Category Archives: Local News
Senior police officer responds to the weekend murders
Deputy Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob has responded to the weekend murders. 8 people were killed on the weekend. One of them was decapitated. On TV6’s Morning Edition program earlier ACP Jacob said there is a high fear of … Continue reading
Drug bust in south leads to the arrest of 3 men on board a pirogue
Three men from Diego Martin, Marabella, and Williamsville are now in police custody after a drug bust in the south. The 3 were held on board a pirogue in the Gulf of Paria, near Point Fortin yesterday morning. It is … Continue reading
167 new cases of COVID
The latest update from the Ministry of Health says there are 167 new cases of the virus. Twenty-three of the new cases were among workers on offshore platforms. The number of active cases now stands at 1,161. There have been … Continue reading
Police officers are being told it’s your right to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine
The Police Service Association tells its members you do not have to take the COVID-19 vaccine if you don’t want to. A communiqué sent out earlier this week caused some concern among officers. However this morning, General Secretary of he … Continue reading
Drug bust on Kings Wharf
A drug bust on Kings Wharf in San Fernando. Customs and excise officials are currently on the scene. Reports say the find was made when Acting Customs Officer-2 Mohammed and others were patrolling the waters off the Pt. Fortin coastline at … Continue reading
PAHO says misinformation being circulated about COVID vaccines
The Pan American Health Organisation says there is misinformation being circulated about the COVID-19 vaccines. Regional Director Dr. Carissa Ettienne says it is one of the most serious concerns to public health at this time. Her comments follow skepticism internationally … Continue reading
Venezuelan activist describes claims that members of her community are responsible for rise in cases as irresponsible
A Venezuelan activist describes as irresponsible claims that members of her community are responsible for the rise in COVID-19 cases locally. Andreina Briceno of Lacasita Hispanic Cultural Centre says she does not believe this is true She says Venezuelans living … Continue reading
Reports of lack of COVID compliance at some vaccination sites
There are reports of a lack of COVID compliance at some of the vaccination sites. However Head of the Registered Nurses Association Idi Stuart tells us, he is not aware the program was underway. Mr. Stuart also tells of over … Continue reading
Taxi drivers says COVID-19 reintroduced restrictions is vexing
Head of the Taxi Drivers Network Adrian Acosta says the situation is vexing. He says now that public servants will be on rotation again, a deeper hole is likely in the pockets of those who provide transport. Mr. Acosta believes … Continue reading
Maxi Taxi drivers reeling under pressures of COVID-19
Maxi Taxi drivers and operators are reeling under the pressures of COVID-19. They believe the re-introduced measures are likely to make things worse. President of the Maxi Taxi Drivers Association of Trinidad and Tobago Eon Hewitt says families are also … Continue reading

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