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Category Archives: Local News

Only 2 in the race to lead UNC

There will be 2 contenders for the race to lead the opposition United National Congress. They are incumbent, Kamla Persad Bissessar and former Minister Vasant Bharath. Yesterday was Nomination Day. Three names had initially surfaced, Mrs. Persad Bissessar, Mr. Bharath … Continue reading

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Police search for suspects involved in murder of father and son

The murder of father and son, Adlay and Che Lewis is now being investigated. Police were up to last evening searching for the gunmen who killed the 2 at their Diego Martin home last Saturday night. Reports are saying gunmen … Continue reading

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CoP pays visit to Maracas Bay issuing warnings…not tickets

Police Commissioner Gary Griffith pays a visit to Maracas Bay issuing warnings but no tickets for persons who may have been flouting COVID restrictions. Commissioner Griffith says what he saw during his visit yesterday was encouraging. Over the weekend police officers issued … Continue reading

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Defense Force sends DSS founder Kerron Clarke on vacation leave, with immediate effect

Soldier and founder of the Drugs Sou Sou, Kerrom Clarke has been sent on vacation leave, with immediate effect. The instruction came from the Defense Force and was given as investigations into the operations of DSS continue. In a statement … Continue reading

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United Public Officers warns of political interference in upcoming PSA Election

The United Public Officers warns of political interference in the run up to the Public Services Association Elections. Presidential candidate Oral Saunders says he has received intelligence of the intention by current President Watson Duke. Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday … Continue reading

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2-year-old boy injured during Divali celebrations

A 2-year-old boy has been injured during fireworks celebrating Divali. The boy was up to yesterday warded at hospital. Police were told that at about 7.45pm last Saturday, the child was in the yard with his six-year-old brother lighting deyas, … Continue reading

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21-year-old Venezuelan charged with damaging State property

A 21-year-old Venezuelan national is arrested and charged with damaging State property. A release from the TTPS says officers of the Central Division Task Force detained him, after he was allegedly found behaving in a violent and erratic manner on … Continue reading

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Vasant Bharath says UNC failed in campaign leading to General Election

Vasant Bharath says the opposition United National Congress failed miserably in the campaign leading up to the August 10th General Election. Making a bid to unseat Kamla Persad Bissessar on December 6th, Mr. Bharath on Tuesday night said the UNC … Continue reading

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No water for 7 days in parts of south and central Trinidad beginning next Monday

Water supply problems are expected in parts of south and central Trinidad beginning next Monday. Confirmation of this comes as the Water And Sewerage Authority proceeds with a planned shutdown of the Desalination Plant in Point Lisas. It is a … Continue reading

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Medical Board launches probe into the racist rants of Dr. Avinash Sawh

The Council of the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago has launched an investigation into the racist rants of Dr. Avinash Sawh. On Wednesday, Dr. Sawh apologised for the comments he made toward one of his former employees, which went … Continue reading

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