presuntas narcolanchas en el Caribe y el Pacífico.Donald Trump confirmó que Estados Unidos retomará las pruebas de armas nucleares después de tres décadas.El gobierno eliminó a partir de hoy la extensión automática de permisos de trabajo. 

Donald Trump celebró la “reunión increíble” que tuvo con Xi Jinping, en la cual se logró extender por un año más la tregua arancelaria; huracán Melissa deja una senda de destrucción; JIm Wyss, corresponsal en el Caribe para Bloomberg News, explica por qué el gobierno de Trinidad y Tobago apoya los ataques de EE.UU. contra botes de supuestos narcotraficantes en las costas de Venezuela.Newsletter Cinco cosas: bloom.bg/42Gu4pGLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo ThomsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les FSR dans la ville d'El-Fasher, l'élection d'une nouvelle présidente en Irlande et les manœuvres américaines à proximité du Venezuela. Guerre en Ukraine : nouvelle démonstration de force de Moscou  La Russie a annoncé un essai final réussi de nouveaux missiles « uniques » appelés « Bourevestnik ». Comment ces nouveaux missiles se distinguent-ils des autres types de missiles ? Sont-ils aussi « uniques » comme l'assure Vladimir Poutine ? Avec Guillaume Ancel, ancien officier et auteur du blog « Ne pas subir ».     Soudan : la ville d'El-Fasher entre les mains des paramilitaires  Le général al-Burhan a reconnu que son armée s'est retirée de son dernier bastion du Darfour du Nord, la ville d'El-Fasher, maintenant contrôlé par les paramilitaires des FSR. Comment les paramilitaires sont-ils parvenus à prendre le contrôle de cette localité ? Pourquoi est-ce une ville stratégique ? Avec Alice Franck, géographe, chercheuse à Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, spécialiste du Soudan.      Irlande : une candidate indépendante de gauche remporte la présidentielle  L'Irlande avait élu sa nouvelle présidente de gauche, Catherine Connolly. Qui est-elle ? Pourrait-elle rouvrir le débat sur une réunification de la République d'Irlande et l'Irlande du Nord ?   Avec Clémence Pénard, correspondante permanente de RFI à Dublin.      Venezuela : les inquiétantes manœuvres américaines à Trinité-et-Tobago  Actuellement à Trinité-et-Tobago, les troupes américaines stationnées en mer des Caraïbes depuis déjà deux mois pour « officiellement » lutter contre le narcotrafic se rapproche du Venezuela. L'armée vénézuélienne est-elle vraiment prête à contrer une intervention américaine ? Le pays a-t-il des alliés capables de l'aider à se défendre ? Avec Pascal Drouhaud, président de l'association LatFran, spécialiste de l'Amérique latine. 

Unlike other Caribbean countries that have been aggressive in developing their fintech space, Trinidad and Tobago adopted a more measured posture in which it emphasised strengthening key enablers that could eventually facilitate accelerated development. However, in recent weeks, it appeared the country took a giant step backwards by proposing a blanket ban on all virtual asset service provider activities, though successful businesses had already been established. With Alexander Gafoor, the President of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FinTechTT), we discuss, among other things: * the proposed ban and the challenges that are likely to eventuate; * the feedback and recommendations made to the Government by FinTechTT; * the broader state of innovation in Trinidad and Tobago; and * what the country needs to do to become the fintech powerhouse it was always meant to be. The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/ICTPulse LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/ Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez ---------------

Israele bombarda Gaza dopo aver accusato Hamas di aver violato la tregua.Brasile:  la guerra nelle favelas, decine di morti.Falliscono i colloqui di pace tra Afghanistan e Pakistan.Olanda al voto: il populismo di Wilders alla prova.Veni, vidi, ops”, le scuole australiane studiano l'imperatore sbagliato.Jakarta, la città che non sa più dove seppellire i suoi morti.Venezuela: la premier di Trinidad e Tobago persona non grata.Sudan, cinque volontari della Mezzaluna Rossa uccisi.Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli Introduzione: Il paradosso dell'umanità

