June 19, 2017
Carrie Fisher ‘had cocaine’ in her system when she died
Carrie Fisher had three drugs including cocaine in her system when she died, her post-mortem has concluded. The report released on Monday stated the star may have taken cocaine three days before she fell ill on a flight on 23 December, US media…
June 19, 2017
T&T to close schools, offices ahead of storm
The Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago is closing public schools and government offices as heavy thunderstorms approach the region. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the cluster is forecast to become a tropical storm by Monday night…
June 19, 2017
British PM Condemns ‘Sickening’ Attack on Muslims
A van rammed into a group of pedestrians outside a London mosque early Monday, injuring 10 people in what British Prime Minister Theresa May called a "sickening" terrorist attack on Muslims. The vehicle swerved into a group of people shortly after…
June 19, 2017
2017 GSAT Results
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services commends all Grade Six students for their performance in the 2017 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) administered on Wednesday, 31st May and Thursday, 1st June. Four hundred and…
June 19, 2017
Premier Revokes Hon Josephine Connolly’s Appointment As Minister
Following speculation, the Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has fired the Minister, Hon. Josephine Connolly from duties with the Education Ministry. In a release to RTC News, the Premier explains the reasons for the revocation. Premier the…
June 18, 2017
Ministry of Education Partners with Digicel TCI
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services partnered with Digicel TCI to launch an online examination preparation tool for students from grades one to those sitting the CAPE examinations. This academic initiative,…
June 18, 2017
Hon. Connolly Responds to Being Fired by Premier
The Hon. Josephine Connolly was on Friday terminated from Cabinet as Minister for Education Youth and Sports by Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Hon. Connolly told our news desk she was shocked by the recent events and issued this release…
June 14, 2017
Ariana Grande to get honorary citizenship of Manchester
Ariana Grande is to get honorary citizenship of Manchester under plans put forward by the city council. The council is proposing a new system to recognise outstanding contributions to the city. The US singer is in line to be the first recipient for…
June 14, 2017
Mario caps Nintendo’s triumphant comeback
The return of Super Mario is set to be the crowning achievement in what’s already been a remarkable year of recovery for Nintendo. The loyal (and I mean loyal) fans weren’t worried, but rewind a year and many people - myself included - were…
June 14, 2017
Windies look to quell Afghan threat in series decider
Embattled West Indies face minnows Afghanistan in a crucial series decider here Wednesday night, needing a victory now only to avoid a devastating series defeat but the embarrassment associated with losing to the ICC Associate side. What was…