Category Archives: Local News
Procedural hearings to begin soon surrounding circumstances leading to deaths of 4 divers at pair Trading
Procedural hearings of the Commission of Enquiry into the circumstances leading to and surrounding the deaths of 4 divers are scheduled for September 7th and 8th. The 4 drowned at Paria Trading Co. Ltd in Pointe-a-Pierre on February 25th this year. … Continue reading
Opposition Senator again blames government for crime situation
The Opposition United National Congress is again blaming the government for the crime situation in the country. Opposition Senator David Nakhid says the approaches of The Keith Rowley led administration have been ineffective. He made the statement after reading recent … Continue reading
Alleged gang leader gunned down in Port of Spain
Police are investigating the killing of a man said to be a gang leader. On Saturday night Jason “Pompey” Purcell was shot outside an apartment on Nelson Street in Port of Spain. Reports say he was shot 12 times. Police … Continue reading
Fiery protests in Point Fortin over bad roads
Residents in Cap De Ville stage a noisy demonstration calling for the roads to be fixed. From as early as 5:30am this morning the residents blocked roads and set fire to debris. MP for the area Kennedy Richards was at … Continue reading
Senior health officials concerned about number of critically ill COVID patients
Senior health officials are lamenting the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized. The number is put at over 200. Principal Medical Officer In Charge Of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Abdul Richards made the disclosure at the COVID-19 media … Continue reading
Scrap iron dealers plan mass demonstration after scrap iron ban implemented
The Scrap Iron Dealers Association is planning a mass demonstration from south Trinidad to Port of Spain. It is the association’s way of rejecting the export of scrap iron ban implemented by the government last Friday. President of the association … Continue reading
Student nurses get 5 year old stipends after protest
The Minister of Education tells protesting student nurses they will be paid. Yesterday COSTATT student nurses protested outside the headquarters of the Education Ministry. The students said say they have not been paid their $1200.00 stipends for the last 5 … Continue reading
Bullet remains lodged in the head of 8-year-old shot in east Port of Spain
The 8-year-old boy shot during an attack on a group liming in Mon Repos Morvant, is said to be in critical condition at hospital. Yesterday his mother was reported as saying he was unconscious and the bullet remained lodged in … Continue reading
Overnight shooting in Arima
A 26-year-old woman is killed while liming with a friend in Arima. The incident happened at about 10pm last night. Police reports say Rianna Mohammed was at Bolo Trace, Hoyte Avenue, Arima with a 37-year-old able-bodied seaman when they were … Continue reading
Concerns expressed for safety of 4 Trinidad nations before the courts in Grenada
Ahead of today’s sentencing concern is expressed for the safety of the four nationals before the courts in Grenada. The men are Noel Cooper, John Alexander, Mikhail John and Sheon Jack. They were involved in a brawl on board the … Continue reading
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