PORT-OF-SPAIN -Trinidad and Tobago is on Sunday marking its 63rd anniversary of political independence with a National Day of Prayer and Reflection, instead of the traditional military parade, citing national security concerns.

GEORGETOWN – Guyana’s two main political parties ended their campaign for Monday’s  general elections on Saturday night with impressive rallies and expressing confidence of being victorious.

GEORGETOWN –  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has praised the cultural, economic and regional contributions of Trinidad and Tobago, as the nation marks its sixty-third Anniversary of Independence today.

BRASILIA – Senior government officials, international organizations, academics and civil society leaders will gather in Brasilia from September 2–4, 2025, for the Sixth Session of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Government of Brazil, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

SPORTS:

TAROUBA – Akeal Hosein undermined Guyana Amazon Warriors with the ball and Alex Hales and Colin Munro dominated with the bat as the Trinbago Knight Riders registered a six-wicket victory, their fourth in succession, in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League on Saturday.

GROS ISLET – The Saint Lucia Kings elected to field after winning the toss against the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the 18th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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