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May 24, 2022

Mass Shooting In The US: Teacher, 14 Students Killed

Fourteen students and a teacher have been killed in a school shooting in Texas. The shooting happened at the Robb Read more.

May 24, 2022

WASA: Point Lisas Desalination Plant Restarted

Residents in parts of Central and South Trinidad who have been affected by the planned shutdown at the Point Lisas Read more.

May 24, 2022

No Bail For ‘Bomber’

Kent Thomas was denied bail and remanded into custody when he appeared before the Princes Town Magistrates’ Court this week, Read more.

May 24, 2022

676 COVID-19 Infections, Single Death Reported Today

The Ministry of Health is reporting 676 new COVID-19 infections and a single death in its update this afternoon. Active Read more.

May 24, 2022

NP Warns Against Smoking At Service Stations

The National Petroleum Company, NP, is reminding members of the public of the dangers of smoking at it Service Stations, Read more.

May 23, 2022

Murder Accused In Court For Common-Law Wife’s Death

Jerry Horne, the common-law husband of Marva Sutherland, is due to appear at the Port of Spain Magistrates’ Court today, Read more.

May 23, 2022

Calypso Rose Announces New Album ‘Forever’

2022 will mark the return of the Queen of Calypso. Today, the 82- year old Trinidad and Tobago- raised musician Read more.

May 23, 2022

Mia Mottley Appears On Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential List

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been named as one of Time’s 100 most influential people for 2022, with the Read more.

May 22, 2022

Opposition To File Motion of Privileges Against PM in Parliament

The Opposition, through its MP Rudranath Indarsingh, will file a motion of Privileges against Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley in Read more.

May 22, 2022

345 Covid-19 Cases, Three Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,893 deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 22, 2022

UNC’s Internal Election To Be Held June 26

Members of the United National Congress will vote for a new National Executive in the party’s internal elections on 26th Read more.

May 21, 2022

Zero Covid-19 Deaths Today, MoH Records 517 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago’s record of Covid-19 deaths remains at 3,890 as the Ministry of Health reported zero new fatalities in Read more.

May 21, 2022

Senator Nakhid Pen Fifth Letter To DPP, Alleging PM’s Interference In Top Cop Process

Opposition Senator David Nakhid has now penned a fifth letter to Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard, calling on him Read more.

May 21, 2022

Tobago Records Single Covid-19 Death, 62 New Cases

An unvaccinated Covid-19 patient has succumbed to the virus in Tobago, taking the island’s death toll to 268. Meanwhile, with Read more.

May 20, 2022

Boy, 16 Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking In School

A 16-year-old student was granted $7,500 bail with a surety by the Port-of-Spain Children’s Court yesterday after being charged with Read more.

May 20, 2022

423 Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths Today

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,890 deaths, after another four patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 20, 2022

Imbert Declines To Speak About Proposed 2% Wage Increase For Public Servants

Asked in the Senate on Friday morning to provide a rationale for the Chief Personal Officer’s offer of a two Read more.

May 20, 2022

Fourth Covid-19 Booster Doses Available From Today

The Ministry of Health begins administration of fourth Covid-19 Pfizer booster shots today. The program is available for the over Read more.

May 20, 2022

61 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago’s active Covid-19 case load is now at 518, as the island records 61 new infections in its update this Read more.

May 20, 2022

Kymani To Be Laid To Rest Today

Two year old Kymani Francis will be laid to rest this morning. The toddler’s body was found in the Guapo Read more.

May 19, 2022

RIHANNA AND A$AP ROCKY WELCOME BABY BOY

Rihanna has given birth to a baby boy, First child with A$ap Rocky. Sources with direct knowledge have said that Read more.

May 19, 2022

Tipsy 2022: Burna Boy To Headline Tipsy All White Party in Barbados for Crop Over

The Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, who is on the cover of the latest issue of Billboard magazine, will be the first Read more.

May 19, 2022

33 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago records 33 new Covid-19 infections in its update this morning and thankfully no new deaths. Active cases on the Read more.

May 19, 2022

Catholic Church To Investigate Abuse In Children’s Homes

The Roman Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago says it will move to investigate allegations of abuse at children’s homes Read more.

May 17, 2022

Covid Matters: In-Person Activities At Sangre Grande District Court Suspended

In-person activities at the Sangre Grande District Court have been suspended temporarily, in order to investigate the COVID-19 status of Read more.

May 17, 2022

509 Covid-19 Cases, Three Additional Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,881 deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 17, 2022

PM Heads To Guyana For Regional Forum On Agriculture

Official Government Statement: Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley will depart for Guyana today (Tuesday 17th May, 2022) where Read more.

May 16, 2022

Four Covid-19 Deaths, 344 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,878 deaths, after another four patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 16, 2022

Emergency Shutdown At Navet Water Treatment Plant

Residents in parts of South-East Trinidad served by the Navet Water Treatment Plant, who may be experiencing low water pressures Read more.

May 16, 2022

Grenadians Head To The Polls Next Month, PM Keith Mitchell To Contest Election For Final Time

Grenada’s Parliament will be dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the island to hold elections on June 23rd, as Read more.

May 16, 2022

Government Secures Preferred Bidder For Sale of Petrotrin Refinery

After returning to the open market to find a suitable entity to purchase the Petrotrin Refinery, government is now in Read more.

May 16, 2022

Rainy Season Begins Today

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has officially declared the start of the 2022 Wet Season for Trinidad and Tobago. Read more.

May 16, 2022

Murder In Tobago

The country’s latest murder was reported in Tobago overnight. Nkosi Bovell, also known as Fari Dan, was liming at Dutch Read more.

May 12, 2022

PM: “No Position For Me To Take On Special Branch Report”

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has said a Special Branch police report is no form of evidence before a court Read more.

May 12, 2022

T&T Featured In Documentary, “Bigger Than Africa” Set To Debut On Netflix, May 13th

Motherland Productions’ “Bigger Than Africa” premieres on Netflix, May 13th 2022. “Bigger Than Africa” is the first feature documentary film Read more.

May 12, 2022

Diego Martin Tragedy: Another Woman Is Killed

Homicide investigators were called to Blue Basin, Diego Martin this morning where a woman was killed during what is believed Read more.

May 11, 2022

Man, 19, In Court On Murder Charge

A 19-year-old man is expected to appear before the Arima Magistrates’ Court today charged with the death of 45-year-old Junior Read more.

May 11, 2022

584 Covid-19 Cases, Two Deaths Recorded Today

There have been 584 new Covid-19 infections reported by the Ministry of Health this afternoon, in addition to two deaths. Read more.

May 11, 2022

55 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago records 55 new Covid-19 cases in its update today, putting active cases on the island at 574. Read more.

May 10, 2022

Kymani’s Body Is Found

A tragic end as the body of two year old Kymani Francis was found in the Guapo River this morning, Read more.

May 7, 2022

Active Covid-19 Cases Surpass 9,000 As 754 More Test Positive

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,847 deaths, after another two patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 7, 2022

Food Support Program Still Under Review

Official Government Statement The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services reminds the public that the review of its Food Read more.

May 7, 2022

Chamber Condemns Murder Of Chaguanas Businessman

The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce has condemned the murder of Chaguanas businessman Darryl Dindial, expressing concern Read more.

May 7, 2022

Two Senior Cops Charged In TTPS Firearms Probe

In the latest development in a months long probe into corruption within the Firearms Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Read more.

May 6, 2022

Zero Covid-19 Deaths Today, MoH Records 531 New Infections

Trinidad and Tobago’s death toll remains at3,845 as no new fatalities were reported by the Ministry of Health on Friday. Read more.

May 6, 2022

Montrose Residents Stage Fiery Protest Over Killing Of Chaguanas Businessman

A Chaguanas businessman is this country’s latest murder victim. Darryl Dindial, owner of Dindial Auto located in Montrose, Chaguanas, was Read more.

May 5, 2022

418 Covid-19 Cases, Two Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,8677 deaths, after another twp patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 5, 2022

$350K Bail For SRP Charged With Misbehavior in Public Office

Special Reserve Police Officer John Blackman was granted $350,000 bail when he appeared before a Port of Spain Magistrate charged Read more.

May 5, 2022

52 More Test Covid-19 Positive In Tobago

Fifty-two new Covid-19 cases have been detected in Tobago, with the island’s Health Division reporting 523 active cases this morning, Read more.

May 5, 2022

DOUBLE MURDER: Mother, Son Killed In Curepe Shooting

A double murder was recorded overnight, in which a mother and son were the victims. Thirty-six year old Kwesi Parris Read more.

May 5, 2022

Advertisements for Police Commissioner, Deputy CoP To Be Issued Next Month

Advertisements for the post of Police Commissioner and Deputy CoP could be issued as early as next month, restarting the Read more.

May 4, 2022

Slow Increase In Covid-19 Hospitalizations As MoH Records 555 New Cases Today

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday afternoon that there are now 194 Covid-19 patients receiving hospital care- an increase Read more.

May 4, 2022

Five New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

In its Covid-19 update on Wednesday, Tobago recorded five new cases of the virus, taking the island’s active case load Read more.

May 3, 2022

Minister Cox Meets With Acting Top Cop To Devise Plan For Families Affected By Crime

Minister of Social Development and Family Services Donna Cox met on Tuesday with Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Mc Donald Read more.

May 3, 2022

347 New Covid-19 Cases, Five More Patients Die

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,838 deaths, after another five patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

May 3, 2022

Boy, 15, Detained In Connection With Gun Find

A 15-year-old boy is one of seven people arrested over the holiday, weekend as cops seized seven illegal guns along Read more.

April 29, 2022

A Fallen Tree Started It All: Report On Feb. Islandwide Blackout Laid In Parliament

The islandwide power outage which affected Trinidad on February 16th was triggered by a fallen tree, according to a report Read more.

April 29, 2022

Tobago Records 95 Covid Cases, Single Death

Tobago’s Covid-19 cases sees a spike as the Health the Division reports 95 new cases in its update today. Meanwhile Read more.

April 29, 2022

BVI Premier, Senior Port Official Nabbed In US Drug Trafficking Case

Andrew Fahie is expected to appear before a Miami Federal Court this afternoon after being arrested for alleged drug smuggling Read more.

April 28, 2022

802 More Covid-19 Cases Pushes Active Cases Over 8,000

The Ministry of Health continued recording an increased number of Covid-19 cases on Thursday, with 802 more people testing positive Read more.

April 28, 2022

Emergency Repairs At Maraval Water Treatment Plant

A defective pump at the Maraval Water Treatment Plant is the cause for some residents currently experiencing a disruption in Read more.

April 28, 2022

Three Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

After recording 63 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Tobago is reporting just three new positive cases in its update this morning. Read more.

April 28, 2022

Daughter In Court Charged With Mom’s Murder

The daughter of 62 year old Sita Jagessar will virtually appear in court this morning, charged with her mother’s murder. Read more.

April 27, 2022

CXC Postpones This Year’s Exams By Three Weeks

CSEC and CAPE examinations will now begin on May 23rd, as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) announces a three week Read more.

April 27, 2022

543 New Cases, Two Covid-19 Deaths Today

The Ministry of Health reports an additional 543 new cases on Wednesday afternoon, with active cases now at 7,637. This Read more.

April 27, 2022

US Embassy To Be Relocated

The United States Embassy has issued a statement following reports which suggested that is purchasing Country Club in Maraval, saying Read more.

April 27, 2022

Double Murder In Couva

A double murder recorded in Couva on Tuesday night has pushed the country’s homicide toll to 171. Twenty-five year old Read more.

April 26, 2022

576 More Test Covid Positive

Another 576 cases have been reported by the Health Ministry this afternoon, with hospitalizations moving from 153 to 165 over Read more.

April 26, 2022

Cops Investigate As Third Body Found Down Precipice Along North Coast Road

In under 24 hours, a third body has been discovered down a precipice along the North Coast Road. The Hunters Read more.

April 26, 2022

Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert In Effect

A Yellow Level Adverse Weather alert is in effect until 6 o’clock tomorrow evening. During this period, the Met Office Read more.

April 25, 2022

ODPM Urges Caution Amid Thunderstorm Activity Across T&T

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management is urging motorists to practice extreme caution when navigating on wet roads, in Read more.

April 25, 2022

“FAKE NEWS”: MoE Rubbishes Rumor About Rotation For Classes

The Ministry of Education has dismissed as ‘fake news’, a social media post which claimed that a meeting has been Read more.

April 25, 2022

Covid-19 Cases Cross 7,000 As 458 More Test Positive

Another 458 Covid-19 cases have been reported by the Ministry of Health this afternoon. Active cases have once more crossed Read more.

April 25, 2022

J’ouvert, Parades Cancelled As Point Fortin Mayor Scales Back On Borough Day Celebrations

Days after unveiling a calendar of events for Borough Day celebrations in Point Fortin, Mayor Saleema Thomas has announced that Read more.

April 24, 2022

204 Covid-19 Cases, Single Death

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,813 deaths, after one patient succumbed to the virus according to Sunday’s Read more.

April 24, 2022

Former PNM Assemblyman Involved In Accident

Shomari Hector, the former PNM Tobago Assemblyman was hospitalized on Sunday morning after being involved in a car crash in Read more.

April 24, 2022

Nine Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

In its Covid-19 update on Sunday, Tobago reported nine new cases of the virus and thankfully, no additional deaths. There Read more.

April 22, 2022

Three Covid-19 Deaths, 419 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,811deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Friday’s Read more.

April 22, 2022

PM: Government Has No Pegasus Software To Spy On Citizens

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley went on record in the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon, denouncing Opposition allegations that Read more.

April 22, 2022

Additional Sailings of the T&T Spirit Next Wednesday

Official Press Release: The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-island Transportation Company Limited (TTIT) wishes to advise the travelling public that there Read more.

April 22, 2022

Nineteen New Covid Cases In Tobago

In its Covid-19 update this morning, Tobago reports 19 new cases of the virus and thankfully, no additional deaths. There Read more.

April 22, 2022

PM Laments Rising Murder Rate

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has commented on the increase in murders over the past week, noting that “in recent Read more.

April 21, 2022

Police Officers To Be Posted At 15 Schools Across Country To Help Curb Violence

The Ministry of Education has announced that police officers are to be temporarily posted at 15 schools across the country, Read more.

April 21, 2022

546 New Covid-19 Cases Recorded Today

The Ministry of Health reported 546 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday afternoon, a further increase from Wednesday’s 405 positive cases. Read more.

April 21, 2022

Members of Commission of Enquiry Into Paria Diving Tragedy To Be Sworn Friday

Nearly two months to the day that five divers were sucked into an underground pipeline owned by Paria Fuel Trading Read more.

April 21, 2022

21 Murders In One Week As Two More Killed Overnight

T&T’s homicide toll has now climbed to 162, as another two people were killed in separate incidents overnight. In the Read more.

April 20, 2022

Significant Decline In Drug Related Court Cases Since Marijuana Decriminalization

Since the decriminalization of marijuana in late 2019, there has been a 78 percent drop in the average number Read more.

April 20, 2022

Kieron Pollard Retires From Cricket

After a career that lasted more than 15 years, West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has retired from international cricket. Read more.

