A 31-year-old Guyanese national has been denied bail during his appearance in the Siparia Magistrates Court, on 9 sexual charges. The man is accused of committing sexual offences against his 11-year-old niece. The accused, an operator, has since been remanded … Continue reading →

It is believed the body found in waters off Point Lisas is that of Parasram Boodoo. Mr. Boodoo and his friend Navindra Garib were reported missing on Monday this week. Up to yesterday’s discovery relatives of the 2 fishermen were … Continue reading →

Bail is denied to a Moruga man found with 138 kilos of marijuana. Nathan Daniel, of Lanse Mitan Road, Moruga appeared in the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court yesterday. He was charged with being in illegal possession of 138 kilos of marijuana. … Continue reading →

Over 100 people will be able to do work on their homes because of the grants from the National Social Development Program. At a distribution ceremony yesterday Social Development Minister, Donna Cox said the cheques are ready and waiting to … Continue reading →

The Health Minister is telling people working in the retail sector to get their vaccinations now. Minister Terrence Deyalsingh yesterday said the government wants to reopen the retail sector, but that can only happen if those within get themselves vaccinated. … Continue reading →

It is being called a grim milestone; 1,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago have now died of the coronavirus. The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed 2 more patients have died of the virus, bringing the total number to one thousand. … Continue reading →

A member of Minister Deyalsingh’s health team, Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards is admitting fatigue has stepped in among members of staff. Principal Medical Officer in charge of institutions, Dr. Abdool Richards said yesterday while the experts are working to protect … Continue reading →

Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says the Minister of Health appears to be exhausted on the job. She says Terrance Deyalsingh may be having a melt down. At the virtual report of her United National Congress last … Continue reading →

Two drive-through vaccination sites are being established, as the authorities reach for herd immunity. Minister of Health Terrance Deyalsingh yesterday said the Wallerfield Racetrack in Cumuto has been turned into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the public. It … Continue reading →

Councilor for Cumuto/Tamana, Anil Maharaj has resigned as Chairman of the Finance, Planning and Allocation of Resources Committee at the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation. Councilor Maharaj’s resignation comes hours after his colleagues from the Peoples National Movement called for him … Continue reading →