Category Archives: Local News
Public Utilities Minister says no intention to reduce staff at WASA
Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales says the budgetary estimates for the Water And Sewerage Authority does not suggest an intention on the part of the government to reduce staff. He made the declaration as he made his first appearance before … Continue reading
Opposition leader questioning PM’s mental health
Opposition leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar is questioning the mental health of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. Mrs. Persad Bissessar says the ranting’s of the Prime Minister on a platform of his party last week may have unveiled a serious problem. … Continue reading
Finance Minister gives 2-month reprieve to buyers of some brands of vehicles
Finance Minister Colm Imbert has given a 2-month reprieve to buyers of some brands of vehicles on the new taxes he announced during his 2020-2021 national Budget. Buyers will be spared a 30 to 40 per cent price increase until … Continue reading
Independent review team is set up by CXC to deal with complaints
An independent review team set up by the Caribbean Examination Council has recommended some measures to deal with the complaints about this year’s results. The team says a breakdown in communication and other misunderstandings led to the reported discrepancies in … Continue reading
A plea for repatriation of T&T nationals in Syria
A plea for the intervention of the government in the plight of Trinidad and Tobago nationals languishing in less than humane conditions in the Al Hol Refugee Camp in Syria. Attorney-at-law Nafeesa Mohammed says they are all young children and … Continue reading
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
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