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 →

A spate of murders and violent attacks in Trinidad and Tobago over the past couple of weeks are raising concerns. The murder toll is now being put at 317 so far this year. Among the latest murder victims is 32-year-old … Continue reading →

Pantrinbago President Beverly Ramsey Moore is not at all fazed by persons demanding executive elections be called now. She says the polls have been delayed due to COVID-19 and members will have to wait. Speaking at a news conference yesterday, … Continue reading →

Three men received first and secondary degree burns during a fire aboard a vessel at a ship repair yard in Port of Spain. Maritime Preservation Limited owns the vessel. A fourth man has been treated for smoke inhalation. The incident … Continue reading →

The PSC controversy takes another twist with a stinging attack on the President by Opposition Senator David Nakhid. His statements came via a post on his Facebook page. Now the Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives Camille … Continue reading →

While Mrs. Persad Bissessar is yet to formally respond to the President, she is accusing her of showing poor judgment in her attempt to appoint Attorney Earnest Koylass to the PSC. In a release Kamla Persad Bissessar says based on … Continue reading →

President Paula Mae Weekes has begun the process of filling the vacancies on the police commission. Two weeks after all commissioners resigned her Excellency has named 2 nominees. They are retired Justice of Appeal Judith Jones and Accountant and Organisation … Continue reading →

Fire demonstrations in a southern community of Barrackpore are to be investigated by the police. Just after dawn yesterday residents of Barrackpore set fire to debris and began their protest in about parts of the community. Now the Works and … Continue reading →

Controversy continues to circle a purported Indemnity Agreement between Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi and Queen’s Counsel Vincent Nelson. Opposition MP Saddam Hussein raised the issue again in the Parliament. The Barataria/San Juan MP asked Mr. Al-Rawi if monies would be … Continue reading →

President Paula Mae Weekes is again being told to break her silence on the Police Service Commission scandal. Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is again saying there was political interference in the PSC’s nomination of a Police Commissioner, and the … Continue reading →