Category Archives: Local News
UDECOTT issues packages linked to POS General Hospital redevelopment
The Urban Development Corporation issues the first of 7 packages linked to the redevelopment of the central block of the Port of Spain General Hospital. Shanghai Construction by letter dated April 8th told the Urban Development Corporation that it had no … Continue reading
Tongue lashing for the media from Minister Webster-Roy
A tongue lashing for the media over its treatment of the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. Minister Ayanna Webster-Roy says better needs to be done. Minister Webster-Roy, who has responsibility for gender and child affairs and the National Aids Coordinating … Continue reading
Delay in the start of the Commission of Enquiry into the diving tragedy at Paria Fuels
Acting Prime Minister Colm Imbert says the Commissioners of the Enquiry into the February drowning of 4 men will receive their instruments of appointment by weeks end. But it is still not certain when they will begin hearings. Minister Imbert … Continue reading
Body found in Aripo again
The body of a man is discovered at the heights of Aripo. Up to news time he remained unidentified. Reports say the find was made around 4:35pm yesterday afternoon. Newscenter 5 understands a jogger was passing by in the area … Continue reading
Government accuses the Opposition of trying to destabilise the country under the guise of protests
Opposition led protests in several parts of the country are said to have flopped. The United National Congress says yesterday’s action was about condemning government’s fuel price hikes. The new prices became effective at midnight yesterday. Hours later the UNC … Continue reading
Elderly woman is murdered, 1 of 2 new homicides engaging the attention of police
Two more murders are added to the growing list in 2022. The killings occurred in Debe and Laventille. In the latest incident Ikemfula Munroe is shot and killed in Laventille. Reports say that incident took place at Plaisance Terrace, John … Continue reading
13 new murder investigations underway
Three men are shot and killed in Chaguanas in separate circumstances pushing the Easter weekend murder toll to 13. The latest killings happened yesterday. In the latest incident Akeem James is the victim. Reports say that incident took place near … Continue reading
T&T Coast Guard recover 3 of the 4 missing crew members of MV Fair Chance
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard has recovered the bodies of 3 of the 4 missing crewmembers of the St. Vincentian vessel, MV Fair Chance. The remains of Owen Prescott, Eric Calliste and Devon Celestine were found yesterday 16 days … Continue reading
School bells throughout the country to ring after 2 years as physical classes resume
All schools, except those in Tobago have opened their doors today. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be the first time in over 2 years many students will be in the classrooms full time and face to … Continue reading
TTPS sends warning to protesters
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it is aware that several groups are planning protest today at various locations across the country. In a release the TTPS says it recognizes that the right to protest is fundamental to the … Continue reading
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