Trinidad Express has announced plans to reduce its editorial staff as part of a restructuring initiative. The management informed the Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union (BIGWU) that the editorial department will be reduced from thirty-three to twenty-six employees. This decision follows the recent closure of the Newsday newspaper, which resulted in sixty job losses in the media sector.
The planned cuts will affect various operational tiers within the newspaper. Four field reporters will be laid off, including three from the Port of Spain office and one from the San Fernando bureau. Additionally, two sub-editors will be retrenched, and the position of Night Editor will be eliminated entirely. These notifications come shortly after the parent company, One Caribbean Media (OCM), reported a profit of TT$4.36 million for the first quarter of 2026, despite ongoing challenges in the advertising market.
In response, BIGWU has expressed its commitment to ensuring that the company adheres to labor laws during this restructuring process. The union has stated that it will hold management accountable and is currently reviewing the retrenchment documents to prepare a counter-proposal.
In other news, the World Bank has approved a US$54.7 million financial package for Barbados aimed at improving the island’s water security. This initiative is crucial as Barbados faces significant water scarcity, relying on groundwater for 86% of its public supply. The program will address operational inefficiencies within the Barbados Water Authority, which currently loses about 50% of clean water before it reaches consumers.
The funding will support the modernization of water operations, expansion of household sanitation networks, and the establishment of a centralized groundwater monitoring system. These efforts are intended to enhance the island’s water management and address the challenges posed by climate change.
On the international front, Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a ban on the export of highly enriched uranium stockpiles, complicating diplomatic negotiations regarding the country’s nuclear program. This directive has raised concerns among Western nations, particularly the United States and Israel, regarding Iran’s intentions and the potential for further escalation in the region.
Source: hgptv.com
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