Category Archives: Local News
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
New app for visually impaired persons
The visually impaired are to be assisted by a new application. The Blind Welfare Association says the CVAS app was developed in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunication Union. Executive Officer of the association Kenneth Surat says it will aid blind … Continue reading
10 more positive COVID case recorded in T&T
Ten more positive COVID-19 cases are recorded locally. In a release the Ministry of Health says these patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. The release also says the number of persons testing positive at … Continue reading
Body found after 2 days of searches
The body of Anthony Walkes has been found after 2 days of searches. Mr. Walkes fell while using a bridge at Halls Trace, Sisters Road, Eccles Village on Monday. He was then taken away by floodwaters. Officers of the Municipal … Continue reading
TTPS files appeal of Magistrate’s decision to dismiss 12 people held at “COVID Sex Party”
The police service has filed an appeal of a Magistrate’s decision to dismiss charges against 7 Venezuelan women and 5 local men. They were charged with breaching Public Health Regulations in April this year. The 12 people were allegedly found … Continue reading
PSA President described as being reckless
President of the Public Services Association is being described as reckless, because of his position on the order for workers to return to their regular schedules. Mr. Duke has called on workers not to leave their children unattended at home. … Continue reading
31 Venezuelan nationals discovered and detained along Los Iros Beach
Thirty-one Venezuelan nationals are discovered and detained along the Los Iros Beach. The group is made up of 13 females and 18 males. Two Trinidad and Tobago nationals, aged 36 and 61 are currently assisting Southwestern Division Detectives with their … Continue reading
MP for Moruga/Tableland pleads with government to help her residents
The Member of Parliament for Moruga /Tableland Michelle Benjamin fears for the lives of some of her constituents because of what she says is a worsening landslip in the area. The landslip, which occurred last week, left Indian Walk impassible and … Continue reading
Another chance to save negotiations between government and Patriotic Energies
An intervention from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, as there are attempts to safe the negotiations between the State and Patriotic Energies and Technologies Company Limited. Patriotic is seeking to purchase State owned Petrotrin, but there appears to be trouble, … Continue reading
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