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The search for Andrea Bharatt is expected to resume today, 5 days after she was reported missing.

Yesterday police, soldiers, hunters and other civilians were allowed to join the search in the forest of Sangre Grande.

The search party spent some hours at Nonpariel Road Fishing Pond yesterday.

Andrea Bharatt was last seen in a taxi heading to her Arima Old Road home last Friday evening.

She had left her work place at the Arima Magistrate’s Court.

Police have since detained 5 men in connection with the kidnapping.

Crime Stoppers yesterday offered a $50,000-dollar reward and Mode Alive has put up $20,000 for information, which leads to the 22-year-old’s safe return.

Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is telling members of the public and the media to guard against saying and revealing too much about the investigations.

The story is being widely covered and Commissioner Griffith yesterday had some words of caution.

National Security Minister, Stuart Young yesterday expressed the hope that Ms. Bharrat will be found safe.

He too was cautious in his response to questions about the kidnapping.

The Minister did say there are many sick people in the country.

The funeral service for the late Singing Sandra will take place over 2 days, tomorrow and Thursday.

The National Carnival Commission says it will be coordinating the grand send off for the 2-time Calypso Monarch.

Also at the event will be performances by Kerene Asche who is expected to pay tribute and TUCO president Brother Resistance will deliver remarks.

The fare well will comprise of 2 segments tomorrow at Queens Hall where the body will lie for public viewing and a cultural showcase will be attended by fellow artiste.

The ceremony will take place from 10am to noon.

On Thursday the between 10am to noon and Orisha Spiritual Service will be held at the Hirondelle Basketball Court in her hometown of Morvant.

Andrea Bharrat has not yet been found.

One of the developments in the probe is the detention of 5 men by the police.

Yesterday the authorities carried out a search in the Fishing Pond Forest in Sangre Grande.

Police say they are following several leads.

Its now been 4 days since the 22-year-old was kidnapped in Arima.

A co-worker who boarded a taxi with her on King Street in Arima last saw her.

Hours later, a ransom was demanded for her safe return.

Ms. Bharatt, works as a clerk in the Arima Magistrates’ Court

And there is a call for caution on the information posted about the kidnapping of Ms. Bharatt.

The warning comes from Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith.

In a statement, Commissioner Griffith says he notes the media frenzy over this incident and points out that too much information on this case could jeopardise the investigation and place the life of the victim in further danger.

The top cop says while the media has its role to play in society, when it comes to kidnapping the, less said, the better.

Commissioner Griffith also notes that even police officers are over zealous and are giving out sensitive information to the media.

He says this too can compromise an investigation.

One hundred thousand doses of the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine are earmarked for this country.

At the COVID-19 briefing yesterday Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh explained the rollout for the 1^st tranche of vaccines.

Minister Deyalsingh said while there was adequate storage room; he did not want to overburden the infrastructure.

He also explained the rollout for the 2^nd tranche.

And former Health Minister Emmanuel Hosein is encouraging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Dr. Hosein spoke of his own personal experience with polio in a bid to get through to anti-vaccers and persons who are doubtful about being inoculated.

Yesterday the Ministry of Health reported that there were 2 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago.

Dr. Erica wheeler assures the COVID-19 vaccine coming to this country is not of inferior quality.

The PAHO/WHO representative to Trinidad and Tobago says the COVID-19 vaccine rollout program is well organized.

Dr. Wheeler says what this country is receiving is approved and will work to fight the virus.

Dr. Wheeler told the media yesterday, while several persons have questioned the effectiveness of the Oxford vaccine against the Pfizer, there is no need to fear.

The vaccine is expected to reach this country by next month.

National Security Minister, Stuart Young has survived a motion of no confidence in the House of Representatives.

The motion filed by the Opposition Leader failed in the Lower House yesterday following hours of debate.

Last night, loud noise and equally thunderous yes responses were heard as members voted on the private motion.

In making a case for her motion, Mrs. Persad Bissessar demanded that Minister Young be removed.

She says he has handled the exemption process badly.

She accused government of favoritism.

But Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley told the Opposition Leader her motion was misdirected.

Dr. Rowley said he has every confidence in his National Security Minister.

In response, the Tabaquite MP, Anita Haynes cautioned the Prime Minister.

The man himself, Stuart Young described the motion as sad.

He dismissed the motion as a total waste of parliamentary time.

Meanwhile Opposition MP Dr. Roodal Moonilal referred to a reported exchange of words between Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development, Foster Cummings and Minister Young.

Dr. Moonilal said it showed government members are not on the same page when it comes to the exemption process.

He said this proves there is division in the government.

Dr. Moonilal reiterated calls for the National Security Minister to resign.

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation says “all house is road” as it announces the TUCO and Bmobile Online Road March.

Borrowing from the popular selection of the same name by Bunji Garlin, TUCO President Lutalo Massismba says the online version will be fun.

TUCO will announce the contenders and persons can vote for as many as they like as many times as they like from February 1^st to 16^th.

Mr. Massimba says persons want a say in what song they would like to see win.

Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday Mr. Massimba said it is also about supporting the artiste during the pandemic.

The winning performer will receive $100,000 as a prize.