April 20, 2022

A$AP Rocky Detained By US Police After Barbados Trip

Rihanna’s boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, soon to be the father of her child, was arrested and handcuffed as he landed in Read more.

April 20, 2022

CAL To Begin Non-Stop Service Between Tobago and Barbados

Caribbean Airlines will introduce non-stop flights between Barbados and Tobago effective May 8th. “The addition of this new service is Read more.

April 20, 2022

MoH Records 405 New Covid-19 Cases, Single Death

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,807 deaths, after one patient succumbed to the virus according to Wednesday’s Read more.

April 19, 2022

Two Chinese Nationals Murdered In Petit Bourg

Cops were called to a home in Petit Bourg on Tuesday morning where the bodies of two elderly men were Read more.

April 19, 2022

WASA: Service Interruption In Parts Of St. James and Environs

People in St. James and environs who are currently without water will have to wait at least until 6 o Read more.

April 19, 2022

Six New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago reported six new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday morning, with active cases on the island at 308. Of that number, Read more.

April 19, 2022

Cops To Patrol Protests Against Fuel Price Increases

Police will be on patrol today as several groups have announced plans to stage protests across the country over an Read more.

April 19, 2022

Three More Bodies Recovered From MV Fair Chance

Three more bodies have been found on board the Vincentian MV Fair Chance vessel, which overturned on the North Coast Read more.

April 19, 2022

Murder Suspect Detained Following Easter Monday Shootings

Police have apprehended a suspect believed to have been involved in the shooting deaths of two men and the wounding Read more.

April 19, 2022

All Students Return To The Physical Classroom Today

The new school term begins today and sees thousands of students returning to the physical classroom, many of them for Read more.

April 19, 2022

An Increase In Prices At The Pump

A further reduction of government’s fuel subsidy rolled into effect at midnight, resulting in higher prices at the pump. Motorists Read more.

April 14, 2022

T&T Records 400+ Covid-19 Cases Today

The Ministry of Health reports 449 new Covid-19 cases in its update this afternoon, however hospitalizations have dropped from 155 Read more.

April 14, 2022

Traffic Build Up In West Trinidad Due To Ruptured Pipeline

The Ministry of Works and Transport advises there’s a temporary traffic disruption along the Western Main Road, Cocorite, in the Read more.

April 14, 2022

Covid-19 Mass Vaccination Sites Closed For Easter Weekend

All Covid-19 mass vaccination sites will be closed over the entire Easter long weekend, reopening next Tuesday. The Health Ministry Read more.

April 13, 2022

COVID-19 UPDATE: 374 New Cases, Five Deaths

The Ministry of Health reports five deaths and 374 new cases in its Covid-19 update this afternoon. In the parallel Read more.

April 13, 2022

Post Mortem Ordered As Six Year Old Dies In POS

A police investigation has been launched into the death of six year old Zakariah Charles, who was found unresponsive in Read more.

April 12, 2022

Four Covid Deaths, 324 New Cases

Four patient deaths have taken the overall death toll from the virus to 3,787. Meanwhile, another 324 people have tested Read more.

April 12, 2022

Coconut Vendor’s Body Found On Manzanilla Beach

The body of 23 year old coconut vendor Amar Mohammed was found along the Manzanilla coastline on Tuesday morning. Mohammed’s Read more.

April 12, 2022

Tobago Records Single Covid-19 Death

The death of an unvaccinated patient in Tobago has taken the island’s Covid-19 death toll to 262. The Health Division Read more.

April 12, 2022

St. James Licensing Office Closed Today

Official Media Release The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that the St. James Licensing Read more.

April 12, 2022

Dad Faces Manslaughter Charge In Teen Daughter’s Death

The father of 15 year old Alliyah Alexander is due to appear before a Couva Magistrate today, charged with manslaughter Read more.

April 11, 2022

Three New Covid-19 Deaths, 125 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,783 deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

April 11, 2022

Cops Seize 22 Guns In 10 Days

Cops seized a record 22 guns in the first 10 days of the month, as a result of intelligence-led exercises Read more.

April 10, 2022

Ninety New Covid-19 Cases Today

Ninety new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, while the Ministry of Health reported a Read more.

April 10, 2022

Paria Diving Tragedy: OSHA Denounces Claim That Chief Inspector Was Forced To Resign

The Occupational Health and Safety Agency, OSHA, is denouncing a claim that its former Chief Inspector Shervon Ali was forced Read more.

April 9, 2022

MoE Makes An About Turn: Aaron and Ameerah To Receive President’s Gold Medal

Both Ameerah Beekoo and Aaron Subero will be awarded with the President’s Gold Medal for their performance in the 2020 Read more.

April 9, 2022

T&TEC: Cops Investigating Barrackpore Electrocution

Official Media Release: Read more.

April 9, 2022

Five Deaths, 269 New Covid-19 Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,779 deaths, after another five patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

April 9, 2022

Work Permits Extended For Re-Registered Venezuelan Nationals In T&T

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: The Ministry of National Security wishes to advise that the duration of the Work Permit Exemption granted Read more.

April 8, 2022

EMA Records Improved Air Quality Around Beetham Landfill

Official EMA Media Release: The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) continues to observe an improvement in the Air Quality Levels around Read more.

April 8, 2022

Finance Minister Announce Increase In Fuel Prices

Effective Tuesday April 19th, fuel prices will be adjusted. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Colm Imbert during Friday’s Read more.

April 8, 2022

Air Quality Improves From Hazardous Levels Following Beetham Landfill Fire

Official EMA Media Release: The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has noted an improvement in the Air Quality Levels around the Read more.

April 8, 2022

Unvaccinated Patient Dies In Tobago

An unvaccinated patient has succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in Tobago, taking the island’s death toll to 261. The Health Read more.

April 8, 2022

Education Ministry: Senior Official To Blame For SEA Fiasco

The Ministry of Education is to review its practice of naming and awarding top performers of the Secondary Entrance Assessment. Read more.

April 7, 2022

North Coast Jazz Set For May

Good news for jazz lovers- North Coast Jazz & Heritage Festival comes alive next month. The event, now in its Read more.

April 7, 2022

Coast Guard Recovers Body On Board MV Fair Chance Vessel

Nearly five full days after the Vincentian MV Fair Chance vessel overturned on the North Coast of Trinidad, the Trinidad Read more.

April 7, 2022

MoH Records Three Covid-19 Deaths, 198 New Cases Today

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,773 deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

April 7, 2022

Prison Officer Detained With Contraband At POS Prison

A prison officer with 29 years of service has been arrested at the Port of Spain Prison, after allegedly being Read more.

April 7, 2022

Beetham Landfill Fire

Commuters entering the capital city and those who work and reside in the vicinity of the Beetham landfill are advised Read more.

April 6, 2022

A Touching Farewell For Blaxx

It was a farewell service fitting for cultural royalty. The Grand Stand of the Queen’s Park Savannah was filled with Read more.

April 6, 2022

No Tobago Jazz Festival Until 2023

The Tobago Jazz Festival will not take place this year, but preparations are already being made for a return of Read more.

April 6, 2022

COVID-19 UPDATE: Four Deaths 283 New Cases Today

Four Covid-19 deaths reported in the Ministry of Health’s update on Wednesday have pushed Trinidad and Tobago’s overall death toll Read more.

April 6, 2022

26 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago is reporting 26 new Covid-19 cases in its update this morning. There are 16 patients in hospital, with active Read more.

April 6, 2022

Dad In Police Custody As Schoolgirl Dies After Beating

A police investigation has been launched after a 15 year old girl died at the Couva District Health Facility after Read more.

April 5, 2022

$100K Bail For Tobago Man Held On Child Pornography Charges

A 26-year-old Tobago man was granted $100,000 bail with a surety after appearing virtually before a Scarborough Magistrate yesterday, charged Read more.

April 5, 2022

Three Deaths, 321 New Covid-19 Cases Today

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,766 deaths, after another three patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

April 5, 2022

MP Padarath Asks For Update On Report Into T&TEC Power Outage

Opposition MP Barry Padarath is calling on government to reveal the status of an investigation into the 12 hour power Read more.

April 5, 2022

Fourteen New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Fourteen new Covid-19 cases have been detected in Tobago, with active cases on this sister-isle now at 359.There are 16 Read more.

April 4, 2022

Woodford Cafe’s Director Dies In Highway Crash

The lone fatality in a vehicular accident which occurred along the Uriah Butler Highway on Monday afternoon has been identified Read more.

April 4, 2022

Two Covid-19 Deaths, 138 New Infections

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,763 deaths, after another two patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

April 4, 2022

Virginia-Based Band SOJA Takes Home Grammy For Best Reggae Album

Sunday’s Grammy’s event saw the Virginia-based group SOJA walking home with the award for Best Reggae Album for their offering, Read more.

April 4, 2022

Covid-19 Death In Tobago

A single Covid-19 death has taken Tobago’s death toll from the virus to 260. The person was an unvaccinated patient. Read more.

April 4, 2022

Free Of Charge: KFC Reverses Condiment Policy

KFC is reversing a policy which introduced a $2 charge for condiments, announcing via a press release today that condiments Read more.

April 4, 2022

Covid-19 Safe Zones Lifted From Today

Effective today, April 4th, Covid-19 Safe Zones are officially no more, as the Public Health Ordinance has been amended to Read more.

April 1, 2022

Two Police Officers In Court On Bribe Charges

Two police officers have been granted bail amounting to $650,000 after appearing in court on six joint charges of misbehavior Read more.

April 1, 2022

Four Covid-19 Deaths, 299 New Cases

Four more people have succumbed to the Covid-19 virus according to the Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 update on Friday afternoon. Read more.

April 1, 2022

Seven Hospitalized Following Point Fortin Shooting

Seven men are all hospitalized after gunmen opened fire on the group as they were reportedly gambling in the early Read more.

April 1, 2022

27 Test Covid-19 Positive In Tobago

Tobago reports another 27 new Covid-19 cases in its update for today, however active cases on the island have dipped Read more.

April 1, 2022

Political? Chief Secretary Denies Allegation That Wife Of PNM Official Was Maliciously Booted Out of Post

Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, Farley Augustine, is distancing himself and his party from allegations of political Read more.

March 31, 2022

Ministry: Smooth Sailing For 2022 SEA Exams

Thousands of Standard Five students across the country can now breathe a collective sigh of relief after sitting their Secondary Read more.

March 31, 2022

19 Year Old Among Two Men In Court For Gun & Ammunition Charges

Nineteen year old Nikolai Mc Intosh and 27 year old Solomon Harrigin will appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate Read more.

March 31, 2022

Fifteen New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

With 15 new Covid-19 cases reported in its update today, Tobago now has 415 active cases of the virus, with Read more.

March 29, 2022

Three Covid-19 Deaths, 248 New Cases Today

There have been three additional Covid-19 deaths and 248 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours, according to the Read more.

March 29, 2022

Jada Breaks Her Silence

Jada Pinkett-Smith has communicated publicly for the first time since Sunday’s Oscars event, where her husband slapped Chris Rock in Read more.

March 29, 2022

Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

Tobago reports a single Covid-19 death in its update for today, an unvaccinated patient. This island also sees 28 new Read more.

March 29, 2022

Beloved Blaxx: Condolences Pour In For The Late Entertainer

Condolences have continued pouring in for beloved entertainer Blaxx, who died on Monday after a battle with Covid-19. Crediting the Read more.

March 29, 2022

PM Rowley’s Call For Reparations

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has made a call for Britain to offer reparations to the descendants of enslaved Africans Read more.

March 28, 2022

Four More Covid-19 Deaths Today

The Ministry of Health has reported four additional Covid-19 deaths and 130 new cases in its update on Monday afternoon. Read more.

March 28, 2022

A Cultural Icon Is Gone: Blaxx Dies After Covid-19 Battle

Veteran soca artiste Dexter ‘Blaxx’ Stewart has died after a short but serious battle with Covid-19. The cultural icon had Read more.

March 28, 2022

All Students To Return To Pre-Covid Classroom Schedule From April 19th

All schools will be fully reopened on April 19th, including ECCE, primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Education Minister Dr. Nyan Read more.

March 26, 2022

Two Covid-19 Deaths, 290 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,731 deaths, after another two patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

March 26, 2022

Government To Scrap Covid-19 ‘Safe Zone’ Vaccination Policy

From April 4th, Covid-19 Safe Zones will cease to exist in Trinidad and Tobago – marking a significant step as Read more.

March 26, 2022

35 Cases, Single Covid-19 Death Recorded In Tobago

One additional Covid-19 death has been recorded in Tobago, taking the island’s overall death toll from the virus to 255. Read more.

March 26, 2022

Two Men Charged With Murder

Two men are due to appear at the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with murder. Hillister Byer, 25, Read more.

March 25, 2022

Two Deaths, 341 New Covid-19 Cases Today

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,729 deaths, after another two patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

March 25, 2022

Gary’s Political Ambition: “I’m Focused On The Office Keith Rowley Now Holds”

Former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is no longer interested in holding office as head of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Read more.

March 25, 2022

Two Men Hospitalized Following Tunapuna Shooting

Two men are warded at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex after being attacked by gunmen in Tunapuna last night. Read more.

March 25, 2022

Temporary Closure Of Golden Grove Road In Piarco

There will be a temporary road closure at the B1/2 Golden Grove Bridge, along Golden Grove Road, Piarco, from this Read more.

March 24, 2022

Prison Service Denies Video Of Inmate Recapture Was Staged

Official Media Release: The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service refers to claims circulating on the various social media platforms Read more.

March 24, 2022

Doubles Vendor Killed

Doubles vendor Yansil Seeram was shot and killed in the Piarco area in the early hours of this morning. Read more.

March 24, 2022

Two Unvaccinated Patients Succumb To Covid-19 In Tobago

Two additional Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in Tobago, taking the island’s overall death toll from the virus to 253. Read more.

March 24, 2022

Young: Bidders For Purchase Of Petrotrin Refinery To Submit Revised Proposals Next Month

The four bidders for purchase of the Petrotrin refinery have been given until the first week in April to submit Read more.

March 24, 2022

Commission of Enquiry For Divers’ Deaths Down To Two Members, PM Reveals

The Commission of Enquiry set up to look into the deaths of four divers which occurred last month will only Read more.

March 23, 2022

PM: Cabinet To Receive OSHA Report Into Diving Tragedy

The Cabinet has no oversight into the investigation being conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency, OSHA, into the Read more.

March 23, 2022

Three More Covid Deaths, 275 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago’s active case load for Covid-19 infections drops again to 9,238, even as the Ministry of Health reported Read more.

March 23, 2022

Inmate Anthony Seepersad Is Recaptured

Official Statement from The T&T Prison Service: The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service advises that the fifth escapee has been Read more.

March 23, 2022

WASA’s Transformation

A transformation of the Water and Sewerage Authority will go ahead after the Industrial Court dismissed the Public Services Association’s Read more.

March 23, 2022

Tobago Records 65 New Covid-19 Cases, Single Death

Tobago reports 65 new Covid-19 cases in its update this morning, however hospitalizations remain relatively the same with 18 patients Read more.