Today's Headlines: Trump kicked off his Asia trip with stops at the ASEAN Summit and meetings with China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, bragging that a trade deal with China is “close” while hinting—again—that he might go for a third term. He also casually revealed he had an MRI and dementia test at Walter Reed that somehow didn't make it into his official health report (but don't worry, he says the scan was “perfect”). Meanwhile, Venezuela accused the U.S. of staging a “military provocation” after a U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago—an accusation that started sounding less wild after Lindsey Graham said Trump is considering “land strikes” against Venezuela and Colombia. A new study found that major chatbots—including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok—have been echoing Russian propaganda from sanctioned media outlets, while another report revealed that a leaked database exposed personal data from over 450 Americans with top secret clearances tied to Democratic House offices. The government shutdown drags on, threatening food benefits for nearly 50 million people and hiking health insurance premiums nationwide. In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun called a special session to fast-track a redistricting plan that could add two GOP House seats. Elsewhere, Hurricane Melissa is bearing down on Jamaica after killing several people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Amazon is reportedly laying off 30,000 workers in its biggest job cut ever, and—because it's apparently 1975 again—the Trump administration just ordered the FBI to dig through its files for anything related to Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Trump's China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making Axios: Trump underwent previously undisclosed MRI during Walter Reed visit Axios: Venezuela calls U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises a "provocation" Axios: Graham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes Wired: Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda Wired: Hundreds of People With ‘Top Secret' Clearance Exposed by House Democrats' Website The Guardian: Food benefits set to expire for 41 million people as US shutdown continues Axios Indianapolis: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls special redistricting session Axios: Jamaica braces for direct hit from potentially "catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa CNBC: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says CNN: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about Jamaica’s massive hurricane, a US warship docking in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital amid rising military tensions with Venezuela under President Donald Trump, and a woman who attempted to kill a cockroach with a flamethrower but accidentally set a building on fire. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about Jamaica’s massive hurricane, a US warship docking in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital amid rising military tensions with Venezuela under President Donald Trump, and a woman who attempted to kill a cockroach with a flamethrower but accidentally set a building on fire. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na segunda edição deste boletim você confere:- STF vai julgar os recursos do núcleo crucial a partir da semana que vem;- Maduro suspende acordo energético com Trindade e Tobago por conta de treinamento militar estadunidense; - ONU aponta, pela primeira vez, a redução das emissões globais de gases do efeito estufa antes de 2030. O Boletim Rádio Gazeta Online é um conteúdo produzido diariamente com as principais notícias do Brasil e do mundo. Esta edição contou com a apresentação das monitoras Beatriz Martins e Maria Eduarda Palermo, do curso de Jornalismo.Escute agora!

La llegada de una embarcación militar de Estados Unidos a la nación insular, como parte de los ejercicios conjuntos que realizarán en las aguas del Mar Caribe, generó el repudio de Venezuela, que calificó la acción  como una "amenaza" por parte de la primera ministra de Trinidad y Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. La tensión ha puesto en duda la continuidad del proyecto Dragón, firmado entre Caracas y Puerto España, que recibió la aprobación de Washington hace pocos días. 

The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in the middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge. We hear from fishermen who see drones in the sky and go to the funeral of someone presumed to have been killed by a U.S. strike.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textIn this powerful conversation, Raymond Ramnarine, frontman of Dil-E-Nadan, sits with Corie Sheppard to share the faith, discipline, and family values behind one of Trinidad & Tobago's longest-running bands.Raymond opens up about:

Israele deciderà quali truppe straniere sono accettabili per garantire il cessate il fuoco.Una nave da guerra statunitense attracca a Trinidad e Tobago, aumentando la pressione sul Venezuela.Sudan: RSF si affida ai mercenari per conquistare El Fasher.Thailandia e Cambogia firmano la pace.Afghanistan, l'eco  dei Buddha di Bamiyan. Irlanda, la sinistra conquista la presidenza.Stati Uniti, arrestato il giornalista britannico Sami Hamdi.  Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli Introduzione: La generazione che urla e nessuno ascolta

This week, the BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Nick Schiller. Nick is a keen lover of being on and under the water. He is a sidemount diver and an assistant BSAC instructor. He has dived extensively in the UK as well as Egypt, Iceland, Mexico and Tobago. He loves diving with a scooter and is keen on helping people out removing tarpaulins, ropes, etc form props, searching for mobile phones and wedding rings. So that's how he got involved with S32 - a phone call "could you just come and inspect a sunken WW2 air sea rescue boat for us?" - a year later and Nick is very involved in trying to save the MASB S32 Whaleback. He is currently, taking a break from diving as a result of the accident on Sea Palling beach involving a boat but ready to return to diving next year. More about Nick : linkedin.com/in/nschiller Whaleback Revovery: https://asrwhaleback.com/ BBC Coverage : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cql2wzdkp24o Facebook Detail : https://www.facebook.com/groups/angliandivers/posts/8468685639852662/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.

Another US warship has sailed into waters near Venezuela, adding to the growing presence of American warships and warplanes. The US has said it is fighting against drug traffickers, but there is a growing sense it might not be the full picture, as a US Senator has said they could soon launch a military attack on Venezuelan soil.We speak to Venezuela's attorney general and close ally of President Nicolas Maduro about what he thinks the United States is up to.Also in our programme: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim they have captured the army headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher; and we hear about Argentina's most controversial mid-elections.(Photo: The US Navy destroyer USS Gravely arrives in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, a few miles off the coast of Venezuela. Credit: Andrea de Silva / EPA / Shutterstock)

Trump cancela los planes del despliegue federal en el área de San Francisco; el ala este de la Casa Blanca fue completamente demolida y EEUU anunció unas maniobras militares conjuntas con Trinidad y Tobago frente a las costas de Venezuela, entre otras noticias. Más información en UnivisionNoticias.com.

In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist and emcee, Chromatics! We discuss growing up in the country of Trinidad and Tobago, Hip-Hop culture, politics, DJing and much more!

