Category Archives: Local News
Health Minister and ANSA MCAL CEO tell different stories on the bid to acquire COVID vaccines
The ANSA MCAL group of companies and Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh tell different stories regarding access to COVID vaccines. Group CEO Anthony Sabga III says officials from the Ministry of Health met with business leaders on February 17th seeking funding … Continue reading
5 teenage boys who escaped custody at Child Support Centre remain at large
Five teenage boys who escaped custody at a Child Support Centre in Valsayn remain at large. It is believed the boys broke out of the home between Friday night and early Saturday morning. Reports say checks were being made by … Continue reading
Body of man found with stab wounds in Laventille
The body of a man is found with stab wounds in Laventille. The deceased has been identified as Anthony Blackman. He was 44-years-old. Reports say the discovery was made in St. Barbs at around 6 o’clock this morning. Newscenter 5 … Continue reading
Police probe 2 murders in Sangre Grande and Morvant
Investigations continue into the killings of two men, one in Sangre Grande and the other in Morvant. The deaths of Shem Hope and Kendall Williams yesterday pushed the murder toll to 75. Yesterday morning 21-year-old Mr. Hope was asleep at … Continue reading
India’s High Commissioner says T&T’s vaccine request may have been too late
The Indian High Commissioner says by the time this country made a request for a COVID-19 vaccine donation it may have been too late. But High Commissioner Arun Kumar Sahu issued a statement yesterday explaining that he would go the … Continue reading
Government told to allow Trinidad and Tobago lobbyist in the US to work on getting COVID vaccines
The Opposition, United National Congress wants the government to allow Trinidad and Tobago lobbyist in the United States to work on getting COVID vaccines for the people of this country. MP for Naparima, Rodney Charles yesterday made the suggestion at … Continue reading
Search for 14-year-old boy who fell off pirogue has ended
The search for 14-year-old Matthew Sookoo has ended. The boy was found at around 9:15 this morning. Last Saturday the boy fell off a pirogue near Cedros. The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard said it received information that Matthew fell … Continue reading
Victory in the High Court for TSTT
Victory in the High Court for the Telecommunications Service of Trinidad and Tobago. A payroll clerk brought the 1 million dollar lawsuit against TSTT. In an oral decision yesterday, Justice Frank Seepersad ruled against Brenda Mark, agreeing with TSTT … Continue reading
Conditions at nation’s prisons deplorable says Head of Prisons Officers Association
Head of the Prison Officers Association Cerron Richards says the conditions at the nations prisons are deplorable He blames those in power. Mr. Richards also notes that equipment necessary to create a safe environment for prisoners is unavailable. Mr. Richards … Continue reading
Tobago records a new COVID case
Tobago records a new case of the coronavirus after 2 weeks of no movement in that area. It is now the only active case on the island. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development says this is not the … Continue reading
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