Category Archives: Local News
Crime and violence has spiked since absence of CoP says former NOC Commander
Former head of the National Operations Center, Commander Garvin Heera believes crime and violence has spiked in the absence of a Police Commissioner. He says they are testing the system. Commander Heera says robust action is needed from the police … Continue reading
South Oropouche is the scene of a murder
A murder in south Oropouche is being linked to a property dispute. But the fatality may not have been the target. Thirty-seven-year-old Premnath Maraj was cutting the grass at the home of Taramatie Ramsingh when he was killed by a … Continue reading
OWTU says it’s time for benefits for ordinary citizens
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union says it is time for spread profits and benefits in the country to ordinary citizens. Speaking at a news conference yesterday Education Officer Ozzie Warwick said that is what the union attempted to achieve with … Continue reading
Human skeletal remains found in Rio
Human skeletal remains have been found in Rio Claro. A Forestry Division labourer found the remains yesterday morning. The worker was said to be cutting teak trees in a forested area along Tabaquite Road. Police were called to the scene. … Continue reading
13 additional COVID deaths in T&T
The Ministry of Health reports 13 additional COVID-19 deaths. Eight elderly men, 2 elderly women, 1 middle aged woman, and 1 young adult woman died of the virus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 1,709. The Ministry … Continue reading
4 more beds added to ICU
Four more beds are added to the Intensive Care Units of the Parallel Health Care. Last week, Principal Medical Officer in Charge of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards said there was only 1 bed left. But yesterday, Epidemiologist Dr. Avery … Continue reading
Prime Minister’s attendance at the climate summit described as a joyride
The leader of the Opposition says the Prime Minister’s attendance at the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow is nothing but a joy ride. Kamla Persad Bissessar last night said Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley does not care about the environment. … Continue reading
Man gunned down in Longdenville
Malcolm Jagdeo is gunned down while in Longdenville, Chaguanas. Reports say the incident took place at around 1 o’ clock last Saturday afternoon. Newscenter 5 has learnt that residents in the area reported hearing several explosions and went to investigate. … Continue reading
Business operator and 42-year-old man issued fixed penalty notices for safe zone breaches
A 28-year-old Chinese business operator and a 42-year-old man are both issued fixed penalty notices for safe zone breaches in Princes Town. Police say during a safe zone inspection yesterday, officers visited 7 establishments and detected 2 breaches at one … Continue reading
Full service at bars from today
The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says all systems have been put in place for the full resumption of service to the public today. President Sateesh Moonesar responded to the government’s easing of restrictions on the sale of alcohol at … Continue reading

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