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Category Archives: Tobago News

PNM launches campaign for December 6th THA election

The ruling Peoples National Movement has officially launched its campaign for the December 6th Tobago House of Assembly election. Last night, at Shaw Park, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley gave assurances to the people of Tobago. He slammed claims by … Continue reading

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Tobago set to see increase in COVID ICU capacity

Tobago is set to see an increase in COVID ICU capacity in the coming weeks.  This as work on the ICU at the COVID-19 facility at Fort King George is nearing completion.  Acting Medical Chief of Staff Dr. Victor Wheeler … Continue reading

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19 contract workers hired by the TTPS under former Commissioner Gary Griffith are sent home

A reported 19 civilians hired by former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith have been dismissed by the man now in charge of the service. Mr. Griffith calls it victimisation and political witch hunting. But Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mc Donald Jacob is … Continue reading

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PDP prospective candidates sign social contract

Prospective candidates for the Progressive Democratic Patriots sign a social contract ahead of the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly Election.  This is a first for politics in Tobago At a meeting on Wednesday evening, all 15 of the party’s standard … Continue reading

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Gun violence claims 7

Gun violence has claimed 7 lives. The deaths occurred between last Friday and yesterday. Four men were killed in La Horquetta, Laventille and Morvant. The latest victims are Keenan Craig, Kevon ‘Blacks’ Prescott and Michael ‘Ballack’ Bennett. A fourth man … Continue reading

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Tobago to go to the pols in December

The people of Tobago will go to the polls in December, nine months after the first attempt resulted in a tie. Yesterday the Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis made the announcement, saying it came after consultations with the Prime Minister and … Continue reading

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PDP says 3 new districts designed to favor the PNM in Tobago

The draft Elections and Boundaries, Local Government and Tobago House of Assembly order, 2021 is approved in the Parliament. After hours of debate on the motion a division was called. In an attempt to justify his criticisms of the EBC … Continue reading

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Reports of fallen trees and broken power lines after bad weather

There are also reports of fallen trees, broken power lines, and landslips. Local Government Councillor for the north coast area Sudir Soogramsingh spoke with Newscenter 5. Mr. Soogramsingh said some Burgesses have been hard hit. He noted landslides over a … Continue reading

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Expect more bad weather ahead

Heavy rain and winds overnight has resulted in damage in some parts of Tobago.  Like Trinidad, Tobago is also under an adverse weather alert yellow level, which began at midnight and runs until 2pm today.  Overnight, the Tobago Emergency Management … Continue reading

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7 more COVID related deaths and 199 new infections

The COVID-19 death toll increases yet again with 7 more deaths recorded. In a release the Ministry of Health last evening said the death toll to date stands at 1244. The persons were 2 elderly men, 1 elderly woman, 1 … Continue reading

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