Category Archives: Local News
UNC MPs stand firm behind a request for vaccines from India
The Opposition stands firm behind their leader for a decision to write a letter to request COVID-19 vaccines from Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Oropouche East MP Dr. Roodal Moonilal says this was done as result of the uncertainty of … Continue reading
24-year-old woman and her son reported missing
A 24-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son of biche are reported missing. Tanasha Dass and the toddler were last seen on Friday 26th February at 7:30am. Ms. Dass and her 2-year-old son of Hicks Street, Newlands Village, Biche left home to collect a public assistance … Continue reading
Disc Jockey dies in fatal vehicular accident
Police continue investigations into another fatal vehicular accident, which occurred yesterday. Kernell Alexander, a young Disc Jockey died in that car crash. Newscenter 5 understands the vehicular accident occurred along the Solomon Hochoy Highway yesterday morning. Twenty-six-year-old Mr. Alexander of … Continue reading
Hit and run kills 57-year-old man
A 57-year-old man is killed during a hit and run accident in Princes Town. The deceased is Brian David. Mr. David of Perry Young Junction was struck and killed by the vehicle while walking along Persad Avenue, Fairfield Housing Estate last … Continue reading
Man killed after excursion
Dainslay Ramjattan is killed overnight in Penal. That incident occurred shortly after 9pm last night at Clarke Road. Reports say Mr. Ramjattan was involved in an argument with another man when it turned into a physical fight. According to reports … Continue reading
Early morning murder in Penal
An early morning murder in Penal. The victim is identified as Kendall Austin also known as Pantin The killing occurred at Sunrees Road Extension at around 1:30am. Residents say they heard gunshots in the area and contacted the police. It … Continue reading
Tunapuna Business Chamber gathers data on drivers in the area to protect the traveling public
The greater Tunapuna Business Chamber launches an initiative aimed at gathering data on drivers in the area to protect the traveling public. And so far President of the chamber Melissa Senhouse says of the 100 drivers surveyed, 80 percent were … Continue reading
No new agreement on the way forward for Patriotic’s purchase of Petrotrin
Government says its decision to reject Patriotic Energies and Technologies, company’s proposal for the third time, stands. This follows a virtual meeting between the company’s board and Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert and his technical team yesterday. In a statement … Continue reading
Police probe murder in St. James
Police are probing a murder in St. James. Police say Quasi Morris was shot outside his Don Donald Hill home on Tuesday night. Reports say 24-year-old Mr. Morris was at the back of his house when gunshots were heard. He … Continue reading
4 more test positive for COVID
Four more people test positive for COVID-19. The Ministry of Health says this figure reflects samples taken during the period February 21st – 23rd. The number of active cases stands at 120, and the total number of deaths is 139. … Continue reading

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