Category Archives: Local News
WPC wins $75,000 from colleague for nasty online post
Precedent is set; sharing defamatory content in private group chats on instant messaging platforms such as Whatsapp is subject to litigation. According to the case the WPC began the exchange as she sought to respond to a post by another … Continue reading
Electricity power restored following massive blackout
Electricity power has been restored to several areas of the country following a massive blackout, which took hours to correct. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission says a landslide last evening pulled down a transmission tower in Rousillac. Corporate Communications … Continue reading
Fatal gun attack in Morvant leaves 2 children wounded
Two children are shot and wounded during a fatal gun attack in Morvant. A man whose identity has not yet been released was killed in last night’s incident. One of the children, 9-years-old was shot in the head. The other, … Continue reading
Harbour Master captain and crew to appear before a Grenadian court today
The captain and crew of the Harbour Master vessel are expected to appear before a Grenadian court today. They are captain Noel Cooper, John Alexander, Mikhail John, Lance Wiggins and Sheon Jack. They were arrested last Wednesday morning in connection … Continue reading
Opposition calls out the Prime Minister on what is being called his non-action on crime
The crime problem is being put at the feet of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. Opposition MP Dinesh Rambally yesterday lamented the crime situation in the country. There were up to last night 4 murders. The MP for Chaguanas west … Continue reading
Gun crime claim several lives over the weekend
Police probe 3 more murders; one of the victims is a Venezuelan national. He has been identified as Steven Hernandez. Twenty-six-year-old Mr. Hernandez was stabbed to death at his Roystonia, Couva home during the early hours of yesterday morning. And … Continue reading
Body of man found wrapped in plastic
The body of a man is found wrapped in plastic in central Trinidad. Up to news time he was not positively identified. Reports say the discovery was made off the Caparo Brasso Valley Road, at around 10am yesterday morning. Police … Continue reading
Ex-prisoner shot and killed in Point Fortin
An ex-prisoner is shot and killed in Point Fortin. He is identified as Randy Amoroso also called Crumpy and Movado Reports say the incident took place at Tak Road Poit Ligore around 8:30pm on Wednesday. Newscenter 5 understands residents heard … Continue reading
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
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