March 23, 2022

A Turning Of The Tide: PM To Review Complete Scrapping Of Covid-19 Restrictions

The country could soon see a scrapping of all Covid-19 restrictions, as government prepares to meet with health officials in Read more.

March 22, 2022

Two Covid-19 Patients Die In Tobago

Tobago records two new Covid-19 deaths in its update this morning- a vaccinated and unvaccinated individual. The island’s death toll Read more.

March 22, 2022

Tucker Energy “Shocked, Saddened” Over Zephaniah’s Death

The family of Zephaniah Harripaul has confirmed that the decomposing body found down a precipice in Maracas last week was, Read more.

March 22, 2022

Senator Nakhid Pens Second Letter To DDP Over PM’s Alleged Tampering With Top Cop Selection

Opposition Senator David Nakhid has penned a second letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions, calling on him to investigate Read more.

March 21, 2022

PRISON BREAK: Manhunt On For One Prisoner As Four Others Recaptured

Joint police and prison forces are still searching for prisoner Anthony Seepersad, who remains at large after breaking out of Read more.

March 21, 2022

Second Inmate Recaptured After Escape From Golden Grove

The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has confirmed that a second of the five escapees from the Golden Grove Prison Read more.

March 21, 2022

Four Covid-19 Deaths, 231 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,716 deaths, after another eight patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

March 21, 2022

PRISON BREAK: Five Men Escape From Golden Grove, One Recaptured

The search is on for four inmates who escaped from the Golden Grove Prison in Arouca last night. A fifth Read more.

March 19, 2022

Off duty police officer foils robbery in Trincity

Quick work by an off duty police officer resulted in a 31-year-old man from Carenage being arrested following an attempted Read more.

March 17, 2022

“I Hold No Dominican Passport”: Attorney General Armour Addresses Concerns Over Appointment

Reginald Armour, SC, seeks to clear the air on his appointment as Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, given he Read more.

March 17, 2022

Five Deaths, 484 New Covid-19 Cases

Another five people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health’s update this Read more.

March 17, 2022

Seventeen New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Another 17 people have contracted Covid-19 in Tobago, with the same number of people now hospitalized. Overall there are 444 Read more.

March 17, 2022

Boy, 15, Among Two Held With Ammunition

A 15 year old boy and a 20 year old young man have been arrested and a quantity of ammunition Read more.

March 16, 2022

Police need help finding 13-year-old girl

Have you seen 13-year-old, NEILAH KING? The TTPS is asking for your urgent help to find King who lives at Read more.

March 16, 2022

Sangre Grande Enhanced Health Centre to temporarily close on March 18

The Sangre Grande Enhanced Health Centre will be closed from 12:00 noon on Friday 18th March 2022 to 8:00 a.m. Read more.

March 16, 2022

Rambharat Resigns From Cabinet, Thanks PM For “Courageous” Appointment

Clarence Rambharat has resigned as Senator and Minister of Agriculture, as part of a major Cabinet shake up announced today. Read more.

March 16, 2022

CABINET SHAKE-UP: Faris Replaced As AG, PM Appoints Reginald Armour

A major shake up to the Cabinet as Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley confirms he has advised the President to Read more.

March 16, 2022

Health Officials See Small Rise In Covid-19 Cases Possibly Linked To Carnival

Health officials noted only a slight uptick in Covid-19 infections possibly related to recent Carnival celebrations, but epidemiologist Dr. Avery Read more.

March 15, 2022

Four Covid-19 Deaths, 242 New Cases

There have been 242 new Covid-19 infections confirmed over the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update this Read more.

March 15, 2022

No Dollar Devaluation, Says Imbert

There’s no plan to devalue the T&T dollar. This is because, according to Finance Minister Colm Imbert, “There is absolutely Read more.

March 15, 2022

56 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Another 56 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Tobago in its update for today, taking the island’s active case load Read more.

March 15, 2022

Senate To Debate Proposed Changes To Immigration Act, Kamla Asks “Why Now?”

Senators will meet on Tuesday to debate a bill to amend the Immigration Act, as government seeks to expand from Read more.

March 15, 2022

FATAL SHOOTING: Two Schools In Central Closed Today

Students of the Jerningham Government Primary School and Cunupia Secondary School were sent home to do online classes on Tuesday, Read more.

March 14, 2022

Traffic Disruption between Maloney and Piarco Intersection

The Ministry of Works and Transport has advised that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Churchill Roosevelt Read more.

March 14, 2022

Foreign Affairs Minister Dismisses Opposition’s Criticism Of Immigration Act

Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Dr. Amery Browne has rejected the Opposition’s claim that the proposed amendments to the Immigration Read more.

March 14, 2022

UNC Senator Writes To DPP: Investigate PM

Opposition Senator David Nakhid has written to Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard, asking him to investigate alleged misbehavior in Read more.

March 14, 2022

Seven New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago records seven new Covid-19 cases in its update for today and thankfully, no additional deaths. The island’s active case Read more.

March 14, 2022

Government Employee In Court on Misbehavior Charges

Jimboy Bruno, an employee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, is expected to appear virtually before a Port-of-Spain Read more.

March 13, 2022

Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

Tobago now has a record of 247 Covid-19 deaths after reporting a single death in Sunday’s update. Read more.

March 13, 2022

Professor Selwyn Ryan Dies At 86

Renowned author and social scientist Professor Selwyn Ryan has died at 86 years old, after being ill for some time. Read more.

March 12, 2022

Five Covid-19 Deaths, 325 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,681 deaths, after another five patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

March 12, 2022

ERHA Addresses Nurse’s Sexual Harassment Allegations

Responding to videos circulating online in which a nurse makes a series of sexual assault allegations against senior officials at Read more.

March 12, 2022

47 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago now has 370 active Covid-19 cases after reporting 47 new cases in its update on Saturday. See the full Read more.

March 12, 2022

Paria, LMCS Ordered To Halt Maintenance & Diving Operations

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency, OSHA, has issued Prohibition notices against Paria Fuel Trading Company and LMCS Limited in Read more.

March 11, 2022

TTPS need help to find 59-year-old man

Have you seen 59-year-old, KENNY MITCHELL? The TTPS needs your help to find him. Mitchell of Baptise Street, Gasparillo, was Read more.

March 11, 2022

PM Takes Private Barbados Trip

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley travels to Barbados for a private trip today, where he will spend the weekend. Minister Read more.

March 10, 2022

$50K Bail for Man Charged with Cruelty to a Child

A 51-year-old man was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 with a surety, when he appeared before Magistrate Aden Read more.

March 10, 2022

Minister Young Establishes Commission Of Inquiry To Investigate Divers’ Deaths

Justice C. Dennis Morrison, OJ CD QC will head the Commission of Enquiry to examine the circumstances which led to Read more.

March 10, 2022

Charge Laid Against Country’s First Omicron Case

A charge has been laid against Jonelle John, this country’s first confirmed case of the Covid-19 Omicron variant. The 33 Read more.

March 9, 2022

Police need help to find 14-year-old girl

The TTPS needs the public’s the urgent assistance as they try to find 14-year-old, LEAH OROSCO of Belmont Valley Road, Read more.

March 9, 2022

San Juan Man In Court For Murder

Thirty-nine year old Idris Mohammed, of Jo Jo Lane, San Juan, is expected to appear virtually before a Port of Read more.

March 9, 2022

Eleven New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago now has 306 active Covid-19 cases, after reporting 11 new infections in its update this morning. Read more.

March 9, 2022

Commission Of Inquiry Set Up To Investigate Divers’ Deaths, PM Scraps Five Man Committee

A Commission of Inquiry is now to be set up to investigate the incident in which four divers lost their Read more.

March 7, 2022

LMCS Limited calls for full accountability for those that caused the death of four divers

The company which the five divers who were involved in the tragic accident at a Paria Fuel Trading offshore platform Read more.

March 5, 2022

Investigation launched into stabbing incident at Signal Hill Secondary

An investigation has been launched into a stabbing incident at the Signal Hill Secondary School. The investigation will be conducted Read more.

March 4, 2022

Kamla: Relaxed Covid Rules Are Attempt To Distract From Paria Tragedy

Meanwhile, the Opposition UNC is accusing government of attempting to distract the public from last Friday’s tragedy in which four Read more.

March 4, 2022

345 New Covid-19 Cases, Seven Deaths

Seven more Covid-19 deaths have taken Trinidad and Tobago’s death toll to 3,649, according to Friday’s update from the Ministry Read more.

March 4, 2022

PM Announces Relaxed Covid Protocols, Families Permitted To Travel Without Mask In Car

From next Monday, March 7th, families will be able to travel in their private vehicle without wearing a face mask, Read more.

March 3, 2022

Young: Resignation Of Paria’s Management “Premature” At This Stage, Investigation Will Guide Outcome

Saying he believes it would be premature, at this time, for him to call for the resignation of any member Read more.

March 3, 2022

Deon’s Final Farewell Today

Three time Olympian Deon Lendore will finally be laid to rest in his hometown of Arima this afternoon, after he Read more.

March 2, 2022

Five More Covid-19 Deaths, 546 New Cases

The Ministry of Health reports 546 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths in its update this afternoon. The active case Read more.

March 2, 2022

PARIA: Recovery Efforts Ongoing As Remote Cameras Fail To Locate Rishi’s Body

Efforts are ongoing for the retrieval of the body of Rishi Nagassar, the fourth diver who was sucked into a Read more.

March 2, 2022

T&T To Receive 75,000 Pfizer Doses On Thursday

A shipment of 75,000 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country tomorrow, courtesy the United States government. Just Monday, Read more.

March 2, 2022

Jacob Condemns Video Of Divers’ Bodies

Acting Top Cop Mc Donald Jacob has strongly condemned the taping and distribution of video showing the bodies of the Read more.

March 1, 2022

BET Jams to feature Soca Cypher tomorrow March 2

Soca is set to get yet another piece of the international spotlight as songbird Melly Rose, producer Stadic, and Producer Read more.

March 1, 2022

Police asking for the public’s help to find 12-year-old girl

Have you seen 12-year-old Aleah Ali? The TTPS needs your help in locating the child who was last seen at Read more.

March 1, 2022

OSHA Begins Investigation Into Death Of Divers

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency, OSHA, says in a statement today that it has begun its own investigation into Read more.

February 28, 2022

US Embassy Resumes In-Person Visa Interviews From March 2nd

The US Embassy will resume in-person interviews for visitor visas at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Read more.

February 28, 2022

Investigative Committee Set Up To Look Into Tragedy Involving Divers

An investigative committee will be set up to look into last Friday’s tragic incident which saw four underwater welders being Read more.

February 27, 2022

Paria In “Final Stages” Of Joint Recovery Plan With LMCS

It’s now been about 48 hours since four underwater welders have gone missing on Friday- and the Paria Fuel Trading Read more.

February 26, 2022

Body Of Missing Port Officer Found, Vehicle Recovered

Port Authority police officer Devon Lewis, who went missing two days ago, has been found. His body was found inside Read more.

February 26, 2022

Search Continues For Missing Divers, Energy Minister To Visit Families

With more than 24 hours having passed, the Paria Fuel Trading Company says it is continuing its operation with respect Read more.

February 26, 2022

MoH: Temporary Suspension In Administration Of Pfizer Doses As Current Stock Expires Monday

Government’s current storage of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will expire on Monday, meaning there will be no doses available for administration Read more.

February 26, 2022

41 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago currently has 310 active Covid-19 cases after the island’s Health Division reported 41 new infections on Saturday. Read more.

February 25, 2022

Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Sure Foundation to distribute 12,500 free seedlings

The Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GTCIC) in collaboration with SureFoundation has announced that they will be distributing Read more.

February 25, 2022

Five More Covid-19 Deaths, 638 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,608 deaths, after another five patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

February 25, 2022

Business Chamber Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Murder Of Westmoorings Businesswoman

The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce calls on Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, as head of the Read more.

February 25, 2022

CARICOM Condemns Russia’s Attack On Ukraine

CARICOM has strongly condemned the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, calling for the immediate and Read more.

February 25, 2022

Bandits In Westmoorings Home Invasion Had 21 Criminal Charges Before The Court, Ag. Top Cop Reveals

The two bandits killed in Thursday’s home invasion at Cherry Crescent, Westmoorings, had a total of 21 criminal charges between Read more.

February 24, 2022

Bandits Killed In Westmoorings, Woman Also Fatally Shot

Two suspected bandits were killed in the Westmoorings area on Thursday morning, while a woman was also fatally shot during Read more.

February 24, 2022

Russia Unleashes Forces On Ukraine

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated overnight, as Russian forces launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of Read more.

February 23, 2022

Fourteen More Covid Deaths, 722 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,596 deaths, after another 14 patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

February 23, 2022

Not So Fast: Prison Service Retracts Statement Naming Deopersad Ramoutar As Acting Commissioner

Hours after the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service named Deopersad Ramoutar the new Acting Commissioner of Prisons, it retracted the Read more.

February 23, 2022

Deopersad Ramoutar Is New Acting Prisons Commissioner

NOTICE: The statement below has since been retracted as the T&T Prison Service issued a follow-up release hours later, clarifying Read more.

February 23, 2022

Calypso Rose Cancels Tour Dates For France Over Health Concerns

Calypso Rose has announced the cancellation of her tour dates for this summer, telling fans that the virus and her Read more.

February 23, 2022

40 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Forty new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Tobago over the past 24 hours. According to the Health Division’s update Read more.

February 23, 2022

Repairs To Collapsed Roadway At HDC’s Oasis Greens Site To Be Completed By End of March

Repairs on the collapsed roadway at the HDC Oasis Greens Housing Development in Chaguanas will take until the end of Read more.

February 23, 2022

Hasley Crawford Vaccination Drive-Through Closes This Friday

The drive-through Covid-19 vaccination site at the Hasley Crawford Stadium will end this Friday, February 25th, at 4pm. The North Read more.

February 23, 2022

Wife Survives Murder-Suicide Attempt As Husband Takes His Life

Thirty-one year old Vashti Seuraj-Sookram remains warded at the San Fernando General Hospital, after being chopped by her husband, David Read more.

February 22, 2022

Normal banking hours carnival Monday and Tuesday

Banking hours will remain the same on carnival Monday and Tuesday according to the Bankers Association of Trinidad & Tobago Read more.

February 22, 2022

Eight More Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Detects 412 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 3,582 deaths, after another eight patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

February 22, 2022

Fifteen-year-old girl missing

The TTPS is asking for the public’s help to find 15-year-old DESTINY GORDON of Bholai Trace East, Chase Village, Chaguanas. Read more.

February 22, 2022

Police need help to find 14-year-old girl

Have you seen 14-year-old NAOMI CAMPBELL? The Tunapuna Police is seeking the urgent assistance of the public to find the Read more.

February 22, 2022

PM Tells GECF Leaders: “Let’s Further Collaborative Efforts”

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley joined other leaders at the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Read more.

February 22, 2022

35 More Test Covid Positive In Tobago

Tobago reports 35 new Covid-19 cases today with active infections now at 279. There have been no new deaths on Read more.

