Category Archives: Local News
Chaos at PSA headquarters
Chaos in front of the Abercromby Street headquarters of the Public Services Association. On Monday night members of the PSA staged a candle light vigil calling on President Watson Duke to go. The display came hours after a court postponed … Continue reading
Activist Yesenia Gonzales claims Venezuelans are being abused by police
There is a claim of police abuse of Venezuelan refugees following the sharing of a video on social media showing a violent encounter between officers and Venezuelans in Moruga. Activist Yesenia Gonzales describes the police actions as a violation of … Continue reading
THA Elections gets the “all clear”
The way is now cleared for the Tobago House of Assembly Elections. The assembly was dissolved yesterday following its 42nd sitting of the 2017 – 2021 term. Members debated an act to regulate the use of marine parks around the … Continue reading
Inmates pleads with Ministry of Health to rescue them
Inmates who have tested COVID-19 positive at the Maximum Security Prison are pleading with the Ministry of Health to rescue them. A video clip has been shared online with inmates saying the accommodation for positive cases is far from ideal. … Continue reading
DSS is a menace that could cripple the country says the Police Commissioner
Commissioner Gary Griffith says the police will not hesitate to thoroughly probe the Drug Sou Sou because it is a menace, which if left unchecked, could cripple the country. Yesterday Commissioner Griffith spoke to what he described as the many … Continue reading
“Vagrancy” problem in capital city being called chronic
The vagrancy problem in Port of Spain is being called chronic. President of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association Gregory Aboud says talks have taken place with the Ministry of Social Development to treat with the issue. He too was … Continue reading
A new face for the capital city
A new face is being planned for the capital city. Government yesterday revealed plans for yet another initiative aimed at fixing the wrongs in Port of Spain. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says this is part of the revitalization of … Continue reading
Burnt remains of a man found in a car in St. Joseph
The charred remains of a man are discovered in a burnt car in St. Joseph. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. Reports say the find was made near the WASA pump station at Farm Road in … Continue reading
Government’s decision to cut GATE and scholarship funding is not sitting well with a former Education Minister
Former Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopiesingh has described as diabolical the government’s decision to significantly reduce the number of scholarships awarded annually. Dr. Gopiesingh sees gate cutbacks as dangerous and a slap in the face of the education system. He said … Continue reading
82-year-old woman found dead at Arima home
An 82-year-old woman is found dead at a home in Arima. The deceased is identified as Prisca Lewis. She was from Cleaver Road, Arima. She was found dead at the Home For The Elderly along Zirton Circular, Bon Air West, … Continue reading
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