Category Archives: Local News
Bar owners given the go ahead by high court to be heard
Bar owners have been given the go-ahead by the high court to have their bid for a change in closing time, heard. The owners belonging to the bar keepers and operators association have been trying to get the government to … Continue reading
Reports of 150 Venezuelan immigrants entered the country illegally
Reports today that up to 150 Venezuelan immigrants have come into the country illegally. They are now being sought by the police. It is said the immigrants came ashore at the southwestern coast on Tuesday morning. Police have been searching … Continue reading
PM slams Opposition on promise to restart Petrotrin
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley slams Opposition promises to restart Petrotrin if elected to office. Dr. Rowley says such a plan is doomed and it would be a dark day in the country if that happens. Leader of the United … Continue reading
Ministry of Health recalls nasal spray
The Ministry of Health has recalled a brand of nasal spray. The Ministry has advised that a batch of Minirin RTS nasal spray, with the expiration date of August 2022, should be pulled. According to the Ministry the product is … Continue reading
Patriotic Front pulls out of General Election
Mikela Panday vows to build her 1 year old Patriotic Front party, but she says a run in this year’s General Election is not possible. Yesterday Ms. Panday said the time is too short for her to field 41 candidates. … Continue reading
TTPS records 19% decrease in road traffic accidents
The police service records a 19% decrease in road traffic accidents. In a release it says 1,300 motorists were ticketed for various traffic offences since the launch of the U-turn traffic enforcement, E-ticketing system in May this year. It says … Continue reading
Firing of Darryl Smith was not because of sexual harassment allegations
The firing of Sports Minister Darryl Smith was not because of the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says Mr. Smith interfered with the Public Service, and created an expensive problem for the State. At … Continue reading
Uncertainty over participation of party Patriotic Front in the General Election
There is uncertainty over the participation of the Patriotic Front in the August 10th General Election. Yesterday, leader of the party Mikela Panday said a decision has to be taken and an announcement made. She promised that reveal yesterday afternoon. … Continue reading
Community Recovery Committee set up by PM may be a useful too in keeping the peace says Blue Basin resident
There is a view that the Community Recovery Committee, set up by the Prime Minister 2 weeks ago may be a useful tool in keeping the peace in some areas. Blue Basin resident Quincy Felix who has served time in … Continue reading
Body of 80-year-old man found hogtied in Wallerfield
The body of pensioner Winston Kallian is discovered in Wallerfeild. He was 80-years-old. Reports say his 37-year-old son Noel Kallian, at an avocado field in the area yesterday morning, made the find. Newscenter 5 understands the younger Mr. Kallian told … Continue reading

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