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An assurance from the Trinidad and Tobago police service that no stone will be left unturned in probing the gun attack, which claimed the lives of four people including a female onlooker, identified as Lana Sahadeo.

The others killed are 26 year old Damien Chris his 31 year old brother Levi Chris and 31 year old Jerry Hollingsworth.

The assault on the trio began in broad daylight on the westbound lane of the Churchill Roosevelt highway, yesterday afternoon.

Divisional commander for the north central division Richard Smith, told of the incident.

Yesterday, he assured no stone will be left unturned in solving the crime.

As the attackers fired several rounds businesswoman Lana Sahadeo who was at home at the time, was struck by a stray bullet.

One man was reportedly killed on the highway as he fled, while another was found slumped motionless over the wheel of the crashed vehicle.

A 34-year-old police constable Sidney Roberts is to appear virtually before the Port-of-Spain magistrates’ court today, charged in connection with murder of two siblings and the shooting of another man.

The incident occurred on December 17^th, at the Courts Mega Store car park in El Socorro, San Juan.

A TTPS release says, Pc Roberts was last attached to the homicide bureau of investigations.

He was charged on Christmas day.

He is alleged to have murdered siblings, 33-year-old Simeon Lessey and 35-year-old Siniaya Lessey and to have shot another man, with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Police say, Mr. Roberts was arrested in an exercise conducted by the professional standards bureau, and was later charged following advice on December 25th, from the director of public prosecutions, Roger Gaspard, Sc.

The release says, the enquiry was bolstered by officers of the PSB, the research analytical unit and legal officer Ramjag of the HBI Region II.

According to police reports, just after midday on December 17th, several units attached to the NED responded to reports of loud explosions at the Courts Mega Store car park, in El Socorro.

The TTPS says, upon arrival at the scene, first responders met an off-duty police officer and observed several people lying on the ground nursing wounds.

The release says, two of the wounded succumbed to their injuries while others were taken for medical treatment at hospital.

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh expresses concern about declining birth rates.

The family planning association of Trinidad and Tobago says, it is a regional phenomenon.

Minister Deyalsingh said, the numbers are not looking good

According to minister Deyalsingh Trinidad and Tobago is not too far behind to keep up with the fertility replacement rate.

Minister Deyalsingh said, maternal mortality numbers have been falling since 2016.

He was speaking with the media on Monday.

The National Insurance Board becomes the latest company to fall victim to a ransom ware attack.

In a release last evening the NIBTT says, it is currently assessing its systems after having experienced a ransom ware attack.

NIBTT says, the intrusion took place yesterday.

It says, its offices will be closed until Friday December 29^th.

The release says, all steps are being taken to protect its data integrity technology hardware.

It says, there are also continuing to diligently work with its external technology partners to expeditiously resolve the matter.

NIBTT says, it has reported the incident to the Trinidad and Tobago cyber incident response team, under the Ministry of National Security and they are working with the team toward a resolution.

The Housing Development Corporation gives over thirty families, keys to starter homes.

A release from the HDC says, 37 families were given keys on Tuesday to new housing units under the ministry’s Housing and Village Improvement Programme.

The units are located in San Juan/Laventille, Tunapuna/Piarco, Sangre Grande, Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo, Princes Town, San

Fernando, and Point Fortin.

The HDC says, the homes were constructed at a total cost of approximately $6.3m.

At the handing over ceremony, housing minister Camille Robinson-Regis congratulated the recipients.

The HDC says, the project targets families who reside in sub-standard housing structures or shacks; and villages regarded as having poor infrastructure and/or requiring emergency works.

Further, it says, the programme beneficiaries benefit from new starter home units, and upgraded community infrastructure, thereby improving their quality of life, and economic well-being.

Minister Robinson-Regis said this fiscal year, 600 homes will be distributed under the programme.

Completely free of charge.

Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales is calling opposition claims that government plans to sell TSTT, mischief.

Minister Gonzales assures there has never been any plan by government, to sell the state owned company. 

On Tuesday, opposition senator Wade Mark claimed, that he has information suggesting that there are attempts by the government to get rid of the company.

In the senate he said, it has been almost a decade and cable and wireless still owns 49% of the company.

Senator Mark called on chairman of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Gilbert Peterson Sc. to say what his organization has done, to ensure cable and wireless’ shares are divested.

He said, TSTT has been devastated and the government has questions to answer. 

Minister Gonzales responded, accusing Mr. Mark of using the parliamentary chamber for mischief and confusion.

He then made it clear; the government has no intention of selling TSTT.

They were speaking during the matters on the adjournment in the upper house on Tuesday.

There is word now that the man shot dead on the compound of the Carapichaima Anglican Primary School, was an MTS security guard.

Dillon Berkley, was reportedly shot by a colleague on Tuesday night.

Thirty-seven year old Mr. Berkley was found with a loaded gun, mask and tools to break into the school.

Police at the Freeport station, received a report of a man lurking on the premises of the school, at around 10:15pm.

Officers went to the school and were told by the MTS guard, the intruder was still on the compound.

A search of the premises was conducted.

The suspect was found in one of the classrooms.

The MTS security guard says, he called on the man to stop, but he raised his hand and pointed what appeared to be a gun in his direction.

The MTS guard says, he fired one shot hitting the suspect in the head.

Later the dead man was identified as Dillon Berkley.

A gun was found close to the body.

Police were told up to November 5^th, Mr. Berkley was an MTS security guard stationed at the Chaguanas North Secondary School.

Reports of delays at the nation’s ports and transit sheds are getting the attention of the minister of finance who assures steps have been taken to address the issue.

Minister Colm Imbert, confirms there has been an increase in the deployment of customs officers to handle the bottleneck.   

Business owners and members of the public have been complaining about a backlog, at the ports and transit sheds, saying they are not receiving their goods.

In the senate yesterday, Minister Imbert admitted there is a problem, and gave reasons for it.

Minister Imbert said, extra customs officers have been deployed and are working round the clock to remedy the situation.

Opposition senator Wade Mark questioned, if those persons would get their goods before Christmas.

Minister Imbert said, over one thousand packages are expected this holiday season.

He revealed that security is tight at transit sheds, where it is believed illegal arms and ammunition came into the country, and where instances of theft occurred.

Independent senator Anthony Viera had some questions about efficiency at customs.

Minister Imbert said, the establishment of the revenue authority is the only answer.

They were speaking during the question and answer segment in the upper house.