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Paula Mae Weekes appalled by racial behaviour on social media
Former President of the Republic Paula Mae Weekes says racial abuse is rampant on local social media. She finds it frightening. Ms. Weekes says when her term began she took an interest in social media. In an interview with Garth … Continue reading
Teenage boy gunned down in Valencia
Police are now investigating the killing of 14-year-old Kyle Paul. The boy was gunned down at a football march in Valencia last Saturday evening. Two others were wounded during the shooting. Kyle was a 3rd form student of the Coryal … Continue reading
Bush fires over a 48-hr period due to extremely dry conditions across Barbados
Bush fires across Barbados over a 48-hour period due to extremely dry conditions. Over the weekend there was consideration about upgrading the island’s alert protocols to include fire as a hazard. Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds … Continue reading
ICE apprehends Caribbean nationals in nationwide enforcement and removal operation
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency apprehends Caribbean nationals, among 220 removable non-citizens during a nationwide enforcement effort. The operation took place on Friday. Via a statement the ICE says officers from its enforcement and removal operations says … Continue reading
Director of Public Prosecutions urged to break his silence and defend himself
The Opposition United National Congress is calling on the Director of Public Prosecutions to defend his office. The party says the Office of the DPP is under attack because of the collapse of the corruption case against UNC officials who … Continue reading
Man described by police as a known drug dealer is shot and killed in his bed
A man is shot and killed in Aranguez. He has been identified as Dinesh Ragbir. He was 32-years-old. Reports say the incident took place at Freddy Street around 11pm last night. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Ragbir was asleep at his … Continue reading
Christine Kangaloo takes the Oath of Office
Trinidad and Tobago gets its second female President this morning. Christine Kangaloo will take the Oath of Office becoming the 7th Head of State. The Inauguration Ceremony takes place at the Queen’s Park Savannah grandstand, in Port of Spain. The … Continue reading
R.I.C public consultation abruptly ends after descending into chaos
The Regulated Industries Commission aborts a public consultation in Chaguanas after chaos erupts. Fingers are being pointed at Opposition Officials. The meeting on Wednesday night was to be the final one as the RIC lays the groundwork for electricity rate … Continue reading
Police Commissioner outlines a number of initiatives to deal with crime
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
Roman Catholic church relaxes COVID-19 restrictions
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
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