Month: November 2026
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Rubio joins G7 diplomacy as Paris agenda spans Ukraine, energy and AI
Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s January 2025 official portrait, not a photograph from the Paris meeting. U.S. Department of State / Wikimedia Commons, public domain. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s November 8–10 visit to France coincides with G7 foreign ministers’ discussions in Paris on international conflicts, energy security and risks associated with…
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NOAA introduces forecast system with longer outlooks for weather and smoke
The United States’ National Weather Service has introduced a forecasting system intended to provide more detailed guidance on severe weather, wildfire smoke and other hazards across North America. NOAA says its Rapid Refresh Forecast System, implemented November 3, updates hourly and produces forecasts up to 84 hours ahead. That extends the outlook beyond the 48…
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Northern steelbands set for final night of single-pan preliminaries
Five Northern-region steelbands are scheduled to perform from 5 p.m. AST on November 9, concluding the region’s preliminary programme for the National Panorama 2027 single-pan competition.
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UWI announces climate-resilience scholarships for nine Caribbean students
CCRIF SPC is providing US$112,000 for nine Caribbean students studying climate-related disciplines at UWI’s Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine campuses during the 2026–2027 academic year.
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Trump acknowledges deportation backlash and opens door to immigration talks with Democrats
Trump acknowledged political costs from deporting established workers and discussed an immigration agreement with Democrats in his CBS 60 Minutes interview. His comments did not announce a new programme or an immediate enforcement change.
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NASA expands Moon Base contracts and plans nuclear-powered rover
NASA has announced new commercial delivery arrangements and a nuclear-powered rover as it develops plans for a sustained presence near the Moon’s South Pole. The agency’s November 7 announcement named eight companies eligible to compete for deliveries under CLPS 2, a ten-year framework with a combined ceiling of US$10 billion. That ceiling is not a…
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Lake Powell gains water after floods, but drought concerns remain
Recent storms have delivered a welcome increase in water to Lake Powell, but the improvement does not mean the Colorado River’s long-running water problems are over. The Associated Press reported Sunday that the reservoir had risen more than 20 feet from its mid-September low following storms in late October and early November. The same weather…
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COP31 opens Monday in Antalya, with finance and implementation in focus
Governments, scientists and civil-society representatives are preparing for the opening of the United Nations climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, on Monday, November 9. COP31 is scheduled to continue through November 20, with a separate leaders’ summit taking place on November 11 and 12. The conference brings together countries participating in the UN climate treaty process.…
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Kaihim Thomas looks toward Antigua challenge as T&T pursues Gold Cup place
Kaihim Thomas is looking to build on his return to international football as Trinidad and Tobago prepares for its two-leg Concacaf play-in against Antigua and Barbuda. The opening match is scheduled for November 12 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The return leg will take place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on November…
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Caribbean Airlines reports 14,935 passengers on Tobago Carnival airbridge
Caribbean Airlines says it carried 14,935 passengers between Trinidad and Tobago during the eight-day travel period surrounding Tobago Carnival. The airline’s figures cover October 28 to November 4, 2026. TTT News reported the passenger total on November 7, citing a company release issued the previous day. To meet expected demand, the carrier added 8,000 seats…