Category Archives: Local News
National Security Minister confirms that a review of spending is being conducted in the TTPS
National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds is confirming that a review of the spending in the police service is being conducted. This is all happening while the police service remains without a Commissioner and a commission. The Minister told TV6 that … Continue reading
19 contract workers hired by the TTPS under former Commissioner Gary Griffith are sent home
A reported 19 civilians hired by former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith have been dismissed by the man now in charge of the service. Mr. Griffith calls it victimisation and political witch hunting. But Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mc Donald Jacob is … Continue reading
2 alleged bandits killed during robbery at mini mart in Wallerfield
Two men are shot dead following a failed robbery in Wallerfeild. They have been identified at Richie Ragoo and Nyron Phillip. Reports say the incident took place at Hamilton Siding Road just before 10 o’clock last night. Newscenter 5 understands … Continue reading
T&T Scrap Iron Dealers Association pushing forward with 2nd attempt of “Drive For Progress” motorcade
The Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association is pushing forward with its second attempt to hold its “Drive For Progress” motorcade next month. The scrap iron dealers say members are fed up of being victimized. At a media conference … Continue reading
Opposition reiterates its call for name of person who met with the President on day she received merit list
The Opposition reiterates its call for the name of the official who reportedly met with President Paula Mae Weekes on the day she received the merit list for Police Commissioner. Political leader of the United National Congress Kamla Persad Bissessar last week … Continue reading
6 more COVID related deaths
Six new deaths related to the coronavirus have been recorded nationally. Three of them are in Tobago. The Tobago Division of Health says the COVID patients who died are a 57-year-old woman and 2 men aged 89 and 81-years-old. They … Continue reading
Police probe 4 murders
There are reports of an early morning murder in Petit Valley. They victim is identified as Vaughn Julien. Mr. Julien was reportedly gunned down at his Bata Circular, Ravine Road home this morning. Police are currently at the scene. And … Continue reading
Students Forms 4 – 6 return to the physical classrooms today
Vaccinated or not Forms 4, 5 and 6 students are today returning to physical classrooms. The Education Minister, Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly announced the pull back last Thursday. Minister in the Ministry of Education, Lisa Morris Julian yesterday said all … Continue reading
Head of Supermarkets Association says what shipping industry is experiencing at this time is a logistical nightmare
Head of the Supermarkets Association Rajiv Diptee describes as a logistical nightmare what the shipping industry is experiencing at this time. This as hundreds of container ships are stalled in several parts of the Atlantic, including as far off the … Continue reading
PDP prospective candidates sign social contract
Prospective candidates for the Progressive Democratic Patriots sign a social contract ahead of the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly Election. This is a first for politics in Tobago At a meeting on Wednesday evening, all 15 of the party’s standard … Continue reading

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