What's behind the reductive pursuit of “paradise” in travel to the Caribbean? How does tourism continue the legacy of colonialism? And how is this being resisted? We're joined by Angelique Nixon, a scholar and activist at The University of the West Indies at St. Augustine, whose book “Resisting Paradise” examined how tourism shapes Caribbean life and identity, including via deep-rooted notions of “paradise” grounded in colonialism and exploitation. Angelique describes how the Caribbean, a region of such diverse islands, has been constructed a site for the fulfilment of particular desires, while other forms of desire have been suppressed in mainstream narratives. Angelique joins us to discuss this, as well as her new project, “Submerged Freedom”.Plus: Angelique reflects on writing as a “black sexual intellectual”, and describes how Franz Fanon led her to reflect on tourism as “the stagnation of decolonisation” – as reproducing and reinforcing existing racialised inequalities. Also, we celebrate thinkers including the sociologist Kamala Kempadoo, authors Edwidge Danticat, Jamaica Kincaid and Erna Brodber. And we profile the radical Caribbean philosopher Sylvia Wynter, whose work challenged the assumptions of western liberal humanism and highlighted the importance of working on ourselves as part of decolonial work.Guest: Angelique Nixon; Host: Rosie Hancock; Executive Producer: Alice Bloch; Sound Engineer: David Crackles; Music: Joe Gardner; Artwork: Erin AnikerFind more about Uncommon SenseEpisode ResourcesBy Angelique NixonResisting Paradise (2015)On Being a Black Sexual Intellectual (2019)Angelique's academic profile, including information on her latest project, “Submerged Freedom”CAISO – feminist non-profit civil society organisation committed to ensuring wholeness, justice and inclusion for Trinidad and Tobago's LGBTQI+ communitiesFrom the Sociological Review FoundationUncommon Sense episodes on: Europeans, with Manuela Boatcă (2023) and Margins, with Rhoda Reddock (2024)Len Garrison: Archives and Self-Esteem – audio essay by Hannah Ishmael (2025)Further resources“Island Futures” – Mimi Shiller“An Eye for the Tropics” – Krista Thompson“Sexing the Caribbean” – Kamala Kempadoo“Paradise and Plantation” – Ian Strachan“The Repeating Island” – Antonio Benítez-Rojo“The Wretched of the Earth” – Franz Fanon“After The Dance” – Edwidge Danticat“A Small Place” – Jamaica KincaidSylvia Wynter: Beyond Man – short introductory video by Al JazeeraSupport our work. Make a one-off or regular donation to help fund future episodes of Uncommon Sense: donorbox.org/uncommon-sense

SOCA THERAPY - OCTOBER 19, 2025Soca Therapy PlaylistSunday October 19th 2025Making You Wine from 6-9pm on Flow 98.7fm TorontoFinally (Dr. Jay Plate) - V'ghnDown In Greenz - Mr. Gold'NBouquet Now - ShortpreeTombstone - Mandella LinkzParty Bad - Mr. Legz x Mr. KillaJumbo Jet - Bunji GarlinLike A Boss - Machel MontanoNo Horn - Lady LavaBamcie - Yung Bredda x Added RankinWaistline Killa - LyrikalLewe We Play - Patrice RobertsTek Charge - LeadpipeBig Truck - Imani RayLiming Spirit - Shal Marshall Funday - Shal MarshallCheers - Problem Child Weekend - Jus Now x Leston Paul Hammock (Radio Edit) - Nadia Batson One Piece - GBM Nutron x TanoDahlayne - CHILLBILL x Skinny Fabulous x Kevin Lyttle x IzybeatsMudda Dey - Patrice RobertsMagnet - Jus Jay King x SaddisLivin’ Fast (In the Moment) - Jus Jay King x Grateful CoTake Me Home - Freetown CollectiveTek This Waist - Rudy Live x DJ Avalanche x PNDRNWhine Down - Th3rd x Boogy RanksAs A Friend - Nailah BlackmanTOP 7 COUNTDOWN - Powered By The Soca SourceTop New Soca in Trinidad & Tobago (as of Oct 9th) 7. Go Down - D16. Tay Lay Lay - GBM Nutron x Nailah Blackman 5. Jammin - Preedy4. Pieces - Nadia Batson3. Sweet Music - Voice x Trini Baby2. Kaya - Freetown Collective1. Rock So - Patrice Roberts x MadLypsoLast Train - Mical TejaAddicted 2 Badgyal - Kimba Sorzano x MadLypso Body Talk - Kevon CarterFiesta - SwappiHighly Flavored - Teddyson JohnTalk To Me - KesCastaway - Full BlownTime - Jimmy OctoberThe Way - Kes The BandA Little Closer - H2O PhloBaby - Treason x PreciousAs She Land - JaigaPension Plan - Dev x LucrativSpeedin - Kris KennedyPan Man - Viking Ding Dong x Mical TejaYoung and Restless - VoicePAN MOMENTSPan In A Minor - RenegadesTANTY TUNES(1982) Phillip My Dear - The Mighty SparrowNORTHERN PRESCRIPTIONDoh Force the Jam - Miss CaliPardy - Machel MontanoBury All - Lil KerryCarry It - Bunji GarlinYeezy Bro - Bunji Garlin x Travis World Hide And Seek - Sekon Sta x Travis World Looking Good - Problem Child x Travis WorldStink Waist - Lyrikal x Travis World Pon It - Nailah Blackman x Travis World Can You Bend - Skinny Fabulous x Travis World x SuhrawhSkin Out - Problem Child x Hypa 4000Pong Pong - Problem ChildWhining Freeup Segment - Ezra D’ FunMachineThe Car - Dezral x JardelAntigua Mas - Tian WinterDarkers - Jordan EnglishFraid Horn - Problem Child Same Boat - Khalifah x Mc Straker x Greg BossCapital Anthem - Capital Jab1000 Degrees - Bubbah473Jab Decisions - V'ghn x Terra D GovernorGrease It Down - Socallective x Dred LionPush Bumper - Machel Montano x Busy SignalDansa (Road Mix) - Klassik Frescobar x DninjaShake - OvadoseBa Ba Ben - DJ CheemBa Ba Ben (Remix) - DJ Cheem x Noah Powa x Lyrikal x Lil RickFollow Dr. Jay @socaprince​ and @socatherapy“Like” Dr. Jay on http://facebook.com/DrJayOnline

