Category Archives: Local News
Another police shooting
Another fatal police shooting has occurred. A Barbadian is the fatality. Police shot Kyle King yesterday morning, near the St. Barbs Police Post in Laventille. Police say officers on mobile patrol, when they tried to stop Mr. King along Laventille … Continue reading
Public Utilities Minister believes to affect restructuring plan at WASA may cost millions
The Minister of Public Utilities believes it will cost some 600 million to affect the restructuring plan at the Water And Sewerage Authority. Minster Marvin Gonzales gave the figure during an interview on State owned TTT earlier today Minister Gonzales … Continue reading
2 men murdered in 2 separate situations
Two men are shot and killed in separate situations, one in St. Augustine and the other in Belmont. In the latest Ricardo Simon is the victim. Reports say the incident took place along Hermitage Road in Gonzales around 10:30pm last … Continue reading
Protective services scoff at C.P.O.’s final 4% wage offer
Unions representing the protective services are saying a flat out “NO” to government’s 4% wage offer. Yesterday representatives of the Police, Fire, and Prisons Officer Association met with the C.P.O. Dr. Darryl Dindial who presented his final wage increase offer. … Continue reading
Trade Ministry establishes board of Special Economic Zone Authority
A board is installed at the newly established Trinidad and Tobago Special Economic Zones Authority, SEZ. Karen Tom Yew-Jardine heads it. A release from the Ministry says they received instruments of appointment from Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee … Continue reading
THA and police move to evacuate residents at senior’s home
The Tobago House of Assembly and the police move to evacuate the residents of a senior’s home on the island. A statement from the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection says breaches to the Private Hospital Act and evidence … Continue reading
Google dedication to the Steel Pan renews calls for official proclamation as the National Instrument
Google’s dedication to the Steel Pan renews calls for the an official proclamation of Steel Pan as the National Instrument in Parliament The search engine giant dedicated its popular doodle to the steel pan, yesterday. It featured a short animation … Continue reading
Moruga residents and motorists threaten more protest
Motorists and others in Moruga are threatening more protests over bad road conditions. Yesterday, for a second consecutive day residents burnt tires expressing their frustration with the state of the roads. Different parts of the main road were blocked. In … Continue reading
Man gunned down in Enterprise identified as Dwayne Robinson
The bloodletting continues as another man is gunned down in Enterprise, Chaguanas. He is identified as 29-year-old Dwayne Robinson. Reports say the incident took place at his Goodwill Road home around 8:45pm on Monday. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Robinson and … Continue reading
Health Minister says preparations are being made to deal with Monkey Pox cases if any occur
With 3 CARICOM countries already confirming cases of the Monkey Pox virus, Minister of Health says preparations are being made to deal with cases, if and when they occur. Terrence Deyalsingh says steps have been initiated. Minister Deyalsingh says the … Continue reading
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