PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Independent Senator Dr Marlene Attzs has described the Prime Minister’s statement questioning the independence of independent senators as “unfortunate.” Video by Melissa Maynard. | Trinidad Express Newspapers

KEES SHOWS UP TO HOLY FAITH PENAL: Kees 'Kes' Dieffenthaller celebrates with students of the Holy Faith Covent in Penal during a visit to the school on Thursday. The students topped the competition at the Ministry of Education's Secondary Schools Panorama 2026. Video: Express Chief Photographer Dexter Philip | Trinidad Express Newspapers

THE BLUE WAVE HAS ARRIVED The MV Blue Wave Harmony arrived in Port of Spain just around 9 a.m. today, according to Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John. The vessel will service the inter-island seabridge, replacing the MV Cabo Star. The new vessel can transport significantly more cargo, accommodating approximately 125 freight units, up from the Cabo Star’s 90, and is expected to provide more consistent and reliable cargo service. Video: Express journalist Melissa Maynard Read more

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Yung Bredda entertained TPP supporters at the Scarborough esplanade on Monday night as party supporters came out in their numbers to celebrate the historic 15-0 election victory against the PNM. Video: Anna Ramdass | Trinidad Express Newspapers

‘WE CAN’T SAY’: Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander was asked about US military personnel in Trinidad currently and gave this response. He spoke while giving an update on the migrant registration process that he says will begin on Monday. Alexander made the comments outside the parliament this afternoon. Video: Vivian Bowen. | Trinidad Express Newspapers

BECOMING THE INVISIBLE MAN: A story by CCN multimedia editor Richard Charan. You can step into the stories of Trinidad and Tobago like never before from mountain men and farmers to rumshop keepers, in The Village of One audio book now available on Odiyo, the region’s first-ever platform for Caribbean voices. Hear the stories in the voices and rhythms that feel like home. Get your copy today, audio or print, and experience The Village of One as it was meant to be heard. | Trinidad Express Newspap