I955 FM
  • WATCH
    LIVE
  • CALL US AT:

    OFF AIR : 1-868-628-4955 (Front Desk)

    ON AIR : 1-868-622-3937 (Live On Air )

Category Archives: Local News

Opposition Leader concerned about regulations under current SOE

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is concerned that the regulations under the current State Of Emergency are silent on the status of political parties during this period. Mrs. Persad Bissessar last night said political parties operate in spaces, which are … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

6 people arrested for breaching the curfew

Police have held 6 people for breaching the curfew, which is now in place. The 6 were detained on the first night of the 9pm to 5am curfew. Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith yesterday said officers were instructed to exercise … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Too many requests for curfew passes says the Police Commissioner

Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith feels people are confused about the real purpose of the State Of Emergency, which is now in effect. At a news conference yesterday Commissioner Griffith said over 250,000 requests were made for curfew passes. The number … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

100,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to arrive in the country this week

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh gives an assurance of continued vaccination. The country is expecting the arrival this week of 100,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine. The Minister says the State Of Emergency announced on Saturday will not stop the roll out … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

COVID deaths now reading 285

The country’s COVID related death toll is now reading 285. Yesterday the Ministry of Health said there were 9 deaths and 356 new infections. Five thousand seven hundred and sixty two cases are active while the total positive cases in … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Tobago News, Top News | Leave a comment

Opposition Senator slams late publication of regulations

On her Facebook page, Opposition Senator Jiyanti Lutchmedial slammed the late publication of the regulations. She said the State Of Emergency might not have been properly thought out. Senator Lutchmedial said the SOE appears to be “by vaps” as many … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

SOE proclaimed… People found flouting the regulations face a hefty $250,000 fine

Trinidad and Tobago enters its first week under a COVID triggered State Of Emergency. The rising number of deaths and new infections forced the government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to declare the State Of Emergency. According to Dr. Rowley … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

2nd storey of house destroyed by fire in Cocorite

The second storey of a house in west Trinidad is completely destroyed by fire.   According to reports the home located at LP #24 Nile Street, Cocorite and was owned by Cheryl Marshall. The building went up in flames at around … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

45,000 Tobagonians have so far qualified for COVID vaccine

Forty-five thousand people in Tobago have so far qualified for the COVID-19 vaccine. General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority, Dr. Roxanne Mitchell gave the figures this morning. Also speaking at the weekly COVID briefing … Continue reading

Posted in Local News, News, Tobago News, Top News | Leave a comment

DOMA President has message for naysayers

The Downtown Owners and Merchants Association is telling naysayers to stop the blame game, criticisms and attacks in the face of rising COVID deaths and cases. DOMA President Gregory Aboud says the nation is at war with a deadly virus, … Continue reading

Posted in Business News, Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment