Category Archives: Local News
Members of the transport industry threaten protest as new fuel prices kick in
Motorists have started paying more for gasoline at the pumps. The new prices became effective at midnight. Premium gasoline has been increased by $1 per liter to $6.75. Super gasoline price is up by $1 to $5.97 per liter. The … Continue reading
St. Augustine MP says government is starving teachers
St. Augustine MP Khadijah Ameen says government is starving the nation’s teachers and some are even mentally stressed. This she says is due to a lack of proper salaries. Ms. Ameen says qualified persons in the teaching system are being … Continue reading
Another 5 persons die from COVID
Another 5 persons have died from COVID-19 bringing the total number of deaths to date to 3,792. The Ministry of Health says the deceased 3 elderly males, and 2 elderly females. It says 4 of the persons had multiple comorbidities, … Continue reading
Health Minister appeals for discipline as the Easter weekend approaches
Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh is pleading with residents of county Caroni and Victoria to maintain COVID-19 protocols during the upcoming Easter long weekend. Minister Deyalsingh singled out the communities saying they continue to lead with the highest concentration of … Continue reading
A warning to the public to take precaution in the vicinity of the Beetham as air quality levels deteriorate
A warning to the public take precaution as the air quality levels around the Beetham Landfill has deteriorated. The situation stems from fires, which started last Wednesday and continued the following day. The blaze filled the atmosphere over the Beetham, … Continue reading
Trade Minister says steps to be taken to counter inflation
Government is contemplating ways it can ease the burdens of rising food prices in the country. Trade Minister Paula Gopee Scoon yesterday said her Ministry would be looking at the possibility of removing VAT from some more items. She said … Continue reading
Supermarket Association welcomes increased forex allocation but says it may be too late
The Supermarkets Association welcomes the increased foreign exchange allocation for food imports, but says it may be too late. President of the association Rajiv Diptee tells Newscenter 5 the worst is yet to come with importation cost. A few days … Continue reading
Police investigate murder of an Evangelical Pastor
The police are investigating another murder. Investigators are yet to ascertain a motive for the killing of Pastor Kerwin Davis. Pastor Davis was shot dead at Jack Street Marabella shortly before 9pm on Monday. The 42-year-old Evangelist of Plaissance Park, … Continue reading
Coconut vendor killed
Twenty-four hours after he was reported missing by relatives, coconut vendor Amar Mohammed is found dead. Relatives found his body on Tuesday in a track near the Manzanilla coast line. His hands and feet were bound with straps and his … Continue reading
Man shot and killed in San Juan
A man is shot and killed in San Juan. He has been identified as Dexter Alleyene also known as ‘Yellows’. Reports say the incident took place at Sawmill Avenue at around 4:45 Tuesday afternoon. Reports say Mr. Alleyne was walking … Continue reading
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