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Category Archives: Local News

PM scoffs at legal challenge mounted by opponent in race for leadership

Political Leader of the ruling People’s National Movement Dr. Keith Rowley scoffs at a legal challenge mounted by his opponent in the race for leadership of the party. He says he is ready to face the court at any time. … Continue reading

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The country has to wait a little longer for a confirmed Commissioner of Police

It is going to take a little longer for the country to get a confirmed Commissioner of Police. The Police Service Commission extends the period for the recruitment and selection of a Commissioner. In July the Commission said the process … Continue reading

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Government says it cannot change high food prices

Government concedes there is very little it can do to deal with the cost of food in the country. Opposition Senator Wade Mark yesterday raised a matter on the adjournment calling on the government to say what it will do … Continue reading

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Teachers at San Juan North agree to return to work after student hit in the head from piece of building structure

Teachers at the San Juan North Secondary have agreed to return to work, but only in some parts of the building On October 4th, a 13-year-old student was hit on his head by a piece of a concrete slab, which … Continue reading

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Man gets shot with pellet gun and dies

A man succumbs to wounds he received from a pellet gun. Nicholas Sylvester died last Saturday but reports of his death are only now being made public. According to police reports, Mr. Sylvester was shot with a pellet gun last … Continue reading

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Several shooting incidents leave dead and wounded behind

Several incidents of gun violence overnight a firefighter is among several people reportedly shot and killed and wounded. The incidents occurred in Sangre Grande, Dabadie, Tunapuna and Arima. The firefighter is identified as Simone Ramsaroop. Initial reports say she was … Continue reading

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TCL worker is crushed on the job

There are reports of fatal work accident at Trinidad Cement Limited in Mayo, Claxton Bay. Newscenter 5 has been informed that a casual employee working on the over night shift was accidentally dragged onto the 1.5 Belt. He was crushed. … Continue reading

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Eating healthy is difficult for some due to high cost of food says Head of Diabetes Association

The Head of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago says eating health is difficult for some people due to the high cost of food. The association makes the statement even while acknowledging that local estimates of cases are a … Continue reading

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Murder in Valencia

Valencia is the scene of a murder. According to reports the victim has been identified as Deeno Babolal. Details are sketchy but police say Mr. Baboolal was killed on Emon Lane in Valencia shortly after 10pm last night. Investigations are … Continue reading

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Prime Minister chastised for his golf photo and cricket comment…UNC calls it uncaring

The Opposition Leader slams the Prime Minister on what she describes as impaired reality. During her Monday night forum last evening, UNC leader Kamla Persad Bissessar said it is clear Dr. Rowley and his PNM party is out of touch. … Continue reading

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