Monthly Archives: August 2022
Mashama Lara gunned down in Cantaro Road, Santa Cruz
A 2nd murder is recorded in Santa Cruz in as many days. The latest victim has been identified as Mashama Lara. He is the nephew of cricket legend Brian Charles Lara. Reports say the incident took place at Mitchell Street, … Continue reading
Trade unions to take to the streets this week as wage negotiations hit a wall
Trade unions are urging all workers to take to the streets of Port of Spain this coming Friday to protest government’s 4% wage offer. Yesterday there was a call for unity by several unions representing workers in the various sectors. … Continue reading
TTPS says it successfully removed 13 guns off the streets over recent days
The police service says it successfully removed 13 firearms from off the streets and out of the hands of the criminal elements over recent days. An official statement from the TTPS says between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th August, a … Continue reading
17-year-old among three held with weapons including an AR 15 rifle and other contraband
Police discover 2 guns, including a high-powered one, ammunition, duct tape, tie straps, and other items in a car intercepted in Tableland. The TTPS says the stop and search exercise was conducted on Monday afternoon. According to police the vehicle, … Continue reading
Village beating of copper thieves leads to police warning against vigilante justice
A warning from the Acting Commissioner of Police, vigilante justice is dangerous. Acting Commissioner Mac Donald Jacob made the comment following a citizens’ arrest carried out last weekend. On Saturday at around 1:45am villagers in Mamoral reported that 4 men … Continue reading
2 people drown in separate incidents
Two people including an American man have drowned in separate incidents. The tragedies happened last Sunday at the Maracas Beach. Reports say David Khan, a citizen of the US, was bathing at the beach at about 3.30 pm when he … Continue reading
2 more die of COVID-19
Two new COVID-19 deaths are recorded. They are one elderly male and one middle-aged female, both of whom had multiple comorbidities. This brings the total number of deaths to date to 4,070. The ministry is also reporting 202 new positive … Continue reading
Public Utilities Minister rubbishes claims by Opposition MP about WASA
The Minister of Public Utilities rubbishes the claims made by Opposition MP Roodal Moonilal about the Water And Sewerage Authority and its transformation plan. Marvin Gonzales says the claims are all lies. Last Sunday Dr. Moonilal made several claims, among … Continue reading
Boycott meeting with Prime Minister…. the Opposition Leader to Local Government representatives
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar tells her Local Government representatives to boycott a meeting carded for today with the Prime Minister. Mrs. Persad Bissessar last night said the meeting called by Dr. Keith Rowley will yield no benefits to the … Continue reading
Body found wrapped in tarpaulin in Penal is believed to be missing 43-year-old Tunapuna woman
The body found wrapped in a tarpaulin in Penal is believed to be that of 43-year-old Kareen Ramlal of Orange Grove Trace, Pasea, Tunapuna A hammer was found near the body at Bobb Trace, Penal yesterday. The woman’s identification card, … Continue reading
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