September 18, 2020
US Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies From Cancer At 87Hailed by many as a star champion of women’s rights, the passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Read more.
September 18, 2020
Bar Owners Make Plea For Government Loans To Withstand COVID-19 FalloutThe Bar Owners and Operators Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BOATT) is asking government to come to the table to Read more.
September 18, 2020
There Were 217 New COVID-19 Recorded TodayThe Health Ministry is reporting 139 new COVID-19 cases this evening, taking the number of active cases to 2005. Overall Read more.
September 18, 2020
TTPS Investigates Reports Of Teachers Being Verbally Attacked During Online ClassesThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has commenced investigations into several recent reports from the Ministry of Education, of Read more.
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 78 More Confirmed Positive, Eight Discharged From HospitalThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Seventy-eight (78) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The seventy-eight Read more.
September 18, 2020
Melly Rose Celebrates Debut Of “Body Good” on BET SoulTrinidadian-born singer Melly Rose is hoping to empower black women to love themselves and tear down the standard that defines Read more.
September 17, 2020
Health Minister Provides Exemption To Clubs Which Support Sporting ActivitesOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Health: The Minister of Health has granted an exemption to clubs which operate to Read more.
September 17, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 60 As Two More Fatalities Recorded, 98 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Ninety-eight (98) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The ninety-eight Read more.
September 17, 2020
Government Renews Lease On Cabo Star Vessel For Additional Two YearsCabinet has, on the recommendation of NIDCO, renewed the contract for the Cabo Star vessel for an additional two years. Read more.
September 17, 2020
Man Charged With Arson Attack On Ministry of Health Head OfficeOfficial TTPS Media Release: A 27-year-old man of Turquoise Drive, Diamond Vale, Diego Martin, has been charged with maliciously setting Read more.
September 17, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 655 Patients In Home Quarantine Recover From VirusThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Nine (9) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The nine Read more.
September 16, 2020
Another COVID-19 Related Death Recorded, 34 New Cases RecordedThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Thirty-four (34) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The thirty-four Read more.
September 16, 2020
Three Charged Following Glencoe Home InvasionTwo men and a teenaged boy who were arrested following a home invasion in Glencoe last Wednesday have been formally Read more.
September 16, 2020
Woman, 19, Among Two In Custody For Baby’s KidnappingTwo suspects, including a 19 year old woman, remain in police custody in connection with the kidnapping of an eight-month Read more.
September 16, 2020
ACP Irwin Hackshaw Suspended With Immediate EffectAssistant Commissioner of Police, Irwin Hackshaw, has been suspended with immediate effect. A statement from the TTPS confirmed that the Read more.
September 16, 2020
“Ending The Colonial Past”- Barbados To Become A Republic In 2021Barbados is on its way to becoming a Republic, after Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the time has come Read more.
September 16, 2020
Another COVID-19 Death Reported, Seventy New Cases Takes Active Count To 2,426The Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Seventy (70) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The seventy Read more.
September 16, 2020
PCA To Send Hackshaw File To DPP’s OfficeHaving completed its preliminary investigation into Deputy Commissioner of Police, Irwin Hackshaw, the Police Complaints Authority will forward the matter Read more.
September 15, 2020
Forty More Test COVID-19 PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Forty (40) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The forty Read more.
September 15, 2020
FAKE NEWS: No Truth To Claims That Gary Griffith Resigned As Top CopRumors claiming that Gary Griffith resigned from his post as Police Commissioner have been dismantled by the Communications Department of Read more.
September 15, 2020
Police Have Located “Private” Beach-Goer, Seize Phone And Laptop At Her HomeThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has located a beach-goer who caught the attention of law enforcement and the general Read more.
September 15, 2020
Las Lomas Police On Hunt For Suspects Following Home InvasionA stolen vehicle which was found abandoned along Mt. Moriah Road in Cunupia is now the main piece of evidence Read more.
September 15, 2020
Cops Kill Robbery Suspect, Guns and Ammunition Seized At SceneA suspect in an attempted robbery was fatally wounded after shooting at police officers in Princes Town on Monday. Around Read more.
September 15, 2020
Another COVID-19 Patient Dies, Health Ministry Records 42 New CasesThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -42 additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. TheĀ 42Ā positive cases reported Read more.
September 14, 2020
Another COVID-19 Patient Dies, 50 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there is Read more.
September 14, 2020
T&T Nationals In Bermuda Marked Safe After Passage Of Hurricane Paulette, Says Foreign Affairs MinistryForeign Affairs Minister, Dr. Amery Browne says he has been personally assured by Bermuda Police that the estimated over 100 Read more.
September 14, 2020
Five Venezuelan Nationals Rescued After Getting Into Difficulty At SeaFive Venezuelan nationals were rescued at sea, after the boat in which they were fishing experienced difficulties yesterday in Buccoo, Read more.
September 14, 2020
Griffith: I Wasn’t “Summoned” By PMAfter attending a meeting this morning, called by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is taking issue Read more.
September 14, 2020
Erin Farmer In Court On Gun Gang And Ganja ChargeAn Erin farmer is expected to appear before a Siparia Magistrate today, charged with possession of a gun, ammunition, and Read more.
September 14, 2020
Health Minister On “Private” Beach-Goer : “It Is This Kind Of Stupidity That Will Crash The System”“Are you going yo build an ICU in your house? I’m talking directly to that young ladyĀ and those who Read more.
September 14, 2020
Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh Elevated To Court Of AppealOfficial Statement from the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago The Honourable Mr Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh was presented with his instrument Read more.
September 14, 2020
One More COVID-19 Patient Dies, 49 More Confirmed PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: -Fortyānine (49) additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19. The fortyānine (49) Read more.
September 13, 2020
Health Ministry Records 23 New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: Twenty-three (23) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The twenty-three Read more.
September 13, 2020
Great Race 2020 Is On For September 26thAlbeit with unique COVID-19 guidelines, fans of the Great Race can be comforted by the fact that the 2020 event Read more.
September 13, 2020
CoP Responds To PM’s Mandate, Pledges To Uphold Law Regarding COVID-19 RegulationsOn the heels of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s public mandate to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to exercise Read more.
September 13, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Patients Die, 26 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā Ā The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there Read more.
September 12, 2020
Another COVID-19 Patient Dies, 101 New Cases ReportedThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there is Read more.
September 12, 2020
COVID-19 Restrictions Extended Until October 11thReflecting on the fact that the country’s COVID-19 situation, though not catapulting out of control, has not flattened in the Read more.
September 12, 2020
PM: “Partygoers Must Bear Full Brunt Of The LawāThe Police Commissioner has been given a mandate by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, to exercise the “full brunt of Read more.
September 12, 2020
WATCH: Union Rep Speaks Of COVID-19 Concerns At St. Ann’s HospitalThe North-West Regional Health Authority is being accused of attempting to deceive staff at the St. Ann’s Hospital, as it Read more.
September 12, 2020
Police Destroy Marijuana Plantation In MaturaA marijuana plantation consisting of approximately 3,000 plants inclusive of full grown trees and seedlings was destroyed by police officers Read more.
September 12, 2020
Health Ministry Records 67 New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā Sixty-seven (67) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The sixty-seven Read more.
September 11, 2020
Five More COVID-19 Deaths Pushes Tally To 50Five more COVID-19 deaths have pushed the overall death toll to 50, for a total of seven deaths recorded today Read more.
September 11, 2020
Education Ministry Receives First Set Of Laptop Donations Through “Adopt-A-School” InitiativeOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Education: Students of four educational institutions will benefit from the first donation of devices Read more.
September 11, 2020
Cedric ‘Burkie’ Burke Confirmed DeadRenowned Sea Lots community leader, Cedric āBurkieā Burke has died. Confirmation of his death came this afternoon, sending a wave Read more.
September 11, 2020
Suspect Killed By Police In TunapunaOfficial TTPS Media Release: One man was fatally wounded after shooting at a party of police officers in the Tunapuna Read more.
September 11, 2020
Jack Warner Provides Health Update From Hospital, Says He “Doesn’t Wish COVID-19 On His Worst Enemy”Retired politician, Jack Warner is still at the Couva Hospital being treated for COVID-19. In a personal statement issued today, Read more.
September 11, 2020
NATUC Calls On Health Minister, CMO, To Address Reports Of COVID-19 Spread At St. Ann’s HospitalThe National Trade Union Centre, NATUC, is calling on the Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer to address what it Read more.
September 11, 2020
Ninety Minute Power Outage At EWMSC Due To Electrical FireAn electrical fire at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex last night forced authorities to transfer vulnerable patients to other Read more.
September 11, 2020
Met Office Warns Of Possible Thunderstorms TodayPrepare for some bleak weather this afternoon, as the Met Office has issued a Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert, expected Read more.
September 11, 2020
Several Staffers At President’s House Test COVID-19 PositiveThe Presidentās House is currently functioning with a skeleton of its staff, after several employees tested positive for the COVID-19. Read more.
September 11, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 45 As Two More Patients Die, 79 New Cases RecordedThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there are Read more.
September 10, 2020
Three More COVID-19 Deaths Takes Toll To 43The Health Ministry is reporting three additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the death toll from the virus to 43. The Read more.
September 10, 2020
Tourism Minister Congratulates TKR On Stunning VictoryMore congratulations are pouring in for the Trinbago Knight Riders after winning the Caribbean Premier League 2020. Tourism, Culture and Read more.
September 10, 2020
Hooray! Trinbago Knight Riders Are The CPL 2020 Champs!The Trinbago Knight Riders are the winners of the Caribbean Premier League 2020, also making history as the first team Read more.
September 10, 2020
Commissioner: Private Events Only Deemed “Public Gathering” If The Event Is TicketedPolice Commissioner Gary Griffith has described the recent outrage over the alleged bias by the TTPS regarding the handling of Read more.
September 10, 2020
Man In Court For Murder of Venezuelan WomanA man is expected to appear virtually before a Couva Magistrate today, charged with the murder of Venezuelan national, Joanna Read more.
September 10, 2020
Bar Owners Want Clarification On “Private Properties” Following Bayside Towers IncidentAs public dialogue continues over whether an arrest can or cannot be made on private property for breaching the number Read more.
September 10, 2020
Fourteen Arrested In Early Morning Exercise, Cops Seize Firearm And AmmunitionFourteen persons were arrested and one pistol and a quantity of ammunition seized by officers of the Northern Division during Read more.
September 10, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 40 As Another Patient Dies, 75 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there is Read more.
September 9, 2020
Four Teens Arrested Following Break-In At ECCE CentreFour teens have been arrested after a break-in at the Chinapoo Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Centre. The School Read more.
September 9, 2020
A Total Of 197 New COVID-19 Cases Were Reported TodayA total of 197 new COVID-19 cases were recorded by the Health Ministry today, pushing the number of active cases Read more.
September 9, 2020
Different Strokes For Different Folks? The Police Commissioner Doesn’t Think SoQuestioned about the Trinidad and Tobago Police Serviceās inconsistent treatment of persons found breaching COVID-19 regulations, Police Commissioner Gary Griffith Read more.
September 9, 2020
Foiled Robbery Attempt In Glencoe As Residents Nab SuspectsThree young men who allegedly set out to rob a home at Strathmore Avenue in Glencoe on WednesdayĀ afternoon are Read more.
September 9, 2020
T&T Receives Another PPE Donation From Chinese GovernmentOfficial Government Release:Ā Senator the Honourable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, presented the Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Read more.
September 9, 2020
Health Ministry records 102 New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā One hundred and two (102) additional persons have tested positive for COVID Read more.
September 8, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 39, 44 New Cases Recorded The forty-four (44) positive cases reported below show results from samples taken during the period August 28thĀ to September 8th, Read more.
September 8, 2020
CEPEP Chairman Says Published Financial Documents Were An “Accounting Error”In response to an article published inĀ the Guardian Newspaper which revealed allegations of money mischief at CEPEP Limited, the Read more.
September 8, 2020
Teen In Court Charged With Murdering Elderly WomanA 16-year-old boy of the Eastern Division is expected to appear before a Magistrate virtually today, charged with the August Read more.
September 8, 2020
MelĆ© Cruise Postponed Until 2022, Machel Montano AnnouncesMachel Montano has announced that his MelĆ©Ā soca cruise will be postponed until 2022. Montano made the revelation viaĀ a video Read more.
September 8, 2020
Bail Denied For Man, 28, Charged With Raping Woman, 74A 28-year-old man was denied bail when he appeared before Magistrate Aden Stroude at the Siparaia First Magistratesā Court yesterday, Read more.
September 8, 2020
Seventy More Test COVID-19 Positive, Health Ministry Records One More DeathSeventy new confirmed COVID-19 cases took Trinidad and Tobago’s tally to 2,347 on Tuesday morning, with 1,566 of those cases Read more.
September 8, 2020
Chatting With A 4-Year-Old Author On World Literacy Day!It’s World Literacy Day 2020! I suppose now would be a good time to insert the infamous “If you can Read more.
September 7, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Deaths Takes Toll To 37, Health Ministry Records 23 New CasesThe Ministry of Health recorded three new COVID-19 related deaths today, with the last two patients reported in the evening Read more.
September 7, 2020
October 5th Is Budget Day!Finance Minister Colm Imbert will present the 2020/2021 national budget on Monday, October 5th.Ā See the official statement: Read more.
September 7, 2020
Health Ministry Records Additional COVID-19 Death, Four More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that another COVID-19 has died, pushing the death toll to 35. The patient is Read more.
September 6, 2020
JLP Candidate To Approach Courts After Losing Seat In Election RecountJamaican Labour Party candidate, Daniel Lawrence, will approach the Magistrates Court requesting a second recount of last Thursday’s electionĀ results, Read more.
September 6, 2020
Autopsy To Be Conducted After Missing Venezuelan Found In CesspitAn autopsy is expected to be conducted on Monday to determine the exact cause of death of a Venezuelan woman Read more.
September 6, 2020
Ten More Test Positive For COVID-19, Seven Patients Discharged From HospitalThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā -Four (4) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. All established Read more.
September 5, 2020
Thirty-Second COVID-19 Patient Dies, 88 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health has reported hat a second COVID-19 patient died on Saturday, bringing the national death toll from Read more.
September 5, 2020
Thirty-Two Police Recruits Test Positive For COVID-19Official TTPS Statement: Thirty-two police recruits attached to the Police Academy, St James, have been tested positive for the Covid-19 Read more.
September 5, 2020
Cops Arrest 12 Found Liming At Marabella BarsTwelve persons were arrested and charged for the offence of the gathering of more than five persons in a public Read more.
September 5, 2020
WATCH: Here’s What You Need To Know About Government’s New Travel Exemption PolicyGovernment has introduced what it refers to as a new “liberal” exemption policy to allow easier access for Trinidad and Read more.
September 5, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll Increases To 32, Health Ministry Records 102 New CasesThe Ministry of Health provides the following update:Ā One hundred and two (102) additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more.
September 4, 2020
Imbert: Government Already Planned To Remove Taxes On LaptopsIn keeping with a promise listed in the People’s National Movement’s 2020 General Election manifesto, taxes have been lifted from Read more.
September 4, 2020
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Felt In Parts Of North West TrinidadA 5.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 8:57pm on Friday off the North-West coast of Trinidad.Ā Ā See the initial report from Read more.
September 4, 2020
Opposition Calls on Government To Remove Taxes On Laptops For School ChildrenGiven the first term of the 2020/2021 academic year is being carried out online, the Opposition is calling on government Read more.
September 4, 2020
Venezuelan Woman Reported MissingThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service are actively searching for 33-year-old Joann Diaz. Joann was last seen at her Buen Read more.
September 4, 2020
Second COVID-19 Patient Dies Today, 10 More Test PositiveA second COVID-19 patient has died today, bringing the overall death toll from the virus to 31. The person is Read more.
September 4, 2020
Inmate In Remand Since 2018 Found Hanging In CellAn inmate who spent the last two years in Remand pending the end of a trial for a kidnapping charge, Read more.
September 4, 2020
Kamla Congratulates Jamaican PM On Landslide Election VictoryOpposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has extended congratulations to Jamaicaās Prime Minister on the Jamaica Labour Partyās resounding win in Thursdayās Read more.
September 4, 2020
Security Guard Arrested Following Shooting Incident; Victim HospitalizedOfficial Statement from the TTPS: Ste Madeleine police arrested a 34-year-old security guard earlier today following a shooting incident at Read more.
September 4, 2020
Another Person Dies From COVID-19, Health Ministry Records 46 New CasesThe number of deaths related to COVID-19 now stands at 30, as the Ministry of Health reported in its morning Read more.
September 3, 2020
Andrew Holness Re-elected As Prime Minister of JamaicaThe Jamaican Labour Party will once more form the government in Jamaica- this time with significantly more footing, having declared Read more.
September 3, 2020
COVID-19 Death Toll At 29 As One More Patient DiesThe Ministry of Health has recorded an additional COVID-19 related death.Ā In its evening update, it said the patient is Read more.
September 3, 2020
Education Ministry Delivers Laptops To ECCE & Special Learning CentresThe Ministry of Education has provided 70 laptops for use by ECCE teachers, while 98 laptops were made available to Read more.
September 3, 2020
Prison Officer Caught Trying To Smuggle In Cigarettes For InmatesA Prison Officer was arrested for possession of prohibited items by officers of the Arouca Criminal Investigations Department after they Read more.
September 3, 2020
Jack Warner Tests COVID-19 PositiveJack Warner has tested COVID-19 positive and is currently receiving treatment for the virus. Reports that the 77 year old Read more.
September 3, 2020
Health Ministry Records 21 New COVID-19 CasesTwenty-one new patients have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases to 1,213.Ā Meanwhile, nine patients Read more.
September 2, 2020
Prisons Commissioner Dispels “Mischievous” Report About EscapeesThe Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has dismissed a claim circulating via social media and which was broadcasted by CCN Read more.
September 2, 2020
Top Cop: “We Will Be Flexible With Mask Law”Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, says while his officers will enforce the recently passed mandatory mask wearing law, they will do Read more.
September 2, 2020
81 More Test COVID-19 PositiveThe Health Ministry records 81 new COVID-19 cases in its evening update, bringing the number of cases recorded for today, Read more.
September 2, 2020
KES Releases Live Album, āWe HomeāFor the first time in over five years, KESĀ has delivered their first new full-length album with the live project āWe Read more.
September 2, 2020
Chaguanas Welcomes New MayorFaaiqĀ Mohammed is theĀ new Mayor ofĀ Chaguanas.Ā MrĀ Mohammed, 32, served as deputy mayor underĀ VandanaĀ MohitĀ who contested and won theĀ ChaguanasĀ East seat in theĀ general elections.Ā Read more.
September 2, 2020
AG Urges Population To Stop Using “Smartman-ism” To Get Out Of Wearing Masks“Itās not a time to be as novel as you can be in every exception as to why the law Read more.
September 2, 2020
Another COVID-19 Death Recorded, 42 More Test PositiveAnother COVID-19 death was reported this morning, pushing the death toll from the virus to 28. The patient is said Read more.
September 1, 2020
Will Your Health Insurance Provider Reimburse You For A COVID-19 Test?Official Statement from ATTIC: ATTIC Health Insurance Providers Committee, which consists of Assuria Life T&T Limited, The Beacon Insurance Company Read more.
September 1, 2020
Five COVID-19 Patients Die In One Day, 24 More Test Positive For VirusTwo additional COVID-19 related deaths were recorded in the Ministry of Healthās update this for evening, bringing the total number Read more.
September 1, 2020
No National Awards Ceremony On Republic Day, OTP AnnouncesThere will be no National Awards ceremony this Republic Day. The Office of the President announced its decision to postpone Read more.
September 1, 2020
Met Office Issues Yellow Level Adverse Weather AlertThe Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS)Ā issued a Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert on Tuesday afternoon, expected to last Read more.
September 1, 2020
Three Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths RecordedThree additional COVID-19 related deaths were recorded by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday morning (September 1), bringing the total Read more.
August 30, 2020
Active COVID-19 Cases Near 1,000 As Eight More Test PositiveThe Health Ministry has reported eight new COVID-19 cases in its evening update (August 30th), putting the total number of Read more.
August 30, 2020
Girl, 15, Reported MissingThe San Fernando Police are actively searching for 15-year-old Christina Sookdeo, of Mary Care Home. Christina was last seen at Read more.
August 30, 2020
Soldier Granted $40K Bail For Breaching Protection OrderOfficial Statement from the TTPS:Ā Lance Corporal Anson Allister Young appeared at the Sangre Grande Magistratesā Court on Tuesday 25th Read more.
August 30, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Patients Die, Health Ministry Reports 38 New CasesTwo more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported by the Ministry of Health, bringing the overall number of virus-related deaths Read more.
August 29, 2020
Sixty-Eight More Test COVID-19 PositiveThe sixty eight (68) positive cases reported below show results from samples taken during the period August 23rdĀ to August 29th, Read more.
August 29, 2020
Senate Passes Bill To Mandate Mask-WearingAfter a debate that lasted just over seven hours, a bill to amend Public Health Ordinance was passed in the Read more.
August 29, 2020
PM: No New COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Coming, But Prepare For Mandatory Mask-WearingPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is hopeful that those who have consistently disregarded the advice to wear a mask as Read more.
August 29, 2020
Health Minister: COVID-19 Patients Who Are Unable To Isolate At Home Can Still Access State QuarantineCOVID-19 positive patients who cannot reasonably isolate at home due to crowded living arrangements will be allowed to access the Read more.
August 29, 2020
Charged With Choking WomanTwo men have been charged for gender-based violence offences in separate incidents. Jameel Ishmael Allard, a 29-year-old carpenter, of Stella Read more.
August 29, 2020
Active COVID-19 Cases Stand At 894 As 23 More Test Positive, 36 DischargedThe Ministry of Health has recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases in its morning update (August 29), while 36 patients have Read more.
August 28, 2020
House of Representatives Passes Bill To Make Wearing Of Masks MandatoryThe Public Health Ordinance Bill was passed with amendments in the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon, effectively making the Read more.
August 28, 2020
Four COVID-19 Deaths Reported In One Day, 42 More Test PositiveThe Health Ministry reported a total of four COVID-19 related deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of deaths related Read more.
August 28, 2020
WATCH: Imbert Disagrees With View That Parliamentarians Don’t Take Their Jobs SeriouslyIn what appears to be a reference to a statement made by President Paula-Mae Weekes during the opening ceremony for Read more.
August 28, 2020
Swimming DDI Is Prohibited, Say Police CommissionerCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, says it is an offence under the Public Health Ordinance Regulations for persons to swim Read more.
August 28, 2020
NP Alerts Customers Of Persons Impersonating Installation RepsSee the official release from NP below: Read more.
August 28, 2020
Opposition Votes Against Motion To Reduce Speaking Times In Parliament As A COVID-19 PrecautionAt Friday’s inaugural sitting of the House of Representatives in the Twelfth Session of Parliament, all 19 Members of the Read more.
August 28, 2020
Bridgid Annisette-George Re-elected As House SpeakerBridgid Annisette-George has been re-elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Twelfth Session of Parliament began on Read more.
August 28, 2020
Here’s How The New School Term Will Be Managed When It Begins In SeptemberWith the new school term scheduled to begin on September 1st, the Education Ministry has outlined plans for the unprecedented Read more.
August 28, 2020
Two Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths Recorded, 36 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health has revealed that two additional COVID-19 patients died overnight. The persons are both elderly males with Read more.
August 27, 2020
POS Family Court Remains Closed As Employees Monitored For COVID-19See the official statement from the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago: Read more.
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 47 More Test Positive, All Quarantined At Defense Force SiteForty-seven new COVID-19 cases were recorded by the Health Ministry in its evening update, taking the number of active cases Read more.
August 27, 2020
COP Calls On PM To Remove Minister Over “Uncaring” PostThe Congress of the People (COP) has called for newly appointed Minister of Youth and National Development, Fitzgerald Hinds, to Read more.
August 27, 2020
Opposition Seeks To Have Bridgid Annisette-George Withdrawn As Nominee For House Speaker, Claims She’s BiasedOpposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, indicating that the Opposition Members of Read more.
August 27, 2020
No Independence Day Parade This YearThis yearās Independence Day celebrations will be significantly different, given the annual Independence Day parade has been cancelled due to Read more.
August 27, 2020
Anil Roberts Returns To Active Politics As Opposition Leader Unveils Her Picks For SenatorsFormer United National Congress Minister, Anil Roberts, has been hand picked by Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, to serve as an Read more.
August 27, 2020
T&T Medical Association Condemns “Attacks” Against CMO, Pledges Full SupportThe Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association is standing in solidarity withĀ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram, amid what it Read more.
August 27, 2020
$29K In Marijuana Seized At Sea, Cops Arrest Local, VenezuelanTwo persons, including a Venezuelan woman, are currently assisting the Carenage Police in their investigations into the seizure of 29.3 Read more.
August 27, 2020
Active COVID-19 Cases Down To 820 As 402 Patients Discharged From HospitalThere are now 802 active of COVID-19 cases in the country, as the Ministry of Health reported in its morning Read more.
August 26, 2020
Twenty-Seven More Test COVID-19 Positive, 159 Cases Reported TodayThe Ministry of Health reported 27 new COVID-19 cases in its evening update (August 26), bringing the total number of Read more.
August 26, 2020
First Tranche Of Grant Payments Ready For Creative SectorOfficial Government Press Release: The first tranche of three hundred and forty-eight (348) cheques for the Cultural Relief Grant is Read more.
August 26, 2020
Police Commissioner Begins Disciplinary Process For ACP Irwin HackshawOfficial Statement from the TTPS: Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, has served a warning notice to ACP Irwin Hackshaw. This Read more.
August 26, 2020
COVID-19 Patients With Mild Symptoms Will Now Be Allowed To Quarantine At HomeIn a significant change to the Ministry of Health’s protocols for management of the COVID-19 virus, positive patients with mild Read more.
August 26, 2020
Point Fortin Welcomes First Female MayorAt 35 years old, Alderman Saleema Mc Cree Thomas has marked her spot in history, becoming the first female Mayor Read more.
August 26, 2020
Search Continues For Venezuelan Teens Who Escaped State QuarantineThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is searching for three Venezuelan teens who have been described as āPersons of Interestā. Read more.
August 26, 2020
Health Ministry Records 132 New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Health has recorded 132 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,384.Ā In Read more.
August 25, 2020
Education Minister: School Term On Track To Begin In SeptemberWhile students may not physically return to the classroom until next year, the Ministry of Education says term one of Read more.
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Continue To Climb As Health Ministry Reported A Total Of 153 New Cases TodayThe Ministry of Health reported 68 new COVID-19 cases in its evening update for Tuesday (August 25), for a total Read more.
August 25, 2020
Local Companies Receive Grant Funding From GovernmentOfficial Government Press Release: Minister of Trade and Industry, Senator the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon is today underscoring the commitment of Read more.
August 25, 2020
Kamla Persad-Bissessar: Opposition Prepared To Support Mask LegislationOpposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, says her party is prepared to support upcoming legislation to mandate the wearing of masks. She Read more.
August 25, 2020
Operations Halted At Foreign Affairs Ministry As Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs has been shut down for sanitization, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Read more.
August 25, 2020
$210K Bail For Man Charged With RobberyA 23-year-old labourer of La Romain was granted $210,000 bail with a surety after pleading not guilty before a Siparia Read more.
August 25, 2020
No Special Treatment For Bolt, Says Jamaican PMJamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a police investigation has been launched into a birthday bash held by star Olympian Read more.
August 25, 2020
Tobago Police Officer Charged With Breaching Quarantine OrderA Special Reserve Police Constable attached to the Guard Unit based at Scarborough Police Station, is due to appear before Read more.
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 85 More Test Positive, 13 Discharged From Step-down FacilitiesThe Ministry of Health reported 85 new COVID-19 cases in its morning update (August 25) from samples taken over the Read more.
August 24, 2020
PM Dispels “Mischievous” Rumor That He Travelled To New York For COVID-19 TreatmentA post circulating on social media and WhatsApp which suggested that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley contracted the COVID-19 virus Read more.
August 24, 2020
Sixty-Eight More Confirmed Positive For COVID-19A total of 92 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Monday, as the Health Ministry recorded 68 new cases in Read more.
August 24, 2020
UDeCOTT Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive, Staffers At Head Office Sent Into QuarantineAn employee at the Ā Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) has tested positive for COVID-19. The company confirmed Read more.
August 24, 2020
WATCH: Usain Bolt Breaks Silence Amid Reports He Tested COVID-19 PositiveLegendary Olympian Usain Bolt has broken his silence amid reports that he tested positive for COVID-19, telling fans he is Read more.
August 24, 2020
COVID-19 Patient Dies, 24 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that another COVID-19 patient has died, bringing the number of deaths related to the Read more.
August 23, 2020
Total Number Of COVID-19 Cases Crosses 1,000 Mark As 44 More Test PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: Forty-four (44)Ā additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. -Thirty six (36) Read more.
August 23, 2020
Triple Murder In Reform VillageThe bullet riddled bodies of three male relatives were discovered inside of a wooden shack along Connector Road, Reform Village Read more.
August 23, 2020
Chinese National Killed In Attempted Grocery Store Robbery, Cops Nab 8 SuspectsSix Trinidadians, including two women, and two Venezuelans were caught red-handed by police attempting to rob the owner and occupants Read more.
August 23, 2020
POS Family Court Closed Until Further Notice Over Suspected COVID-19 CaseOfficial Statement from the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago: The Judiciary wishes to inform that the operations of the Family Read more.
August 23, 2020
Another COVID-19 Patient Dies, 33 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health has confirmed another COVID-19 patient has died, bringing the total number of deaths related to the Read more.
August 22, 2020
Thirty-One More Test COVID-19 Positve, Active Cases Rise To 752Thirty-one (31) additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. The MOH, in its evening update, said these 31 new Read more.
August 22, 2020
Carapichaima Man Charged with 2018 MurderA 23 year old Carapichaima man has appeared in court charged with the 2018 murder of Anthony James. Preetham Ramsaran, Read more.
August 22, 2020
Investigation Ongoing Into Police-Involved Killing Of St. Joseph ManOfficial Statement from the TTPS: One man was killed during a police-involved shooting incident and high-speed chase in the North Read more.
August 22, 2020
Health Minister Apologizes For Delay In COVID-19 ResultsHealth Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says his Ministry is working to resolve a backlog in COVID-19 test results, so patients who Read more.
August 22, 2020
Woman Charged With Presenting Fraudulent Cheque At BankA Port of Spain woman was granted bail in the sum of $30,000 when she appeared before a Justice of Read more.
August 22, 2020
Additional COVID-19 Related Death Recorded, 35 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that an additional patient has died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths Read more.
August 21, 2020
UNC Dispels Rumors That Kamla Persad-Bissessar Tested COVID-19 PositiveThe United National Congress has shot down rumors that Political Leader of the United National Congress has tested COVID-19 positive, Read more.
August 21, 2020
The Health Ministry Reported 97 New COVID-19 Cases TodayThere are now 690 active cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, as the Ministry of Health revealed in its Read more.
August 21, 2020
Employee At Immigration Head Office Tests COVID-19 Positive, Building Shut Down For SanitizationOfficial Statement from the Ministry of National Security: The Ministry of National Security was officially informed this afternoon, Friday August Read more.
August 21, 2020
Prime Minister Dr. Rowley Tested For COVID-19 After Being Exposed To Positive PersonPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has revealed he has been tested for COVID-19, after finding out he came into contact Read more.
August 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 39 More Test Positive For Virus, 22 RecoveredThere are now 632 active cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, as the Ministry of Health revealed in its Read more.
August 20, 2020
Former UNC Minister Reveals He Tested COVID-19 PositiveFormer United National Congress Minister and Member of Parliament for Caroni East, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, has tested positive for COVID-19. Read more.
August 20, 2020
Health Ministry Recorded 81 New COVID-19 Cases TodayA total of 81 new COVID-19 cases were recorded today, as the Health Ministry confirmed in its 6pm update that Read more.
August 20, 2020
UK Revokes T&T’s Safe Travel Status, Imposes Quarantine RequirementTrinidad and Tobago has been removed from the UKās safe travel list, with the recent spike in cases now requiring Read more.
August 20, 2020
Cop, Security Guard Charged With Brutal Rape Of Venezuelan Woman To Appear In Court TomorrowA Special Reserve Police officer and a security guard have been charged with attempted murder and rape arising out an Read more.
August 20, 2020
Man In Court Charged With Sexual Assaulting Teen GirlA 21-year-old man of Dillon Street, Diego Martin, will appear before a Port-of-Spain Magistrate today charged with one count of Read more.
August 20, 2020
Venezuelan Man Held With $60,000 In NarcoticsA Venezuelan national is expected to appear before a Couva Magistrate today, charged with possession of narcotics. Elias Dellan, 28, Read more.
August 20, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Cross 700 As Health Ministry Records 44 New CasesForty-four more people have tested positive for COVID-19, pushing the number of cases over the 700 mark at 730, 578 Read more.
August 19, 2020
Sixty-Three Road Fatalities Recorded For 2020Official Statement from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service: The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is urging all drivers Read more.
August 19, 2020
Penny To Look At Making State Housing More Accessible For Low Income FamiliesAs she takes up her new post as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Peneleope Beckles is hoping to strike Read more.
August 19, 2020
The New Leading Women In Education- Tasked With Reforming The School CurriculumLEFT: Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly. RIGHT: Minister in the Ministry of Education: Lisa Morris-Julian Newly appointed Minister Read more.
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 57 New Cases Reported In TodayA total of 57 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed on Wednesday (August 19), as the Health Ministry revealed in its Read more.
August 19, 2020
Prime Minister Rowley And New Cabinet Sworn In- Here Are The New Government MinistersPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has officially taken his oath of office, to lead Trinidad and Tobago for the next Read more.
August 19, 2020
Health Ministry Records 21 New COVID-19 CasesTwenty-one more people have tested COVID-19 positive, bringing the number of active cases just two shy of 500, at 498.Ā Read more.
