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Monthly Archives: October 2021

Police officer convicted of killing Laventille resident to know his fate today

A police officer, accused of murdering a man from Laventille, is expected to learn his fate today.  High Court Judge Hayden St Clair-Douglas is expected to deliver his verdict in the judge-alone trial of PC Anthony Sylvester who has spent over a … Continue reading

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Opposition Leader resolute in her claim that the President erred in her dealing with the PSC issue

The leader of the Opposition feels even more certain that the course of action she is taking regarding the president is correct. Kamla Persad Bissessar has filed a motion in the parliament seeking the setting up of a tribunal to consider the … Continue reading

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Suspects in the explosion at Government Plaza remain at large

A manhunt is launched for suspects following an explosion at Government Plaza in Port of Spain. A statement from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says officers of the Special Branch and Central Police Station are leading investigations into reports … Continue reading

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I did no wrong says President Paula Mae Weekes

President Paula Mae Weekes seeks to dismiss several perceptions and statements made against her office, in its handling of the Police Service Commission issue. After weeks of demands for her to break her silence, her Excellency yesterday sought to set … Continue reading

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TTPS says social media claims of an attack on Besson Street Police Station are false

Police slam as totally false a voice note circulating on social media stating that the Besson Street Police Station was under attack and that part of the city were on lock down. Speaking with Newscenter 5 this morning via telephone, … Continue reading

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Opposition leader warns against political control of PSC

Not long after the court’s ruling Gary Griffith responded. He believes its all part of the “mammoth plot” against him. Mr. Griffith said his days of service are not over. And Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says with the ruling … Continue reading

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Government says someone is in charge of the TTPS

In light of a ruling by a high court judge that invalidated the appointment of Gary Griffith as Acting Commissioner of Police, there is an assurance that someone is in charge of the service. He is McDonald Jacob. Minister of … Continue reading

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Justice Nadia Kangaloo to deliver judgment on whether Gary Griffith was lawfully appointed as Acting Police Commissioner

Justice Nadia Kangaloo will rule today on whether Gary Griffith was lawfully appointed to act as Commissioner of Police. The ruling is scheduled to be delivered at 130 this afternoon. Social Activist Ravi Balgobin Maharaj is arguing that Mr. Griffith … Continue reading

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TTUTA and the Education Ministry meet

A meeting between the Education Ministry and the association representing teachers to discuss the physical reopening of schools for vaccinated students in Forms 1-3 failed to reach an agreement. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association says its members left … Continue reading

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Criminologist says T&T is an inherently violent society

Trinidad and Tobago is said to be an inherently violent society. Criminologist Darius Figueira says the recent spike in homicides has nothing to do with the lack of appointment of a Police Commissioner. Yesterday Mr. Figueira said the figure is … Continue reading

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