Category Archives: Local News
Emile Elias gets bail of $100,000 for 2 counts of committing sexual offenses against a minor
Owner of NH International, Emile Elias is now on $100,000 dollars bail charged with 2 counts of committing sexual offences against a minor. Mr. Elias appeared before Magistrate Adia Mohammed yesterday. The 84-year-old was not called upon to plead to … Continue reading
140,000 doses of 2 different types of COVID-19 vaccines donated by India and China
Trinidad and Tobago will get a total of 140,000 doses of 2 different types of COVID-19 vaccines donated by India and China. The government of India yesterday officially informed Port of Spain that thousands of doses of the World Health … Continue reading
Point Fortin MP describes murder of Martin Pattan as brutal
Member of Parliament for Point Fortin Kennedy Richards describes as brutal the murder of Martin Pattan. Thirty-four-year-old Mr. Pattan was chopped to death at his Egypt Village home at around 3:30am yesterday. Reports say armed men stormed his house demanding … Continue reading
Sunil Sookoo killed in a freak accident in central Trinidad
A freak accident on a jobsite has led to the death of Sunil Sookoo. Mr. Sookoo was hit and killed by an excavator in central yesterday afternoon. Initial reports are saying Mr. Sookoo was sitting on the ground at the … Continue reading
Government denies any contradiction in its statements regarding acquisition of vaccines by Private Sector
Government denies any contradiction in its statements regarding the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines by the Private Sector. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says the matter arose after many reached out to him offering assistance. Opposition Senator Wade Mark raised the issue … Continue reading
Calls for stricter measures to be implemented for inter island travel
Head of the Eric Williams Memorial Committee, Reginald Vidale calls for stricter measures to be implemented for travel between Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Vidale is suggesting that persons be tested for COVID-19 before being allowed to leave Trinidad. Speaking with … Continue reading
Another COVID death recorded
One more COVID-19 death is recorded locally. The latest update from the Ministry of Health shows that the number increased from 140 to 141. The Ministry’s update indicates that the victim was an elderly male. The last COVID-19 death was … Continue reading
Maha Sabha threatens legal action against the government over its decision to cut scholarships
The Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha is threatening legal action against the government over its decision to cut the number of national scholarships. The Ministry of Education has announced a new bursary system and reduced scholarships. The threat was contained in … Continue reading
Woman detained after cargo barrel containing guns and ammunition discovered
A woman is detained after a cargo barrel containing 4 guns and a quantity of ammunition is discovered at the Port of Port of Spain. The find was made on at around 8.45 am Monday. A Customs and Excise Officer … Continue reading
Man chopped to death at his Point Fortin home
Masked men who stormed his Point Fortin home demanding cash and drugs have chopped Martin Pattan to death. Thirty-four-year-old Mr. Pattan was pulled out of his bed and made to kneel in the living room of his Walker Street, Egypt … Continue reading
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