February 21, 2022

Seven Deaths, 355 New Covid-19 Cases

Another seven people has succumbed to Covid-19 in T&T, in addition to 355 cases recorded over the past 24 hours. Read more.

February 21, 2022

Attorney General Tests Positive For Covid-19

Attorney General Faris Al Rawi has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement from his office. Read more.

February 20, 2022

Voluntary recall of specified batches of baby formula issued by MoH

The Ministry of Health (MoH), via the Chemistry Food and Drugs Division (CFDD), has advised that there is a voluntary Read more.

February 19, 2022

No more time limits on beaches and rivers

The Ministry of Health has announced that from Monday, February 21 there will be no more time limits on visits Read more.

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Secondary Schools set to begin February 21

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), is expected to launch a COVID-19 Vaccination Read more.

February 18, 2022

MoH Clears The Air: No Deaths At Hospitals As A Result Of Wednesday’s Power Outage

The Ministry of Health is seeking to clear the air on reports that there were deaths in the public health Read more.

February 18, 2022

MoH Records 624 New Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

Another four people has succumbed to Covid-19 in T&T, in addition to 624 cases recorded over the past 24 hours. Read more.

February 18, 2022

Three Member Team Appointed To Investigate Power Outage, No Compensation Says Public Utilities Minister

A three member team has been appointed to investigate Wednesday’s islandwide power outage. Acting Prime Minister Colm Imbert says the Read more.

February 18, 2022

Vaccine Mandate Still Pending For Public Service, Says AG

After giving public servants a one month extension before introducing a vaccine mandate for the workplace, government is once more Read more.

February 18, 2022

Migrant Baby Yaelvis Laid To Rest

Yaelvis Jose Santollo Sarabia, the Venezuelan baby boy who was fatally shot in the head by T&T Coast Guard officers Read more.

February 17, 2022

PM Dr. Keith Rowley to attend the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is expected to leave the country tomorrow February 18 2022 as he heads to Doha, Read more.

February 17, 2022

Police searching for 17-year-old girl

The TTPS is asking the public for urgent assistance to find 17-year-old, SEEMA MAHARAJ. Maharaj is from Bath Street, Port Read more.

February 17, 2022

No five hour power outage expected tonight according to T&TEC

Another power outage is not expected tonight, February 17, as is being widely reported on social media. That’s according to Read more.

February 17, 2022

Five More Covid-19 Patients Die

Five more lives have been lost to Covid-19, according to the Health Ministry’s update this afternoon. This is in addition Read more.

February 17, 2022

Minister: “No Proof Of Sabotage In Islandwide Power Outage”

While an investigation into what exactly was the cause of Wednesday’s islandwide shortage is yet to be completed, Public Utilities Read more.

February 17, 2022

Cabinet Appoints Independent Committee To Investigate Power Outage

Cabinet has agreed to appoint an independent committee to conduct an in-depth investigation into Wednesday’s island wide power shortage. This Read more.

February 17, 2022

Kamla Condemns PM’s Silence During Power Outage

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has slammed the government for its silence throughout Wednesday’s power outage, particularly Prime Minister Dr. Keith Read more.

February 17, 2022

WASA: Water Supply May Take 24-72 Hours To Normalize

Folks whose water supply was affected by yesterday’s power outage will, in some cases, have to wait 24-72 hours for Read more.

February 16, 2022

Power Outage Across Trinidad

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission is working to restore power to a number of affected areas across Trinidad, following Read more.

February 16, 2022

Deyalsingh Receives Final Report On Covid-19 Facilities

A final investigative report into the management of this country’s Covid-19 healthcare system has been handed over to the Health Read more.

February 15, 2022

National Calypso Monarch and National Extempo Monarch competitions officially cancelled

The 2022 National Calypso Monarch and National Extempo Monarch competitions have been cancelled. The decision came earlier today February 15 Read more.

February 15, 2022

Hinds: SORT Replacement Team To Have ‘Greater Accountability’

The National Operational Task Force which replaces the Special Operations Response Team of the TTPS will comprise specialized trained officers Read more.

February 15, 2022

Jowelle de Souza Sworn In As Senator

Jowelle de Souza has made history, being sworn in today as this country’s first transgender Senator. The businesswoman, social and Read more.

February 15, 2022

Tobago Records 11 New Covid-19 Cases

Tobago now has 340 active Covid-19 cases after reporting 11 new infections in its update today. Deaths remain at 238 Read more.

February 14, 2022

One dead and two others injured in daylight shooting in Port-of-Spain

A shooting in the capital city, Port-of-Spain has left one man dead and two others injured. Of the two injured Read more.

February 14, 2022

Water supply disruption scheduled for several areas in Diego Martin and Petit Valley

There will be a disruption to the water supply of customers in the Diego Martin area. According to the Water Read more.

February 14, 2022

Five More Covid-19 Deaths, 510 New Cases

Another five people have died from Covid-19 here in T&T, according to Monday’s update from the Ministry of Health. With Read more.

February 14, 2022

Extempo Prelims Postponed

The National Extempo Preliminaries, which was scheduled to take place at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s this evening has been postponed Read more.

February 13, 2022

Six New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago now has 387 active Covid-19 cases after the Health Division reported six new cases in its update on Sunday. Read more.

February 11, 2022

Traffic disruption on the Uriah Butler Highway this weekend

There will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Uriah Butler Highway, Southbound, in the vicinity of the B 1/7 Read more.

February 11, 2022

Three granted $100,000 bail in connection with false Covid 19 immunization cards

The three people who were caught during a sting operation who are believed to be a part of a group Read more.

February 11, 2022

Buccoo Reef to be taken out of service Saturday, March 12 for dry-docking works

The Buccoo Reef will be taken out of service on Saturday, March 12 to undergo its scheduled dry-docking works in Read more.

February 10, 2022

SRP charged with and choking with intent to commit an indictable offence namely rape

A Special Reserve Police Officer was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with a surety when he appeared virtually Read more.

February 9, 2022

In Tobago: Another Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies

Yet another unvaccinated patient has succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in Tobago, taking the island’s death toll to 238. The Read more.

February 9, 2022

Cops Detain Six With Fake Vaccination Cards

Official TTPS Statement: The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) continues to crack down on the conspiracy to illegally issue Read more.

February 9, 2022

WASA: Beetham Repair Works Deferred Again To February 18

Despite an earlier promise to have repairs to a sewer issue in Beetham Gardens completed by February 7th, the Water Read more.

February 9, 2022

“It Was An Accident”: PM Defends TT Coast Guard’s Shooting Death Of Migrant Baby

“It was an accident!” That’s how Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley responded to allegations made by the Opposition Leader, that Read more.

February 8, 2022

Three held for brazen daylight jewellery store robbery in San-Fernando last Saturday

Police have held three men following a manhunt for the four suspects believed to be behind the fatal shooting incident Read more.

February 8, 2022

Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

An unvaccinated person is Tobago’s latest Covid-19 fatality, bringing the total number of virus related deaths on the island to Read more.

February 8, 2022

Opposition Leader Calls For More Answers In Killing Of Venezuelan Infant

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is demanding more answers from the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, as it relates to the Read more.

February 8, 2022

Hinds: Police Investigating Shooting Death Of Venezuelan Baby

National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds confirms that a police investigation has been launched into the Coast Guard’s killing of a Read more.

February 8, 2022

UNC Retains Seat In Debe South

The United National Congress managed to retain its seat in the Debe South electoral district, with Khemraj Seecheran amassing 1,625 Read more.

February 7, 2022

Seven More Deaths, 573 Covid-19 Cases

Seven more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update today. And, 573 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

February 7, 2022

Fourteen-year-old boy missing

The TTPS is asking for the public’s urgent assistance to find 14-year-old, JEAL HYLES of Upper Bushe Street, Maitagual Road, Read more.

February 7, 2022

Successful return to physical classes according to the Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has noted that the return to the physical classroom for students, earlier today, February 7 was Read more.

February 7, 2022

MoH: “T&T’s Infant Mortality Rate Well Within International Standards”

Official Statement from the Ministry of Health: Trinidad and Tobago continues to record neonatal mortality rates (newborn death rates) well Read more.

February 7, 2022

PM, Chief Secretary Meet Again For Talks Today

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley will meet with Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly Farley Augustine, at the Read more.

February 7, 2022

Students Return To Physical Classes Today

Thousands of students return to the physical classroom today, after nearly two years of only virtual learning. Students in forms Read more.

February 7, 2022

“Please, Don’t Risk Your Lives”: PM Appeals To Venezuelan Migrants After Baby Killed In Coast Guard Operation

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has offered his sympathies to the Venezuelan government and people, over the killing of an Read more.

February 6, 2022

Infant dies following TTCG pursuit of illegal vessel

The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard has revealed that an infant was killed during their pursuit of a vessel that Read more.

February 6, 2022

Water disruption in Central Trinidad

The Water and Sewerage Authority has advised that customers in parts of Central Trinidad, who get water from the Freeport Read more.

February 5, 2022

Investigations launched into Incidents Involving Local Government Representatives.

Police are investigating two separate incidents involving two local government representatives in the Cocorite community. They are also asking the Read more.

February 5, 2022

Man killed in brazen daylight robbery in San-Fernando

A brazen daylight robbery by four men in San Fernando resulted in the death of a jewellery store employee. According Read more.

February 4, 2022

Fifteen Covid Deaths, 581 New Infections

Fifteen more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update today. And, 581 new cases have been Read more.

February 4, 2022

PCR Machine At Sando Hospital Back In Service

The PCR machine at the San Fernando General Hospital is back up and running, after being down for more than Read more.

February 3, 2022

Twenty million approved for a “Taste of Carnival”

A 20 million dollar budget has been approved for a “Taste of Carnival” by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Read more.

February 3, 2022

CXC releases exam dates for 2022

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has advised that the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) and Read more.

February 3, 2022

Bail Denied For Suspect On Human Trafficking, Gang Charges

Samuel Weekes, of Duke street, Port of Spain, was remanded into custody after appearing before the Chaguanas Magistrate Court, facing Read more.

February 3, 2022

Ten Covid Deaths, 638 New Cases

Ten more Covid-19 deaths have been recorded over the last 24 hours, in addition to 638 new infections. According to Read more.

February 3, 2022

Covid-19 Review Committee Inviting Feedback From Patients

The Committee appointed to investigate the factors contributing to the clinical outcomes of Covid-19 patients in T&T, is inviting patients Read more.

February 3, 2022

Two Covid-19 Patients Die In Tobago

Tobago has reported two Covid-19 deaths in its update today- one fully vaccinated person and one unvaccinated person. This takes Read more.

February 2, 2022

Mom of Two Gunned Down In Palmiste

The woman shot dead in her car at Coconut Drive, Palmiste, San Fernando on Tuesday morning has been identified as Read more.

February 2, 2022

11 More Covid-19 Deaths, 660 New Cases

The Health Ministry reports another 660 Covid-19 vases and 11 deaths in this afternoon’s update. Hospitalizations have slightly dropped to Read more.

February 1, 2022

Accident claims the life of a young mother

According to reports, a 31-year-old mother of one, Crystal George has died following an accident that occurred earlier today, February Read more.

February 1, 2022

La Brea woman missing since December

The TTPS needs your help to find 36-year-old, LEAH CORNWALL of Industry Lane, La Brea. She was last seen at Read more.

February 1, 2022

Kamla: How Will NCC Spend Budget For ‘A Taste of Carnival’?

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is calling on the National Carnival Commission to explain, clearly, how it plans to spend Read more.

February 1, 2022

Eight Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 470 New Cases

Eight additional patients deaths have been reported n the Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 update on Tuesday afternoon, putting the overall Read more.

February 1, 2022

Double Murder In Fyzabad

A double murder was reported at Avocat Village, Fyzabad in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The deceased have been Read more.

January 31, 2022

Nine More Patient Deaths, MoH Records 359 New Covid-19 Cases

Another nine patients have succumbed to Covid-19 here in T&T, taking the overall death toll to 3,404. A young adult Read more.

January 31, 2022

PM Rowley: Digital Public Sector Could Aid In Stamping Out White Collar Crime

One of the long-term benefits of a fully digitalized public sector is the withering out of white collar crimes. So Read more.

January 31, 2022

Rihanna Unveils Baby Bump, Confirming Pregnancy With A$AP Rocky

Barbados born star Robyn Rihanna Fenty has a long list of titles to her name- she’s the 11th National hero Read more.

January 31, 2022

Man Detained In Connection With Christian’s Shooting

One man is in police custody in connection with last Thursday’s fatal shooting of 10 year old Christian Liverpool. The Read more.

January 30, 2022

WASA: Beetham Sewer Repairs On Track For Completion On February 7

The Water and Sewerage Authority advises that work on the final phase of the Beetham Sewer Pipeline Project is on Read more.

January 30, 2022

NCC To Unveil Official Events For 2022 “Taste of Carnival”

Chairman of the National Carnival Commission Winston Gypsy Peters will tomorrow unveil the complete list of events slated for “A Read more.

January 30, 2022

14 More Covid-19 Deaths, MoH Records 449 New Cases

A young woman is among 14 more people who have succumbed to Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, according to the Read more.

January 30, 2022

Twelve New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago now has 454 active Covid-19 cases after reporting 12 new infections on Sunday. Of the 30 people in the Read more.

January 30, 2022

Cops Detain Two Of Four Suspects For Larceny Of TSTT Cables

Two men were held by officers of the Central Division after being found in possession of a quantity of cables Read more.

January 29, 2022

1,081 New Covid-19 Infections, Nine Deaths

Nine more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s today. And, 1,081 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 29, 2022

Decomposing Body Found In Heights Of Aripo

Police are continuing investigations to determine the identity of a decomposing body which was found in the Heights of Aripo Read more.

January 29, 2022

Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

An unvaccinated person is Tobago’s latest Covid-19 fatality, bringing the total number of virus related deaths on the island to Read more.

January 29, 2022

Four Chinese Immigrants Detained In $8M Drug Bust

Official TTPS Statement: Four Chinese nationals were arrested and over $8 million worth of illegal drugs and a quantity of Read more.

January 28, 2022

Piparo couple granted bail after being charged with fraudulent use of an ABM card

The TTPS has disclosed that a Piparo couple was granted bail with a surety when they appeared before Justice of Read more.

January 27, 2022

Three men arrested trying to steal TSTT cables

Three men were arrested and charged by officers after they were caught red-handed, stealing a quantity of cable, which is Read more.

January 27, 2022

Gopeesingh Calls For Covid-19 Investigation Committee To Make Report Public

Former UNC Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh is calling for the report compiled by the Covid-19 review committee to be made Read more.

January 27, 2022

11 More Covid Deaths, 804 Cases

Eleven more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s today, putting overall deaths at 3,358. And, 804 Read more.

January 26, 2022

Police need help to find missing 15-year-old girl

January 26, 2022

COVID-19 UPDATE: 12 More Deaths, 680 New Cases

Twelve more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s today. And, 680 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 26, 2022

Woman’s Body Found At Tobago Beach One Day After Being Reported Missing

The search for Vanna Girod came to sad end on Wednesday afternoon, as cops confirmed the woman’s body was found Read more.

