Category Archives: Local News
Heritage Petroleum says all is well following oil spill
Heritage Petroleum says all is well following an oil spill in the Godineau River. However it says some barks in the mangrove of the river will have oil stains. Company officials yesterday posted on Facebook a video of a boat … Continue reading
Caste and class…UNC leader claims some of her own members are promoting divisions within
Kamla Persad Bissessar says there are people in her United National Congress who want to promote class and caste above loyalty. The UNC leader vows to protect the membership of the party from such thinking and elements. At a meeting … Continue reading
New COVID cases are recorded…the death toll remains at 120
Nine more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. The latest update from the Ministry of Health says this figure represents tests carried out last Sunday. The total number of persons tested positive since March is 6,669. … Continue reading
Sex offences against children…adult men are now before the courts
Several adult men have been charged with sexual offences involving children. Some were to appear in courts yesterday. Among those accused is a 43-year-old man charged with a series of sexual offences against 2 female minors. Police say the suspect, … Continue reading
2 more COVID linked deaths in T&T
There are 2 more COVID linked deaths in the country, and the infection tally in Tobago has gone up. The Ministry of Health yesterday said the latest fatalities are an elderly male and female with pre-existing conditions. The total number … Continue reading
Murder in south Trinidad
Ako Wilson was shot and killed by 2 men at Golconda Settlement. It is reported yesterday morning 2 men got out of a vehicle and fired several shots at Mr. Wilson. He was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital … Continue reading
NCC position that there will be no Virtual Carnival being described as unfortunate
The position by the National Carnival Commission that there will be no Virtual Carnival is said to be unfortunate. Activist Rubadiri Victor says his vision was to have all stakeholders contribute to an event branding Trinidad and Tobago as the … Continue reading
Government’s decision to cancel Carnival is being described as “dictatorial”
Government’s decision to cancel Carnival 2021 is being described as “dictatorial”. Soca singer Darryl ‘Farmer Nappy’ Henry says what is needed is consultation on the possibilities, which can now be created. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley weeks ago said there … Continue reading
Manhunt for escaped prisoner
A manhunt is mounted for escaped prisoner Devon Lewis. The 34-year-old hails from Charuma Village, Biche. A TTPS release says Mr. Lewis who is charged with assault with intent to rob, was being transported to the Valencia Police Post when … Continue reading
Early morning landslide in Tobago
An early morning landslide affects several communities and the flow of traffic along the North Side Road in Tobago. The landslide occurred in the wee hours of this morning at Mount Dillon Hill along the North Side Road. Director of … Continue reading
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