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 →

The Opposition Leader issues a challenge to Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. Kamla Persad Bissessar last night described as “lies,” claims that one of her Members of Parliament is involved in human trafficking. The police are investigating the existence of … Continue reading →

A car chase ends in the death a suspected bandit. The accident happened in the vicinity of the northern entrance to Grand Bazaar last evening. According to reports the diseased known only as “Zion” and hails from Jones Trace, Quarry … Continue reading →

The search continues for a man believed to have drowned in Manzanilla. He has been identified as Terrance Joseph. Reports say the incident took place near a beach resort in the area last Saturday. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Joseph went … Continue reading →

The Archbishop of Port of Spain says the death penalty is no more than State sanctioned murder. Jason Gordon believes what needs to be done is better conviction rates and for the authorities to pay attention to underdeveloped communities. Speaking … Continue reading →

Police suspect the shooting deaths in mount hope may have been connected to another murder in the area. Last Saturday night 31-year-old Keston Cumberbatch and Anton Young, who was 40-years-old were shot at Sorillo Drive at around 8:35pm. Another man … Continue reading →

A man identified as Jaden Alexander has been stabbed to death in Santa Cruz. Reports say the incident took place at La Canoa Road at around 3pm yesterday afternoon Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Alexander got into an argument with another … Continue reading →