Category Archives: Local News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AG blanks Law Association on request for comment on Vincent Nelson Kings Counsel
The Attorney General says he will not speak publicly on the Vincent Nelson Indemnity Agreement issue. Reginald Armour says he is surprised that the Law Association would want him to do so in the first place. He insists the matter … Continue reading
Senior Pastor Clive Dottin is calling on government to reverse the recruitment drive
Senior Pastor Clive Dottin is calling on government to reverse the recruitment drive, which he says seems to be trending in the criminal direction. Pastor Dottin believes gangs are winning the recruitment drive. On The Afternoon Drive program on i95.5fm … Continue reading
Former Opposition Senator says criminal elements have won the war on crime
Former Opposition Senator says the criminal elements have won the war on crime. According to Sean Sobers, the number of murders over the long holiday weekend at a time of religious observance can only be described as disheartening. He says … Continue reading

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