January 26, 2022

Another Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll is now at 226, after the island’s Health Division reported an additional fatality on Wednesday. The Read more.

January 26, 2022

Beaches To Open Until 6PM From January 31st

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has announced that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has given the okay for beaches to be Read more.

January 26, 2022

WASA: Beetham Repairs To Be Completed In One Week

The Water and sewerage Authority says work to repair a sewage problem in the Beetham community is expected to be Read more.

January 26, 2022

Trinidadian Actress Vanna Girod Is Missing

Local actress Vanna Girod, known for her appearances in local films including ‘Moko Jumbie’ and ‘Between Friends’, is missing. Girod, Read more.

January 26, 2022

Opposition Fails In Bid To Quash Selection Process For CoP, Deputy CoP

Opposition Senator Wade Mark’s Motion which sought to scrap the current selection process for the appointment of a Commissioner of Read more.

January 25, 2022

Two Tobago men charged with sexual penetration of a 13-year-old girl

Two Tobago men have been ordered to have no contact with a 13-year-old girl after they are believed to have Read more.

January 25, 2022

Tobago gets a boost in Covid-19 testing capability

Tobago will soon be given a boost to its COVID-19 testing capacity following a donation of 15,000 antigen test kits Read more.

January 25, 2022

COVID-19 UPDATE: 602 New Cases, 15 Deaths

Fifteen more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s today. And, 602 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 25, 2022

Minister: 60 CEPEP Workers “Temporarily Displaced”

Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein has refuted a newspaper report, published earlier this week, which claimed that two thirds of Read more.

January 25, 2022

Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patient Dies In Tobago

An unvaccinated patient is the Tobago’s latest Covid-19 death, taking the island’s overall death toll from the virus to 225. Read more.

January 24, 2022

Change to appointments at the Roadworthy Vehicle Inspection Service at the Caroni Licensing Office

January 23, 2022

Roadway failure at the Construction Zone on the Mosquito Creek

The National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) has confirmed that a slope of instability has occurred on a section of Read more.

January 22, 2022

Suspended police officer detained after high speed chase

Police have detained a 28-year-old police officer who was recently suspended from duty. He was taken into custody as they Read more.

January 22, 2022

High altitude and fitness challenges lead to Bolivia thrashing T&T 5-0

Photo courtesy TTFA Fitness challenges and a lack of playing time led to Bolivia thrashing the T&T Senior Men’s team Read more.

January 21, 2022

Police need help to find 11-year-old boy

The TTPS is asking for the public’s urgent help to find 11-year-old JOSIAH LYNCH, of Kingdom Avenue, Maturita, Arima. He Read more.

January 21, 2022

Permission granted for The Worldwide Rally to Freedom march at the Queens Park Savannah

Mr. Umar Abdullah has been granted permission by the TTPS to host and observe “The Worldwide Rally to Freedom”. The Read more.

January 21, 2022

T&T Hits New Daily Record With 1,259 Covid-19 Cases

One day after hitting a new record for the highest number of Covid-19 infections reported over a 24 hour span, Read more.

January 21, 2022

28 New Omicron Cases Detected

Official MoH Statement: The Ministry of Health advises the population that between the 18th and 20th January, 2022, twenty-eight (28) additional cases Read more.

January 21, 2022

Jeanine Brandt Set To Compete In Miss World Finals In Puerto Rico

Trinidad and Tobago representative Jeanine Brandt is among a total of 40 women who are now semifinalists for this year’s Read more.

January 21, 2022

Psychiatric Ward At Scarborough Hospital Temporarily Closed As Staffer, Patients Test Covid-19 Positive

The Psychiatric Ward at the Scarborough General Hospital has been temporarily shut down for sanitization, after a staffer and five Read more.

January 21, 2022

Judge Orders Four Men To Stand Trial In 6 Year Old’s Murder

Roughly five and a half years after six year old Paris Griffith was burnt alive at her Laventille home, four Read more.

January 20, 2022

West Indies congratulates Anisa Mohammed and Hayley Matthews

Anisa Mohammed and Hayley Matthews have been congratulated by the Cricket West Indies (CWI) on their impressive achievement of being Read more.

January 20, 2022

T&T Records Highest Daily Covid-19 Infections Since Start Of Pandemic

Two young adults- one male and one female- are among 18 Covid-19 fatalities reported by the Health Ministry this afternoon. Read more.

January 20, 2022

SAFE ZONE: Government Rolls Out Plans For Carnival 2022

Carnival 2022 is on, albeit in a different fashion, in keeping with the Public Health Regulations. The final decision to Read more.

January 20, 2022

Two Charged With Couple’s Kidnapping

Two men will appear in court today, charged with the kidnapping of husband and wife Narine and Mattie Maraj, which Read more.

January 20, 2022

Mia Mottley Wins Second Term As Barbados PM In Landslide Victory

For a second consecutive time in the country’s history, Mia Mottley has been elected as Prime Minister of Barbados. Her Read more.

January 19, 2022

Government In Negotiations For Supply Of Paxlovid, Anti-viral Covid-19 Drug

The government is still locked in talks with Pfizer BioNTech about the possibility of procuring its antiviral drug to treat Read more.

January 19, 2022

CDC Adds 22 Countries To Highest Risk Travel Category

Twenty-two countries have been elevated to the highest risk travel category by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention- Read more.

January 19, 2022

Traffic disruption between the Priority Bus Route and Maritime Roundabout

There will be a temporary traffic disruption between the Priority Bus Route and Maritime Roundabout including 5th Street, 6th Street, Read more.

January 19, 2022

MP Khadijah Ameen calls for consultations on Macoya Interchange

Opposition MP Khadijah Ameen is calling on the Ministry of Works and Transport to conduct the necessary consultations with the Read more.

January 19, 2022

918 New Covid-19 Infections, 14 Deaths

Another 918 Covid-19 cases are being reported by the Health Ministry in its update this afternoon. This is in addition Read more.

January 19, 2022

Women’s Health Director Reverses Previous Position On Covid-19 & Menstruation, Admits There Are “Short-term” Effects

Women who experience changes to their menstrual cycle after taking a Covid-19 vaccine are being told that their symptoms will Read more.

January 19, 2022

WASA Notes Progress On Beetham Repair Works

The Water and Sewerage Authority, WASA, says in a statement today that the first of three manholes have been completed Read more.

January 19, 2022

Two More Omicron Cases Detected In Tobago

Tobago records two additional cases of the Omicron variant, bringing the total detected on the island to three. One of Read more.

January 19, 2022

Miss World T&T Clears The Air: Faris Is Not My Father

Miss World T&T, Jeanine Brandt, is putting to rest rumors circulating online which claim she is the daughter of Attorney Read more.

January 19, 2022

Barbadians Vote In General Elections Today After Injunction Thrown Out At High Court

Barbadians are out at the polls today to elect a new government. The High Court yesterday dismissed an application to Read more.

January 18, 2022

This year could mark the end of the worst of the coronavirus pandemic

If the world can come together to end vaccine inequality the worst of the coronavirus pandemic including deaths, hospitalizations, and Read more.

January 18, 2022

16 More Die From Covid-19, MoH Records 648 New Infections

Another 16 people have died from Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update this afternoon, pushing the overall death toll Read more.

January 18, 2022

Miss World T&T Jeanine Brandt Breaks Silence Following ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ Controversy

After facing heavy criticism for her portrayal of this country on the international stage, Miss World T&T, Jeanine Brandt, has Read more.

January 18, 2022

Barbados Opposition Files Injunction To Stop Elections

The Opposition in Barbados, the Democratic Labour Party has filed an injunction seeking to stop the general election scheduled for Read more.

January 17, 2022

Man charged with larceny by trick granted $150, 000 bail

Forty-nine-year-old ANTONIO WHITTIER, of Market Street Extension, St. Joseph, was granted bail with a surety in the sum of $150,000 Read more.

January 17, 2022

Three candidates confirmed for Debe South Local Government Bye-Election

Nomination Day for the upcoming Debe South Local Government Bye-Election has ended. The Elections and Boundaries confirmed that three candidates Read more.

January 17, 2022

11 More Die From Covid-19, MoH Record 382 New Cases

Eleven more people have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s today. And, 382 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 17, 2022

No Shortage Of Medical Drugs, Says Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health is dismissing as false, a newspaper report which claimed there is a shortage of drugs in Read more.

January 17, 2022

Suspects Killed By Police Following High-Speed Chase

Two suspected car thieves were shot and killed by police following a high speed chase on Sunday. Officers of the Read more.

January 16, 2022

Seventeen More Covid-19 Patients Die

Seventeen additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry on Sunday. And, 404 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 15, 2022

Have You Seen 14 Year Old Jenessa Prince?

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is seeking the urgent assistance of the public in locating 14-year-old Jenessa Prince. Jenessa Read more.

January 15, 2022

T&T Records 24 Covid-19 Deaths, 810 Additional Cases

Twenty-four additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry today. And, 810 new cases have been recorded, putting Read more.

January 15, 2022

Government Delays Vaccine Mandate For Public Sector

Government workers will now have until February 17th to ensure they are vaccinated in order to continue working, as Prime Read more.

January 15, 2022

Rivers Reopened, PM Extends Opening Hours For Beaches

From Monday, the public will be permitted to visit rivers once more, as Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced a Read more.

January 15, 2022

Tobago Record First Omicron Case

Tobago has now recorded its first case of the Omicron variant, a patient who has no travel history nor was Read more.

January 15, 2022

Tobago Records 33 New Covid-19 Infections

Thirty-three more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Tobago, taking the island’s active case load to 1,258. No new Read more.

January 14, 2022

MP Khadijah Ameen issues pre-action protocol letter to social media blogger

MP Khadijah Ameen’s legal team has issued a Pre-Action Protocol Letter to social media blogger Rhoda Bharath demanding that she Read more.

January 14, 2022

Temporary traffic disruption in Diego Martin

There will be a temporary temporary traffic disruption along St Lucien Road, in the vicinity of KFC, off the Diego Read more.

January 14, 2022

ID Card offices to open on Saturdays

Registration Area Offices and Sub-offices will now be opened on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment only Read more.

January 14, 2022

T&T Records 22 More Covid Deaths, 800+ Cases

Twenty-two additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry on Friday. And, 853 new cases have been recorded, Read more.

January 14, 2022

First Triple Murder Recorded For The Year

Investigations are continuing into a triple murder which took place in Sangre Grande overnight. Gunmen opened fire on the three Read more.

January 13, 2022

Open air cremations allowed once again

Permission has once again been granted for open pyre/air cremations for Covid-19 victims. The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Read more.

January 13, 2022

Four more case of the Omicron variant confirmed

Four additional cases of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant of Concern have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health. That brings Read more.

January 13, 2022

PNM chooses representative for upcoming Bye-election for Debe South

Following a virtual screening, which was held earlier today, January 13, the People’s National Movement (PNM) have selected Ms. Judy Read more.

January 12, 2022

Young Woman Among 17 Covid-19 Deaths Reported Today

Seventeen additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. The fatalities include one young woman, whose Read more.

January 12, 2022

ICU At 83% Capacity As More Covid-19 Patients Critically Ill

The parallel healthcare system continues to battle with large numbers of severely and critically ill patients, a trend which Principal Read more.

January 12, 2022

Fully Vaccinated Person Is Tobago’s Latest Covid-19 Death

A fully vaccinated individual isTobago’s latest Covid-19 death, according to the Health Division’s update this morning. In the hospital system Read more.

January 12, 2022

Boy, 16, Among Nine Suspects Held In Connection With Kidnapping Of Husband And Wife

A 16 year old is among nine suspects held in connection with the kidnapping of husband and wife Narine and Read more.

January 11, 2022

Ministry of Health confirms 18th Omicron case

The 18th case of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant of Concern has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health, today January Read more.

January 11, 2022

Police need help to find missing 41-year-old man

The TTPS is asking for the public’s urgent help to find 41-year-old CLIFFORD JOEL WILSON of St. Julien Village, Princes Read more.

January 11, 2022

Opposition MP Seeks To Clear Name: “I Played No Part In Selling Fake Vaccination Cards”

Opposition MP Khadijah Ameen has publicly addressed accusations she is involved in the distribution of fake Covid-19 vaccination cards to Read more.

January 11, 2022

Twenty More Die From Covid-19

Twenty additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry today. And, 543 new cases have been recorded, putting Read more.

January 11, 2022

No ‘Firm’ Decision Yet On Carnival 2022, Says Culture Minister

There’s not yet any firm decision regarding the hosting of Carnival type celebrations this year, according to Tourism and Culture Read more.

January 11, 2022

Police Sergeant Charged In Connection With Missing TTPS Galil Rifle

A Police Sergeant has been charged with two counts of Misbehavior in public office, in connection with a missing Galil Read more.

January 11, 2022

Floyd Is Back: Jamaican PM Reinstates Minister Who Resigned After Flouting Covid-19 Regulations

Floyd Green is back in the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, just over four months after he was Read more.

January 11, 2022

TTOC Mourns Passing Of Star Olympian Deon Lendore

As condolences pour in following the unexpected passing of T&T sprinter Deon Lendore, the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee remembers Read more.

January 11, 2022

Deon Lendore, T&T Olympic Bronze Medalist, Has Died

The local sporting company has been left gutted following the passing of T&T Olympic Bronze medallist Deon Lendore. The 29 Read more.

January 10, 2022

The EBC extends the deadline for expired ID cards

All identification cards issued by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) that are currently expired or due to expire, will Read more.

January 10, 2022

One dead after brazen shootout with police on the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway

Police have confirmed that one man is dead following a shootout in broad daylight along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway. Read more.

January 10, 2022

West Indies and Ireland second ODI postponed after five players test positive for Covid-19

The second ODI between the West Indies and Ireland has been postponed following two more positive Covid-19 tests and injuries Read more.

January 10, 2022

TTPS needs help to find 54-year-old missing man

Have you seen 54-year-old PERRY DAN’DRADE? The TTPS is asking for your help to find him. Dan’Drae of Singh Street, Read more.

January 10, 2022

Sixteen More Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 402 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll is now at 3,082 after another 16 patients succumbed to the virus according to Read more.

January 10, 2022

WASA Responds To Beetham Protest: Sewage Issue To Be Resolved By Month End

After Beetham Residents resorted to burning debris along the highway on Monday morning in protest of a sewage problem affecting Read more.

January 10, 2022

Tobago Records Another Two Covid-19 Deaths

Tobago reports two additional Covid-19 deaths in its update this morning, including one fully vaccinated individual. The island also reports Read more.

January 10, 2022

Beetham Residents Stage Fiery Early Morning Protest Over Sewage Concerns

Beetham Gardens residents were out early on Monday morning, placing burning debris on the east and west bound lanes of Read more.

January 9, 2022

Bob Saget, Comedian & ‘Full House’ Star, Dead At 65

American actor Bob Saget, perhaps best known for his 80’s-90’s role as Danny Tanner on the hit TV series Full Read more.