August 18, 2020
Twenty-Nine More Test COVID-19 PositiveTwenty-nine new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Health Ministryās update for this evening, putting the total number of cases Read more.
August 18, 2020
Moonilal Backs Kamla’s Leadership: “This Is Not The Time For Us To Be Divided”Member of Parliament Elect for Oropouche East, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, has thrown his support behind Kamla Persad-Bissessar as leader of Read more.
August 18, 2020
PNM Government To Be Sworn In TomorrowPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and his newly formed Cabinet will officially be sworn into office at 4pm on Wednesday.Ā Read more.
August 18, 2020
Kamla Concedes Defeat In General Election, Addresses Speculation Surrounding About Stepping Down As UNC LeaderJust over one week after last Mondayās general election, Political Leader of the United National Congress, Kamla Persad-Bissessar has conceded Read more.
August 18, 2020
Man In Court For Fatally Burning Tobago WomanA 20 year old Tobago man is expected to appear before a Scarborough Magistrate today, charged with the murder of Read more.
August 18, 2020
Vendor Arrested, Charged With Murder In MarketA Maraval man is expected to appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate on Tuesday, charged with the August 6th Read more.
August 18, 2020
Twelve More Test Positive For COVID-19The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 12 more people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of active Read more.
August 17, 2020
Election Receipts: OPM Releases Letters Sent To Regional Bodies Requesting ObserversIn what can be interpreted as an attempt to dismantle allegations that the government blocked international observers from participating in Read more.
August 17, 2020
Recounts Of Elections Results Complete, PNM Retains 22-19 VictoryThe country is one step closer to seeing the swearing in of the Prime Minister and his Cabinet, as recounts Read more.
August 17, 2020
Twenty-Three More Test COVID-19 PositiveThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: Twenty-three (23)Ā additional persons have tested positive for COVID -19. -Twenty-two (22) positive Read more.
August 17, 2020
Cops Arrest Chaguanas Man From Viral Video For Attacking WomanA man allegedly seen physically assaulting a young woman in a video which was live streamed online, has been arrested Read more.
August 17, 2020
Twenty-Two Venezuelans Detained For Illegal Entry To TrinidadTwenty-two Venezuelans were detained by officers of the South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF) for illegal entry into Trinidad on Read more.
August 17, 2020
Another COVID-19 Patient Dies, Health Ministry Records 13 New CasesOfficial update from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there is an Read more.
August 16, 2020
Active COVID-19 Cases Crosses 400 As 33 More Confirmed Positive For VirusTrinidad and Tobago now has 401 active cases of COVID-19, as the Ministry of Health recorded 33 new cases of Read more.
August 16, 2020
TATT Head Office Closed For Sanitization After Employee Tests COVID-19 PositiveThe Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has temporarily transferred the services offered at its Head office in Barataria Read more.
August 16, 2020
Two Arrested As Cops Seize Firearm, Ammunition & MarijuanaA firearm, ammunition, and marijuana were found by officers of the of the North Eastern Divisional Task Force during an Read more.
August 16, 2020
Additional COVID-19 Death Recorded, 22 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health provides the following update: The Ministry of Health regrets to inform the public that there is Read more.
August 15, 2020
Twenty-Three More Test Positive For COVID-19The Ministry of Health provides the following update: -Twenty-three (23) additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19. -Thirteen (13) are Read more.
August 15, 2020
T&T Officially Has Community Spread Of COVID-19, Lockdown Measures ReintroducedPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has announced that effective Monday, August 17th, lockdown measures will be reintroduced as an effort Read more.
August 15, 2020
WATCH: UNC Calls EBC’s Independence Into Question, EBC Responds“I am not afraid to say it and question the motives of the EBC.” The words of United National Congress Read more.
August 15, 2020
Kamla Calls On Citizens To Denounce Racism, Says “Nothing Good Can Ever Come From Malice”Political Leader of the United National Congress, Kamla Persad Bissessar, is calling on citizens to unite for the betterment of Read more.
August 15, 2020
Cops Arrest Three In Connection With Arima RobberyThree men from East Dry River, Port of Spain, were arrested on Friday after a robbery in the Arima area. Read more.
August 15, 2020
Health Ministry Confirms 48 More Test COVID-19 PositiveForty-eight additional people have tested positiveĀ for COVID-19, bringing the number of active cases to 325. The Health Ministry, in Read more.
August 14, 2020
Second COVID-19 Death Recorded In One Day, 14 More Test Positive For VirusThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that a second COVID-19 patient died on Friday, bringing the overall number of deaths Read more.
August 14, 2020
Supermarket Association Has Change Of Heart, Lifts Ban On Ramsaran ProductsDays after it announced a boycott Ramsaran DairyĀ Products because of outrage over racially charged statements made by a family Read more.
August 14, 2020
Two More Test COVID-19 Positive In Tobago, Island Now Has 8 Active CasesTobago recorded two additional COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the number of active cases on the island to eight. See Read more.
August 14, 2020
Top Cop Reaffirms TTPS Commitment To Ensuring Migrant SafetyCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith today met with representatives of the TTVSOLNET to discuss matters surrounding the safety and security Read more.
August 14, 2020
Health Ministry Records Additional COVID-19 DeathThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that a ninth COVID-19 related death was recorded on Friday. The patient was an Read more.
August 14, 2020
Man In Court On Allegations Of Helping Venezuelans Illegally Enter T&TA Las Cuevas man is expected to appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate today, charged with 32 counts of Read more.
August 14, 2020
Eight New COVID-19 Cases RecordedEight additional COVID-19 cases have been recorded, six of which are contacts of recently positive patients. The remaining two are Read more.
August 13, 2020
Tobago Records Two More COVID-19 CasesTwo more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Tobago, putting the island’s total number of cases to ten- four Read more.
August 13, 2020
Imbert Predicts Election Process Could Take Another Two Months, Urges EBC To Uphold RulesParty Chairman of the Peopleās National Movement, Colm Imbert, has lamented that the present actions by the United National Congress Read more.
August 13, 2020
T&T Records Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases In One Day As Health Ministry Confirms 78 CasesThe Health Ministry confirmed a total of 78 new COVID-19 cases today alone- making it the highest number of cases Read more.
August 13, 2020
TTPS Investigates Reports Of Polling Cards Found In ArimaCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith says an investigation is underway into a report that electoral polling cards were found at Read more.
August 13, 2020
Cops Seize $94 Million In Drugs In Central, Eight ArrestedEight persons were arrested yesterday after more than $94 million in marijuana were seized in Central Trinidad. Extensive intelligence and Read more.
August 13, 2020
Health Ministry Records 43 New COVID-19 Cases, 23 Pending Epidemiological InvestigationForty-three more people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number of active cases to 222. According to the Ministry Read more.
August 12, 2020
X-Tra Foods Joins Boycott Of Ramsaran Dairy ProductsXtra Foods is the latest supermarket establishment to pull Ramsaran Dairy Products from its shelves, as the family owned business Read more.
August 12, 2020
Eighteen New COVID-19 Cases Recorded, Sources For Ten UnknownEighteen more people have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Wednesday evening update from the Ministry of Health. (August12) Read more.
August 12, 2020
Fired From Family Business: Ramsaran Dairy Products Fires Relative For Racist PostsRamsaran Dairy Products has taken a decision to fire a relative hired at the family owned and operated company, after Read more.
August 12, 2020
Ramsaran Dairy Products Pulled From Massy Shelves Following Racist Posts By AffiliateLess than 48 hours after outrage sparked online over racist comments made by a family member associated with Ramsaran Dairy Read more.
August 12, 2020
Former UNC Minister Calls For Kamla To Resign, Party Members Back Existing LeadershipOn the heels of Carolyn Seepersad-Bachanās announcement on Wednesday that she would step down as political leader of the Congress Read more.
August 11, 2020
School Launches Investigation After Teacher Comes Under Fire For Racist Posts OnlineA teacher at the Bishop Anstey High School and Trinity College East (BATCE) is now under investigation by the institution, Read more.
August 11, 2020
Nineteen COVID-19 Cases Recorded For TodayNineteen new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Tuesday, as the Ministry of Health confirmed five more cases in its evening Read more.
August 11, 2020
Biden Picks Kamala Harris As Running Mate In Presidential ElectionsIn a history making move, Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has named an African-American woman as his running mate ahead Read more.
August 11, 2020
UNC Requests Recount In Five Constituencies, Pledges Support To Kamla Despite Loss At PollsIn addition to the United National Congress requesting a recount of five seats, the party is in the process of Read more.
August 11, 2020
Fourteen More Test Positive For COVID-19There are now 148 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, as the Ministry of Health recorded 14 new cases Read more.
August 11, 2020
Here Are The 41 Newly Elected Members of ParliamentThe new government will be lead by the People’s National Movement once more, as the party won 22 of the Read more.
August 10, 2020
Rowley To Lead For Another Five Years As PNM Declares 22-19 Victory In General ElectionThe Peopleās National Movement has been elected to serve another five years in office, winning a total of 22 out Read more.
August 10, 2020
One Additional COVID-19 Case RecordedThe Ministry of Health has reported one additional COVID-19 case in its evening update, for a total of two cases Read more.
August 10, 2020
“Bring It On, We Have Court Clothes” Kamla Says Over PNM Threat To Challenge Princes Town SeatPolitical Leader of the United National Congress (UNC), Kamla Persad Bissessar, appeared to be unfazed by the People’s National Movement’s Read more.
August 10, 2020
Phillip Alexander Writes To EBC, Claims “Interference”Phillip Edward Alexander, the Progressive Empowerment Partyās (PEP) candidate for the electoral district of Diego Martin North/East has reported to Read more.
August 10, 2020
Prisoner Tests COVID-19 Positive, Fellow Inmates Placed In QuarantineA convicted prisoner at the State Prison on Frederick Street hasĀ tested positive for COVID-19. The T&T Prison Service said the Read more.
August 10, 2020
One Additional COVID-19 Cases Recorded, Three Patients Discharged From HospitalThe Ministry of Health recorded one additional case of COVID-19 in its morning update for Monday (August 10).Ā Meanwhile, three Read more.
August 9, 2020
Active COVID-19 Cases Remain At 136 For SundayThe Ministry of Health has recorded no new cases in its Sunday eveningĀ update (August 9), leaving the number of Read more.
August 9, 2020
Maloney Man Arrested As Officers Seize Firearm And AmmunitionOne man was arrested and a firearm and ammunition seized by officers of the Maloney Police Station on Saturday. The Read more.
August 9, 2020
WATCH: EBC Outlines Voting Guidelines For August 10thAhead of Monday’s general election, the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has issued a video detailing how the voting process Read more.
August 9, 2020
Four More Test COVID-19 Positive, 132 Active CasesFour new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Sunday morning (August 9), bringing the number of active cases to 136.Ā Read more.
August 8, 2020
Health Ministry Confirms 32 New COVID-19 CasesThere are now 132 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, as the Health Ministry recorded 32 new cases of Read more.
August 8, 2020
Judiciary Speaks Out Over “Character Assassination” Of JudgeA social media post which was recently featured on the Facebook Page “Expose TT”,Ā of an image purporting to be Read more.
August 8, 2020
Two Venezuelans Held For Marijuana PossessionTwo Venezuelan nationals were arrested and charged for marijuana possession related offences during an anti-crime exercise conducted on Friday, between Read more.
August 8, 2020
River Levels Nearing Threshold, Warns Met OfficeA Yellow Level Riverine Flood alert has been issued on Saturday afternoon, as the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) Read more.
