Category Archives: Local News
Man beaten, stripped and tied to utility pole for alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old boy
A man alleged to have sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy was stripped, beaten and tied to a utility pole in Carenage. Villagers are believed to have taken matters into their own hands, after the boy’s grandmother reported he was sexually … Continue reading
Lawyer representing 70 nationals trapped in Syria wants PM to intervene in getting them home
The lawyer representing some 70 nationals trapped in Syria wants Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to intervene in bringing them home. Attorney Criston J. Williams sent a letter to the Prime Minister saying the group is desperately seeking assistance. Mr. … Continue reading
Experienced diver lost at sea…search continues today
The search for Reinaldo Novoa is to continue today. The coast guard and air guard have been looking for Mr. Novoa after he went missing off the coast of Mayaro on Sunday afternoon. It is said he is a well-known … Continue reading
PNM says UNC leader’s message shows a morally bankrupt UNC party
The ruling Peoples National Movement says the opposition leader’s message, was unethical, disingenuous and showed a morally bankrupt United National Congress. Public Relations Officer Laurel Lezama Lee Sing also says the opposition leader tried to down play stolen congratulatory message … Continue reading
UNC leader apologises for “administrative error” after message congratulating President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris
An apology from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad after her message congratulating the United States President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, carried the same words of British politician Sir Keir Starmer. Social media was awashed with condemnation … Continue reading
Bars and restaurant owners not too pleased with PM’s easing of COVID restrictions
Owners and operators of bars and restaurants are not too pleased with the conditionality attached to the Prime Minister’s easing of COVID-related restrictions. Last Saturday Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and his government told restaurant owners, at 50% capacity, they … Continue reading
Government plans to privatise the Port of Spain port not sitting well with SWWTU
The plans by the government to privatise the port of Port of Spain are not sitting well with the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union. The union represents workers on the port. According to President of SWWTU, Michael Annesette, workers … Continue reading
More concerns over PSA elections
More concerns over the upcoming Public Services Association elections. Oral Saunders who leads Team United Public Officers says there are people on the list who should not be there. He is vowing not to do anything that would delay the … Continue reading
Alleged bandit shot and killed by a police officer in Chaguanas
A police officer has fatally shot one of 2 men who reportedly robbed him of money he had to buy a boat engine. The incident occurred last Saturday night in Longdenville, Chaguanas. The officer who fired the shots at the … Continue reading
Nestle being hailed for new paper straws
Nestle Caribbean is being hailed for the introduction of paper straws. However Director of Sustain T&T, Carver Bacchus says there is also a need for public education. Nestle recently announced that all orchard and other drinks will come with paper … Continue reading
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