Category Archives: Local News
17-year-old Leonardo Williams remembered as he is laid to rest
Three days after he was shot dead by police in Port of Spain, 17-year-old Leonardo Williams is laid to rest. Yesterday scores of friends and relatives showed up to say their final goodbyes to the Beetham Gardens teenager. He along … Continue reading
Police swoop down on St. Dominic’s Children’s Home
The police service makes a surprise visit to the St. Dominic’s Children’s Home in Belmont. Officers of the Child Protection Unit went to the facility to gather evidence as investigations into allegations of abuse continue. Four police vehicles went to … Continue reading
14-year-old boy dead after steel gate fell on him
Fourteen-year-old Jameel Ali is dead after a steel gate at his Aranguez home fell on him. It is reported Jameel was trying to close the gate yesterday morning when it fell hitting him in the head. He and his father … Continue reading
Police investigate shooting and death of 16-year-old boy in Maraval
Police are now investigating the shooting in Maraval, which led to the death of a 16-year-old boy. He is Caleb Martineau. He was from Morne Coco Road, Le Platte Village, Maraval. He and 2 others were shot on Saturday night. … Continue reading
National Security Minister challenged by UNC to provide proof on paid protests claim
An Opposition Member of Parliament calls on the National Security Minister to bring forward what he claims he knows about recent protests. Last week, Minister Fitzgerald Hinds suggested that the demonstrations were planned and paid for. Naparima MP Rodney Charles … Continue reading
An appeal for justice from the sister of a man killed by police
The sister of one of the 3 young men shot and killed by the police, cries out for justice. One week ago Fabien Richards, Niko Williams and 17-year-old Isaiah Roberts were killed. Police have said they were pursuing a stolen … Continue reading
Citizens to unmask on July 17th
The mandatory wearing of masks will be no more as of July 17th. But the government says there will still be some restrictions. In making the announcement Minister of Health Terrance Deylasingh said the framework is yet to be finalised. … Continue reading
Bail Amendment Bill fails
The Bail Amendment Bill fails in the Upper House. The Bill was defeated yesterday by 1 vote. Government sought to have a continuation of the 2019 Bail Bill in which there would be no bail for 120 days to repeat … Continue reading
Case involving Dereck Ramsamooj is brought up at CARICOM summit
The issue involving Trinidad and Tobago based political analyst, Derek Ramsamooj has been raised again at the CARICOM Heads Summit. Derek Ramsamooj was taken into custody in Suriname in October 2020. The authorities also seized his passport. The police told … Continue reading
3 people held after fatal police shooting in Port of Spain are released
Three persons, detained after last Saturday’s police-involved fatal shooting, are released pending further investigation. A release from the TTPS says they were interviewed and statements recorded during the course of Saturday and Tuesday by lead investigator, AG Senior Superintendent of … Continue reading
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