Category Archives: Local News
TTPS says social media claims of an attack on Besson Street Police Station are false
Police slam as totally false a voice note circulating on social media stating that the Besson Street Police Station was under attack and that part of the city were on lock down. Speaking with Newscenter 5 this morning via telephone, … Continue reading
Opposition leader warns against political control of PSC
Not long after the court’s ruling Gary Griffith responded. He believes its all part of the “mammoth plot” against him. Mr. Griffith said his days of service are not over. And Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says with the ruling … Continue reading
Government says someone is in charge of the TTPS
In light of a ruling by a high court judge that invalidated the appointment of Gary Griffith as Acting Commissioner of Police, there is an assurance that someone is in charge of the service. He is McDonald Jacob. Minister of … Continue reading
Justice Nadia Kangaloo to deliver judgment on whether Gary Griffith was lawfully appointed as Acting Police Commissioner
Justice Nadia Kangaloo will rule today on whether Gary Griffith was lawfully appointed to act as Commissioner of Police. The ruling is scheduled to be delivered at 130 this afternoon. Social Activist Ravi Balgobin Maharaj is arguing that Mr. Griffith … Continue reading
TTUTA and the Education Ministry meet
A meeting between the Education Ministry and the association representing teachers to discuss the physical reopening of schools for vaccinated students in Forms 1-3 failed to reach an agreement. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association says its members left … Continue reading
Criminologist says T&T is an inherently violent society
Trinidad and Tobago is said to be an inherently violent society. Criminologist Darius Figueira says the recent spike in homicides has nothing to do with the lack of appointment of a Police Commissioner. Yesterday Mr. Figueira said the figure is … Continue reading
Concerns are being raised over spike in murders
A spate of murders and violent attacks in Trinidad and Tobago over the past couple of weeks are raising concerns. The murder toll is now being put at 317 so far this year. Among the latest murder victims is 32-year-old … Continue reading
Pantrinbago President not fazed by persons demanding elections be called
Pantrinbago President Beverly Ramsey Moore is not at all fazed by persons demanding executive elections be called now. She says the polls have been delayed due to COVID-19 and members will have to wait. Speaking at a news conference yesterday, … Continue reading
Fire onboard a vessel at a ship repair yard in Port of Spain
Three men received first and secondary degree burns during a fire aboard a vessel at a ship repair yard in Port of Spain. Maritime Preservation Limited owns the vessel. A fourth man has been treated for smoke inhalation. The incident … Continue reading
Calls for Opposition Senator David Nakhid to resign
The PSC controversy takes another twist with a stinging attack on the President by Opposition Senator David Nakhid. His statements came via a post on his Facebook page. Now the Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives Camille … Continue reading
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