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One psychologist says, young people will now be able to talk about their issues with someone willing to listen via Whatsapp.

Dr. Katijah Khan comments follows the news of the, 16-year-old boy in Tobago who was found hanging from a rafter at his home.

Dr. Khan says, it was for this reason the Ministry of Health has sought to partner with a number of agencies, to present a text services to at risk youth.

Speaking with newscentre five yesterday Dr. Khan said, there is help available even via text messages.

Dr. Khan also said, this service is free and anonymous.

The boy was discovered by his mother, who called the police.

The opposition People’s National Movement wants senator David Nakhid fired, after statements he posted on his Facebook page.

Senator Nakhid has been facing criticisms for his comments, on his government’s decision to cancel this year’s military independence parade on August 31^st.

He referred to the parade as a PNM event, and is standing by his government’s decision to cancel.

Government has said, out of an abundance of caution and in light of the existing reported threats against government officials, it is prudent to cancel the parade.

The three month old administration, has been facing severe criticisms since.

Chairman of the PNM Marvin Gonsalez.

Believes senator Nakhid’s appointment should be revoked.

He says, that the leader of the United National Congress and Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, cannot distance herself from the comment.

He said, Mr. Nakhid must go.

He was speaking with newscenter five yesterday.

In a related story, the head of the Trinidad and Tobago police service is weighing in on the cancellation of the annual Independence Day military parade.

The commissioner of police, Alister Guevarro says, the decision to cancel the parade was not made by the police alone.

He says the police force supports the move, which came after input from various agencies and units within the national security apparatus.

When asked by newscentre five about the reasons for the cancellation, Commissioner Guevarro was guarded, reminding the public that national security matters must be handled with discretion.

Five people are killed in separate road traffic accidents between Friday night and Sunday morning, with others injured.

One incident took place during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Reports say, an unidentified man was killed and another pedestrian, Saleem Mohammed, was injured after being struck on the westbound lane of the Churchill Roosevelt highway near Maloney.

Police say the driver, of bon accord, Tobago, told officers the pair, both dressed in dark clothing, ran across the highway into his path.

The unidentified man died at the scene, while Mr. Mohammed was taken to hospital.

On the eastbound lane of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Negus Clauzel of Peyton Ville, Carapo, died after being hit while attempting to cross the roadway on Sunday morning.

Police say, the driver of a vehicle was heading east when the collision occurred.

Ms. Clauzel was pronounced dead at the scene.

In Chaguanas, two friends from Vistabella , driver Rondell Mungroo, 36, and passenger Adrian Neemah, 19, were killed around 1:35 am Sunday when their Nissan Ad Wagon ran off the northbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway near Chief Brands in Charlieville.

Fire officers found the vehicle in a ditch and the men lying on the grass,with no signs of life.

They were pronounced dead at the scene and taken to the Mt. Hope mortuary.

Relatives said, they had left home to meet friends at a nightspot at heartland plaza.

In Penal, Habib John, 47, was killed and Ann Marie Codrington injured after being struck while walking along Rochard Road near Platanite Trace around 7pm Friday.

Police said, a Kia K700 driven by a 33-year-old man hit both pedestrians.

Mr. John died on the scene, and Codrington was taken to hospital.

A high court judge has stayed the lawsuit filed by a Laventille based contractor against the CEPEP Company.

Justice Margaret Mohammed yesterday, directed that all case documents should be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a full and comprehensive probe.

The case was filed by Eastman Enterprise Limited after CEPEP terminated its contract.

The judge’s ruling was set for today, but it was instead delivered yesterday.

The claims surrounding the case are on allegations that CEPEP’s former board improperly, extended 336 contracts through September 2029.

Our express colleague, senior legal correspondent Ricky Ramdass is following the developments.  

CEPEP welcomes the decision of justice Mohammed.

CEPEP says, whilst it has emerged victorious, it is extremely concerned about the fraudulent misrepresentation made to the board, following the granting of cabinet approval to extend 300 contracts.

CEPEP says it considers, this to be a most serious matter, as it sets a dangerous precedent for corporate governance.

It says, it take special notice of the fact that the learned judge has seen it fit to refer to this matter to the, Director of Public Prosecutions for his attention.

