Category Archives: Local News
Opposition MP slams government for exploiting senior citizens
One opposition Member of Parliament slams the government on what she describes as the exploitation of senior citizens. In her contribution to the Budget debate MP for Chaguanas east Vandana Mohit zeroed in on the Social Welfare Ministry headed by … Continue reading
AG says virtual hearings has resulted in huge savings for State
The Attorney General says the staging of virtual hearings from the prisons has resulted in huge savings for the State. Faris Al Rawi says the measure was introduced in an aim to safeguard persons in the prison against the virus. … Continue reading
Rate review at WASA is coming
A rate review at the Water And Sewerage Authority is coming. Line Minister Marvin Gonzales yesterday said the people of Trinidad and Tobago pay very little for water so a review is needed. Minister Gonzales told the parliament yesterday WASA … Continue reading
Sunil Dookie charged with murder of ex wife Reshma Kanchan
Sunil Dookie has been charged with the murder of his ex wife, Reshma Kanchan. Ms. Kanchan was chopped to death while waiting on transport near her Penal home on September 29th. Mr. Dookie appeared virtually before Siparia Magistrate Aden Stroude … Continue reading
Political Analyst Derek Ramsamooj is detained by police in Suriname
Police in Suriname has detained Trinidad and Tobago national and Political Analyst, Derek Ramsamooj. There is word out of Suriname, that Mr. Ramsamooj was detained by the Public Prosecution Service 2 days ago. He is suspected to have participated in … Continue reading
Flights between Trinidad and Tobago increase and visits to the Bucco Reef are now allowed
Six flights between Trinidad and Tobago along with visits to the Bucco Reef are now allowed as part of the government’s move to save Tobago’s economy. During the COVID-19 media conference on Saturday Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley announced the … Continue reading
Movietowne Chaguanas to permanently close
The COVID-19 pandemic and the terms of the landlord of Price Plaza, Chaguanas are being blamed for the decision to permanently close Movietowne. The entertainment hub in central Trinidad has been in operation for over 10 years. In a statement … Continue reading
Police probing circumstances surrounding accident on UBH
Police are probing the circumstances surrounding the deadly accident on the Uriah Butler Highway. Three people died at the scene yesterday morning. The dead are 28-year-old Crystal Baboolal of Cane Farm, Arouca; 20-year-old Michael Walters of Laventille Road, Laventille; and … Continue reading
PSA says government cannot withhold members salaries if they stay at home
President of the union representing public servants Watson Duke is taking the Prime Minister to task for claims he made during a news conference. Last Saturday Dr. Keith Rowley said the weak management of the public service has led to … Continue reading
Bank teller arrested after 50 marijuana trees found at his home
50 marijuana trees are found at the home of a 35-year-old bank teller in Penal. He was arrested for the find during a police exercise. Reports say officers conducted the exercise between the hours of 12:15am and 5:00am yesterday during … Continue reading
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