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Category Archives: News

Get your children vaccinated…or else…. a warning from the Prime Minister

A warning from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, if enough students are not vaccinated by mid September his government would do what it has to. Yesterday Dr. Rowley again pleaded with parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated. He … Continue reading

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Acting Police Commissioner vows to deputise members of the public wanting gun licenses

Acting Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith is defending the present policy that allows some citizens with a Firearm User’s License to own more than 1 weapon. Speaking at a news conference yesterday, he said he had taken note of an … Continue reading

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Opposition Leader eager to hear the government’s justifications for SOE extension

Opposition Members of Parliament say they will approach, with an open mind, the debate on the government’s motion to extend the State Of Emergency. However, their leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is raising questions about the government’s intention. During last evening … Continue reading

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Parts of the country still under floodwaters

Rising floodwaters prove too much for some residents of St. Augustine. Several families were evacuated from their homes. The Member of Parliament Khadijah Ameen was up to yesterday afternoon displeased with attempts to bring relief to the people most affected. … Continue reading

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Tunapuna policewoman charged with 11 counts of money laundering and 1 count of larceny

A Tunapuna policewoman is charged with 11 counts of money laundering and one count of larceny of $405,995. Thirty-six-year-old WPC Kennisha Henry, was granted $200,000 bail by a Justice Of the Peace on Thursday. She is expected to appear before … Continue reading

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Government’s plans to extend the state of emergency not sitting well with several quarters

Come Wednesday government will attempt to obtain an extension of the State Of Emergency, which expires on the 29th of this month. The Keith Rowley administration wants a 3-month extension, which takes the SOE to November. Parliament will be convened from … Continue reading

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Vaccination roll out for high school students tomorrow but Opposition cries discrimination with some of the sites chosen

Come tomorrow government will be seeking to vaccinate the nation’s children ages 12 to 18. The program begins at 8am but Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh reminds parents that they must give the green light for their children to receive the … Continue reading

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Some uncertainty over status of Police Commissioner as contract expires today

Meanwhile some uncertainty today over the status of Police Commissioner Griffith. The top cop’s contract expires today. There is no official word yet as to whether he will act in the post until the parliament approves the recommended nominee. Mr. … Continue reading

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Head of TTPS Legal Unit has gone on leave after incident at sea

The Head of the Legal Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Christian Chandler has gone on leave. In a release Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, says Mr. Chandler, proceeded on leave pending the determination of an investigation into … Continue reading

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Some describe retail sector reopening as lukewarm

Some described the reopening of the retail sector as lukewarm. Yesterday one businessman explained that due to the presence of the Delta Variant a lot of people are fearful about leaving their homes. Storeowner Vishnu Charran believes COVID variants; lack … Continue reading

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