Category Archives: Local News
16-year-old appears in virtual court for murder of elderly woman
A 16-year-old boy has appeared virtually before the Children’s Court charged with the murder of a 71-year-old woman. Reports say Kowsil Ramkhelawan was killed on 24th August 2020. The teen was charged with the offence following advice received from Director … Continue reading
Police seeking assistance from the public in finding missing teen
Valencia police are seeking the assistance of the public in finding missing teenager, 15-year-old Maria Paul. Police say Maria was last seen leaving her Valencia home on Friday 4th September, 2020, and was reported missing on the same date. In … Continue reading
61 persons receive tickets for failing to wear masks in public
Police issue over 60 tickets to persons for failing to wear masks in public spaces. Sixty-one people have received tickets for breaching the COVID-19 regulations so far. They were issued across 3 policing divisions between the period 6 pm on … Continue reading
Another COVID death taking number of fatalities to 38
Another person has died from the COVID-19 virus. A release from the Ministry of Health says the latest person to die from the virus is an elderly woman with co-morbidities. The total number of fatalities now stands at 38. The … Continue reading
Pandemic period has seen a rise in cases of domestic violence in T&T
The period of the COVID-19 pandemic has also seen increased cases of domestic violence. Psychologist Dr. Khadija Khan says violence has been on the increase since the virus arrived earlier this year. Dr. Khan made the statement following the brutal … Continue reading
Jack Warner is said to be in good spirits after testing positive for coronavirus
Former Minister Jack Warner remains at the Couva Hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus. According to the administration of his official Facebook page the former FIFA Vice President is in good spirits. It is said he tested negative at … Continue reading
Call for new strategies in dealing with the virus
Former head of the National Operations Center Garvin Heerah says Trinidad and Tobago needs a new strategy in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Heerah says now is the time for country to engage and consider ‘ down range’ planning. … Continue reading
Another COVID related death recorded
Another death linked to the COVID-19 is recorded. This brings the number of fatalities in Trinidad and Tobago to 29. In a release last evening the Ministry of Health said the latest death was an elderly male with co-morbidities. The … Continue reading
2 men charged in connection with 94 million dollar drug bust to reappear in court today
Two men charged in connection with the multi-million dollar drug bust in Charlieville are to re-appear in court today. Fifty-six-year-old Selwyn Mathews of Chin Chin Road, Cunupia, and 37-year-old Odane Anderson of Vistabella are charged with possession of marijuana for … Continue reading
Jack Warner test positive for COVID-19
Jack Warner has tested positive for the coronavirus and is now hospitalised. The former government Minister and FIFA Vice President was warded at the Couva Hospital yesterday. It is said he tested negative at first and then when his condition … Continue reading

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