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A raucous midterm season culminates in Election Day 2026. Both parties—Republicans and Democrats—have a lot at stake as voters go out to cast their ballots today. CNN’s Karin Caifa reports from Washington.

The West Indian Tobacco Company Ltd (Witco) has reported a near 20 per cent increase in profit after tax for the first nine months of 2026, despite continued pressure from higher excise taxes and the growth of illicit cigarette trade in T&T. For more… guardian.co.tt/business/witc…

Restaurants in T&T and Barbados are set to offer customers faster and more convenient payment experiences following the launch of a new digital payment solution by Powertranz and Mastercard. For more… guardian.co.tt/business/mast…

The Caircom Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) is calling for permanent exemptions from US maritime service fees for Caribbean shipping, warning that any lapse could increase freight costs and disrupt the movement of goods across the region. For more… guardian.co.tt/business/cpso…

“The ghost in the arena: How the politics of slavery threatens the Commonwealth sport movement … Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch—born in London to Nigerian parents before spending her youth in Nigeria—has forcefully rejected calls for Britain to apologise or pay financial reparations for the transatlantic slave trade … To her, the British Empire was ‘a force for good’. This is not mere political rhetoric; it is a direct threat to the survival of the Commonwealth Sport movement...” Read the THINGS THAT MATTER column for more… guardian.co.tt/sports/why-ke…

Allrounders Zachary Siewah and Kaiden Pollard combined for a match-winning 111-run partnership to propel New Generation Recruits to a convincing 133-run victory over Next Gen Cricket Academy on the second day of the Flair Elite Under-23 Cricket (25-Over) Tournament at the National Cricket Centre, Balmain, Couva, on Sunday (November 1). For more… guardian.co.tt/sports/siewah…

St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph, swept the prizes at stake on the final day of the East Zone Secondary Schools Volleyball League, which took place at Aranjuez Secondary School on Sunday (November 1). The school, known for its exploits in football and other sports, dominated the proceedings in the Open Girls, the Under-17 Division, and the Under-15 Division on a day of only finals. For more… guardian.co.tt/sports/st-jos…

Caribbean Airlines has advised passengers travelling to the United States to complete a new health attestation form before checking in, as part of measures introduced by US health authorities to guard against the spread of Ebola. Read more: cnc3.co.tt/us-bound-passenge…

When Crystel Clarke-Lezama was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2018, she had a choice to make. She could let the disease run her life or take action by advocating for early intervention. An educator and mother of two, she wrote Thyro and Thyra—The Thyroid Twins. For more… guardian.co.tt/article/the-t…

The foreskin, or prepuce, as it is known medically, is probably the most misunderstood piece of flesh in the human body. For more… guardian.co.tt/article/the-f…

“Tired” can mean falling asleep at your desk, struggling to climb stairs, losing interest in everything or feeling utterly spent after an ordinary shower. It may seem easy to take a “tonic” or vitamin, but the underlying cause must be determined. For more… guardian.co.tt/article/why-a…

Growing up in Barrackpore, where his parents worked as cane farmers, Dr Sharaz Khan learnt early that success was not simply about how far one travelled in life, but about remembering where the journey began. Today, as a member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and founder and chairman of the NGO Legacy Lift Initiative, Khan is drawing on those humble beginnings to help young men at his former school, ASJA Boys’ College, San Fernando, overcome challenges and realise their potential. For more… guardian.co.tt/article/a-doc…

Artificial intelligence should help people make informed decisions, not replace their ability to think critically, exercise sound judgement and distinguish truth from misinformation. Read more: cnc3.co.tt/ai-should-guide-d…

The High Court has dismissed a $24 million claim brought by Mainway Industrial Installation Ltd against State-owned Estate Management and Business Development Company Ltd (EMBD), ruling that the company waited too long to pursue the alleged outstanding payments. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/high-cou…

Popular High Court judge Frank Seepersad is among five judges appointed to the Court of Appeal, bringing the court’s complement to full strength. The appointments were made by President Christine Kangaloo on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, under Section 104 of the Constitution. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/seepersa…

A mother’s grief became a source of strength on the international dance stage as Fazida Beharry dedicated two international titles in Italy to her late daughter, whose passion for dance continues to inspire her. Beharry, of the Trinidad Multicultural Dance Group, secured first place in both Bollywood and Indian Classical Dance at the International Open Dance Competition in Bergamo, Italy, held from October 23 to 25. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/mother-d…

Success keeps following Brenardo Thompson, aka Tam Tam, who made a clean sweep of Tobago Carnival 2026, adding the inaugural Road March crown to his maiden Soca Titans title. The Roxborough artiste’s hit song, Follow Me, was played 56 times over the weekend and continues to gain traction ahead of the return of the International Soca Monarch competition next year. For more… guardian.co.tt/news/tam-tam-…

We asked people in Tobago: Do you think the island's Carnival was a success?

Touchstone Exploration is reporting encouraging early results from a new gas well at Carapal Ridge. And CARICOM's private sector is urging the United States to make permanent exemptions from maritime fees on short-sea shipping. Andrea Perez-Sobers has more in Business Watch.

There's a call for Trinidad and Tobago to consider withdrawing from the Commonwealth. The suggestion follows British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's indication that he's willing to offer an apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, but not financial reparations. While some see the position as a step forward, others say an apology without compensation falls short of justice. Dareece Polo reports.