Category Archives: Local News
Fire Service Headquarters shutdown due to COVID infection
There is an infection in the fire service as well. It has led to a shutdown of an entire department at the Fire Service Headquarters on Wrightson Road in Port of Spain. The infected officer’s colleagues are now in self-quarantine. … Continue reading
8 police officers test positive for coronavirus
Eight police officers have tested positive for the coronavirus. The positive results came over a 2-week period. But the latest 2 cases are attached to the St. Clair and Besson Street Police Stations. Reports today are saying the 2 officers … Continue reading
Concern over SEA exam being staged as scheduled by NPTA
Concern from the National Parent Teachers Association over the Secondary Entrance Assessment exam being staged as scheduled on August 20th. Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Shamila Raheem says children gathering in the same space again are potential high risk. She says while … Continue reading
Penelope Beckle Robinson suspicious of water problems in Arima
A suspicious candidate of the Peoples National Movement is casting a shadow of doubt over reports of water problems in Arima and some parts of the east. Penelope Beckles Robinson last night said wherever she goes in the constituency of … Continue reading
Former Energy Minister punching holes in claims by Keith Rowley government
Former Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine is punching holes in the claims of the government that incentives he presided over in the Energy Sector were not good. Mr. Ramnarine says he has listened to the accusations of the Keith Rowley government … Continue reading
UNC candidate for Princes Town says he can’t recall issuing $135,800 to Opposition Leader while she was PM
UNC candidate for Princes Town Barry Padarath says he cannot recall issuing $135,800 to then Prime Minister Kamkla Persad Bissessar. He was at the time the Prime Minister’s special adviser. The money is part of evidence collected by the police … Continue reading
Moonilal to go to trial
The so-called cartel claim brought by the Estate Management Business Development Company against 5 companies and several persons, including Dr. Roodal Moonilal, will go trial. Justice James Aboud delivered the judgment yesterday. He dismissed application by the five companies, which … Continue reading
PM claims UNC continue to buy votes for upcoming election
For yet another night, the Prime Minister claimed the UNC continues to buy the peoples votes ahead of the election. In Tunapuna last evening, Dr. Keith Rowley said the UNC is paying no mind to the consequences of its bold … Continue reading
Police Social and Welfare Association says outstanding back pay for SRP’s will be paid later this month
The Police Social and Welfare Association says outstanding back pay for 379 Special Reserve Officers will be paid later this month. President of the association Gideon Dickson on the association’s program on Tuesday made the announcement. Speaking on i95.5fm Mr. … Continue reading
Man charged with arson granted $100,000 bail
A 45-year-old man charged with arson is granted bail in the sum of $100,000. A statement from the police service says Kyle Richards, of Hubert Ranch Street, Vistabella, appeared before the Siparia Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The unemployed Mr. Richards … Continue reading

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