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe and Kelly talk with entrepreneur and African energy advocate Magatte Wade about the realities of energy poverty in Africa and how to rethink Western development policy in light of the recent documentary, "In The Dark: Senegal As A Case Study In Energy Poverty": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaVqqMB5LAo // For the intro segment, Joe and Kelly discuss fertilizer disruption in Trinidad and Tobago, the energy priorities of the new Japanese Prime Minister, and issues with Canadian EV manufacturing. // Guest Bio: -Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to unlocking prosperity in Africa // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - " // Interview recording Date: October 15, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

pWotD Episode 3093: Diwali Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 407,031 views on Monday, 20 October 2025 our article of the day is Diwali.Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), commonly known as Diwali (English: ), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kārtika – between around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.Diwali is connected to various religious events, deities and personalities, such as being the day Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating the demon king Ravana. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Other regional traditions connect the holiday to Vishnu, Krishna, Durga, Shiva, Kali, Hanuman, Kubera, Yama, Yami, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman.Primarily a Hindu festival, variations of Diwali are also celebrated by adherents of other faiths. The Jains observe their own Diwali which marks the final liberation of Mahavira. The Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from a Mughal prison. Newar Buddhists, unlike other Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshipping Lakshmi, while the Hindus of Eastern India and Bangladesh generally, celebrate Diwali by worshipping the goddess Kali.During the festival, the celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each day of the festival. Diwali is also marked with fireworks as well as the decoration of floors with rangoli designs and other parts of the house with jhalars. Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing mithai. The festival is an annual homecoming and bonding period not only for families, but also for communities and associations, particularly those in urban areas, which will organise activities, events, and gatherings. Many towns organise community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. Some Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery. Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.Diwali is also a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora. The main day of the festival of Diwali (the day of Lakshmi Puja) is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, and is symbolically recognized by some US state governments.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:24 UTC on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Diwali on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

For over a decade, Speaking of Travel has been the place where we explore the heart of travel, connection, and community. And now we're heading to the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago to uncover how adventure, comfort, and sustainability can come together to create truly meaningful journeys. Our guest, John Hadad, Group Co-CEO and Co-Founder of HADCO Group, is leading a movement through HADCO Experiences, one of the region's newest eco-conscious destination management companies redefining how we think about travel. With a bold mission to put nature first, HADCO Experiences is transforming the way we connect with place by honoring the natural world, uplifting communities, and creating opportunities for travelers to discover the breathtaking beauty of Trinidad and Tobago while protecting its fragile ecosystems. From the revival of the legendary Asa Wright Nature Centre to redefining what regenerative tourism really means, John shares how comfort, adventure, and responsibility can exist in perfect harmony. Come check this episode out! You will fall in love with the magic of this place!Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

The United States is waging a war on Venezuela. Donald Trump authorized the CIA to carry out "lethal operations" to try to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Meanwhile, the US military has killed innocent people in boats in the Caribbean, including citizens of Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago. Ben Norton reports. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAkNZCjstVI Check out our related videos: - Nobel Peace Prize winner supports Trump's war on Venezuela: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9uDtd7Msc - Trump-backed Venezuelan coup leader promises to give oil to US corporations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7pHmYUCMk Topics 0:00 USA wages war on Venezuela 1:56 Trump authorizes CIA to attack Venezuela 3:49 Goal of US war: regime change 7:18 (CLIP) Trump on CIA ops in Venezuela 8:02 Nobel "Peace" Prize winner wants more war 9:22 (CLIP) Venezuelan coup leader María Corina Machado 10:30 Trump recycles Bush's "WMD" lies 11:29 Facts about drug trafficking 12:44 (CLIP) Debunking Trump's Venezuela drug lies 14:11 Coup leader wants to give Venezuelan oil to USA 15:19 (CLIP) María Corina Machado vows to privatize oil 16:13 US military kills Colombians 17:15 US military kills fishermen from Trinidad 18:48 (CLIP) Trinidad news broadcast on US strikes 19:33 Venezuela's UN ambassador condemns attacks 19:52 (CLIP) USA kills innocent people in Caribbean 20:20 In the US empire's Opposite Land, war is peace 21:08 Nobel "Peace" Prize winner requests US invasion 22:33 Outro

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago from the US Embassy.

Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to news that Christian Pulisic could miss up to a month and question who is to blame for the injury. Plus, the crew answer some lingering questions for both the US and Mexico after the October international break. Shaka also explains why he thinks his beloved Trinidad and Tobago won't make the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to news that Christian Pulisic could miss up to a month and question who is to blame for the injury. Plus, the crew answer some lingering questions for both the US and Mexico after the October international break. Shaka also explains why he thinks his beloved Trinidad and Tobago won't make the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tras el anuncio del martes sobre un nuevo ataque estadounidense frente a las costas de Venezuela, que dejó seis personas muertas, crecen las preocupaciones legales y los interrogantes sobre el marco jurídico de estas operaciones. El ataque, realizado en aguas internacionales en el Caribe, fue dirigido contra una embarcación que, según el gobierno de Estados Unidos, estaba vinculada a redes de narcotráfico. Cinco embarcaciones atacadas y 27 muertos desde septiembre. Estados Unidos afirma luchar contra el crimen organizado y las presuntas narcolanchas. Una amenaza para el país. Esta situación en aguas internacionales frente a las costas venezolanas preocupa.  Para muchos observadores lo que está en juego es el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Juanita Goebertus, directora de la División de las Américas de Human Rights Watch, la ONG de Derechos Humanos, explica que en nada justifica legalmente estos ataques ya que “no existe un conflicto armado entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela, ni entre Estados Unidos y grupos de narcotráfico, con lo cual, lo que hay, el deber que existe, es un deber como funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley, de enfrentar presuntos criminales presuntamente vinculados con narcotráfico, frente a lo cual corresponde investigarlos, juzgarles y sancionarles. El uso de la fuerza debe ser la última ratio”. Ataques letales grabados y publicados directamente en la cuenta Truth Social de Donald Trump, que ponen de relieve el contexto jurídico global en el que se ejecutan estas operaciones militares.  Leer tambiénTrump confirma que autorizó a la CIA a llevar a cabo operaciones en Venezuela “Yo creo que responde también a lo que hemos visto de manera más general de las decisiones que ha tomado Trump y el secretario de Defensa, ahora secretario de Guerra, en donde han removido de sus funciones a altos funcionarios del cuerpo jurídico militar, que son estos George Advocates, los encargados de revisar la legalidad de las operaciones”, explica Goebertus.  Además se han tomado otras directivas que incluyen “que se va reducir considerablemente la supervisión de los ataques aéreos, que se va a flexibilizar las reglas de enfrentamiento, lo cual, pues otorga mayor margen para el uso de la fuerza letal sin la debida revisión legal que existía históricamente en varios niveles”, puntualiza. Otros países vecinos podrían verse afectados. En primer lugar, Trinidad y Tobago, que dice investigar la posible muerte de dos ciudadanos, dos pescadores de profesión que iban a bordo de la embarcación recientemente hundida por Estados Unidos y que dejó seis muertos.

Tras el anuncio del martes sobre un nuevo ataque estadounidense frente a las costas de Venezuela, que dejó seis personas muertas, crecen las preocupaciones legales y los interrogantes sobre el marco jurídico de estas operaciones. El ataque, realizado en aguas internacionales en el Caribe, fue dirigido contra una embarcación que, según el gobierno de Estados Unidos, estaba vinculada a redes de narcotráfico. Cinco embarcaciones atacadas y 27 muertos desde septiembre. Estados Unidos afirma luchar contra el crimen organizado y las presuntas narcolanchas. Una amenaza para el país. Esta situación en aguas internacionales frente a las costas venezolanas preocupa.  Para muchos observadores lo que está en juego es el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Juanita Goebertus, directora de la División de las Américas de Human Rights Watch, la ONG de Derechos Humanos, explica que en nada justifica legalmente estos ataques ya que “no existe un conflicto armado entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela, ni entre Estados Unidos y grupos de narcotráfico, con lo cual, lo que hay, el deber que existe, es un deber como funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley, de enfrentar presuntos criminales presuntamente vinculados con narcotráfico, frente a lo cual corresponde investigarlos, juzgarles y sancionarles. El uso de la fuerza debe ser la última ratio”. Ataques letales grabados y publicados directamente en la cuenta Truth Social de Donald Trump, que ponen de relieve el contexto jurídico global en el que se ejecutan estas operaciones militares.  Leer tambiénTrump confirma que autorizó a la CIA a llevar a cabo operaciones en Venezuela “Yo creo que responde también a lo que hemos visto de manera más general de las decisiones que ha tomado Trump y el secretario de Defensa, ahora secretario de Guerra, en donde han removido de sus funciones a altos funcionarios del cuerpo jurídico militar, que son estos George Advocates, los encargados de revisar la legalidad de las operaciones”, explica Goebertus.  Además se han tomado otras directivas que incluyen “que se va reducir considerablemente la supervisión de los ataques aéreos, que se va a flexibilizar las reglas de enfrentamiento, lo cual, pues otorga mayor margen para el uso de la fuerza letal sin la debida revisión legal que existía históricamente en varios niveles”, puntualiza. Otros países vecinos podrían verse afectados. En primer lugar, Trinidad y Tobago, que dice investigar la posible muerte de dos ciudadanos, dos pescadores de profesión que iban a bordo de la embarcación recientemente hundida por Estados Unidos y que dejó seis muertos.