August 8, 2020
Authorities Tend To Damages After Overnight ThunderstormThe Diego Martin Regional Corporation’s Disaster Management Unit, together with the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, is presently treating with Read more.
August 8, 2020
Eighteen More Test Positive For COVID-19, 11 Cases Pending Epidemiological Investigation.There are now 100 active cases of COVID-19 in the country.Ā The Ministry of Health recorded 18 new cases of Read more.
August 7, 2020
US Lists Trinidad and Tobago As “High Risk” For COVID-19The United States, the country with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world with nearly five million cases, Read more.
August 7, 2020
T&T Records 15 COVID-19 Cases In One Day As Health Ministry Reveals Eight More Test PositiveThere are now 82 active COVID-19 cases in the country, as eight more patients have tested positive for the virus, Read more.
August 7, 2020
Bankers Association On High Alert Following Reports Of Massive Card SkimmingThe Bankers Association of Trinidad & Tobago (BATT) says its member banks are aware of the recent Point of Sale Read more.
August 7, 2020
Moonilal Exploring Legal Action Following Judge’s Ruling In EMBD Corruption MatterāI have received preliminary advice and intend to forward same to my lawyers in London to determine whether I will Read more.
August 7, 2020
Health Ministry Records Seven New COVID-19 Cases, Four Pending Epidemiological InvestigationThere are now 74 active COVID-19 cases in the country, as seven more patients tested positive for the virus on Read more.
August 6, 2020
Three More Test Positive For COVID-19, All Pending Epidemiological InvestigationT&T now has 67 active cases of COVID-19, as the Health Ministry confirms in its evening update, that three more Read more.
August 6, 2020
Two More Police Officers Test COVID-19 PositiveTwo more police officers are now confirmed to have tested positive for the Coronavirus, bringing to eight, the total number Read more.
August 6, 2020
Venezuelan Arrested, Officers Seize Firearm and AmmunitionCedros Police have arrested a Venezuelan migrant for possession of a firearm and ammunition in the district. On Wednesday 5th Read more.
August 6, 2020
Over 60 Reports Of Card Skimming Were Made This Week, TTPS WarnsOfficial Media Release From The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service: The Trinidad and Tobago Police ServiceTTPS) is urging members of Read more.
August 6, 2020
Eight More Test Positive For COVID-19Trinidad and Tobago crossed the 200 mark of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning, as the Ministry of Health Read more.
August 5, 2020
TTPOST To Close Head Office Tomorrow As Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19The Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPOST) has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. As Read more.
August 5, 2020
There Are Now 56 Active COVID-19 Cases As Two More Test PositiveTrinidad and Tobago has recorded 199 cases of COVID-19 to date, with 56 of those cases currently active.Ā The Ministry Read more.
August 5, 2020
$100,000 Bail For Man Accused Of Arson Attack On Former Partner’s HomeA 45-year-old man of Vistabella was granted $100,000 bail when he appeared before the Siparia Magistratesā Court yesterday charged with Read more.
August 5, 2020
BREAKING: SEA Preparation Classes DiscontinuedBeginning tomorrow, August 6th, the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) preparation classes will be discontinued and students will instead have to Read more.
August 5, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 54 Active Cases As Three More Test Positive For VirusThere are now 54 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, as the Health Ministry recorded three additional cases in Read more.
August 4, 2020
WATCH: Deadly Explosion In Lebanon’s Capital As Tensions Rise Over Trial For Ex-PM’s KillingA large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 50 people and injured more than 2,700 others. Read more.
August 4, 2020
Twelve New COVID-19 Cases Recorded On TuesdayThe Ministry of Health recorded two additional cases of COVID-19 in its evening update (August 4), bringing the total number Read more.
August 4, 2020
Outrage As Trade Unionist Refers To Media Practitioners As House Slaves To The “One Percent”Ancel Roget, President of Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) presidentĀ and the man who made popular the term “one percenters” Read more.
August 4, 2020
Six Charged Over Tobago Double MurderFive men and one woman have been charged with the July 21st murders of Kenny Wolfe and James Fergusson. A Read more.
August 4, 2020
T&T Records Ten New COVID-19 CasesThe number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Trinidad and Tobago jumped to 192 on Tuesday morning, as the Ministry of Read more.
August 3, 2020
Gary Tested For COVID-19Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. The test was conducted over the weekend days Read more.
August 3, 2020
Three COVID-19 Patients Recover From Virus, Discharged From HospitalThere are now 39 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, as three patients have been discharged from hospital, having Read more.
August 3, 2020
Tobago Man, 34, Charged With Sexual Assault Of A ChildA 34-year-old labourer will appear before Scarborough Magistrate today to answer to four counts of sexual penetration of a child. Read more.
August 2, 2020
Nine New COVID-19 Cases Recorded On SundayThere are now 39 active COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country, as the Ministry of Health revealed that two more Read more.
August 2, 2020
The Election Challenge Is Over: Guyana Elects A PresidentFive months after Guyanese voters went to the polls to elect its new government, a President has finally been elected. Read more.
August 2, 2020
Man, 32, Arrested For Possession Of Assortment Of Guns, AmmunitionOne man was arrested and six illegal weapons and quantities of assorted ammunition seized by officers of the Central Division Read more.
August 2, 2020
Young “Shocked” And “Flabbergasted” Over Claims His Family Benefitted From State ContractsNational Security Minister Stuart young has accused the Trinidad Express Newspaper of a gross attempt to mislead the public, in Read more.
August 2, 2020
Five Held In Cunupia Guesthouse, Firearms SeizedAn AR-15 rifle and a pistol were among several items seized by officers of the Central Division Task Force, during Read more.
August 2, 2020
Seven More Test Positive For COVID-19, Four Pending Epidemiological InvestigationSeven additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall number of cases to 180.Ā According to the Ministry Read more.
July 31, 2020
Non-Mask Wearing Voters Can’t Be Turned Away From Polling Office, Says PMWhile an eligible voter cannot legally be denied their right to cast their ballot on election day, Prime Minister Dr. Read more.
July 31, 2020
Public Gatherings Reduced To Ten As Health Ministry Tackles Rise In Local CasesThe Public Health Regulations will be amended to reduce, once more, the number of people allowed to gather in public Read more.
July 31, 2020
Five New COVID-19 Cases Recorded, Two Pending Epidemiological InvestigationFive additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall number of confirmed cases to 169. Three are primary Read more.
July 30, 2020
No Support For Donald Trump’s Call To Postpone Presidential Election Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases In The USUSPresident Donald Trump’s suggestion that November’s presidential election should be delayed over alleged fraud concerns has received strong opposition from Read more.
July 30, 2020
Health Ministry Records Seven New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Health has reported seven new cases of COVID-19, bringing Trinidad and Tobago’s number of cases to date Read more.
July 30, 2020
Trinidad Killa Pursues Legal Action, Accusing PNM Candidate Of Using His Song Without ApprovalEntertainer Kern George, known as Trinidad Killa, has issued a pre-action protocol letter to PNMās Point Fortin Candidate, Kennedy Richards Read more.
July 30, 2020
New COVID-19 Case Recorded, Primary Contact Of Existing PatientThe number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 157, with one new case reported by the Ministry of Health in Read more.
July 29, 2020
Two Trees Fall Along Brian Lara Promenade Following Heavy WindsPort of Spain City Corporation workers, Fire officials and T&TEC workmen quickly responded to reports of two fallen trees on Read more.
July 29, 2020
Twelve Illegal Immigrants Detained, Taken To 14-Day QuarantineTwelve Venezuelan migrants who entered the country illegallyĀ were detained by South Western Division officers on Tuesday and were handed Read more.
July 29, 2020
Ministry of Education Insists: “Strict Adherence To Health Care Protocols For SEA Classes”In what appears to be an indirect response to concerns raised by the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA), Read more.
July 29, 2020
Three Alleged Gang Members Placed On Remand Over 2019 KillingThree of the five men charged for the 2019 murder of Garvey Campo, have been remanded into custody pending the Read more.
July 29, 2020
TTUTA Pleads With Education Ministry: “Suspend SEA Classes”The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) says it is āuneasyā regarding the rise in local COVID-19 cases, and Read more.
July 29, 2020
Two More COVID-19 Cases, Contacts Of Existing PatientsThe number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 156, with two new cases reported by the Ministry of Health in Read more.
July 28, 2020
One Additional COVID-19 Case Recorded, Brings New Total To 154One additional person has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overalll number of confirmed cases to 154. The Ministry of Read more.
July 28, 2020
T&TEC Says Marabella Service Centre To Reopen Tomorrow After Being Closed Over Suspected COVID-19 CaseOfficial Statement from T&TEC: The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has been advised by the medical authorities that a Read more.
July 28, 2020
Two Months Hard Labor For Man Charged With Possession Of 49 Ganja PlantsKelly Junior Lall was sentenced to two months hard labor, when he appeared before a Siparia Magistrate on Monday, charged Read more.
July 28, 2020
Firearm Section Of TTPS Closed Due To COVID-19 ConcernsOfficial release from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service: The Commissioner of Police wishes to advise the members of the Read more.
July 28, 2020
FAKE NEWS: TTPS Debunks Claim That Salaries Will Be Paid Late Due To Closure Of Police Admin BuildingThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says the closure of the Police Administration Building in Port of Spain on Tuesday Read more.
July 28, 2020
Education Ministry Meets With Stakeholders, Agrees To Keep SEA Date Amid New COVID-19 CasesThe Ministry of Education will move ahead with its administering of the 2020 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) examination on August Read more.
July 28, 2020
Riverside Plaza, Police Administration Building Closed As TTPS Employee Displays Flu-Like SymptomsCommissioner of Police Gary Griffith has ordered the immediate closure of Riverside Plaza and Police Administration Building, Port of Spain. Read more.
July 28, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Climb To 153, One Pending Epidemiological InvestigationFive additional people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Trinidad and Tobago’s number of confirmed cases to date, to 153. Read more.
July 27, 2020
PM Announces Four New COVID-19 CasesThere appears to be four new cases of COVID-19 in the country. This was revealed by Prime Minister and political Read more.
July 27, 2020
PEP Leader: “Postpone The General Election”Leader of the Progressive Empowerment Party, Phillip Alexander is calling on Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, to postpone the election Read more.
July 27, 2020
PM Rowley Mourns Loss Of “Caribbean Giant”, Former Barbados Leader Owen ArthurPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has added his voice to regional leaders who have paid tribute to former Barbados Prime Read more.
July 27, 2020
COVID-19 Case Count At 148 For MondayTrinidad and Tobagoās number of recorded COVID-19 cases remains at 148,Ā 12 of which are currently active. The newest case, Read more.
July 27, 2020
Met Office Monitoring Potential Tropical Depression, T&T Not Likely To Be AffectedThe Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has been closely monitoring a low-pressure system in the Atlantic which has an Read more.
July 27, 2020
32 Venezuelans Detained In Carenage Over The WeekendA joint exercise between the Police and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) resulted in the capture of 32 Read more.
July 27, 2020
Former Barbados PM, Owen Arthur, Dies At Age 70Former Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Arthur has died at age 70. Arthur, who is Barbados’ longest serving Prime Minister Read more.
July 27, 2020
Ministry of Health Records Another COVID-19 Case, Pending Epidemiological InvestigationOne additional case of COVID-19 was recorded on Monday, bringing Trinidad and Tobago’s number of recorded cases to 148. The Read more.
July 26, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Remain At 147 For Second DaySee the Ministry of Health’s statistical update for Sunday (July 26) Members of the public are reminded that they must Read more.
