Category Archives: Local News
Deputy CEO at Eastern Credit Union claims plans are afoot to undermine the executive of the institution
Damning claims from the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Eastern Credit Union Kester Lashley. He says there is malfeasance aimed at undermining the executive of the credit union. Mr. Lashley is also distancing the ECU and its board from the … Continue reading
31-year-old man is shot dead in San Juan
Thirty-one year old Kearon Jones has been shot dead. He was at a house on Prizgar Road, San Juan yesterday afternoon when he was shot several times. It is reported he died at the scene. A relative of Mr. Jones … Continue reading
Over 3 million dollars go up in flames as a private ambulance service suffers an arson attack
It was a deliberate act, the setting ablaze of 3 new ambulances in St. Clair. The ambulances are privately owned and operated by Aid Allies Medical Limited and are worth 1.2 million dollars each. Reports say the vehicles were parked … Continue reading
2 lives claimed over gun violence
Gun violence has claimed the lives of 2 men. The incidents occurred in Arima and San Juan. In the latest incident the victim has only been identified as Akile. Reports say Akile was shot on Pinto Road at around 9:45 … Continue reading
Broiler association tells of imminent higher costs for eggs and poultry
Consumers are being told to brace for higher chicken and egg prices. The warning comes from Head of the Broiler Growers Association, Sudesh Ramkission. There was an increase in the price of chicken and eggs recently. Mr. Ramkission tells Newscenter … Continue reading
No flour shortage says Ministry of Trade & Industry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry assures there is absolutely no shortage of flour and neither is there any looming shortage. Responding directly to the possible shortage of flour as noted by Sheik Lisha Compnay Limited in the Sunday Express. … Continue reading
25-year-old woman killed in an early morning accident
An early morning journey ends in the death of a 25-year-old D’Abadie resident. Police say Nelina Williams of Redwood Drive, La Florissante, died after her car slammed into a signpost and flipped several times near the Tarouba Flyover. The tragedy … Continue reading
Country under Yellow Level alert
An active tropical wave is now hovering over Trinidad and Tobago. The disturbed weather is drenching several parts of the nation and the MET office says it will continue to do so until noon tomorrow. Senior Meteorologist Paula Wellington gave … Continue reading
Tourism Minister says overwhelming response for Royal Caribbean recruitment drive was because of persons not applying online and just showed up
Minister of Tourism Randall Mitchell says there was a significant amount of persons who showed up for the Royal Caribbean recruitment drive who had not applied online. He says this is what led to the overwhelming response. On Tuesday at … Continue reading
17-year-old being questioned by police about fire at a Support Centre of the Children’s Authority
A 17-year-old female ward of the Children’s Authority is being questioned by the police in connection with a fire at a Support Centre. The blaze occurred yesterday morning. It forced the evacuation of 18 wards at the Centre. The authority … Continue reading
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