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AI storm engulfs Commonwealth fiction prize after winners accused of using bots

LONDON: For “The Serpent in the Grove”, another beast slithered in — AI plagiarism. Literary world erupted after a Commonwealth prize-winning short story set in rural Trinidad was accused online of being machine-written, triggering a fierce debate over literary authenticity and whether judges can still tell humans from bots.

The Times of India

5 Most Powerful Hanuman Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Hanuman is one of the most loved and worshipped deities in Hindu tradition. Known for strength, devotion, courage, humility, and unwavering loyalty to Lord Rama, Hanuman’s spiritual influence extends far beyond India. Over the centuries, Hindu communities across the world have built magnificent temples dedicated to him, turning them…

Times Life

Venezuela warns of 'serious' environmental impact from alleged oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago

Venezuela said that an oil spill that originated in Trinidad and Tobago has caused serious environmental damage along the coastlines of at least two of its states and in a gulf area near the Caribbean nation

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Driftwood review – emotions dialled up to 11 in Trinidadian tale of longing

A 1950s Port of Spain setting simmers with political change and family tension in Martina Laird’s debut play

The Guardian - UK

Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Hot Chocolate bassist and songwriter Tony Wilson has died in Trinidad, his family confirmed, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape British soul music.

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Tony Wilson dead: Hot Chocolate star's son reveals 'staggering' secret diaries after his death at 78

The bassist and co-founder of the beloved 1970s British soul band died in his native Trinidad on Friday

Evening Standard

‘You have to reflect the language to capture people’s souls’: Martina Laird on calypso, patois and the RSC

The former Casualty actor wrote Driftwood – a family drama set against the backdrop of Trinidadian independence – as a private act after reconnecting with her roots. It was like solving a crossword, she says

The Guardian - UK

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Trinidad’s prime minister escalates feud with Caribbean neighbors over US policy in the region

Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is demanding the exit of CARICOM’s secretary-general Carla Barnett after her term ends in August

The Independent UK

5 Lord Hanuman Temple Places Around the World Where Time Stands Still

Hanuman, the eternal symbol of strength, devotion, and courage, is not just a deity you can feel his energy in sacred spaces. From India to distant lands, there are temples where time seems to pause, the air vibrates with chanting, and devotion transforms the atmosphere. These are not ordinary shrines;…

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Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime

Trinidad and Tobago’s government has received House of Representatives approval to extend the country’s state of emergency for three months

The Independent UK

‘I like Kamla better’: Trump jokes about similarity between Trinidad PM’s name and Kamala Harris — watch

During the 2026 Summit of the Americas, President Trump lightheartedly noted the similarity between Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's first name and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump joked about the pronunciation difference, stating he preferred 'Kamla' and humorously warned against mixing them up. The exchange occurred as leaders gathered to…

The Times of India

Trinidad and Tobago declares new state of emergency over persistent violent crime

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new state of emergency as authorities in the Caribbean country struggle with a surge in violent crime

The Independent UK

Caribbean countries pledge humanitarian support for Cuba amid rising tensions with US

Disagreement among Caricom members hampers unified response on Cuban sovereignty and US intervention in the region

The Guardian - UK

Trinidad's creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable

Trinidad and Tobago practically shuts down two days for its famed annual carnival, dubbed “the greatest show on Earth."

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The Independent UK

Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'

Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful U_S_ military campaign.”

The Guardian - UK

Trinidad and Tobago went all in with the US – it will prove a costly misjudgment

Aligning itself with Washington and casually dismissing regional diplomacy has left the dual island nation isolated amid the Venezuela crisis, says Caribbean analyst Kenneth Mohammed

The Guardian - UK

The role one Caribbean country played in helping the US to depose Maduro

Support for US action in the region seems to have laid the ground for regime change in Venezuela

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj Deportation Calls Top 50K: Why the Viral Push to Send the Rapper to Trinidad Lacks Legal Weight — Here's the Reality

After questions about Nicki Minaj's citizenship arose following her old mugshot and her surprise appearance at TPUSA, online reactions surged. A Change.org petition has gathered over 50,000 signatures. However, such petitions do not carry legal weight. Here's why.

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International Business Times UK

Is Nicki Minaj an Illegal Immigrant? Netizens Calling to Deport Rapper Back to Trinidad and Tobago

Is Nicki Minaj an illegal immigrant? Explore the viral deportation calls, residency rumours, and claims she joined MAGA to protect her California home from seizure.

Latin Times

Venezuela's Second-In-Command Threatens Neighboring Country Over Potential U.S. Use Of Its Territory To Launch An Attack: 'Don't Have a Choice'

Venezuela's second-in-command, Diosdado Cabello, threatened the neighboring country of Trinidad and Tobago over the potential use of its territory by the U.S. to launch attacks against his country.

Latin Times

Caribbean Island Seven Miles From Venezuela Grants U.S. Military Access to Airports as Tensions in the Region Rise

Trinidad and Tobago said it will allow the U.S. military to access its two main airports in the coming weeks for logistical activities, a move that drew an immediate backlash from Venezuela.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela accuses Trinidad and Tobago of taking part in US seizure of oil tanker

Maduro regime accuses Caribbean nation of participating in ‘theft of Venezuelan oil’ as tensions mount in region

The Independent UK

Trinidad and Tobago to open its airports to US military as tensions with Venezuela escalate

The government of Trinidad and Tobago says it will allow the U.S. military access to its airports in upcoming weeks as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela remain high

Roll Call

Warner: No reason not to release Sept. 2 strike video - Roll Call

Unreleased video reportedly shows multiple U.S. military strikes on a boat alleged to be carrying drugs near Trinidad.

The Guardian - UK

Ever Since We Small by Celeste Mohammed review – a big-hearted Caribbean tale

This Trinidadian family saga blurs the line between real and imagined to create a multilayered history of an island and its people

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