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A woman is colonel in regiment’s history.

In a historic breakthrough for the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, Colonel Jozette Mclean has risen to the rank of colonel, becoming the first woman ever to achieve this distinction in the regiment’s decades-long history.

Her promotion marks the culmination of more than 29 years of service, a career shaped by discipline, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to national duty.

Col. Mclean’s journey through the ranks stands as a powerful testament, to perseverance within one of the country’s most traditional institutions.

The milestone carries significant weight, not only for the regiment but also for women across the Defence Force, as it signals a shift toward greater inclusivity and recognition of leadership based on merit and performance.

In a message shared by the regiment, officials praised Col. Mclean’s achievement as a defining moment.

They highlighted her tenure as commanding officer of the support and service battalion, noting that her leadership left a lasting impact on both officers and enlisted personnel.

The statement also underscored the pride felt across the organization, describing her promotion as an inspiration to the next generation of soldiers who now see new possibilities within their reach.

Colonel Mclean’s accomplishment adds a new chapter to the evolving legacy of the Trinidad and Tobago regiment—one that reflects progress, excellence, and the breaking of long-standing barriers within the military landscape.

The Children’s Authority Board is surprised, by the call from the line minister for its resignation.

Yesterday, minister of the People Social Development and Family Services, Vandana Mohit called on the board to go.

She said, 77 million dollars have been mismanaged at the authority

The board is appointed by, the President of the republic.

The minister told a news conference the authority owes millions of dollars, to various suppliers and agencies.

She claimed, the expenses are significant and children under the jurisdiction of the authority are at risks.

The minister said, an internal audit is being conducted, but at this time a police report has not been made.

Attorney General John Jeremie will move a motion in parliament today, for the extension of the state of emergency (SOE) for a further period of three months.

On the parliament’s order paper are two motions related to the SOE, which was declared by President Christine Kangaloo on the advice of, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

The SOE took effect from March 3, 2026.

The first motion is in the name of the attorney general, where he will ask the house to take note of the statement by the president under section 9(1) of the constitution, sets out the specific grounds on which the decision to declare the existence of a state of public emergency was based.

The AG will move a second motion requesting that the proclamation made by the president on March 2, 2026, declaring that a state of public emergency exists in the republic of Trinidad and Tobago with effect from March 3, 2026, be extended for a further period of three months.

In a televised statement on Tuesday, Jeremie explained the trigger for the SOE, saying that police intelligence pointed to further imminent violent actions and planned reprisal killings by gang members, which left the government with no choice but to act immediately.