From a shovel to a mallet, and even an aeroplane - the hammerheads really do win the prize for some of the most bizarrely shaped sharks out there. But why do they have such oddly-shaped noggins? What do they eat? Where do we find them? And why are one of the most charismatic groups of sharks in the world also one of the most threatened?  In this episode we are joined by Dr Kelly Kingon, Associate Professor at the University of the Bahamas, SOSF project leader and co-director of the non-profit CHaPO (Conserve Habitats and Protect Organisms). Kelly has been trying to find scalloped hammerhead nurseries in Trinidad and Tobago to inform conservation and management strategies for this heavily fished species. We discuss the amazingness of hammerheads, their unique adaptations and conservation status, before zooming in on Kelly's research to discover what's happening to baby hammers in the warm waters of the Carribean.  Shownotes: www.saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast Find out more about Kelly's work:  https://saveourseas.com/project/community-supported-conservation-goals-for-scalloped-hammerhead/ https://www.facebook.com/iCHaPO.TT/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichapo/ Instagram: ichapo_tt TikTok: chapo_tt ichapo.com FREEthelab.com Find out more about us:  www.saveourseas.com @saveourseasfoundation

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workersColombia's president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclusions Guyana's President addressed Guyana–Venezuela tensions along Guyana's Cuyuni frontierBVI, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago earn awards from the Pan American Health OrganizationHyatt Centric Hotel approved for Grand Cayman's Seven Mile BeachBarbados named World Travel Awards Caribbean's top wedding destinationListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.What if the medicine you need was growing right outside your door? We sit down with author and farmer Aleya Fraser to trace the living thread of Caribbean herbalism as she details in her new book Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Wisdom and Modern Herbal Healing. Together, we unpack the tension between modern convenience and disappearing habitats, and we get practical about what to do next: how to identify plants safely, why relationship matters more than hype, and where citizen science can meet peer-reviewed research without losing soul. We talk creolization—the way Indigenous, African, European, and South Asian traditions fused into today's remedies—and why names matter, from “guinea hen weed” to Latin binomials that help us translate across islands. If you're in the diaspora or on the islands, you'll find clear steps to reconnect: sit with elders, join a local farm or foraging group, support growers protecting habitats, and keep a simple log of what teas and tinctures do for your body. This conversation opens a another gate into herbal practices that are accessible, rigorous, and deeply Caribbean—where story and science enrich each other and wellness returns to the commons. If this speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend who loves bush tea, and leave a review to help more listeners find these roots.Aleya Fraser is a land steward and ethnobotanist with a strong lineage of land-based people. She has spent the last 12 years managing and founding farms and deepening her herbal knowledge through communing with elders, practice, and scientific research. Aleya uses her bachelor's degree in physiology and neurobiology as well as the ancestral wisdom in her fingertips to guide her studies and research interests. She blends her upbringing in Maryland with a strong focus on Trinidadian roots in her writings. She is considered a pollinator of people and weaver of landscapes. Aleya managed and cofounded farms in Baltimore City, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Northwest Virginia, and now, in her ancestral lands of Trinidad and Tobago, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She can be found on Instagram (@naturaleya) or online at naturaleya.substack.com.Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

Born and raised in Jamaica and now residing in Detroit, Michigan, Leon Small has developed a 100% organic pesticide, ALLPERPLUS, which is available in the United States, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa and Jamaica. He is also the author of, Organic Living From a Bald Headed Rasta. Leon and Miguel talk about ALLPERPLUS, Leon's book and also Leon's belief system growing up in Jamaica and how his move to the United States surprised him in a way that he had not anticipated.

FLIGHT 2MV has just landed in Miami Carnival! 90mins of your favourite 2025 Soca & Bouyon hits from Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua & Trinidad & Tobago. Also listen out for some new Soca in the mix as we get ready for Tobago Carnival. Mixed by the DJ with the Most Vibes DJ ADAM 2MV

