Category Archives: Local News
Pediatrician Dr. Joanne Paul says there is no need for panic…Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is not life threatening
Pediatrician Dr. Joanne Paul says there is no need for panic as hospitals see an increasing number of children with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. The pediatric specialist says the ailment goes away within days. Yesterday Dr. Paul could not … Continue reading
Police Commissioner calls on the public to invoke their supreme beings to deal with crime situation
Police Commissioner Erla Harewood Christopher calls on the people of this nation to invoke the help of their supreme beings in order to deal with the crime situation. Yesterday the top cop said an evil hangs over the land. The … Continue reading
Gun violence claims the lives of 2 men
There are now 2 new murders in east Trinidad. In the latest incident the victim has been identified as Ricardo Alexander. Reports say that incident took place at St. Thomas Street at around 10:30pm last night. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. … Continue reading
Sanitation Workers Union says authorities must take blame for accident
The Industrial General and Sanitation Workers Union says the authorities must take blame for the fatal accident. Union President, Robert Benacia says poor management at the country’s landfills has become commonplace. Mr. Benacia also says landfills are a thing of … Continue reading
19-year-old identified as man crushed at the Beetham Landfill
The man crushed to death in an accident at the Beetham Landfill has been identified. He was 19-year-old Tristan Harripersad. Mr. Harripersad was a former student of the Couva West Secondary. Newscenter 5 understands that the incident happened around 8:40am yesterday … Continue reading
2 cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease at 2 schools
Education Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly confirms 2 cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease at 2 schools. Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and … Continue reading
Court of Appeal rules against the THA and its leader Farley Augustine
The Court of Appeal rules against the Tobago House of Assembly and its leader Farley Augustine. Yesterday the Appeal Court dismissed an action brought against the decision of High Court Judge, Margaret Mohammed. Madam Justice Mohammed had refused to strike … Continue reading
Kamla Persad Bissessar stands her ground she describes as “lies” links between one of her MPs and human trafficking
The Opposition Leader issues a challenge to Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. Kamla Persad Bissessar last night described as “lies,” claims that one of her Members of Parliament is involved in human trafficking. The police are investigating the existence of … Continue reading
Police car chase…2 alleged bandits crash, 1 is dead
A car chase ends in the death a suspected bandit. The accident happened in the vicinity of the northern entrance to Grand Bazaar last evening. According to reports the diseased known only as “Zion” and hails from Jones Trace, Quarry … Continue reading
Man identified as Terrance Joseph disappears in the waters of Manzanilla
The search continues for a man believed to have drowned in Manzanilla. He has been identified as Terrance Joseph. Reports say the incident took place near a beach resort in the area last Saturday. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Joseph went … Continue reading
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