Category Archives: Local News
Local Government Councilor accuses WASA of playing politics with water distribution
A Local Government Councilor accuses the government of playing politics with the distribution of pipe borne water. Cedros representative Shankar Teelucksingh says the Water And Sewerage Authority is playing games. Residents from several communities in Cedros took to the streets … Continue reading
Suspected bandit in Tobago shot in the face
A suspected bandit is shot in the face during an attempted robbery in Tobago.It is reported the man was trying to gain entry to the vacation home of an off duty policeman, in Black Rock. The incident occurred on Tuesday. … Continue reading
HDC home owners not paying their mortgages
Tenants of the Housing Development Corporation owe over 1 billion dollars in mortgages. Housing Minister Camille Robinson Regis unveiled the debts at the launch of the updated Online Portal Housing Application Fulfillment system yesterday. Minister Robinson Regis explained the impact … Continue reading
Fully decomposed body found in La Brea
A fully decomposed body is discovered in La Brea. Newscenter 5 understands, the corpse was found near the Labidco Jetty yesterday afternoon. Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, police service and a District Medical Officer visited the scene. … Continue reading
Gun crime in San Juan leaves a teen dead
A teenager is shot and killed in San Juan. Up to news time his name was not released but the authorities say he was 16-years-old. Reports say the incident took place at Sunshine Avenue at around 9:30 last night. Newscenter … Continue reading
Commission of Enquiry for tragic accident at Paria Fuel request statements about incident from the public
The Commission of Enquiry into the tragic accident at Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited has requested statements about the incident from members of the public. In a full-page advertisement in the newspapers yesterday, the Commission, which is now chaired by … Continue reading
Acting Commissioner says the country needs to get to the root of the crime problem and work together to solve it
Acting Commissioner of Police Mac Donald Jacob presents statistics showing the number of violent incidents in the country is high. Acting Commissioner Jacob also said there is a problem in this country as it relates to violent crime and all … Continue reading
Separate gun crimes claim the lives of a businessman and Venezuelan national
The police are now investigating the killings of a wholesale shop-owner and a Venezuelan national. They both occurred in Arima and Curepe. In the latest incident the victim has been identified as Luke Dalipsingh. He was at his business place … Continue reading
8 persons in custody including minors after police exercise over the weekend
Eight persons including 2 minors are now in custody. A statement from the police service says officers were on mobile patrol along Caratal Road, Gasparillo, around 12:30pm, on Sunday when they stopped a white Kia Rio motor vehicle with 3 … Continue reading
Temporary measures instituted at damaged North Coast Road
The North Coast Road damaged by heavy rains and landslides should be re-opened to traffic this morning. Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan says the 2 lanes of the road will be functioning. He says it is a temporary fix. … Continue reading
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