Category Archives: Local News
COVID deaths continue to rise
COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise. The death toll now stands at 81. In a release, the Health Ministry says 3 additional people have tested positive for COVID-19. There are 1,801 cases. The number of samples which have tested positive … Continue reading
Fatal police shooting in south Trinidad
A fatal police shooting in south Trinidad. The deceased is identified as Damien Scoon. Mr. Scoon also known as “Yankee” was shot and killed by officers this morning. Reports say Mr. Scoon was at his Jamadhar Street, San Fernando home … Continue reading
Legal opinion that police did not present a warrant when entering DSS headquarters
There is a legal opinion that the police service erred in not presenting a search warrant before entering the premises of DSS in La Horquetta. Millions of dollars was found at the house, which is said to be the center … Continue reading
Outrage from Prison Association after killing of another prison officer
Outrage from the Prison Officers Association following the killing of another colleague. Officer Stephon Richardson was gunned down outside his Princes Town home last evening. Reports say the bullets came from within a moving vehicle. Mr. Richardson was hit 5 … Continue reading
Pandemic Budget
The first ever Budget in a pandemic is to be presented in just over an hour’s time. Finance Minister Colm Imbert last week said expenditure on the COVID-19 pandemic could come in at close to 5 billion dollars. The Minister … Continue reading
Investigation launched by EMA into reports of diesel dumping
An investigation is launched by the Environmental Management Authority into reports of diesel dumping in the western peninsula. In a brief release yesterday the EMA said it is working alongside the Institute for Marine Affairs, the Trinidad and Tobago Coast … Continue reading
A call for government to implement electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abuse offenders
There is a call for the government to introduce electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abuse offenders. The call comes from opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar. This after the brutal murder of the 25-year-old mother in Penal. In a statement posted … Continue reading
Police deny getting domestic violence reports from family of murdered 25-year-old Penal woman
Police in Penal deny receiving domestic violence reports from the relatives of murdered 25-year-old Reshma Kanchan. Ms. Kanchan’s mother Davica told reporters on Tuesday her daughter was the victim of violence at the hands of her ex lover. Ms. Kanchan … Continue reading
Tourism and Culture Minister believes virtual Carnival can be done
The Tourism and Culture Minister believes Carnival celebrations next year can be done virtually. Randall Mitchell says while he agrees there should be no Carnival next year, he believes celebrations should take place virtually. He says he has met with … Continue reading
Patriotic Energies & Technologies Company Ltd. says it has every intention of ensuring purchase of Petrotrin
Patriotic Energies and Technologies Company Limited says it has every intention of ensuring the purchase of the Petrotrin refinery. This assurance is in response to the ultimatum given to Patriotic Energies by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley earlier this week. … Continue reading

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