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Opposition calls out the Prime Minister on what is being called his non-action on crime
The crime problem is being put at the feet of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. Opposition MP Dinesh Rambally yesterday lamented the crime situation in the country. There were up to last night 4 murders. The MP for Chaguanas west … Continue reading
Gun crime claim several lives over the weekend
Police probe 3 more murders; one of the victims is a Venezuelan national. He has been identified as Steven Hernandez. Twenty-six-year-old Mr. Hernandez was stabbed to death at his Roystonia, Couva home during the early hours of yesterday morning. And … Continue reading
Body of man found wrapped in plastic
The body of a man is found wrapped in plastic in central Trinidad. Up to news time he was not positively identified. Reports say the discovery was made off the Caparo Brasso Valley Road, at around 10am yesterday morning. Police … Continue reading
Ex-prisoner shot and killed in Point Fortin
An ex-prisoner is shot and killed in Point Fortin. He is identified as Randy Amoroso also called Crumpy and Movado Reports say the incident took place at Tak Road Poit Ligore around 8:30pm on Wednesday. Newscenter 5 understands residents heard … Continue reading
Mashama Lara gunned down in Cantaro Road, Santa Cruz
A 2nd murder is recorded in Santa Cruz in as many days. The latest victim has been identified as Mashama Lara. He is the nephew of cricket legend Brian Charles Lara. Reports say the incident took place at Mitchell Street, … Continue reading
Trade unions to take to the streets this week as wage negotiations hit a wall
Trade unions are urging all workers to take to the streets of Port of Spain this coming Friday to protest government’s 4% wage offer. Yesterday there was a call for unity by several unions representing workers in the various sectors. … Continue reading
TTPS says it successfully removed 13 guns off the streets over recent days
The police service says it successfully removed 13 firearms from off the streets and out of the hands of the criminal elements over recent days. An official statement from the TTPS says between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th August, a … Continue reading
17-year-old among three held with weapons including an AR 15 rifle and other contraband
Police discover 2 guns, including a high-powered one, ammunition, duct tape, tie straps, and other items in a car intercepted in Tableland. The TTPS says the stop and search exercise was conducted on Monday afternoon. According to police the vehicle, … Continue reading
Village beating of copper thieves leads to police warning against vigilante justice
A warning from the Acting Commissioner of Police, vigilante justice is dangerous. Acting Commissioner Mac Donald Jacob made the comment following a citizens’ arrest carried out last weekend. On Saturday at around 1:45am villagers in Mamoral reported that 4 men … Continue reading
2 people drown in separate incidents
Two people including an American man have drowned in separate incidents. The tragedies happened last Sunday at the Maracas Beach. Reports say David Khan, a citizen of the US, was bathing at the beach at about 3.30 pm when he … Continue reading
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