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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trinidad PM says mulling 'deadly force' against Venezuelan ships
PORT OF SPAIN: Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister said Thursday she was considering using "deadly force" against any Venezuelan vessel in her country's waters, a day after Venezuela announced the arrest of a Trinidadian "mercenary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " "We have to take all threats against any incursion into our territory seriously. I will speak to the Minister of Defence and the Attorney General to seek advice on protections for our Coast Guard to use deadly force on any unidentified vessel entering T&T waters from Venezuela," Kamla Persad-Bissessar told reporters. The leader of the small English-speaking archipelago off the coast of Venezuela also urged migrants from that country to leave. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrest of a Trinidadian "mercenary," whom he accused of being part of a group of "terrorists" seeking to enter Venezuela. He did not provide further details. That came after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday said the group had entered Venezuela from Trinidad and Tobago with a load of "weapons of war." The Venezuelan government regularly denounces imaginary or real plots. Persad-Bissessar rejected any Trinidadian involvement, decrying Cabello's comments as "threats." At the same time, Persad-Bissessar, who was sworn in as prime minister last month on a promise to prioritize security, stressed the need to address rising crime in Trinidad and Tobago. A total of 623 murders were recorded last year - up from 577 in 2023 - some of them blamed on Latin America-based criminal gangs like Tren de Aragua from Venezuela. "I warned you all before the elections... yet crime involving Venezuelans continues to increase." "I am advising Venezuelan migrants who are here to please begin returning to your country," she said.
Business Upturn
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Lupin and SteinCares sign license and supply agreement for Ranibizumab in Latin America
By Aman Shukla Published on May 26, 2025, 10:31 IST Lupin Limited has signed a license and supply agreement with SteinCares, a Latin America-based specialty healthcare company, for the commercialization of its biosimilar ranibizumab. The agreement covers all Latin American markets except Mexico and Argentina. Under the terms of the agreement, SteinCares will be responsible for regulatory filings, obtaining product registrations, and managing commercialization activities for ranibizumab across the specified LATAM region. Lupin will retain responsibility for manufacturing the biosimilar. Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody fragment. It targets and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), which plays a key role in the formation of abnormal blood vessels in the eye. The biosimilar is used in the treatment of several retinal disorders, including: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization (mCNV) The agreement aims to expand access to ophthalmology treatments in Latin America, leveraging SteinCares' regional presence and Lupin's biosimilar capabilities. Dr Cyrus Karkaria, President Biotechnology, Lupin stated, 'Our partnership with SteinCares underscores our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality healthcare solutions to patients in LATAM. Our intent is to transform the landscape of retinal care in Latin America, ensuring access to advanced therapies that improve the quality of life of patients.' Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Int'l Business Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Opposition Leader Confirmed Winner Of Trinidad Elections
Trinidad and Tobago's centrist former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will return as leader of the Caribbean nation after her party's victory in Monday's parliamentary election, the electoral commission confirmed Tuesday. Persad-Bissessar's United National Congress party won 26 of the 41 seats up for grabs in the House of Representatives, ahead of outgoing prime minister Stuart Young's center-left People's National Movement (PNM), which took 13 seats, according to the preliminary results. Turnout in the twin-island nation of 1.4 million people, best known for its carnival and sandy beaches, stood at 54 percent. The final seat tally could change slightly. Several parties, including the UNC, which had been hoping to secure an outright majority, have demanded recounts, but Young, crucially, did not challenge his rival's victory. Once the recounts have been completed President Christine Kangaloo will ask Persad-Bissessar, 73, to form a new government. Claiming victory on Monday, the country's prime minister from 2010 to 2015 told supporters: "We have a lot of work ahead of us." Former energy minister Young took over as prime minister in March when party colleague Keith Rowley stepped down after 10 years in the job to make way for new blood. Rowley on Monday conceded defeat on behalf of the PNM. "Tonight is not a good night for the PNM, but it might be a good night for Trinidad and Tobago," he told local media, lauding the organization of the election and the turnout. Persad-Bissessar's uppermost challenges will be to bring down violent crime rates and revive the sputtering economy. A total of 623 murders were recorded last year -- up from 577 in 2023 -- some of them blamed on Latin America-based criminal gangs like Tren de Aragua from nearby Venezuela. According to a US Department of State report from March, the murder rate of 37 per 100,000 people made Trinidad and Tobago the sixth most dangerous nation in the world last year. The Caribbean's second-largest producer of natural gas has also been battling an economic downturn due partly to a decline in gas production. It had been banking on developing the Dragon gas field in Venezuelan waters, but had its licence revoked by the administration of US President Donald Trump as part of its sanctions on Venezuela.