July 26, 2020
Government Says It Is Still Working To Secure Election ObserversOfficial Media Release from Office of the Prime Minister Trinidad and TobagoĀ Election Observation Missions Requested by the Government of Trinidad Read more.
July 26, 2020
Opposition Leader Accuses PM Of “Misleading” Public On Election ObserversJust over two weeks after a request was made for election observers from CARICOM and the Commonwealth to arrive in Read more.
July 25, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Remain At 147 On SaturdayThe number of COVID-19 cases remained at 147 on Saturday (July 25), according to the Ministry of Health’s evening update.Ā Read more.
July 25, 2020
Five Venezuelans, One Trinidadian Detained In Palo SecoFive Venezuelans and one Trinidadian were arrested during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Santa Flora and Erin Districts on Read more.
July 25, 2020
Met Office Monitoring Two Tropical WavesThe Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is monitoring two tropical waves traversing the Atlantic currently.Ā In an update on Saturday afternoon, Read more.
July 25, 2020
SEA Student Tests Positive For COVID-19, Attended Classes Despite Displaying SymptomsA Standard Five student of the Maraval Roman Catholic School is among five family members who tested positive for COVID-19 Read more.
July 25, 2020
Man Charged With Choking Woman Granted $100K Bail, Ordered To Stay Away From VictimA 41-year-old Medical Engineering Consultant was granted $100,000 bail and ordered to stay 500 metres away from a woman after Read more.
July 25, 2020
T&T Records Five New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Cases Rises To 147Five primary contacts of a recent COVID-19 case have all tested positive for the virus.Ā This was revealed in the Read more.
July 25, 2020
ADVERSE WEATHER ALERT- Orange LevelHeavy showers are expected across Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, as a result of Tropical Storm Gonazalo. See the Trinidad Read more.
July 24, 2020
Intense Weather Conditions Predicted For Tobago As Met Office Issues Orange Level Tropical Storm AlertThe Tropical Storm Watch for Tobago has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning. As at 2:00 pm today, Friday Read more.
July 24, 2020
Eleven Venezuelans Detained In Santa FloraEleven Venezuelans were detained by officers of the South Western Division Task Force, during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Read more.
July 24, 2020
NP Advises Dealers To Stock Up On Fuel In Preparation For Tropical StormNP is advising its dealers- especially in Tobago- to stock up on fuel to prevent any shortages in the event Read more.
July 24, 2020
Saturday Sailings Cancelled Between Trinidad & Tobago Due To Tropical Storm WatchAll sailings between Trinidad and Tobago scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, have been cancelled as a precautionary measure given the Read more.
July 24, 2020
$2M In Ganja Trees Destroyed In Las CuevasMarijuana trees valued at $2 million were seized and destroyed by officers of the Northern Division Task Force, Special Branch, Read more.
July 24, 2020
Tobago Receives “Safe Travels” Stamp By World Tourism Body Amid COVID-19Official Media Release from the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited: Tobago has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Read more.
July 24, 2020
TS Gonzalo: Yellow Level Storm Watch Issued For TobagoA yellow level Tropical Storm Watch is currently in place for Tobago, and is expected to last until tomorrow, at Read more.
July 24, 2020
Chaguanas Man In Court For 2017 Murder Of Guyanese NationalA 26-year-old man is expected to appear before a Chaguanas Magistrate today, charged with the 2017 murder of Guyanese national, Read more.
July 24, 2020
Opposition Calls For Update On Election ObserversWith just over two weeks to go before polling day, the United National Congress is calling for an update from Read more.
July 24, 2020
T&T Records Another COVID-19 Case, Pending Epidemiological InvestigationTrinidad and Tobago now has a total of 142 recorded cases of COVID-19, six of which are currently active.Ā In Read more.
July 23, 2020
Kamla: Government Not Repatriating Citizens During COVID-19 Is “Worse Than Slavery Or Indentureship”In another public condemnation of what she sees as government’s failure to speedily repatriate Trinidad and Tobago nationals from across Read more.
July 23, 2020
UWI 2020/2021 Acadamic Year Set To Begin On August 30Classes for the 2020/2021 first semester will resume across all five of the University West Indies Campuses on August 30th.Ā Read more.
July 23, 2020
Three Primary Contacts Of Trinidad COVID-19 Case Placed Under Home Quarantine In TobagoConfirmation that the three people under home-quarantine in Tobago are relatives of the recent COVID-19 case here in Trinidad. They Read more.
July 23, 2020
Thirty-Three Venezuelans Detained In Erin, TobagoThirty-three Venezuelan were detained by officers of the South Western and Tobago Divisions, during anti-crime exercises conducted on Wednesday. In Read more.
July 23, 2020
Bar Owners Association Pleads With Police Commissioner To Crack Down On Illegitimate Alcohol VendorsThe Bar Owners and Operators Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BOATT) has made a case to Top Cop, Gary Griffith, Read more.
July 23, 2020
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Weakens Due To Sahara Dust Concentration In The AtmosphereTropical Storm Gonzalo is said to have weakened slightly, as the Met Office explains that the high presence of Sahara Read more.
July 23, 2020
MOH: COVID-19 Case Is A Minor Who Is The Daughter Of A Republic Bank Employee.The latest COVID-19 case is a minor who is the daughter of a Republic Bank employee. This was revealed by Read more.
July 22, 2020
T&T Records Additional COVID-19 Case, Source Pending Epidemiological InvestigationTrinidad and Tobago has recorded one additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 141, six of Read more.
July 22, 2020
TTPS Seeks Help As 50 Year Old Michael Taitt Is Reported MissingMorvant police are seeking the urgent assistance of the public in locating missing 50-year-old Michael Taitt. Michael, of Petunia Avenue, Read more.
July 22, 2020
Met Office Warning: Tropical Storm Gonzalo Has FormedTropical Depression Seven (TD #7), which the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has been closely monitoring, has developed into Read more.
July 22, 2020
Pennywise Limited Says Health Authorities Advised Of “Relatively Low Risk” Of COVID-19 Spread At Their StoresPennywise Limited says it was informed by Ministry of Health Authorities that thereās a relatively low risk of employees at Read more.
July 22, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Two Pennywise Branches Closed As Health Authorities Fear Possible Community SpreadThe Long Circular and Charlotte Street branches of Pennywise were closed on Wednesday morning, after it was found that a Read more.
July 22, 2020
Amid Outrage Over Laptops On School’s Booklist, Kamla Promises: “I Will Bring Back Laptop Program”“A new UNC Government will bring back this crucial free laptop programme for Form One students within 90 days of Read more.
July 22, 2020
Man, 33, In Court On Allegations Of Sexually Assaulting And Drugging Teen GirlA 33-year-old man is expected to appear before a Port-of-Spain Magistrate on Wednesday to answer to sexual and drug charges Read more.
July 22, 2020
T&T Records 140th COVID-19 CaseTrinidad and Tobago recorded one additional case of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning, bringing the overall number of confirmed cases to Read more.
July 21, 2020
WASA Struggles To Meet Water Demand In Princes Town With 24% Capacity At Navet ReservoirOfficial Statement from the Water and Sewerage Authority: In response to recent issues raised in the media regarding the water Read more.
July 21, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Confirmed Cases Reaches 139 As Two New Cases RecordedTwo additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Health’s update on Tuesday.Ā One of the Read more.
July 21, 2020
Government Prepares For Return Of 30-35 Nationals From SurinameOfficial Statement from the Ministry of National Security:Ā The Ministry of National Security continues to diligently treat with exemption requests Read more.
July 20, 2020
Is Guyana’s Election Conflict Coming To An End? CJ Validates Voting RecountIt may be some time again before a winner is officially declared in Guyana’s March 2nd election- however a ruling Read more.
July 20, 2020
EMA Corrects Top Cop’s “Discrepancy”, Says Noise Variation Not A Requirement For MotorcadesThe Environmental Management Authority (EMA) is advising organisers of political campaigns that a Noise Variation is not required from the Read more.
July 20, 2020
Twenty-Three Officers Rewarded By Top Cop For Role In Solving HomicidesCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, today rewarded 23 police officers attached to several units for their outstanding performances in solving Read more.
July 20, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 6,133 Samples Submitted For Testing- Cases Remain At 137The number of COVID-19 cases remains at 137 for another day, according to the Ministry of Health’s update. There remain Read more.
July 20, 2020
Top Cop Warns Political Parties: I Will Not Hesitate To Shut Down Non-Complying MotorcadesPolice Commissioner Gary Griffith vows that he will not hesitate to shut down motorcades by any political party who continues Read more.
July 20, 2020
SEA PREP: Education Ministry Reports Full Staff Turnout As Classes Resume For StudentsClasses for Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) students resumed on Monday- giving them exactly one month of preparation ahead of the Read more.
July 20, 2020
As Bars Revert To 10PM Closing Time, The Minister Of Health Urges ComplianceHealth Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is urging bar owners and operators to “act responsibly” as they have been allowed to operate Read more.
July 19, 2020
T&T Students In India Get Exemption To Return HomeFive Trinidad and Tobago nationals who were studying in India have been granted final letters of exemption to return home Read more.
July 19, 2020
With Three Weeks To Go Until Election Day, EBC Says 18 Parties Set To Contest PollsOfficial statement from the Elections and Boundaries Commission: A total of one hundred and fifty (150) candidates will contest the Read more.
July 19, 2020
Murder In TunapunaA shooting incident in Tunapuna on Saturday night claimed the life of one man.Ā Ā The victim has been identified Read more.
July 18, 2020
French Authorities Suspect Fire At Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral Was Arson AttackA fire at the cathedral in the French city of Nantes is believed to have been started deliberately, prosecutors say. Read more.
July 18, 2020
Boy, 17, Among Two Gunned Down In St. JamesAn early morning lime in the St. James area turned fatal on Saturday morning, when gunmen opened fire on two Read more.
July 18, 2020
“Jack Is Lying”- PM Admits To Meeting Warner, But Denies Any Political CollaborationPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has condemned claims made by Independent Labour Party candidate for Lopinot/Bon Air West, Jack Warner, Read more.
July 18, 2020
T&T Records 137th COVID-19 CaseTrinidad and Tobago recorded one additional case of COVID-19 on Saturday morning, bringing the overall number of confirmed cases to Read more.
July 18, 2020
Bars To Revert To 10PM Closing Time, Says DeyalsinghEffective Monday, July 20th, bars will be permitted to operate between the hours of 8am to 10pm, allowing them two Read more.
July 17, 2020
WASA Denies Favoring Certain Areas For Water Supply Over OthersOfficial Statement from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA): Contrary to newspaper reports, the Water and Sewerage Authority (the Authority) Read more.
July 17, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Three New Cases Recorded On Friday Brings T&T’s Number Of Confirmed Cases To 136Trinidad and Tobago has recorded three additional cases of COVID-19, pushing the overall total to 136. This is according to Read more.
July 17, 2020
Jack Warner: PNM’s Pick For Lopinot/Bon Air West Was “Final Straw” That Inspired His Return To PoliticsJack is Back. After announcing his decision to contest the Lopinot/Bon Air West seat under the Independent Labour Party, Jack Read more.
July 17, 2020
Ministry Advises Of Temporary Traffic Disruption Along Solomon Hochoy HighwayOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Works and Transport: Read more.
July 17, 2020
Kamla Insists, “I Said ‘Blank’ Man, Not ‘Black’ Man”Political Leader of the United National Congress, Kamla Persad Bissessar, is today accusing her main political opponent, Dr. Keith Rowley, Read more.
