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Category Archives: Local News

The Anti Gang Bill is passed in the Senate without Opposition support

The Anti Gang Bill 2021 gets the nod in the Senate, but the opposition did not vote for it. Last evening, Opposition Senators abstained, while the independent bench gave support. The Bill did not need a special majority to be … Continue reading

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Police investigate death of a toddler in Couva

Police are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a toddler in Couva. The child is identified as Romello Drakes. He was 2-years-old. Reports say at around 8:25 yesterday morning Romello was dropped off at the Speech Therapy School in … Continue reading

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3 people killed in vehicular accident in Charlieville

There are now reports that three people have died in the accident on the Uriah Butler Highway. The accident occurred in Charlieville at around 7 o’clock last evening. The names of the dead, said to be Venezuelan nationals, have not … Continue reading

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$60,000 bail for a 19-year-old woman charged in connection with Barrackpore roti shop robbery

Nineteen-year-old Chelsea Rampersad has been charged with robbery with violence and driving without a permit and certificate of insurance. The teenage mother was arrested after an alleged robbery at a roti shop in Barrackpore last Tuesday. During the robbery Dane … Continue reading

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Single Fathers Association says it is not surprised by deafening silence following the murders of 2 boys

The Single Fathers Association is noting what it views as the stony silence of the society following the recent killings of 2 young men. President of the association Rondelle Feeles says there have been no petitions, no protests, no vigils … Continue reading

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Health officials say there is no need for concerns over AstraZeneca vaccines

An assurance that growing concerns about possible after effects linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine are being carefully monitored here in Trinidad and Tobago. Last weekend, Director of the Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health Dr. Avery Hinds said the … Continue reading

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UNC says this country is falling behind in the fight against COVID-19

The Opposition, United National Congress is again criticizing the government for its handling of access to the COVID-19 vaccine. It says the refusal of the Prime Minister to accept vaccines from India is proof of the government’s incompetence. MP for … Continue reading

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10 new cases of COVID recorded

Ten new cases of COVID-19 are recorded. The Health Ministry says the cases were recorded during the period March 8th to March 10th. It says there are 90 active cases of the virus. It says 328 persons are currently at … Continue reading

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Teenagers sentenced to 2 years for robbing mini-mart with toy gun

Two teenagers who robbed a mini-mart with a toy gun have been sentenced to 2 years in prison with hard labour. Nineteen-year-old Tyrice Trim and 18-year-old Antoneil Hazette appeared before Senior Magistrate Adrian Darmanie in the Arima Court yesterday. They … Continue reading

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Arouca businessman murdered

There are reports of another murder this time in Arouca. The victim has been identified as Nicholas Mohit. Mr. Mohit was gunned down while at his business place on the Eastern Main Road in Arouca around 6:45 last night. Newscentre … Continue reading

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