France 24
28-04-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Violence-weary Trinidadians vote in general election
Former energy minister Young, 50, took over as prime minister of the Caribbean nation in March when party colleague Keith Rowley stepped down after 10 years in the job to make way for new blood. Young's center-left People's National Movement (PNM) has been lagging in polls behind the centrist United National Congress (UNC) of former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, 73. Persad-Bissessar has campaigned on promises of higher public wages to offset an economic downturn. Young has accused her of peddling false hopes, saying there was "no way that a government, any government, could afford" the additional $2-billion bill he said her program would entail. "Everything was pretty smooth," Karen John told AFP after she voted in Valsayn, in northern Trinidad, the larger of the two islands that make up the archipelago off the coast of Venezuela. Voters are electing the 41 members of the House of Representatives, parliament's lower house. The party that emerges with a majority of seats will form a new government, with its leader as prime minister. If no party wins a majority, a coalition government is likely in the English-speaking nation of 1.4 million people, famous for its carnival and sandy beaches. The election is taking place against the backdrop of a severe security crisis. A total of 623 murders were recorded last year, up from 577 in 2023, many of them linked to Latin America-based criminal gangs, including Venezuela's infamous Tren de Aragua, which the United States has designated a "terrorist" group. According to a US Department of State report from March, the murder rate of 37 per 100,000 people made Trinidad and Tobago the sixth most dangerous nation in the world last year. The report noted that the country's southern border, which is around 10 miles from the Venezuelan coast, was "vulnerable to illegal migration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking and smuggling." To try and restore order, the government imposed a state of emergency between December and mid-April. The Caribbean's second-largest producer of natural gas, Trinidad and Tobago has also been battling an economic downturn blamed partly on a decline in production. It had been banking on exploitation of the Dragon gas field in nearby Venezuelan waters, but has seen its licence withdrawn by the administration of US President Donald Trump under renewed sanctions against that country.
Int'l Business Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Violence-weary Trinidadians Vote In General Election
Voters in violence-plagued Trinidad and Tobago went to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide whether Prime Minister Stuart Young remains in power. Former energy minister Young, 50, took over as prime minister of the Caribbean nation in March when party colleague Keith Rowley stepped down after 10 years in the job to make way for new blood. Young's center-left People's National Movement (PNM) has been lagging in polls behind the centrist United National Congress (UNC) of former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, 73. Persad-Bissessar has campaigned on promises of higher public wages to offset an economic downturn. Young has accused her of peddling false hopes, saying there was "no way that a government, any government, could afford" the additional $2-billion bill he said her program would entail. "Everything was pretty smooth," Karen John told AFP after she voted in Valsayn, in northern Trinidad, the larger of the two islands that make up the archipelago off the coast of Venezuela. Voters are electing the 41 members of the House of Representatives, parliament's lower house. The party that emerges with a majority of seats will form a new government, with its leader as prime minister. If no party wins a majority, a coalition government is likely in the English-speaking nation of 1.4 million people, famous for its carnival and sandy beaches. The election is taking place against the backdrop of a severe security crisis. A total of 623 murders were recorded last year, up from 577 in 2023, many of them linked to Latin America-based criminal gangs, including Venezuela's infamous Tren de Aragua, which the United States has designated a "terrorist" group. According to a US Department of State report from March, the murder rate of 37 per 100,000 people made Trinidad and Tobago the sixth most dangerous nation in the world last year. The report noted that the country's southern border, which is around 10 miles from the Venezuelan coast, was "vulnerable to illegal migration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking and smuggling." To try and restore order, the government imposed a state of emergency between December and mid-April. The Caribbean's second-largest producer of natural gas, Trinidad and Tobago has also been battling an economic downturn blamed partly on a decline in production. It had been banking on exploitation of the Dragon gas field in nearby Venezuelan waters, but has seen its licence withdrawn by the administration of US President Donald Trump under renewed sanctions against that country. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Stuart Young is seeking to remain in power, against a backdrop of rising gang violence and an economic slump AFP