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is just out loud lying and feigning amnesia about his close relationship with convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Border Patrol agent tried to murder an anti-ICE protester by shooting her five times in her car at a Chicago intersection, and DHS lied to cover for him; MAGA social media accounts bombarded the South Carolina judge with death threats before her house was firebombed; and, the Associated Press disputed Trump's false characterization of its legal fight over access and reporting.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the newly elected liberal mayor of a town in western Germany was found with life-threatening knife wounds earlier this morning; and, fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after Trump's illegal and deadly Predator Drone strikes in the Caribbean.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Send us a textCorie dedicates this episode to the late matriarch “Mama Doreen,” whose Girl Guides guard-of-honour in a packed Tacarigua church sparked a bigger conversation: the crisis of community and how strong institutions can pull Trinidad & Tobago back from its apparent moral decline. Anchored by memories from the funeral and repass—hymns, kaiso, and hard truths—Corie argues that movements like Girl Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cadets, school bands, and the Police Band don't just “nice up” events; they form citizens, bridge generations, and repair trust between youth and the State.We salute bandmaster Anthony “Mr” Prospect and explore what Independence parades actually mean, why cancelling them matters, and how pageantry signals “we are us.” We touch this year's National Awards, asking how we value cultural workers next to sport and politics. In the music lane: Leon “Smooth” Edwards' iconic Panorama moments; why brass belongs in our sound; and a canon defence of Shorty—“Endless Vibrations,” “Om Shanti,” and the unfinished business of credit. There's a lively detour into Scorch's 101 soca list—criteria, crowd reaction vs cultural impact—and a real-life car-ride debate about youth music vs parents' music. We also reason through police-in-schools optics, state-of-emergency fatigue, and how uniformed performance (yes, send the Police Band into communities playing the youths' songs) can soften hardened lines.It's gratitude, history, and kaiso—offered for Mama, inspired by the Girl Guides, and focused on rebuilding the institutions that can steady a wobbling society. Click the link in my bio for the full episode. #coriesheppardpodcast00:21 World Song / Girl Guides opening01:34 Dedication to “Mama Doreen” & why this episode19:27 Hymn that still speaks (“…humble themselves…”)22:08 Kaiso at the repass, institutions we're losing30:21 Police Band IG clip & the power of performance36:57 Youth music vs parents' music (the school-run debate)40:25 Kaiso set: in loving memory43:51 Who is Anthony “Mr” Prospect? (bio + legacy)1:00:11 Republic/Independence, awards, and culture as culture1:10:27 Leon “Smooth” Edwards & iconic Panorama moments1:13:46 Independence kaiso, Scorch 101 criteria, why Shorty matters1:27:31 “Oom Shanti” & the case for compensation/credit1:29:17 DNA—Mama's favourite; why some songs live forever1:32:39 “Dedicated to Memory” (Rudder) & roll call of greats1:38:39 “My Way” — final tribute to Mama Doreen

Send us a textThis week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Chromatics — rapper, radio host, and founder of OUR Radio — to talk about music, entrepreneurship, and the courage to carve your own path.From the cultural shockwaves of Carnival Rap Up to the reflective storytelling of Tobago Chokey, Chromatics shares how he built his career on authenticity and adaptability. He opens up about the dream of performing on the Skinner Park and Dimanche Gras stages, the lessons learned in timing and stagecraft, and why slowing down an acoustic version gave his music new life.We also dive into the origin story of OUR Radio: how he walked away from traditional stations, built his own platform during the pandemic, and created a space dedicated to local artists across genres. At the heart of it all is his philosophy of “making passion profitable” — a lesson for anyone chasing a vision against the odds.This is a conversation about legacy, culture, and entrepreneurship in Trinidad & Tobago's music scene.Click the link in my bio for the full episode.#coriesheppardpodcast

My guest today spent four exciting years with Club Med, from 2011 to 2015. He began his journey at Club Med Sandpiper as a Costume Designer and went on to work at Turks and Caicos, Bodrum, Yabuli, and even aboard the Club Med 2. A graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Toronto Metropolitan University, he traveled to more than thirty countries during his time with Club Med. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago and now based in Toronto, please join me in welcoming Narishdath Maraj! We begin this interview with Narishdath reflecting on his childhood in Trinidad and Tobago and sharing how his journey with Club Med first began. He takes us through each of his seasons in detail, from the culture shock of working in China for the first time to unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences aboard Club Med 2 while visiting breathtaking countries and islands. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Narish! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Check out the links below to discover more about Narishdath: http://www.narishdathmarajdesign.com/home.html https://www.mpolodesigns.ca/      

