Category Archives: Local News
Fourth body recovered in Paria pipeline
Paria Fuels Limited has recovered Rishi Nagassar’s remains. All 4 victims of the accident are now recovered. Mr. Nagassar’s body was pulled out of the 30-inch pipeline at 12:36am today. Paria says the operation had to be conducted with extreme … Continue reading
TTUTA President up in arms over Minister’s request for face-to-face classes for some students
The President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is not pleased with what she sees as flip flopping of the Ministry of Education on the issue of face to face classes. Antoinia De Freitas earlier this morning said … Continue reading
Murder suspect found dead in Maloney Police Station
Murder suspect Norville Edwards is found dead at the Maloney Police Station. Fifty-seven-year-old Mr. Edwards, a resident of Morvant, was discovered motionless in a cell at around 9pm on Monday. Police say a piece of clothing was found wrapped around … Continue reading
Acting top CoP says someone will be held accountable for leaking photos of the deceased on social media
Acting Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob says he is appalled by a video clip and photos being circulated on social media showing the remains of the 3 men. An Express Newspaper report quotes Mr. Jacob as saying, if it … Continue reading
Families identify dead underwater welders 1 day after they are extracted from a pipeline
The families of Kazim Ali Junior, Yusuf Henry and Fyzal Kurban have identified their bodies, 24 hours after they were extracted from a pipeline at Paria Fuels Limited. The 4th body, which remains stuck in the pipeline, is 48-year-old Rishie … Continue reading
No street parades of any kind …so says the NCC
The National Carnival Commission denies claims that any authorisation was granted for a “street parade” to be held during the Taste Of Carnival celebrations. In a media release yesterday, the commission responded to social media rumors that Soca artiste Neil … Continue reading
OWTU cry shame on government for processes and handling of the divers situation
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union is crying shame on the government for their processes and handling of the situation. On Saturday night OWTU’s President Ancil Roget told the media proper protocols were not followed. Mr. Roget was of the view … Continue reading
Paria Fuels attempts to retrieve the bodies of the missing underwater welders today
Attempts will begin today to flush out the bodies of the four underwater welders reported missing while on the job. The men are Faizal Kurban, Rishie Nagassar, Yusuf Henry and Kazim Ali Junior. Last Friday the 4, along with Christopher … Continue reading
Bogus cheques, a thorn in the side of Supermarkets Association
The Supermarkets Association says it may have to change the way it does business with the Ministry of Social Development. Supermarkets presently accept all government pension cheques and grants. Fraudulent activity related to the State grants over the last 2 … Continue reading
Acting Police Commissioner denies political interference in dismantling of SORT
The Acting Police Commissioner denies political interference in the dismantling of SORT. But discussions were held with the National Security Minister. SORT is no longer functioning and has made way for the National Operational Task Force. On the Morning Show … Continue reading
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