July 16, 2020
Jack Warner Has Entered The 2020 Election RaceIn what is perhaps a move expected by very few, Jack Warner has announced that he will contest a seat Read more.
July 16, 2020
Kamla Accuses Rowley Of “Stirring Up Hate” For T&T Citizens AbroadHours before Nomination Day on July 17th, political leader of the United National Congress (UNC) Kamla Persad-Bissessar, says she is Read more.
July 16, 2020
WATCH: A Prime Ministerial ‘Happy Birthday’ Tribute: Jamaican PM Surprises His Wife, “Even In Corona”In the midst of the heavy news dominating the global space in recent weeks, Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, attempted Read more.
July 16, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Samples Tested Now At 5,926- No New CasesThe number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 remains at 133 and there is only one active patient who remains warded Read more.
July 16, 2020
#GE2020: Progressive Party To Contest Lone Seat In August 10th General ElectionPolitical Leader of the Progressives Party, Nikoli Edwards, will be the sole candidate vying for a seat in the August Read more.
July 16, 2020
COVID-19 Regulations Still Apply To Election Campaigning, National Security Ministry WarnsWith Trinidad and Tobago in the middle of an election season, the Ministry of National Security is reminding all political Read more.
July 15, 2020
With An Increase In Complaints About Courier Charges, The Customs And Excise Division Is Setting The Record StraightIn an attempt to address concerns by customers who have been reporting an increase in their courier service prices, the Read more.
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 5,883 Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesThere remains 133 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, with only one of those cases currently active.Ā This Read more.
July 15, 2020
US Embassy Donates Face Masks And Thermal Scanners To T&TFrom left to right: Chief, Military Liaison Office, U.S. Embassy to Trinidad and Tobago Colonel Claudia Carrizales; Chief Executive Officer Read more.
July 15, 2020
Tik-Tok Users In America Brace As The Trump Administration Reveals Plan To Ban The Chinese AppWith the Chinese based Tik-Tok video sharing app soaring in popularity in recent months, the US government is considering banning Read more.
July 15, 2020
Government Will Not Be “Pressured” Into Fast-tracking Exemptions, Says Minister Young“How do you balance the list? How do you balance the person who went out for two weeks, ended up Read more.
July 15, 2020
Top Cop Challenges CMO’s Advice About Sporting Activities: “You’re Confusing The Life Out Of My Officers”Police Commissioner Gary Griffith, in expressing his disagreement with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram’s warning against the resumption of Read more.
July 14, 2020
BAIL DENIED: Ghislaine Maxwell Remanded Into Custody Until Start Of Trial In Epstein Sex Trafficking MatterThe victims of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein now have another chance at getting some kind of justice, with a Read more.
July 14, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Lone Patient Remains Warded At Caura HospitalThere remains one active case of COVID-19 in the country.Ā The Ministry of Health’s 6PM update for Tuesday July 14 Read more.
July 14, 2020
#GE2020: PEP Unveils List Of 31 Election CandidatesWith nomination day now three days away, the Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP) has announced its candidates for 31 of the Read more.
July 14, 2020
Voluntary Product Recall: Minirin Nasal Spray 5ml VialsThe Ministry of Health advises that Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Germany has instituted a voluntary recall of its Minirin RTS Nasal Spray Read more.
July 14, 2020
Are You Having Trouble Sending Messages On WhatsApp? You’re Not The Only One – It’s A Global ProblemTens of thousands of WhatsApp users around the world reported difficulty in sending and receiving messages on Tuesday, prompting theĀ Read more.
July 14, 2020
WATCH: Patriotic Front Bows Out Of Election Race, Cites PM’s “Sudden” Election Date Announcement As ReasonTwo weeks after revealing plans to contest all 41 constituencies in the general election, Political Leader of the Patriotic Front, Read more.
July 13, 2020
Here’s A Look At What School Will Be Like With COVID-19 Guidelines In PlaceWith the date now officially set for classes to resume on September 1st, the Ministry of Education has created a Read more.
July 13, 2020
UPDATE: No Indication Of Foul Play Or Suicide In ‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera’s Death , Says US AuthoritiesThe body of ‘Glee’ star, Naya Rivera, will be taken to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy Read more.
July 13, 2020
Who Contacted CPL Officials Pretending To Be The CMO And Why?In what appears to be an attempt to have Caribbean Premier League (CPL) officials withdraw from having the T-20 tournament Read more.
July 13, 2020
PM on COVID-19 Border Closure: Exemptions Cannot Be Guided By EmotionIn response to calls for government to fast-track its exemption process for Trinidad and Tobago nationals to be allowed home, Read more.
July 13, 2020
Schools Will Reopen On September 1st, Education Ministry Officially AnnouncesStudents, parents and teachers can now begin to prepare for the upcoming academic year, as the Ministry of Education has Read more.
July 13, 2020
80 Year Old Found Hog-Tied Outside Wallerfield HomePolice have launched an investigation after the body of an 80 year old man, identified as Winston Kallian, was found Read more.
July 13, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Four More Patients Discharged From Caura HospitalThere is now only one active case of COVID-19, as the Ministry of Health on Monday revealed that four patients Read more.
July 13, 2020
#GE2020: Progressive Party Calls For Public Debates Ahead Of Polling Day“An election where candidates cannot face-off in a controlled environment with a moderator to answer pressing questions will never be Read more.
July 11, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 4336 People Tested, No New CasesTrinidad and Tobago’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at 133, according to the Ministry of Health’s latest update.Ā 4336 Read more.
July 10, 2020
Nour Wazzi Releases Sci-Fi Short Film ‘Lab Rat’In short science fiction film, Lab Rat, by Nour Wazzi, itās the near future, and a group of scientists are Read more.
July 10, 2020
When Powerful Organizations Become The Centre Of Sexual Abuse Allegations: One Survivor’s Fight For AccountabilityThe rumbling which began on social media in recent weeks detailing allegations of sexual abuse within the 2 Cents Movement Read more.
July 10, 2020
As CPL Is Set To Take Place In Trinidad Next Month, Kamla Asks “But What About Our CitizensItās official- the 2020 Caribbean Premier League will take place in Trinidad next month, as Cabinet approved the event on Read more.
July 9, 2020
Bar Owners Protest COVID-19 Opening HoursMembers of the Bar Owners and Operators Association protested outside of the Prime Ministerās Office this morning, calling for some Read more.
July 9, 2020
$75K Bail For Man Charged With Sexual Abusing 7 Year OldA 43-year-old Princes Town man who was charged with one count of sexual touching on Wednesday, was granted bail in Read more.
July 9, 2020
Government Has Spent $65M On Salary Relief Grants To DateGovernment has paid a total of 45,694 Salary Relief Grants to date, at a value of $65 million. Providing he Read more.
July 9, 2020
#GE2020: PM Makes Request To CARICOM & Commonwealth For Election ObserversPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley on Thursday wrote to CARICOM Secretary-General, Irwin La Rocque, and theĀ Commonwealth Secretary-General,Ā Patricia Scotland Read more.
July 8, 2020
Grenada Postpones Border Reopening Amid COVID-19 ConcernsGrenada has postponed plans to reopen its borders to international travel until July 15th, as COVID-19 cases around the world Read more.
July 8, 2020
This New Canadian Airline Will Fly To The CaribbeanThe Quebec-based Airline ‘Off We Go’ (OWG) is set to be launched later this year- with plans set to target Read more.
July 8, 2020
Teachers Can Now Apply For Transfers Online, MOE AnnouncesTeachers can now apply for transfers online instead of having to commute to the Ministry of Educationās Head Office, as Read more.
July 8, 2020
Elections In A Time Of COVID-19: Here’s What The EBC Is DoingThe Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has staged a āmock polling stationā simulation exercise, to assess its level of preparedness Read more.
July 8, 2020
#GE2020: Kamla Writes To PM, Calls For International Observers For ElectionPolitical Leader of the United National Congress, Kamla Persad-Bissessar has written to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, urging him to Read more.
July 7, 2020
Arima Mayor Selected As PNM’s New Candidate For D’abadie/O’MearaArima Mayor Lisa Morris-Julian has been selected as the People’s National Movement’s candidate for D’abadie/O’Meara, completing the party’s slate of Read more.
July 7, 2020
Five Shot In AroucaPolice are currently on the scene of a shooting at Waterloo Road in Arouca. The incident took place shortly after Read more.
July 7, 2020
US Threatens To Deport Foreign StudentsIn what has been called a “vile” move by some critics, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday new Read more.
July 7, 2020
Cops Involved In Morvant Killing Get Taken Off “Active Duty”, TTPS Questions PCA’s Recommendation For SuspensionEven as he announced that the officers involved in the June 27th killing of three men in Morvant would be Read more.
July 7, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 290 Nationals Discharged From Cruise Ship QuarantineAll remaining 290 nationals from the Enchantment of the Seas vessel, who received negative COVID-19 test results, have been discharged.Ā Read more.
July 7, 2020
PM Meets With Community Recovery TeamThree more people have been added to the Community Recovery Team which was appointed by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley Read more.
July 7, 2020
Say Hello To Baby Bolt!How adorable! Usain Bolt fans were blessed on Tuesday as the star Olympian and his partner, Kasi Bennett, released the Read more.
July 7, 2020
Boy, 14, In Court For MurderA 14-year-old boy is expected to appear virtually before the Childrenās Court on Tuesday, charged with the murder of 44 Read more.
July 6, 2020
Wasa Advises Of Supply Disruption In Parts Of South West Trinidad TomorrowThe Water and Sewerage Authority (the Authority) advises customers in parts of South West Trinidad served by the Point Fortin Read more.
July 6, 2020
#GE2020: PNM Executive Approves 40 Candidates, Party To Screen For D’abadie/Omeara TomorrowThe Central Executive of the Peopleās National Movement has unanimously approved Ā all 40 candidates picked to contest seats in the Read more.
July 6, 2020
Griffith Promises To “Act Accordingly” After Receiving PCA Report On Police ShootingPolice Commissioner Gary Griffith has responded to the Police Complaints Authority’s recommendation that the officers involved in the fatal shooting Read more.
July 6, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Confirmed Cases Remain At 133Of the 5,558 samples tested for COVID-19 to date, the number of confirmed cases remains at 133. See the Ministry Read more.
July 6, 2020
PCA Advises Commissioner Griffith On Morvant Police Killing : “Suspend Your Officers”Hours after the officers involved in the killing of three men in Morvant on June 27th were placed on desk Read more.
July 6, 2020
Cop Killers Placed On Administrative DutyThe police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of three men in Morvant on June 27th, have been Read more.
July 6, 2020
#GE2020: Eight Incumbents Selected To Contest Seats For UNCEight incumbents have been retained to contest their seats for the United National Congress in the August 10th general election, Read more.
July 6, 2020
Local Dancehall Artiste Rebel Sixx Gunned Down At His HomeDancehall artiste Kyle ‘Rebel Sixx’ George was gunned down at his Bon Air Gardens home in Arouca during the early Read more.
July 5, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Confirmed Cases Reach 133Two more additional nationals from the Enchantment of the Seas has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall number of Read more.
July 5, 2020
#GE2020: Ancil Antoine Stripped From Election Candidacy After “Insensitive” Comment About The USThe People’s National Movement (PNM) is now forced to find a new candidateĀ to contest the D’Abadie/Omeara seat, after withdrawing Read more.
July 5, 2020
Teens Arrested For Gun, Ammunition PossessionTwo teenaged boys, 17 and 18,Ā have been arrested for possession of a firearm and a quantity of ammunition during Read more.
