An assurance there is calm at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca. Relocation is said to be the issue that led to fiery protest within the prison yesterday. Four inmates at the prison are said to have set fire to … Continue reading →

A Cedros fisherman slapped with a murder charge in connection with the deaths fishermen Parasram Boodoo and Navindra Garib. The suspect is expected to appear virtually before a Couva Magistrate today. The killings reportedly occurred sometime between July 19th and … Continue reading →

The Court of Appeal reserves its decision in the appeal of 5 men, convicted for the kidnapping and subsequent death of businesswoman Samdaye Rampersad. They are each serving 28 years in prison for manslaughter in relation to a case of … Continue reading →

The Prisons Commissioner admits vaccine hesitancy among inmates is proving to be a challenge. Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh first revealed the situation over the last weekend. Yesterday, Commissioner Dennis Pulchan described the inmates’ behavior as a predicament. Last Saturday Minister … Continue reading →

The first case of the Brazilian strain of the coronavirus has been discovered in Tobago. Acting County Medical Officer of Health for Tobago, Dr. Tiffany Hoyte yesterday said the P-One is responsible for the rise in COVID cases. Also yesterday … Continue reading →

A suspected murder suicide in New Grant. Michael Deonarine and his wife Crystal Jagroop were found by relatives in the bedroom of their Unis Trace Busy Corner home yesterday. Police were called to the scene after the discovery. Both Mr. … Continue reading →

The female suspect in the murder of Insurance Executive John Henry Smith is recaptured shortly after she escaping from the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital. A release from the TTPS says the 41-year-old suspect, was placed at the facility over the … Continue reading →

Fire investigators are to continue efforts to determine the cause of the blaze, which took the lives of three siblings.   The deaths of 17-years-old Ezekiel Burke, 6-year-old Faith Burke and 3-year-old Kayden Burke, have shaken the country. Two other … Continue reading →

Claims of neglect and disregard are leveled against the government by Opposition Member of Parliament for Couva north, with regard to farmers.  Speaking to supporters at the United National Congress’ Monday night forum, MP Ravi Ratiram farmers are suffering. He said … Continue reading →

The Prison Commissioner confirms vaccine hesitancy exists among inmates and it’s a challenge. Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh first revealed the situation over the weekend. Today Commissioner Dennis Pulchan describes the inmates’ behaviour as a predicament. On Saturday Minster Deyalsingh noted … Continue reading →