The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it will treat as priority an intelligence driven approach to its work. This as Police Commissioner Erla Harewood Christopher tells of initiatives and objectives being undertaken by her executive to deal with crime. … Continue reading →

The local Roman Catholic church relaxes COVID-19 restrictions in time for major feasts. A release from the Archdiocese of Port of Spain says after careful consideration the church has decided to relax or modify certain restrictions that were introduced in … Continue reading →

Minister of Finance Colm Imbert says the tax amnesty has been extended to May 19th, 2023. In a release last evening Minister Imbert says this is to give businesses and individuals more time to prepare their financial statements. He says … Continue reading →

Pediatrician Dr. Joanne Paul says there is no need for panic as hospitals see an increasing number of children with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. The pediatric specialist says the ailment goes away within days. Yesterday Dr. Paul could not … Continue reading →

Police Commissioner Erla Harewood Christopher calls on the people of this nation to invoke the help of their supreme beings in order to deal with the crime situation. Yesterday the top cop said an evil hangs over the land. The … Continue reading →

There are now 2 new murders in east Trinidad. In the latest incident the victim has been identified as Ricardo Alexander. Reports say that incident took place at St. Thomas Street at around 10:30pm last night. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. … Continue reading →

The Industrial General and Sanitation Workers Union says the authorities must take blame for the fatal accident. Union President, Robert Benacia says poor management at the country’s landfills has become commonplace. Mr. Benacia also says landfills are a thing of … Continue reading →

The man crushed to death in an accident at the Beetham Landfill has been identified. He was 19-year-old Tristan Harripersad. Mr. Harripersad was a former student of the Couva West Secondary. Newscenter 5 understands that the incident happened around 8:40am yesterday … Continue reading →

Education Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly confirms 2 cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease at 2 schools. Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and … Continue reading →