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - An Inside Look at the Asylum Process - What is Tren de Aragua and Why is Trump Obsessed With Them? - Autism and RFK Jr.’s War on Pregnant People - How the US attacks on Venezuela Impact Trinidad and Tobago with Andrew - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #35 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources: https://x.com/ConsulMexCho/status/1966636249910738951 https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/09/12/dhs-statement-ice-officer-seriously-injured-line-duty-and-shooting-chicago-during https://unraveledpress.com/what-happened-to-silverio-villegas-gonzalez/ https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.284773/gov.uscourts.dcd.284773.37.0_2.pdf https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.284773/gov.uscourts.dcd.284773.41.0.pdf https://calmatters.org/inside-the-newsroom/2025/04/calmatters-partners-with-evident-media-on-a-documentary-exposing-truth-behind-border-patrol-raid/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/16/us/tyler-robinson-charges.html https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-leaked-messages-from-charlie https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/business/media/abc-jimmy-kimmel.html Crossing Borders: The Evolution and Impact of Tren de Aragua | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University https://share.google/xnyZpnUILdcDrZep1 Debunking 3 Myths About Tren de Aragua https://share.google/TGwfFwu9ApWrOuU7N Tattoos of deported Venezuelans don't necessarily signal gang affiliation, experts say https://share.google/PD8reoZTA8yDc7mA5 Tattoos of deported Venezuelans don't necessarily signal gang affiliation, experts say https://share.google/PD8reoZTA8yDc7mA5 https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-remarks-health-autism-white-house-september-22-2025/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/22/autism-tylenol-takeaways-trump-rfk-jr/86293921007/ https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5550153/trump-rfk-autism-tylenol-leucovorin-pregnancy https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-health-experts-trump-tylenol-autism-link/ https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/pm-us-military-should-kill-them-all-violently-6.2.2390747.79d6204d7c https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jel4gyezo https://www.padilla.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/09-16-2025-Whistleblower-Disclosure-to-Congress-re-Guatemalan-UC-Repatriation-SN.pdf https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MEMORANDUM-OPINION.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/the-gold-card/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/restriction-on-entry-of-certain-nonimmigrant-workers/ https://x.com/ReichlinMelnick/status/1970491119831028000 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/23/nx-s1-5550915/trump-immigration-judges https://www.npr.org/2025/09/02/g-s1-86691/military-lawyers-immigration-judges-jag https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/designating-antifa-as-a-domestic-terrorist-organization/ https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-afpi-tpusa-hillsdale-college-and-over-40-national-and-state-organizations-launch-america-250-civics-coalition#:~:text=Home-,U.S https://www.americafirstpolicy.com/centers/america-250-civics-education-coalition?__cf_chl_tk=CX4TkwEkLHCaXlh.Fd5SU143s0.XxeWDM.gYxCgS1R4-1758115761-1.0.1.1-PtDspNboVVBLqiywS5GF3.Ns09TzWf.a9IAN86NyplM https://oversight-project.revv.co/urge-the-fbi-to-designate-transgender-terrorism https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-readies-new-war-on-trans-people https://www.them.us/story/trump-admin-fbi-trans-nihilistic-violent-extremists-terroristSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textFrom Milan to Arena, from Synergy Soca Star to the founding of Trinidad & Tobago Restaurant Week — Shira Mohammed's story is one of grit, creativity, and culture. In this episode, we trace her unlikely journey from a love child in Italy to becoming the driving force behind one of the country's biggest culinary festivals. Shira opens up about the hustle behind Restaurant Week, the parallels with Carnival, the challenges of sponsorship, and her vision to brand Trinidad & Tobago as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Along the way, we also revisit Synergy Soca Star, Fireball's breakthrough, the rise of influencers in food culture, and her deep personal journey balancing heritage, culture shock, and passion0:00 Intro & Restaurant Week origins7:40 Dates & growth over 13 years13:40 Why September: slow season strategy20:00 Branding T&T as culinary capital26:00 Street food, COVID pivot & takeaway model33:00 Influencers, bloggers & restaurant marketing39:30 Growing up in Italy & moving to Trinidad51:00 Arena village culture shock1:01:00 Lakshmi Girls & finding identity1:11:00 Early jobs & discovering marketing1:18:00 Synergy Soca Star & Fireball breakthrough1:28:00 Corporate events → Restaurant Week vision1:39:00 The future of Restaurant Week

In our September 2025 Community Chat, and with youth members of the Caribbean tech community, Data Scientist and Researcher, Julie Koon Koon of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Co-CEO of Orbtronics and Rifbid, Keeghan Patrick, of Saint Lucia, the panel discusses:   *  whether the use of AI for digital transformation and innovation is evident in the Caribbean region;   *  women's empowerment in ICTs; and   *  the changing job market due to AI and the implications for new and imminent graduates.    The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)       Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!       Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/   Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/   Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse   LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------

Send us a textThis week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Gary Aboud — businessman, activist, and long-time Corporate Secretary of Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS).From building Mode Alive into one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognizable retail brands to decades of outspoken advocacy on issues like oil spills, coastal protection, and sustainable fishing, Gary has never shied away from standing up for what he believes in.In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover:The origins and growth of Mode Alive and his approach to running a data-driven business.Why he believes entrepreneurship and small business are central to national development.The launch of his YES Program to support young entrepreneurs and educators.His views on environmental protection, public health, and what true sustainability means for Trinidad and Tobago.How personal experiences shaped his passion for justice, unity, and nation-building.It's a powerful and candid conversation about business, activism, and responsibility — and why speaking out matters.Harvard Implicit Association Testhttps://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtest.htmlClick the link in my bio for the full episode.#coriesheppardpodcast #GaryAboud #ModeAlive #FFOS #TrinidadAndTobago #entrepreneurship #advocacy #sustainability0:00 Introduction to Gary Abud7:23 Data-Driven Business Approach18:16 The YES Program for Entrepreneurs30:22 Educational Challenges and Personal Journey43:27 Environmental Advocacy and Fisheries1:00:43 Social Responsibility in Business1:14:51 Origins of Mood Life Store1:29:36 Rebuilding After Disaster