January 9, 2022

Farley Scraps “Colonial” Dress Code For THA Buildings

Soon, Tobagonians will be able to conduct their business at government buildings without the hassle of worrying about their dress Read more.

January 9, 2022

Suspected jewel thief held in PBR maxi

Officers of the North Eastern Division apprehended a suspect wanted for the larceny of aquantity of jewellery, yesterday January 8. Read more.

January 9, 2022

Traffic disruption on the sir Solomon Hochoy highway this week

January 8, 2022

Houston Woman charged after locking her child in trunk because he tested positive for Covid-19

Authorities in Houston have charged a 41-year old woman after she allegedly placed her 13-year-old son in the trunk of Read more.

January 8, 2022

Eighteen held trying to enter T&T illegally

Eighteen people have been apprehended by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard after they tried to enter T&T illegally. According Read more.

January 7, 2022

US Judge Sentences Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers To Life Behind Bars

The three white men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery in the United States have each been sentenced to life imprisonment. Read more.

January 7, 2022

T&T Crosses 3,000 Milestone For Covid-19 Deaths

T&T has hit another grim milestone, crossing 3,000 Covid-19 deaths. Eighteen more patients have died, according to the Health Ministry’s Read more.

January 7, 2022

Sidney Poitier, Groundbreaking Bahamian-American Actor, Dies At 94

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win an Oscar for best actor for his role in the 1963 movie Read more.

January 7, 2022

25 Year Old Is Tobago’s Latest Covid-19 Fatality

A 25 year old woman is Tobago’s latest Covid-19 fatality, taking the island’s death toll to 216. Meantime, another 32 Read more.

January 6, 2022

19 More Covid-19 Deaths, 883 New Cases

Nineteen additional Covid-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry today. And, 883 new cases have been recorded, putting Read more.

January 6, 2022

Cultural Icon ‘Zanda’ Has Died

Another great loss for T&T’s culture as pioneering musician Clive “Zanda’ Alexander, who created the Kaiso-jazz genre, passed away this Read more.

January 5, 2022

Maha Saba Pens Letter To PM: “Open The Rivers”

The Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha has penned a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and Health Minister,Terrence Deyalsingh, calling Read more.

January 5, 2022

Twenty-two More Covid-19 Deaths, 579 Additional Infections

Twenty-two more Covid-19 patients have died according to the Ministry of Health’s update this afternoon. And, another 579 cases have Read more.

January 5, 2022

Thirty New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago, Three More Patients Die

Thirty more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Tobago, with the island also reporting three deaths in its update Read more.

January 5, 2022

T&T Records 7th Murder In Five Days

Five days into the year, T&T’s homicide toll is now at seven, as one man was killed overnight in east Read more.

January 5, 2022

Health Ministry Updates Covid-19 Vaccination Booster Schedule

The Ministry of Health has updated its schedule for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, with those people who were jabbed in Read more.

January 5, 2022

Cops Offer $100,000 Reward For Help In Finding Missing Station Rifle

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone with information that can lead to the Read more.

January 4, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg has contracted Covid-19

Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg has tested positive for COVID-19. Her co-host from “The View” Joy Behar made Read more.

January 4, 2022

Traffic disruption in the Tunapuna area

There will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Eastern Main Road at the intersection between the Macoya Old Road Read more.

January 4, 2022

Fifteen More Covid-19 Deaths, 637 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago reports an additional 15 Covid-19 deaths in its update today, together with 637 new cases. In the Read more.

January 4, 2022

Union Defiant On Vaccine Mandate For Public Sector, Tells Gov’t: “Scrap The Mid-January Deadline”

The Joint Trade Union Movement is doubling down on its lack of support of a mandatory vaccine requirement for workers Read more.

January 4, 2022

T&T Detects Three New Cases Of Omicron Variant

Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed three additional cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, including one person with no recent travel Read more.

January 4, 2022

Tobago Records 71 New Covid-19 Infections, Five Deaths

Tobago is reporting a concerning 71 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths in its update for today. The fatalities were Read more.

January 3, 2022

Police need help to find missing man

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find 28-year-old STEFAN GANGOO of, Spring Village, Read more.

January 3, 2022

Police need help to find missing 15-year-old girl

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find 15-year-old MALISHER PETERS of, Reservoir Hill, Read more.

January 3, 2022

Covid-19 Home Test Kits Coming As Health Minister Invites Private Sector To Begin Importation

Trinidad and Tobago could soon see Covid-19 home test kits being added to the pandemic response, as Health Minister Terrence Read more.

December 31, 2021

Beloved American Actress Betty White dead at 99

Beloved American actress Betty White has died at the age of 99, just a few weeks before her 100th birthday. Read more.

December 30, 2021

Police need help to find three missing people

The TTPS is asking the public for urgent help in locating three missing people. The missing people are as follows: Read more.

December 30, 2021

Government steps in to reduce expected flour price increase

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has stepped in to try and help consumers deal with the expected price Read more.

December 29, 2021

Nicholas Paul and Michelle-Lee Ahye top TTOC awards

Pro cyclist Nicholas Paul and track and field athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye are the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) Senior Read more.

December 29, 2021

MP Rushton Paray calls on government to immediately intervene in anticipated flour hike

Member of Parliament for Mayaro Rushton Paray has called on the government to immediately intervene in the anticipated flour hike Read more.

December 29, 2021

TTCG joins search for missing fishermen and captain

The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) has joined the search for three missing fishermen and their vessel. The Fishermen Read more.

December 29, 2021

NFM to increase prices from Monday, January 3

Consumers have been advised to brace for an increase in flour prices starting next year. The measure which was officially Read more.

December 28, 2021

Amazon updates Alexa after it told 10-year-old girl to put a penny on a half-inserted charger

Amazon has updated its Alexa voice assistant after it apparently challenged a 10-year-old girl to touch a coin to the Read more.

December 28, 2021

Ministry of Works and Transport issues reminder that 2021 PBR permits expire at the end of the year

The Ministry of Works and Transport has advised that the validity of 2021 Priority Bus Route (PBR) Permits will expire Read more.

December 28, 2021

AG Faris Al-Rawi denies giving advice to party boat organizers

The Attorney General, Faris Al-Rawi has denied claims that he gave advice to Adrian Scoon about how to circumnavigate the Read more.

December 28, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE: 16 More Patients Die, MoH Records 360 New Infections

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll now sits at 2,809, as another 16 people have succumbed to the virus, according Read more.

December 28, 2021

Boy, 16, To Appear In Court On Gun Charge

A 16 year old boy from Richplain, Diego Martin, is expected to appear before a Port-of-Spain Magistrate this morning, charged Read more.

December 28, 2021

Mia Calls Snap Election In Barbados

A snap election has been called in Barbados, and comes on the heels of the island becoming a Republic in Read more.

December 24, 2021

T&T Records Deadliest Day With 37 Covid Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago reaches a new high for daily Covid-19 deaths, with 37 people succumbing to the virus according to Read more.

December 23, 2021

Unions, AG, Fail To See Eye To Eye On Vaccine Mandate

The trade union movement does not trust the government, the Prime Minister or the data put forward by health officials Read more.

December 23, 2021

928 New Covid-19 Infections, Active Case Load Crosses 16,000

The Ministry of Health reports 928 new Covid-19 infections in its update this afternoon, in addition to 19 additional deaths. Read more.

December 22, 2021

Pregnant woman shot dead

There are reports that a pregnant woman has been shot to death in Longdenville. The woman was shot several times Read more.

December 22, 2021

Forms 1-3 students to return to the physical classroom from February, 2022

Students of Forms 1-3 will resume physical classes in February 2022. The Ministry of made the announcement via a news Read more.

December 22, 2021

Three men denied bail after alleged robbery spree

Three men were denied bail and remanded into custody after appearing before Port-of-Spain Magistrate, Kerry-Ann Byer, yesterday, jointly charged with Read more.

December 22, 2021

Heritage Petroleum Offers Pointe-a-Pierre Site As Quarantine Facility For Covid-19 Children

The Heritage Petroleum Company announces today that it has offered its facility in Point a Pierre to be used as Read more.

December 22, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE: 23 Deaths, 456 New Infections

Twenty-three more people have died from Covid-19 in T&T, taking the overall death toll to 2,662. And, another 456 people Read more.

December 22, 2021

“We Have More Dead Than We Can Hold” Chief Sec. Says 20Ft Container Being Prepared To Store Dead

A 20 foot container will be set up at the Scarborough Hospital over the weekend, to store dead bodies. This Read more.

December 22, 2021

Union Leaders Meet With AG Over Public Sector Vaccine Mandate Today

Fifteen trade unions under the Joint Trade Union Movement will come together for a meeting with the Attorney General this Read more.

December 22, 2021

T&TEC Working To Restore Power After Nationwide Outage

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission, T&TEC, says it is working with an independent power producer to restore supply to Read more.

December 21, 2021

Met Office issues Yellow Level Adverse weather alert

The Trinidad and Tobago Met Office has issued an Adverse Weather Alert #1 – YELLOW LEVEL from 11 pm tonight, Read more.

December 21, 2021

Veteran journalist Cecily Asson laid to rest

Veteran journalist and editor Cecily Asson has been laid to rest. Asson, who was 64-years-old passed away on December 15 Read more.

December 21, 2021

Leroy Baptiste To Replace Duke As New PSA President In 2022

Leroy Baptiste will take over as President of the Public Service Association come January, replacing Watson Duke. Mr. Duke’s resignation, Read more.

December 21, 2021

27 Additional Covid-19 Deaths, 723 New Cases

The Ministry of Health is reporting 27 more Covid-19 deaths in its update for this afternoon, in addition to 723 Read more.

December 21, 2021

AG Writes To Union Leaders Seeking Meeting On Upcoming Vaccine Mandate

Attorney General Faris Al Rawi says he has written to several unions requesting a meeting, as government moves to roll Read more.

December 21, 2021

Tobago Records Four More Covid Deaths, 99 Infections

Tobago is reporting another four Covid-19 deaths, in addition to 99 new infections in its update for today. The fatalities Read more.

December 20, 2021

Police need help to find missing 17-year-old

The TTPS is asking for the public’s help to find 17-year-old AALIYAH WALKER, of Hamlet Trace, St Barbs, Laventille. She Read more.

December 20, 2021

The TTPS loses another officer to Covid-19

The TTPS is mourning the loss of yet another officer to the COVID-19 virus. In a statement, the TTPS said Read more.

December 20, 2021

32 More Covid Deaths

Another 32 people have died from Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update this afternoon, which has put the overall Read more.

December 20, 2021

Foreign Affairs Minister Condemns “Unscientific…Sloppy” Newspaper Report About Sinopharm Efficacy

“Unscientific, illogical, lazy, sloppy…” Just some of the words used by Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Amery Browne to describe a Read more.

December 19, 2021

Two more Omicron cases confirmed

Two more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been recorded in the country. According to a press Read more.

December 19, 2021

Broken transmission main causes water disruption in parts of South Trinidad

The Water and Sewerage Authority has advised that customers in parts of South Trinidad who are currently without a supply Read more.

December 19, 2021

T&T Chamber of Commerce lauds government vaccination initiative

The T&T Chamber of Commerce has commended the government’s decision to ensure that government workers are vaccinated. According to a Read more.

December 19, 2021

Opposition Leader not happy with decision to ensure government workers are vaccinated

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has voiced her strong disproval of the new measures that would require government workers to be Read more.

December 19, 2021

Ministry of Health updates travel advisory

The Health Ministry has updated a travel advisory that imposed restrictions on travellers from certain African countries. The restrictions came Read more.

December 18, 2021

All government workers will have to be vaccinated from mid-January

PM Keith Rowley has announced that from mid-January, all government workplaces will require vaccinated workers. He added that measures will Read more.

December 18, 2021

Three cases of Omicron confirmed in T&T

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has confirmed that there are now three cases of the Omicron variant in this country. He Read more.

December 18, 2021

T&T’s Miss World representative tests positive for Covid-19 in Puerto Rico

T&T’s representative for Miss World 2021, JEANINE Brandt, has contracted Covid-19 in Puerto Rico. She is in quarantine at this Read more.

December 18, 2021

Missing teen sisters return home safely

The two missing teen sisters 15-year-old ALEISHA and 17-year-old SHANIA APPLEWHITE, of Soldier Lane Extension, Tattoo Trace, Valencia have been Read more.

December 18, 2021

Tobago’s active Covid-19 cases nears 1300

Tobago has recorded 145 new cases of the coronavirus. In addition, three more people have lost their lives to the Read more.

December 17, 2021

St. James man charged with three counts of murder

SHAKIYL PARRIS of St. James appeared in court yesterday December 16 charged with three counts of murder. The 26-year-old, of Read more.

December 17, 2021

Fifteen-year-old girl missing

The TTPS is asking for your help to find 15-year-old TAMIA ORDERSON. Orderson lives at Fairley Street, Bamboo Trace, Tunapuna, Read more.

December 17, 2021

24 More Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 707 New Cases

Twenty-four more people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update on Friday. Read more.

December 17, 2021

Tobago Records Another Four Deaths, 120 Cases

Three women and one man, all between the ages of 50-64 and all with co-morbidities, have succumbed to the Covid-19 Read more.

December 17, 2021

State Agencies Told To Reverse Policy Of Rejecting Cotton Notes Ahead Of December 31st Deadline

Finance Minister Colm Imbert says he has noted complaints that State Agencies like WASA, PTSC and NP have taken decisions Read more.

December 17, 2021

DCP Jacob To Be Nominated For Appointment To Act As Top Cop

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob will be nominated to be appointed Acting Top Cop when the House of Read more.

December 16, 2021

All Licensing Offices will close at 12 noon on December 24 and 31

The Transport Division of the Ministry of Works and Transport has advised that on Friday, December 24, 2021, and Friday, Read more.

December 16, 2021

WHO approves Pfizer Inc. vaccine as booster for Sinopharm

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated their guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination based on recommendations from the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Read more.

December 16, 2021

AG seeks the court’s clarification on Watson Duke’s THA appointment

The Attorney General has initiated legal action against the appointment of Watson Duke as Deputy Chief Secretary of the Tobago Read more.

December 16, 2021

TTPS loses 20th officer to Covid-19

Yet another police officer has lost his life to the Covid-19 virus. No.10186 Cpl Ian Regis died yesterday, December 15 Read more.

December 16, 2021

Covid-19 Update: 17 More Patients Die, MoH Records Another 567 Infections

Seventeen more people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update on Thursday. Read more.

December 16, 2021

Chutney Soca Monarch Is On For 2022, Organizers Eye Public Event

Chutney Soca Monarch 2022 is on. This was confirmed by Southex CEO George Singh in an official statement this morning. Read more.

December 15, 2021

Traffic disruption in Maraval

There will be a traffic disruption along La Seiva Road between Irwin Avenue and Young Pow Avenue, Maraval starting at Read more.

December 15, 2021

Two Venezuelan nationals remanded into custody on drug trafficking charges

Two Venezuelans were denied bail and remanded into custody on charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Read more.

December 15, 2021

WASA to stop accepting cotton notes this Friday, December 17

Come this Friday, December 17, the Water and Sewerage Authority will no longer be accepting cotton currency notes $1, $5, Read more.

