A war of words develops between the Acting Police Commissioner and his predecessor following accusations surrounding the issuing of Firearm Users Licenses. Stephen Williams says Gary Griffith listens to no one and does not understand his role as head of … Continue reading →

Three hundred and fifteen pregnant women have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Director of Women’s Health at the Ministry of Health Dr. Adesh Sirjusingh said yesterday some have had to be placed in the Intensive Care Unit. … Continue reading →

Government in the Parliament today will seek a 3-month extension of the current State Of Emergency. The SOE ends in 4 days time. Last week the government said the extension of the SOE is necessary in the continuing fight against … Continue reading →

Health authorities are denying claims that a child has died after taking Pfizer vaccine. A series of What’s App messages circulated yesterday telling of a fatality linked to the Pfizer vaccine. Epidemiologist Dr. Avery Hinds told reporters at yesterday’s COVID-19 … Continue reading →

A warning from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, if enough students are not vaccinated by mid September his government would do what it has to. Yesterday Dr. Rowley again pleaded with parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated. He … Continue reading →

Acting Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith is defending the present policy that allows some citizens with a Firearm User’s License to own more than 1 weapon. Speaking at a news conference yesterday, he said he had taken note of an … Continue reading →

Opposition Members of Parliament say they will approach, with an open mind, the debate on the government’s motion to extend the State Of Emergency. However, their leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is raising questions about the government’s intention. During last evening … Continue reading →

Rising floodwaters prove too much for some residents of St. Augustine. Several families were evacuated from their homes. The Member of Parliament Khadijah Ameen was up to yesterday afternoon displeased with attempts to bring relief to the people most affected. … Continue reading →

A Tunapuna policewoman is charged with 11 counts of money laundering and one count of larceny of $405,995. Thirty-six-year-old WPC Kennisha Henry, was granted $200,000 bail by a Justice Of the Peace on Thursday. She is expected to appear before … Continue reading →