Category Archives: Local News
PM describes plans to transform Nelson Mandela Park as “foolish”
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley describes as a foolish idea, plans by the Port of Spain City Corporation to transform the Mandela Park. There was a $20 million dollar tag to the proposals put forward by city Mayor Joel Martinez … Continue reading
Head of the Hikers Association urges hikers to obey public health regulations
A group of hikers is saved from a raging river, but there is a now a fear that things could have turned out much different. The 9 were trapped on a riverbank near Edith Falls in Chaguaramas following bad weather … Continue reading
8 additional COVID related deaths bringing the tally to 1,092
One thousand and ninety-two people have died in Trinidad and Tobago as a result of the coronavirus. The Ministry of Health yesterday said there have been 8 deaths. The fatalities are 1 elderly man, 5 elderly women, 1 middle-aged man … Continue reading
4 soldiers among group arrested at pool party in El Socorro
Four members of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment were among 25 people held at a pool party in El Socorro. Eight women were among the group detained on Sunday night by officers of the North Eastern Division. Police officers received … Continue reading
Police investigate death of Claxton Bay fisherman
Investigations underway into the death of Claxton Bay fisherman Deosaran Basdeo. According to reports 57-year-old Mr. Basdeo, was gunned down while he slept on Wednesday night. Police say Mr. Basdeo also known as blacks, was shot multiple times, and died … Continue reading
Convicted murderer Marlon King to face a jury for a second time
The Court of Appeal orders Marlon King to be tried again for the murder of 4-year-old Amy Emily Annamunthodo. In 2012 Mr. King was sentenced to death after he was found guilty of killing little Amy. The child’s hair was … Continue reading
Fake vaccination cards are being created and sold
The police and Ministry of Health are now probing reports that fake vaccination cards are being created and sold. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says it is a serious cause for concern and the matter will be dealt with. Minister Deyalsingh … Continue reading
No more beds for four inmates who lit mattresses a fire at MSP
An assurance there is calm at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca. Relocation is said to be the issue that led to fiery protest within the prison yesterday. Four inmates at the prison are said to have set fire to … Continue reading
Police charge a 37-year-old with double murder at sea
A Cedros fisherman slapped with a murder charge in connection with the deaths fishermen Parasram Boodoo and Navindra Garib. The suspect is expected to appear virtually before a Couva Magistrate today. The killings reportedly occurred sometime between July 19th and … Continue reading
Court of Appeal reserves decision in appeal of 5 men convicted of kidnapping and death of businesswoman
The Court of Appeal reserves its decision in the appeal of 5 men, convicted for the kidnapping and subsequent death of businesswoman Samdaye Rampersad. They are each serving 28 years in prison for manslaughter in relation to a case of … Continue reading

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