Category Archives: Local News
Fuad Abu Bakr says no tension between him and his father
The leader of the Jamaat al Muslimeen, Imam Yasin Abu Bakr has removed his son as Public Relations Officer. Fuad Abu Bakr says he was notified that a meeting of the organisation took the decision to remove him from the … Continue reading
Sitting judge receives death threat
A sitting judge receives a threat on his life and the Law Association calls it an attack on the Judiciary and the democracy. On Wednesday this week the controversial Justice Frank Seepersad received an envelope, which carried a note and … Continue reading
Belmont man to appear in court today for setting fire to booths at Queens Park Savannah
The man who is alleged to have set fire to the vendors’ booths at the Queens Park Savannah is expected to appear in court today. He was charged earlier this week after the blaze destroyed 6 of the booths on … Continue reading
Police seize guns, ammunition and drugs in northern division
Guns, ammunition and drugs have been seized during a police exercise in the northern division. Sixteen people were also arrested. Police say the exercise was conducted yesterday morning between 4 and 9 o’clock. Among the 16 people held is a … Continue reading
Suspect arrested for setting fire to booths at Queens Park Savannah
A suspect is arrested in connection with the blaze that destroyed six Carnival vendors’ booths at the Queens Park Savannah. The man is reported to be a resident of Mc Shine Lane, Belmont. Police suspect the blaze, which gutted the … Continue reading
Organisers of BLM protest says there was no riot
One of the organisers of the Black Live Matters protest says there was no unrest or riot during the demonstration at the Queens Park Savannah. Muhammed Muwakil says it was a peaceful demonstration in support of the movement against the … Continue reading
Public health official calling on the public to get vaccinated once it becomes possible
A public health official is calling on members of the public to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus once it becomes possible. Professor of Molecular Genetics and Virology Dr. Christine Carrington was speaking at yesterday’s COVID-19 news briefing. Dr. Carrington said … Continue reading
Murder in Wallerfield takes the toll to 200
Rondell Bramble is the 200th murder victim so far this year. His body was found in some bushes in Wallerfield last Saturday. Police say based on their information Mr. Bramble was shot last Thursday night during what is believed to … Continue reading
Police hold man and woman in connection with Tobago brothers killings
Police have held a man and a woman in connection with the killings of brothers Kelton and Kenwyn James. The James brothers were shot in Tobago last Friday evening. yesterday officers of the Special Operations Response Team made the arrests … Continue reading
Barbers, hairdressers, domestic workers and caregivers resume operations today
Barbers and hairdressers resume operations today. Owner of Nadia’s Unisex Salon, Nadia Mohammed says she already has appointments lined up. Ms. Mohammed says, social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place. Ms. Mohammed, who operates at … Continue reading

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