The number of murders in Trinidad and Tobago reached 395 for 2007, a new record for the twin island republic. The previous high was 386 in 2005. With the PNM government firmly in control after a validating 2007 elections victory, many wonder where the priorities of the government are.

The crime wave and in turn the number of murders in Trinidad and Tobago has once again increased. With murder rate at 327 for the year, the National Security Minister Martin Joseph met with reporters to apprise them of updates on the crime situation. Joseph claims to have underestimated the task.

Basdeo Panday was not humble in defeat. Panday instead chose to launch an attack against those who voted for Winston Dookeran's COP party and any other party for that matter. Panday needs to come to the realization that his lust for power pushed Winston Dookeran and with him all of his supporters forever away from a Panday run UNC.

According to the reports from Trinidad and Tobago, FIFA VP, CONCACAF President, special advisor for TTFF and newly appointed joint leader for UNC Alliance Jack Warner will be officially endorsed in TnT elections 2007 by FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

This is an article received via email written by Michael J Williams to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in regards to Elections 2007 to be held on November 5th, 2007. It expresses his opinion in regards to Prime Minister Patrick Manning's suggestion for having an Executive President and essentially changing the constitution of Trinidad and Tobago.

Here are pictures of the new house commissioned by Patrick Manning for the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The house is big enough to park a bus, one of Patrick Manning's childhood dreams. Hopefully after November 5, 2007, the date for general elections, he might be able to fulfill his dream.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Team, affectionately known as the Soca Warriors and previously the Strike Squad, has been for many years at the mercy of Austin Jack Warner, CONCACAF President, FIFA Vice President and Special Advisor to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. Recently, the majority of the Warriors have been blacklisted over disagreements over compensation from the first, and successful World Cup campaign in Germany.

Famed hip hop crooner Akon, better known for his sexually charged dance in Trinidad recently with 15 year old Danah Alleyne, is attempting to change his notoriety. Akon decided to physically throw a boy off the stage at a concert recently. We off course got the video showing Akon throw the kid off stage.

What is up with all the press Trinidad and Tobago has been receiving recently? If it is not one thing it is the other. We are only into the fifth month of the year, and both Trinidad and Tobago has made international news. First, it was the incident with American pop star, Akon. Second was the uproar over Elton John performing at the Tobago Jazz Festival. Third, as a total disgrace worldwide, a Trinidadian woman in Brooklyn was exposed by New York's Fox News as a scam artiste. Last but not least was the incident with Machel Montano being accused of beating a Zen patron shortly after the Akon incident.

A college student loan in the Caribbean islands, including Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados is an area where there are not a lot of resources or discussions online. In this article we will venture into college loans available to students from various banking institutions in the Caribbean and what is needed to secure such college loans in these countries. The first stop will be Trinidad and Tobago.