Category Archives: Local News
57-year-old Tobago man arrested for having 6.8kg of marijuana in his possession during anti-crime exercise
A 57-year-old man in Tobago is expected to be charged with the possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. The man was arrested during an anti-crime exercise in Castara on Wednesday. A release from the TTPS says officers acting … Continue reading
FIFA suspends TTFA with immediate effect
With immediate effect the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has been suspended as a member of the world governing body FIFA. The suspension is until further notice. This development means Trinidad and Tobago cannot participate in any FIFA tournaments and … Continue reading
Police continue to search for Sangre Grande businesswoman
Police were up to last evening searching for businesswoman Mary Ali. She was snatched while walking through the car park of the Cost Cutters Supermarket on George Street in Sangre Grande on Wednesday morning. The 67-year-old Ms. Ali is from … Continue reading
Republican Constitution created important offices which has cemented T&T as a sovereign, adult nation says President
President, Paula-Mae Weekes says the Republican Constitution created new and important offices including that of President, Director of Public Prosecutions and Ombudsman. She says the country became autonomous in every way, but for the final court of appeal which remains … Continue reading
Citizens are told there is much to be proud of as the country celebrates 44 years as a Republic
As the country celebrates 44 years as a Republic citizens are told there is much to be proud of. National Security Minister, Stuart Young says he is proud of the work done in this country. The Minister boasts of a … Continue reading
Students query CAPE and CSEC results
Students in Trinidad and Tobago are now questioning grades from this year’s CXC examinations. And the Minister of Education Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly has intervened. She says she has had a conversation with the Caribbean Examinations Council over a petition from … Continue reading
A woman and 2 men charged with kidnapping or 9-month-old Sophia Rivas
One woman and 2 men have been charged for with kidnapping 9-month-old Sophia Rivas. The child was taken from her parents’ Chaguanas home 1 week ago. A 19-year-old of Longdenville Old Road, Chaguanas, a 58-year-old and a 24-year-old both of … Continue reading
Barkeepers and operators says don’t blame us for COVID infections
Don’t blame us for COVID-19 infections…that is the position of Barkeepers and Operators Association. The association, which represents them, says the labeling is hurting an already strained industry. Yesterday interim President Theron Mohan said most of the operators have been … Continue reading
Prison Officers Association taking every step to protect officers and inmates from COVID-19
The Prison Officers Association says every step is being taken to protect officers and inmates from contracting the coronavirus. But the association is not surprised to learn that 254 officers are in quarantine. The association’s General Secretary, Lester Walcott said … Continue reading
Opposition leader says she vows to stay put
The political leader of the United National Congress hits back at the critics within her party, who have been calling on her to step down. Mrs. Persad Bissessar last night said she will not be forced out and will hold … Continue reading
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