Category Archives: Local News
Police probe 3 murders including a security officer in Valencia
A deadly robbery in Valencia. Security officer Kimraj Jagessar was accompanying a cigarette delivery van yesterday afternoon when he was shot dead. Six bandits are said to have robbed the van near a mini mart on the corner of Valencia … Continue reading
10 more COVID related deaths
Ten COVID-19 patients have died. Among the dead, 3 were carrying the Delta strain of the virus. Of the 10 deaths 4 are elderly men, 4 are elderly women and 2 are middle-aged women. Eight of them had multiple comorbidities. … Continue reading
Murder toll now stands at 340
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob says the murder toll in the country stands at 340. He says it is the same as it was this time last year. DCP Jacob insists there is no connection between the … Continue reading
Health Minister insists this country will be guided by the WHO on vaccine mixing
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh insists the World Health Organization will guide this country as it relates to vaccine mixing. Minister Deyalsingh maintains Trinidad and Tobago cannot use statistics from other countries to determine how it operates in that context. He … Continue reading
There is only 1 more ICU bed remaining in the Parallel Health Care System
The country is being told there is very little room for COVID-19 patients at the Intensive Care Units of the Parallel Health System. Principal Medical Officer for Institutions Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards says 51 out of 52 beds at hospitals … Continue reading
Tobago set to see increase in COVID ICU capacity
Tobago is set to see an increase in COVID ICU capacity in the coming weeks. This as work on the ICU at the COVID-19 facility at Fort King George is nearing completion. Acting Medical Chief of Staff Dr. Victor Wheeler … Continue reading
1 of 2 suspected bandits killed in robbery at Wallerfield identified
One of the 2 suspected bandits killed during a robbery in Wallerfield is identified as Glen Craigwell. Mr. Craigwell lived in Petit Valley. Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the other suspect. The two were shot as they attempted … Continue reading
TTPS says it continues to function well in the face of the dismissals
The police service says it is functioning optimally with available resources, even after the dismissal of several civilians hired by former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith. In a release yesterday the TTPS said it has noted several media enquiries surrounding the … Continue reading
Opposition calls on the Prime Minister to say if he was involved in the recent firings at the TTPS
MP for Couva south, Rudranath Indarsingh wants Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to say whether he was involved in the firings of civilian personnel at the office of the Commissioner of Police. Up to 19 people have been sent home. … Continue reading
Opposition leader hails behavior of UNC representatives
Kamla Persad Bissessar is hailing the behavior of her MPs during an attempt in the parliament to unseat the President. Mrs. Persad Bissessar is telling the Prime Minister last Thursday’s series of incidents the house was only the start of … Continue reading

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