Relatives of a La Romaine couple are beginning to fear the worse.

Samuel Montano and his girlfriend Saheeda Mohammed have been reported missing.

Reports say, officers were alerted by relatives who discovered what appeared to be a trail of blood leading from mr montano’s home to the shoreline last Saturday.

According to police, the family started a search which has since turned up spent shells.

Family members suspect foul play.

Ms. Mohammed father fears the worse.

Mr. Montano is 44 years old.

He was last seen at around 11am.

Last Saturday along with 36 year old Ms. Mohammed, at the La Romaine home of his sister.

The man’s sibling told investigators the couple had come over to use the washroom facilities.

However, Ms. Montano said, she was unable to reach her brother the next day.

She told police she visited his home at Sunset Cove and discovered what appeared to be a trail of blood stretching from the residence down to the shoreline behind the property.

Alarmed, she contacted the police.

A friend of the couple is also distraught.

An investigation is underway.

There is some contention over statements made by the ruling United National Congress and independent senator Anthony Vieira.

The statements follow the sudden death of independent senator, Deoroop Teemal.

Senator Teemal died at his St. Augustine home yesterday morning.

He was 68 years old.

In paying tribute to Mr. Teemal his colleague, senator Vieira yesterday said, in his final months he was troubled by recent criticisms of the bench.

Senator Vieira said, the attacks on senator teemal personally and the bench affected his health.

According to senator Vieira, the unnecessary and deeply unfair attacks in a toxic political environment were troubling.

The United National Congress, which was part of the so called attacks, paid tribute to senator teemal as well.

However, public relations officer of the UNC, Dr. Kirk Meighoo finds senator viera’s statement tasteless, offensive and self serving

and the tributes are pouring in after the death of the senator.

Opposition senator Dr. Amery Browne says, senator Teemal was a gentleman and true patriot.

Former Member of Parliament for Mayaro, Rushton Parray shared with newscentre five, his experiences serving alongside Mr. Teemal on the joint select committee on land and physical infrastructure.

Mr. Parray also highlighted the significant impact senator, Teemal made outside of the parliamentary arena.

Mr. Parray said, senator Teemal’s legacy of integrity and service would continue to inspire people for generations to come.

Senator Teemal also served as president of the National Council of Indian Culture.

The National Council for Indian Culture first vice-president Surujdeo Mangaroo describes Mr. Teemal’s death as a “tremendous loss” for Indian cultural development.

He has confirmed that Mr. Teemal had been unwell for the past week.

Mr. Mangaroo will act as president until elections in April 2026.

Mr. Teemal served in the 11th, 12th, and 13th republican parliaments.

Concerns over the disappearances of two young men.

Relatives of 21-year-old Keeran Latchman and 18-year-old Ryan Singh were up to last evening searching for them.

The two young men are from D’Abadie.

Mr. Latchman’s mother Annie Seetahal told the express yesterday, her son has epilepsy and needs his medicine.

The two are said, to have left for Valencia to transport a boat engine in Valencia.

Ms. Seetahal said, she has been looking for her son.

She wants her son returned to her.

The two are reported to have left for Valencia at around, 2pm on Monday.

Government minister Jearlean John has slammed opposition MP Marvin Gonzales, after he raised questions about the ethnic composition of state-appointed boards by the United National Congress-led government.

He was speaking yesterday at a news conference held at the, opposition leader’s office in Port of Spain.

Asked to clarify his statement, MP Gonzales said, a PNM cabinet took great care when appointing state boards to ensure diversity.

Gonzales emphasized the PNM’s commitment to ethnic diversity.

In response to questions from the express, Ms. John, who is the Minister of Works and Infrastructure, noted that Mr. Gonzales raised concerns about the ethnic composition of state-appointed boards, commenting that when he looked at it, he wondered if this was Bangladesh or Delhi”.

Minister John condemned Gonzales’ comments, as she reminded that the majority of the population voted for the UNC government at the April 28th general election.

She said the UNC government has been in office for eight short weeks, and “we are committed to deepening racial justice and cultivating ethnic harmony in this country.

She said, the UNC administration would manage Trinidad and Tobago’s affairs with fairness and equity to all people.