December 15, 2021

NCRHA denies lack of staff and PPE at Mt. Hope Hospital

December 15, 2021

The TTPS is asking for help to find three missing teen girls

The TTPS is asking for the public’s help to find three teenagers. They are 17-year-old SHANIAAPPLEWHITE, 15-year old ALEISHA APPLEWHITE, Read more.

December 15, 2021

T&T Records 32 Covid Deaths, 706 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic to date on Wednesday, with 32 patients succumbing to Read more.

December 15, 2021

CAL: Passengers Diverted To Puerto Rico Finally Arrive At Piarco International Airport

Caribbean Airlines has now advised that all passengers whose flight was diverted to Puerto Rico on Monday due to a Read more.

December 14, 2021

Princes town man to face murder charges tomorrow

Fifty-five-year-old IAN BEHARRY is expected to appear virtually before a Princes Town Magistrate tomorrow, charged with the murder of his Read more.

December 14, 2021

NEC awards 13 residents at St. Dominic’s Children’s Home Level 1 Certifications in Agriculture/Horticulture

The National Examinations Council (NEC) recently granted 13 students/residents of the St. Dominic’s Children’s Home, Level 1 Certifications, in Agriculture/Horticulture. Read more.

December 14, 2021

Passengers stranded in Puerto Rico to have new flight at midnight December 15

Caribbean Airlines has announced that the new flight time for all passengers on flight BW 483 has been scheduled for Read more.

December 14, 2021

PM Rowley: Apology For Cipriani Statue Faux Pas Should Come From POS Mayor, Not Me

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he too had some questions about the Port of Spain Corporation’s decision to cover Read more.

December 14, 2021

CAL Flight Diverted From Piarco To Puerto Rico Due To “Medical Emergency”

Caribbean Airlines has confirmed that a flight bound for the Piarco International Airport was yesterday diverted due to a “medical Read more.

December 14, 2021

Pfizer Says Covid-19 Pill Could Receive FDA Approval Before Year’s End

Pfizer says its Covid-19 treatment tablets, Paxlovid, could be authorized for emergency use in the United States by the end Read more.

December 14, 2021

PM: Prospective Buyers For Petrotrin Refinery To Offer Final Submissions Tomorrow

The government will receive final submissions from four potential buyers for the Petrotrin refinery tomorrow, December 15th. This was revealed Read more.

December 13, 2021

Watson Duke Resigns As PSA President

Watson Duke has officially resigned as President of the Public Service Association, but his resignation won’t come into effect until Read more.

December 13, 2021

Soldier ticketed for failing to provide his vaccination card in a safe zone

Following an exercise conducted by the Southern Division police yesterday, December 12, a 24-year-old soldier and a bar owner were Read more.

December 13, 2021

SPORTSCASTING LEGEND ANTHONY HARFORD LAID TO REST

Renowned and respected sportscaster, Anthony Harford was laid to rest earlier today at the Church of Assumption in Maraval. Scores Read more.

December 13, 2021

PM: Exxon Mobil’s Switch From T&T To Guyana Came As No Surprise

With Exxon Mobil set to move its supply chain services from Trinidad and Tobago to Guyana in 2022, Prime Minister Read more.

December 13, 2021

Another Police Officers Loses Battle With Covid-19

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has lost another officer to the Covid-19 virus. Police Constable Sean Woods died on Read more.

December 13, 2021

Tobago Records 193 New Covid Cases, Single Death

Tobago has recorded 193 new Covid-19 cases in its update on Monday, in addition to a single fatality. The cases Read more.

December 13, 2021

Breaking: T&T Detects First Case of Omicron Covid-19 Variant

Trinidad and Tobago recorded its first case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant on Monday- a female who arrived in the Read more.

December 13, 2021

WASA: Point Lisas Desalination Plant To Be Back Up At Full Capacity From Tuesday

The Water and Sewerage Authority, WASA, advises customers in Central and South-West Trinidad who are currently affected by the reduction Read more.

December 13, 2021

Man, 24, To Appear In Court Today Charged With Killing Common Law Wife

Twenty-four year old Quamise Vance will appear before a San Fernando Magistrate today, charged with the murder of his common Read more.

December 13, 2021

Health Ministry’s Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Programme Begins Today

The Ministry of Health’s vaccination booster program begins across 17 sites today. Folks who were previously vaccinated with the Astra Read more.

December 13, 2021

Cops Offer Half A Million Reward In Hopes Of Finding Prison Officers’ Murderers

Prison officers Trevor Serrette and Nigel Jones were gunned down days apart in November A half a million dollar reward Read more.

December 12, 2021

T&T Records 558 New Covid Cases, 24 Deaths

Twenty-five more people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update on Sunday. Read more.

December 12, 2021

Bodies Of Rio Claro Fishermen Wash Ashore In Blanchisseuse

The search for missing Rio Claro fishermen Ismael Shael Mohammed,22 and Richard Ramlochan, 29, came to a sad end on Read more.

December 12, 2021

Three Covid-19 Deaths In Tobago

Tobago now has a record of 145 Covid-19 deaths, as another three patients succumbed to the virus on Sunday. This Read more.

December 11, 2021

Two Prisons Officers Held With Contraband At MSP

Official Statement from the Trinidad & Tobago Prison Service In its continued efforts to ‘weed out’ and apprehend the corrupt Read more.

December 11, 2021

T&T Records 22 More Covid-19 Deaths, 812 New Infections

Twenty-two more people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update on Saturday. Read more.

December 11, 2021

Health Ministry To Roll Out Covid-19 Vaccination Booster Programme On Monday

The Ministry of Health advises that the rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Programme will begin on Monday, 13th December. Read more.

December 11, 2021

Kamla Calls For THA Audit

With the Progressive Democratic Patriots now in control of the Tobago House of Assembly which had previously been under the Read more.

December 11, 2021

72 Year Old Man Is Tobago’s Latest Covid-19 Death

Tobago has recorded a single death in its update today and 40 new cases. The island’s death toll is now Read more.

December 10, 2021

No Division For Duke as Farley Announces THA Portfolios

For the first time in the history of the Tobago House of Assembly, the Deputy Chief Secretary will not have Read more.

December 10, 2021

Twenty-five Covid-19 Deaths, 898 New Cases

Twenty-five more people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry’s update this afternoon. Read more.

December 10, 2021

Jamaican PM: Becoming A Republic Should Be About More Than “Empty Symbolism”

As calls for Jamaica to sever its ties to Britain have intensified following Barbados becoming a Republic, Jamaican Prime Minister Read more.

December 10, 2021

Imbert: $44.2M In Salary Relief Grants Distributed In 2021

The government has paid out 16,254 Salary Relief Grants in 2021 so far at a cost of $44.2 million. This Read more.

December 10, 2021

Second Shipment of 152,100 Pfizer Doses Arrive From The US This Week

A shipment of 152,100 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines landed at the Piarco International Airport on Friday morning, courtesy the United States Read more.

December 9, 2021

Police to relentlessly pursue those responsible for shooting at the Belmont Police Station

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mc Donald Jacob intends to relentlessly pursue all avenues to bring the perpetrators who fired on Read more.

December 9, 2021

Police need help to find missing 15-year-old girl

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service needs your urgent help to find 15-year-old JESSICASOOKNANAN. The teen, who lives in New Read more.

December 9, 2021

Ministry of Health worker arrested after allegedly paying herself $14,000

A 38-year-old Ministry of Health (MoH) pay clerk who allegedly paid herself $14,000 is expected to appear virtually before the Read more.

December 9, 2021

Chairman of PNM’s Tobago Council Resigns After Party’s Loss In THA Election

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December 9, 2021

Farley Takes Oath Of Office As New Chief Secretary of THA, Duke Sworn In As Deputy Chief

History was made on Thursday, as Farley Augustine was sworn in as the new Chief Secretary of the Tobago House Read more.

December 9, 2021

Covid-19 Update: 857 New Cases, 16 Deaths

The Ministry of Health reports 857 new Covid-19 infections in its update for today, in addition to 16 deaths. The Read more.

December 9, 2021

Instagram Reels Are Here! T&T, Caribbean Users Can Now Create Reels

Caribbean users are now able to create more engaging content and capitalize on the app’s algorithm, as the popular Reels Read more.

December 8, 2021

Man charged with sexual penetration of a minor

A 33-year-old man from Moriah was granted $70,000 bail when he appeared before a Scarborough Magistrate, charged with sexual penetration Read more.

December 8, 2021

Study finds that Pfizer booster effective against Omicron

New research conducted by Pfizer and BioNTech has shown that a booster jab of their coronavirus vaccine may be an Read more.

December 8, 2021

Health Minister Corrects Duke: Opening Of Beaches Is PM’s Call

Setting the record straight, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says any decision to reopen beaches requires the green light from Prime Read more.

December 8, 2021

T&T To Receive Another 304,200 Pfizer Doses From The US This Week

Trinidad and Tobago will receive its second tranche of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines from the United States this week. A statement Read more.

December 8, 2021

Tobago Records Another Three Covid Deaths, 46 New Cases

For a second consecutive day, the island’s Health and Wellness Division reports that another three people have succumbed to Covid-19, Read more.

December 8, 2021

Ex-Inmate Detained For Allegedly Throwing Contraband Package Over Wall At PoS Prison

An ex-inmate has been detained after allegedly being caught trying to throw a package over a wall of the Port Read more.

December 8, 2021

THA Election Results Remain Unchanged After Recounts Completed In Two Districts

Recounts conducted in two electoral districts following Monday’s Tobago House of Assembly election have been completed, with the results remaining Read more.

December 7, 2021

PDP leader Watson Duke says his first order of business is to reopen Tobago’s beaches

The political leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) Watson Duke has named one of his first orders of business Read more.

December 7, 2021

TTFA begins screening for National Under 20 players on Dec. 11

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has issued an invitation for players interested in trying out for the National Men’s Read more.

December 7, 2021

ASJA Issues Apology To Hindu Community After Imam Calls For Murtis To Be Removed From Supermarket Shelves

The Anjuman Sunnat ul Jamaat Association of T&T, ASJA, has penned a letter to the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha in Read more.

December 7, 2021

Covid-19 Update: 22 More Patients Die, 666 New Infections

Twenty-two more people have succumbed to Covid-19, taking the country’s overall death toll to 2,303. Another 666 new infections were Read more.

December 7, 2021

Jamaica Offers Booster Covid-19 Shots For Elderly, Healthcare Workers

In Jamaica, Adults 60 years and older as well as healthcare workers will be given a booster dose of the Read more.

December 7, 2021

Three More Die From Covid-19 In Tobago

Three more Covid-19 patients have succumbed to the virus in Tobago, putting the island’s death toll at 135. And, another Read more.

December 7, 2021

EBC: Preliminary Results Show PNM Won Single Seat In THA Election

In a minor change to results shared overnight, the Elections and Boundaries Commission says in a statement this afternoon that Read more.

December 7, 2021

PM Rowley In Face Of THA Election Defeat: Central Government Will Respect The Wishes Of Tobagonians

After his party suffered a stunning defeat in Monday’s Tobago House of Assembly election, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley gave Read more.

December 7, 2021

Opposition Leader Extends Congratulations To PDP On Clean Sweep Victory

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar has extended congratulations to the Progressive Democratic Patriots following their historic win in Monday’s Tobago Read more.

December 6, 2021

Tobagonians Have Spoken: PNM Faces Stunning Defeat As PDP Takes Clean Sweep Victory

“As of midnight tonight, there is change on the island of Tobago.” This was how the PDP’s Farley Augustine opened Read more.

December 6, 2021

Have you seen 19-year-old Nicholai Mohammed?

The TTPS is seeking the public’s help in finding 19-year-old NICHOLAI MOHAMMED, of # 22 Kan Sammy Road, Lengua, Princes Read more.

December 6, 2021

Lovingly Remembered: Prisons Commissioner Reflects On Life Of Murdered Officer Trevor Serrette

“A no-nonsense person, who never thought twice to get things done.” That is how Prison Commissioner Dennis Pulchan described murdered Read more.

December 6, 2021

Newborn Baby dies due to Covid-19

The country has recorded a gruesome statistic as the Ministry of Health has revealed that a baby has died because Read more.

December 6, 2021

Nineteen More Covid-19 Deaths, 801 New Infections

Another 801 people have been infected with Covid-19 according to the Ministry of Health’s update for today, putting the active Read more.

December 6, 2021

Health Ministry Implements New Vaccination Guidelines For Pregnant Women

The Health Ministry advises that a pregnant woman who received a first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine before pregnancy, will Read more.

December 6, 2021

Two Covid-19 Deaths, 70 New Cases Recorded In Tobago

Tobago recorded two more deaths and 70 new cases in its Covid-19 update on Monday. The fatalities are two men, Read more.

December 6, 2021

Murdered Prison Officer Trevor Serrette To Be Laid To Rest Today

The funeral service for murdered prison officer Trevor Serrette will take place at the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Read more.

December 5, 2021

Captain Pollard to miss Pakistan series

The West Indies will be without their One Day International and T20 International captain Kieron Pollard for the upcoming series Read more.

December 5, 2021

19-year-old charged with murder

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder. Devon Hernandez who is also called Devon Fernandez is expected to appear Read more.

December 5, 2021

EBC defers pilot project in upcoming THA elections

The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has abandoned its pilot project for parallel data collection at polling stations in the Read more.

December 4, 2021

Three, including Special Reserve Police officer, charged with Kidnapping

Three people including a Special Reserve Police officer and two of her relatives will appear before a Port-of-Spain Magistrate on Read more.

December 4, 2021

Health Ministry will use from the remaining 673,000 doses of COVID-19 in upcoming Programme

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has announced that this country has 673,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in hand. The ministry intends Read more.

December 4, 2021

Tobago records 42 more cases of Covid-19

Tobago has recorded one more death and 42 new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the 24 hour period up Read more.

December 3, 2021

T&T Makes History With First Dolby Atmos Technology Album

“Island Stories” Album Artwork Trinidad and Tobago made history today, with the first album from the region in Dolby Atmos Read more.

December 2, 2021

756 New Covid Cases, 21 Deaths Today

Another 21 people have succumbed to Covid-19 over the past 24 hours putting the overall death toll from the virus Read more.

December 2, 2021

PM Rowley Promises Action Over Murders Of Prison Officers

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has broken his silence over the murders of two prison officers this past week, pledging Read more.

December 2, 2021

UNC Councillor Among 31 People Detained For Anti-Vaccine Protest At QPS

Thirty one people who attended an anti-vaccine protest at the Queens Park Savannah on Tuesday have been formally charged by Read more.

December 1, 2021

Prison Officers Call For Meeting With PM As Fears Rise Over Alleged Hit List

The Prison Officers Association is calling for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, in the wake of Read more.

November 30, 2021

Grief Counselling For Daughter, 3, Who Witnessed Prison Officer’s Murder

The State will offer grief counseling to the daughter of prison officer Nigel Jones, after the three year old child Read more.

