Category Archives: Local News
COVID death toll is now 1,039
The death toll in the country now is 1,039. And 7 more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded. The Ministry of Health says the latest patients to have died include, 1 elderly male, 3 elderly females, 2 middle-aged males and 1 … Continue reading
Sea Lots man drowns
A Sea Lots man identified as Gregory Taylor has drowned. Mr. Taylor was from Production Drive. Reports say last Saturday night Mr. Taylor was among a group of men employed to help repair a vessel which was sinking in the … Continue reading
Man in court for murder after argument over mobile phone
An argument and an assault over a mobile phone, lands a Diego Martin man in court for murder. The suspect is believed to be responsible for the 2019 killing of Christopher Moore. The suspect also known as ‘Bellies’ was charged on … Continue reading
International Women’s Resource Network says mental health issues among women are critical
The International Women’s Resource Network says mental health issues among women are critical. President of the network Sandrine Rattan, says a targeted approach must be taken to address emotional problems. According to Ms. Rattan, the issue does not affect women … Continue reading
Female homicide suspect now under evaluation at the St. Ann’s Hospital
A mother of 2 detained in the death of Maritime Finance Chairman John Smith is under going a psychiatric evaluation. The 74-year-old Mr. Smith was found dead at his Maraval home last Friday afternoon. Reports are saying the decision to … Continue reading
CMO says no evidence of ‘Delta Strain’ present in T&T
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roshan Parasam says there is no evidence that the Delta Strain of the coronavirus is present in this country. The first Delta case was identified in December 2020, and the strain spread rapidly becoming the dominant … Continue reading
45-year-old woman is charged with the murder of a Valencia man
A 45-year-old woman is charged with the murder of a Valencia man. The woman was expected to appear virtually before an Arima Magistrate yesterday to answer to the offence, which occurred early 2021. The TTPS says Ms. Sumatie Aroon, also … Continue reading
No bail for Guyanese national on 9 sexual related charges
A 31-year-old Guyanese national has been denied bail during his appearance in the Siparia Magistrates Court, on 9 sexual charges. The man is accused of committing sexual offences against his 11-year-old niece. The accused, an operator, has since been remanded … Continue reading
National Security Minister saddened by reports of 2 missing fishermen
It is believed the body found in waters off Point Lisas is that of Parasram Boodoo. Mr. Boodoo and his friend Navindra Garib were reported missing on Monday this week. Up to yesterday’s discovery relatives of the 2 fishermen were … Continue reading
Bail denied for Moruga man found with 138 kilos of marijuana
Bail is denied to a Moruga man found with 138 kilos of marijuana. Nathan Daniel, of Lanse Mitan Road, Moruga appeared in the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court yesterday. He was charged with being in illegal possession of 138 kilos of marijuana. … Continue reading
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