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Category Archives: Local News

Students and teachers of Rose Hill Government RC School return to school tomorrow

The students and teachers of the Rose Hill Government RC School return to the classrooms tomorrow. They are being assured their safety will be intact. Acting Police Commissioner Macdonald Jacob yesterday said his officers are on the case and every step … Continue reading

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Principal dragged by students during brawl at school unhurt

Students of the Tranquility Government Secondary School have been suspended following a fight, which saw the principal on the ground, in a failed attempt to break it up. The Principal Margaret Robinson was not hurt. Education Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby … Continue reading

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Government extension of Local Government Term being deemed illegal

Government’s extension of the Local Government Term is said to be illegal. This from newly formed political party, the Trinidad and Tobago Democratic Front. Yesterday Political Leader of the Point Fortin based party Anthony Williams said the move is wrong. … Continue reading

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UNC activist poses legal challenge to local government extension

A pre-action protocol letter has been sent to the State challenging a decision to extend the life of local bodies and representatives. The Keith Rowley government is now being told to reverse its decision to seek legislative amendment by next … Continue reading

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police probe 2 weekend murders

The police are probing two weekend killings. One of them occurred in Malick Barataria and the other in Valencia. Thirty three-year-old Visham ‘Dollars’ Seenath was shot several times as he stood near his upper 6th Avenue home yesterday afternoon. Neighbours … Continue reading

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WASA asks customers in Tobago to be patient

The Water And Sewerage Authority wants customers affected by issues at the Hillsborough west and Highlands Road Water Treatment Plants in Tobago to be patient.  For much of the rainy season this year, there have been frequent disruptions in the … Continue reading

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Government not considering SOE or curfews Minister says strategies are underway

State security heads have assured they will be doing more to stem the tide of violence in the country. Yesterday they met with Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and the National Security Council for several hours. The meeting came after … Continue reading

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MET office discontinues “Riverine Flood Alert Green Level”

The Meteorological Service has discontinued the “Riverine Flood Alert Green Level”. In an update yesterday the TTMS said water levels in the major watercourses continued on a downward trend and no longer posed a threat to surrounding communities. The met … Continue reading

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Calls for a disaster center in Toco / Sangre Grande after the area is lashed by flooding and landslides

There are similar challenges in the east. Councilor for Toco-Sangre Grande Terry Rondon yesterday appealed for help following floods and landslides over the weekend. Speaking with Newscenter 5 Mr. Rondon described the situation as a disaster. He also said the … Continue reading

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Several areas remain under water today as residents struggle to clean up

Several parts of the country are today seeing floods and marooned residents following the last weekend of heavy rains. Residents in central, south and in the east are badly affected. In Valsayn north and south many are trapped in their … Continue reading

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