November 30, 2021

PROPERTY TAX: Government Extends Deadline For Submission of Valuation Forms To Trigger Tax

Government has extended the deadline for property owners to submit their Property Valuation forms until January 31st. It comes after Read more.

November 30, 2021

The Dawn of a New Era: Barbados Is Officially a Republic State

A momentous day for Barbados, as the nation officially declares its status as a Republic, on the same day it Read more.

November 29, 2021

Prison Commissioner Condemns Brazen Attack As Second Prison Officer Ambushed In Three Days

In just a matter of three days, a second member of the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has been shot Read more.

November 29, 2021

19 More Covid-19 Patients Die, 462 New Cases

Nineteen more people have died from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, putting the death toll from the virus at Read more.

November 29, 2021

PM Rowley Travels To Barbados As Nation Set To Become A Republic

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley leaves for Barbados today, accompanied by his wife, to attend the official swearing-in of Her Read more.

November 26, 2021

Tobago Records 81 New Covid-19 Infections Including Six Delta Variant Cases

Tobago is reporting 81 new Covid-19 cases in its update today, including six new cases of the Delta variant. Those Read more.

November 25, 2021

Key Points From PM Rowley’s National Address

With the Christmas season upon us and Trinidad and Tobago in the thick of a third wave of Covid-19 infections, Read more.

November 25, 2021

National Security Ministry Denounces Claims Of Autopsy Backlog At Forensic Science Centre

The Ministry of National Security is correcting what it says are misleading media reports about a backlog of autopsies at Read more.

November 16, 2021

Fifteen More Covid-19 Patients Die

Fifteen more people have died from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, putting the death toll from the virus at Read more.

November 16, 2021

South Bar Owners Upset As Cops Unjustly Enforce Safe Zone Rules

Bar owners in the South Western Division are being wrongfully charged as police officers are choosing only to accept original Read more.

November 16, 2021

45 Candidates To Contest Seats In THA Elections

A total of 45 candidates will contest the highly anticipated THA election in Tobago on December 6th, after filing their Read more.

November 14, 2021

Eight Covid-19 Deaths, 345 Cases Recorded Today

Eight more people have died from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, putting the death toll from the virus at Read more.

November 14, 2021

Minister Young Acts As Attorney General

Energy Minister and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart Young, now has the additional responsibility of acting Read more.

November 14, 2021

24 New Covid-19 Cases In Tobago

Tobago now has 369 active cases of the Covid-19 virus, after recording 24 new cases and 10 recoveries in its Read more.

November 13, 2021

Suspect Charged With Murder, Wounding Relative

Kadar Singh, of St. John Branch Trace, South Oropouche, has been been remanded into custody after appearing virtually before a Read more.

November 13, 2021

PM: State Of Emergency To Be Discontinued From November 17th

When the House of Representatives sits next week Wednesday, government will move to discontinue the current State of Emergency- roughly Read more.

November 13, 2021

T&T’s Covid-19 Death Toll Spikes As 22 Patients Die In A Day

Trinidad and Tobago has recorded its deadliest day since the start of the pandemic, as 22 patient deaths reported over Read more.

November 13, 2021

Covid-19 Patients Being Treated With Ivermectin By Private Doctors, Says Health Minister

Doctors and nurses in the public health sector are now having to deal with Covid-19 patients being admitted to the Read more.

November 13, 2021

While ICU Beds Are Running Out, Health Officials Lament A Stall In T&T’s Vaccination Efforts

From July 15th-November 9th, Trinidad and Tobago maintained a hospital occupancy of 40% in the parallel healthcare system. Over the Read more.

November 13, 2021

Desalcott Plant Shutdown Extended For Another Day

The Water and Sewerage Authority (the Authority) advises customers in Central and South-West Trinidad, currently affected by the planned shutdown Read more.

November 13, 2021

Republic Bank Warns Customers Against Fake Whatsapp Promotion

A promotion circulating on Whatsapp which purports to be run by Republic Bank is fraudulent and should be disregarded, the Read more.

November 10, 2021

T&T Records 512 New Covid-19 Cases, Twelve Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago’s active case load has crossed the 6,000 mark at 6,036 as 512 new Covid-19 infections have been Read more.

November 10, 2021

Deyalsingh: Government Working To Increase Ambulance Fleet To Meet Covid Demands

With ambulance services strained by the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says talks are ongoing with the Global Medical Read more.

November 10, 2021

58 Year Old Man Succumbs To Covid-19 In Tobago

A 58 year old man with co-morbidities has succumbed to Covid-19 in Tobago. The island now has a record of Read more.

November 10, 2021

Limited ICU Beds Available For Covid-19 Patients, Warn Health Officials

Health officials remain deeply concerned about the high number of Covid-19 patients requiring ICU level care. In Trinidad, 52 out Read more.

November 9, 2021

Chaguanas Businessman Freed Following Kidnapping

A happy ending for the family of Kartikay Ramsundar, as the Chaguanas businessman has been reunited with his loved ones Read more.

November 9, 2021

Nine More Covid-19 Deaths, 305 New Cases

Nine more people have died from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, putting the death toll from the virus at Read more.

November 9, 2021

Courts Completed Eight Murder Cases In Last Law Term, Says CJ Archie

The Judiciary managed to complete 30 criminal matters over the past year, including eight murders. As he delivered his address Read more.

November 9, 2021

Eleven More Test Covid-19 Positive In Tobago

Eleven more people have contracted Covid-19 in Tobago, while 23 others have recovered from the virus, putting the active case Read more.

November 9, 2021

No Bail For Murder Accused

Joseph Lester Glasgow has been remanded into custody after appearing in court charged with murder. The victim, Dwayne Victor Reid, Read more.

November 8, 2021

Amar Sharma Is Found Dead Days After Missing Persons Report

Days after he was reported missing by relatives on November 5th, the body of Amar Sharma has been found. Police Read more.

November 8, 2021

Cops Suffering From Burnout Due To Shortage Of Personnel, Says DCP

Police officers are suffering from burn out, with many working double shifts to supplement a shortage of personnel. This is Read more.

November 8, 2021

Thirteen More Covid-19 Deaths Recorded Today, 354 New Cases

T&T records double-digit Covid-19 deaths for another day, with 13 more people succumbing to the virus according to the Health Read more.

November 8, 2021

47 Year Old Man Dies From Covid-19 In Tobago

A 47 year old man is Tobago’s latest Covid-19 death, putting the island’s overall deaths from the virus at 104. Read more.

November 8, 2021

RFHL Records $1.308 Billion In Profit For 2021

Republic Financial Holdings Limited has recorded a $1.308 billion profit for the financial year ended September 30th, which represents a Read more.

November 8, 2021

$4.9M Cocaine Bust: Trio To Appear In Court Today

Three people, including a 20 year old woman, are due to appear in court today after cops made a $4.9 Read more.

November 7, 2021

Eight Covid-19 Deaths, 329 Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 1,772 Covid-19 deaths, after the Ministry of Health reported another 8 patients Read more.

November 7, 2021

No Plans To Extend SoE Beyond November, Says PM

When the current State of Emergency comes to an end at the end of November, government is not likely to Read more.

November 6, 2021

Eleven More Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 394 Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 1,764 Covid-19 deaths, after the Ministry of Health reported another 11 patients Read more.

November 6, 2021

T&T To Begin Administering Third Covid-19 Shot To Vulnerable Health Groups

Starting next week, fully vaccinated persons who are considered to be vulnerable- such as the elderly or those with serious Read more.

November 5, 2021

Fourteen Covid Deaths, 140 New Cases

Another 14 patients have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update for today, putting T&T’s overall death toll Read more.

November 5, 2021

PM Rowley To Return Home Tomorrow

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley will return from his trip abroad tomorrow night and will host a media conference at Read more.

November 5, 2021

US Donates 939 Military Grade Cots To ODPM

The United States government has donated 939 military grade cots to Trinidad and Tobago, bolstering this country’s national disaster relief Read more.

November 5, 2021

Autopsy For Jeneka

An autopsy is to be carried out on the body of Jeneka Guerra, to determine exactly how the woman died. Read more.

November 5, 2021

Man In Court Charged With Stealing Cases Of White Oak

Dwayne Joseph, age 35, will appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate this morning, charged with stealing 10 cases of Read more.

November 3, 2021

393 New Covid-19 Infections, Nine More Patients Die

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll has risen to 1,729 as another nine deaths were reported by the Ministry of Read more.

November 3, 2021

Police Arrest Five In Connection With Aranguez Robbery

Five men, ages 18-28, have been detained by police in connection with a report of robbery with aggravation which occurred Read more.

November 3, 2021

TTPS Warns Organizers Of ‘Drive For Progress’ Motorcade: Permission Denied

The TTPS is reminding organizers of a motorcade protest planned for this Saturday that they do not have permission to Read more.

November 3, 2021

CAL Resumes Service From Trinidad To Cuba From December 14

Caribbean Airlines announces it will resume service to Cuba from December 14th, operating a weekly, non-stop service each Tuesday between Read more.

November 2, 2021

Eleven More Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 294 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll has risen to 1,720 as another 11 deaths were reported by the Ministry of Read more.

November 2, 2021

T&T To Launch Caribbean’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Energy Project

Noting that Trinidad and Tobago has embarked upon ambitious plans to reduce emissions and build climate resilience, Prime Minister Dr. Read more.

November 2, 2021

T&T Donates 2,000 Pfizer Doses To Grenada

Trinidad and Tobago has shipped 2,000 doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines to Grenada, following a request from that country. Read more.

November 1, 2021

T&T Crosses 1,700 Covid Deaths As 13 More Patients Succumb To Virus

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll has crossed the 1,700 mark at 1,709, as another 13 deaths were reported by Read more.

November 1, 2021

Means Testing To Determine Eligibility For Distribution Of Laptops For Students

The Education Ministry is currently under-taking means testing, to determine which students from government and government assisted schools will be Read more.

October 28, 2021

Soldier Among Four Arrested For Alleged Theft Of Ceiling Fittings In Greenvale

A soldier and three men, who police allegedly caught loading metal ceiling fittings onto a truck yesterday, are currently assisting Read more.

October 28, 2021

T&T Records 34 New Delta Covid-19 Cases

Trinidad and Tobago has reported an additional 34 cases of the highly contagious Delta Covid-19 strain, according to the Ministry Read more.

October 28, 2021

Heritage: Clean-Up Efforts Continue After Oil Spills In Cocoyea, Santa Flora

The Heritage Petroleum Company Limited is continuing clean-up efforts following oil spills at two of its sites on Wednesday, one Read more.

October 27, 2021

Three Covid-19 Deaths, 147 New Cases

The Ministry of Health reports three more Covid-19 deaths in its update this afternoon, taking the overall death toll to Read more.

October 27, 2021

Deyalsingh: Photocopies, Electronic Copies Of Vaccination Card Accepted For Safe Zone Entry

Photocopies and electronic copies of Covid-19 vaccination cards will be accepted for entry into Safe Zones. This from Health Minister Read more.

October 27, 2021

Kamla: “Who Authorized Job Cuts At TTPS?”

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed concern over recent developments within the TTPS, including the recent decision to fire contract Read more.

October 26, 2021

Five More Covid-19 Deaths, 215 New Cases

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 1,655 Covid-19 deaths, after the Ministry of Health reported another five patients Read more.

October 26, 2021

Imbert: TTPS Spent $88.8 Million In Contract Employment For 2021

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has seen mounting increases in its spending for contract employees over the last three Read more.

October 25, 2021

Griffith’s Men Gone: Former Top Cop Says Political Interference To Blame

A list of at least 20 contract employees who were hired during the three years Gary Griffith served as Police Read more.

October 25, 2021

T&T Covid-19 Death Toll Reaches 1,650 As Five More Patients Die

Another five patients have succumbed to Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s update for today, putting T&T’s overall death toll Read more.

October 25, 2021

Jamaican Pastor Killed In Car Crash After Being Arrested For Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifice Rituals

Jamaican authorities have now confirmed that controversial pastor Kevin Smith, who shepherded the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, was among Read more.

October 25, 2021

Dr. Abdool-Richards: ICU Practically At Full Capacity For Covid-19 Patients

Soon, the number of Covid-19 patients requiring care at the level of the Intensive Care Unit, will likely be beyond Read more.

October 24, 2021

MoH Records Six More Covid-19 Deaths, 244 New Cases Today

Trinidad and Tobago now has a record of 1,645 Covid-19 deaths, after the Ministry of Health reported another six patients Read more.

October 24, 2021

Three More Covid-19 Patients Die In Tobago

Tobago now has a record of 99 Covid-19 deaths, after the Health and Wellness Division reported three more patients succumbed Read more.

October 23, 2021

Six Covid-19 Patients Die, MoH Records 234 New Cases

The Ministry of Health reports another 234 people have tested positive for Covid-19, while over the last 24 hours, six Read more.

October 22, 2021

Chandler Slapped With Five Charges

After spending two nights in custody at the Maloney Police Station, Head of the Legal Department at the Trinidad and Read more.

October 22, 2021

MoH Records 322 New Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Ministry of Health reports another 322 people have tested positive for Covid-19, while over the last 24 hours, four Read more.

October 22, 2021

Additonal Delta Case Detected In Tobago

Tobago now has five confirmed cases of the Delta Covid-19 variant. The newest case is a patient who had close Read more.

October 21, 2021

Yasin Abu-Bakr Has Died

Imam Yasin Abu Bakr, Leader of the Jamaat Al Muslimeen has died at 80 years old, having just celebrated his birthday Read more.

October 21, 2021

MoH Records 258 New Covid-19 Cases, Eight Deaths

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll has reached 1,629 after the Ministry of Health reported another eight additional fatalities in Read more.

October 21, 2021

Kamla Stands Firm On Bias Claim, Believes House Speaker’s Actions Sabotaged Motion Against President

“As MPs, we have done what we believe to be our duty under the Constitution.” That was Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s sentiment Read more.

October 21, 2021

Motion Defeated: Opposition Fails In Quest To Have Tribunal Set Up For President To Be Removed From Office

The Electoral College- which comprised Senators and MPs- has voted on an Opposition Motion to have President Paula-Mae Weekes removed Read more.

October 21, 2021

House Speaker Suspends Sitting Following Repeated Outbursts From Opposition MPs

House Speaker Brigid Annisette-George was forced to suspend this morning’s historic sitting of the House of Representatives for 15 minutes, Read more.

October 21, 2021

A Historical Moment: Motion To Be Moved In Parliament Today Seeking To Oust President

The House of Representatives holds an Extraordinary Sitting today, where a motion to remove President Paula-Mae Weekes will be moved Read more.

October 20, 2021

Moh Records Another Eight Covid-19 Deaths, 218 New Infections

Trinidad and Tobago’s Covid-19 death toll has reached 1,621 after the Ministry of Health reported another eight additional fatalities in Read more.

October 20, 2021

Policy Change: Students In Forms 4-6 To Return To Physical Classes Regardless Of Vaccination Status

From next Monday, October 25th, all students in forms 4-6 will be permitted to return to physical classes- even those Read more.

October 20, 2021

PM Calls On Kamla To Withdraw Motion To Remove President

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has called on