Category Archives: Local News
An apparent wrangling between the Chief Justice and DPP is said to be evidence of the country’s failing institutions
The apparent wrangling between Chief Justice Ivor Archie and Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard SC is being seen as evidence of the country’s failing institutions. As such Political Leader of the Movement for Social Justice David Abdullah is reiterating … Continue reading
Another call from Fishermen and Friends of the Sea for government to pay urgent attention on Venezuelan oil tanker
There is concern that a Venezuelan oil tanker sinking in waters off Trinidad and Tobago could be a threat to the entire Caribbean Sea. Corporate Secretary of the group Fishermen and Friends of the Sea Gary Aboud is again calling … Continue reading
Some parts of east Trinidad experienced bad weather
Reports of bad weather in some parts of the east. At a house on St. Michael Road in Tacarigua the roof was torn off, and some streets in Arouca and Tacarigua were flooded during heavy rainfall. There were also gusty … Continue reading
Unidentified man found in vehicle in St. Augustine with gunshot wound to head
The body of a man is found in a vehicle in St. Augustine. The find was made shortly before 7 o’clock this morning. Reports say the Madza pick up was parked at Biam Trace, Off Gordon Street. Passersby told police … Continue reading
CMO insists people do the right thing to limit virus spread
Yesterday Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roshan Parasram outlined the statistics regarding those warded and at home with the virus. Addressing the COVID-19 media conference Dr. Parasram further noted that age and activities seem to play a significant role in whether … Continue reading
27 new cases of COVID recorded
27 new cases of the COVID-19 virus are recorded locally. The Ministry of Health says these 27 new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the County Medical Officers of Health. a release yesterday said 15 persons … Continue reading
Drive by shooting in Morvant claims the lives of Jason Granderson & Gregory Robinson
A drive by shooting in Morvant claims the lives of Jason Granderson and Gregory Robinson. The incident occurred at Jacobin Street on Tuesday night. Reports say an off duty police officer was also wounded during the incident. Newscenter 5 understands … Continue reading
Police believe killing of Tenile Cupid was related to a domestic situation
Police believe the killing of 23-year-old Tenile Cupid was related to a domestic situation. They have been searching for a man in whose company Ms. cupid was last seen. Ms. Cupid’s body was found in Santa Flora, hours after she … Continue reading
Trinidad and Tobago nationals stuck in the UK raised in the House of Commons … Government responds
The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs here at home has responded to the plight of stranded nationals in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Yesterday in the British parliament, Foreign Office Minister Wendy Morton yesterday explained to the parliament that … Continue reading
Moonilal claims government spending millions on corruption investigations targeting members of former PP government
Dr. Roodal Moonilal is claiming the government has been spending millions of dollars to pay 6 Special Reserve Police officers. He says the officers are part of ongoing corruption investigations targeting former members of the Peoples Partnership government. In the … Continue reading
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