July 5, 2020
WEATHER WATCH: Tropical Wave Activity Expected To Intensify This AfternoonHeavy showers are expected to begin late on Sunday, as three back-to-back Tropical Waves are forecast to keep the ITCZ Read more.
July 4, 2020
Bar Owners Explore Legal Options To Extend Opening HoursThe Bar Owners and Operators Association of Trinidad and Tobago is considering sending a pre-action protocol letter to the Attorney Read more.
July 4, 2020
PM Warns Point Fortin Residents- “Don’t Be Fooled By Their Election Promises”As government delivered the long awaited Point Fortin Hospital on Saturday, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley cautioned residents not to Read more.
July 4, 2020
Top Cop: “I am the last person to retreat or surrender”Following a week of intense protest action, prompted by the police killing of three men in Morvant last week, Police Read more.
July 4, 2020
Tobago Records Fifth MurderA 27 year old man is dead following a shooting in Les Coteaux, Tobago on Saturday morning. Ā The victim Read more.
July 3, 2020
WATCH: Canada PM Endorses Virtual Toronto CarnivalToronto Caribbean 2020 is on with some key changes, most notable of which is that the summer festival will take Read more.
July 3, 2020
$650K In Ganja Destroyed By PoliceMarijuana trees valued at $650,000 were seized and destroyed by officers of the Roxborough Police Station Special Investigations Unit on Read more.
July 3, 2020
Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of Girls 12, 13, 17A 30-year-old fisherman was arrested and charged by Child Protection Unit (CPU) officers-on allegations he sexually assaulted three young girls Read more.
July 3, 2020
IT’S OFFICIAL: General Election Date Set To August 10thIn just under six weeks, on August 10th, Trinidad and Tobago votersĀ will head to the polls to cast their Read more.
July 2, 2020
Police Complaints Authority: “We Need Legislative Reform To Improve Investigation Process”Hours after Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley expressed his own lack of confidence in the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) as Read more.
July 2, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases Reported Today, Record Remains At 130See the evening update from the Ministry of Health below: Read more.
July 2, 2020
NJAC On Protests: “Fire The Officers Under Investigation”The National Joint Action Committee (NJAC) has added its voice to the chorus of people calling for the immediate suspension Read more.
July 2, 2020
$750 Fuel Grant For Taxi DriversTaxi drivers with registered vehicles will qualify for a one-off fuel relief grant from the State, meant to ease the Read more.
July 2, 2020
Apple Closes More Stores In The US As COVID-19 Cases Continue To ClimbThirty more Apple stores across the US closed on Thursday, amid mounting COVID-19 cases being reported across the country. This Read more.
July 2, 2020
Man Detained For Failed DUI Test, Resisting Arrest And Assaulting OfficersA Point Fortin man was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 after being arrested on a DUI charge.Ā 43 Read more.
July 2, 2020
PM: “Police Must Be Held Accountable, But Citizens Have No Right To Seek Revenge”Even as he admitted that there is a loss in public confidence regarding the efficiency of the Police Complaints Authority Read more.
July 2, 2020
Police Complaints Authority Calls For Witnesses In Ornella Greaves ShootingThe Police Complaints Authority (PCA) is calling for witnesses to come forward as investigations continue into the killing of Beetham Read more.
July 1, 2020
T&T Maintains Tier 2 Ranking In Tackling Human TraffickingOfficial Statement from the Ministry of National Security:Ā The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, largely through the Counter Trafficking Unit Read more.
July 1, 2020
UK Follows US In Issuing Security Alert To Its Nationals In T&TBritish nationals who are currently in Trinidad are being advised by their home country to practice extreme caution, amid a Read more.
July 1, 2020
BREAKING: Charges Officially Laid Against Fuad Abu BakrBreaching the COVID-19 Act, use of violent language to provoke violence, obstruction of duty of a police officerĀ and three Read more.
July 1, 2020
Did The Officers Who Shot And Killed Three Men In Morvant Have Body Cameras?The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service- which has approximately 7000 officers- has 180 functioning body cameras.Ā This was revealed by Read more.
July 1, 2020
Government Expands COVID-19 Community TestingCommunity testing for COVID-19 will be extended to eight health centresĀ throughout Trinidad.Ā Testing will take place at the following centres, Read more.
July 1, 2020
Fuad Abu Bakr Detained For Over 24 HoursPolitical leader of the New National Vision (NNV) Fuad Abu Bakr remained in police custody for a second day on Read more.
July 1, 2020
Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters As Demonstrations Continue For A Third DayAs Parliamentarians sat in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon, there was a heavy line of police officers outside Read more.
June 30, 2020
“Good Job, TTPS”: Business Chamber Backs Police Response To Protest ActionThe Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is praising what it calls the “excellent” work done by the Read more.
June 30, 2020
US Embassy Advises Americans In T&T To “Shelter In Place” Following ProtestsThe United States Embassy in Port of Spain has issued a security alert for American citizens, following a day of Read more.
June 30, 2020
After Caledonia Residents Apologized For Robbing Chee Mooke Bakery, The Owners Have A Change Of HeartA community coming together to right the wrongs committed by some, saw a change of heart from the Chee Mooke Read more.
June 30, 2020
PROTEST UPDATE: 72 Arrested, Top Cop Dismisses Outrage As “Orchestrated Plot By Criminal Elements”āIntelligence has revealed that this was an orchestrated plan that was led by several gang members, whereby the intention was Read more.
June 30, 2020
Beetham Resident Killed By Officer Amid Protest Against Police KillingsA 30 year old Beetham resident who was shot by a police officer during Tuesday’s massive protest action in the Read more.
June 30, 2020
WATCH: Another Heated Day In The Capital City As Citizens Protest Police KillingsAt least two or three men are reported to have been wounded by police bullets today, as an army of Read more.
June 30, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Four New Returning Nationals Test Positive, Four Other Patients DischargedFour more returning nationals have tested positive for COVID-19, taking T&Tās number of confirmed cases to 130. Three of the Read more.
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 5,057 Samples Tested, Cases Remain At 126The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country remains at nine, according to the Ministry of Health’s evening update Read more.
June 29, 2020
Morvant Residents Protest After Three Killed By Police Over The WeekendEnraged over the killing of three men by police in Morvant over the weekend, residents took to the streets on Read more.
June 29, 2020
Europe Reopens Border To International Travellers- US, China Among Countries Without AccessThe European Union has officially named 14 countries which it will allow to travel to the bloc, another step in Read more.
June 29, 2020
Bar Owners Hit With Earlier Closing Times After Errant Operators Fail To Obey Social Distancing GuidelinesJust one week after getting the green light from government to resume operations after being shut down for three months, Read more.
June 28, 2020
Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Rygin King Critical After Shooting IncidentWell known Jamaican dancehall artiste and DJ, Rygin King was rushed for emergency surgery on Sunday, after he was shot Read more.
June 28, 2020
Were These Police Killings Justified? Police Complaints Authority Launches InvestigationHours after Police Constable Allen Mosely’s bullet riddled body was found at Old Road in Morvant, three men were shot Read more.
June 28, 2020
T&T Nationals On Board Cruise Ship To Be Transferred To On Land State QuarantineOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ministry of National Security (MNS) and the Read more.
June 28, 2020
Birthday Celebrations Gone Sour- Man Fatally Shot On Eve Of His 23rd BirthdayJessie Mascall would have turned 23rd birthday on Monday, June 28th. Gunmen robbed him of the opportunity early on Sunday Read more.
June 28, 2020
Another Grim Milestone- COVID-19 Cases Crosses 10 Million WorldwideThe Johns Hopkins University- which tracks the daily increase on COVID-19 cases around the world,Ā Ā confirmed on Sunday that the Read more.
June 28, 2020
Twelve Venezuelan Nationals Detained After Illegally Entering T&T, Sent For COVID-19 QuarantineTwelve Venezuelans were arrested as they came ashore at Palo Seco Beach, Palo Seco on Saturday. Officers of the Santa Read more.
June 28, 2020
Bar Owners Association Condemns “Errant” Bar Owners, Pleads With Government Not To Punish AllOn the heels of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s stern warning to bar owners on Saturday, that he would revoke Read more.
June 28, 2020
Coast Guard Officers Seize “Plant Like Substance” On Board Vessel With Foreign NationalsTrinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) officers intercepted a vessel in Gulf of Paria during the wee hours of Sunday, Read more.
June 27, 2020
T&TEC Crews Work To Restore Power Outages In North & East Trinidad After Destructive ShowersTwenty-five T&TEC crews are still working in North and East Trinidad to restore supply to customers, after severe weather on Read more.
June 27, 2020
Facebook Takes Another Big Hit As Coca Cola Pulls Out Ads For 30 DaysIt’s safe to say this hasn’t been a good week for Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg. Coca Cola announced on Saturday Read more.
June 27, 2020
Top Cop Offers Condolences After Officer Slain In MorvantCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith has extended condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of PC Allen Moseley who he Read more.
June 27, 2020
Microsoft Suffers $450M Hit, All Stores To Be Closed PermanentlyThe concept of designing a “new normal” as a result of COVID-19 is one Microsoft knows well- the company announced Read more.
June 27, 2020
Barbados To Reopen Borders July 12Barbados is moving ahead to its ‘new normal’ from July 1st, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley announcing that the island Read more.
June 27, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Two More Test Positive For Virus, 126 Cases In TotalTrinidad and Tobago now has 126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nine of which are active.Ā This was confirmed by the Read more.
June 27, 2020
Met Office Issues Adverse Weather Alert, Destructive Showers Recorded Across T&THeavy showers and gusty winds recorded across Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday morning have resulted in several reports of fallen Read more.
June 26, 2020
The Fight Against COVID-19 In The US Is Far From Over, Health Experts WarnThe number of new Coronavirus infections in the US has reached levels not seen since April. As a result, Texas, Read more.
June 26, 2020
Drink Lounge & Bistro Forced To Close Doors Due To COVID-19As many businesses struggle to regain footing as they emerge from COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the sad reality is that for Read more.
June 26, 2020
Health Ministry Warns Against Using Hand Sanitizers Containing MethanolOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Health: It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Health (MOH), that Read more.
June 26, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Trinidad & Tobago Records Additional Case Of VirusTrinidad and Tobago recorded one additional case of COVID-19 on Friday evening, bringing the total number of cases to 124, Read more.
June 26, 2020
Suspect Held In Connection With Toddler’s MurderThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has confirmed that one suspect is in custody in connection with the double murder Read more.
June 26, 2020
Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15 Year Old Girl, Police Officer Granted $175K BailA Tobago police officer charged with four counts of sexually penetrating a 15 year old girl, has been granted $175,000 Read more.
June 26, 2020
Charged With Her Sister’s MurderJust over one week after the body of 53 year old Geeta Newman was found at her home in Plaisance Read more.
June 26, 2020
Beware Of Social Media ‘Government Grant’ Scam, Warns TTPSOfficial statement from the TTPS: The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is warning the public to be extremely wary of Read more.
June 25, 2020
ELECTION WATCH: Mickela Panday’s Patriotic Front Party To Contest All 41 SeatsThe election race just got stiffer. Political Leader of the Patriotic Front, Mickela Panday, announced on Thursday that the party Read more.
June 25, 2020
Temporary Partial Closure Of Wrightson Road To Begin On FridayOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Works and Transport:Ā The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the public Read more.
June 25, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 4,543 Samples Tested, No New CasesThe number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago remains at 123, according to the Ministry of Healthās Read more.
June 25, 2020
$80K Bail For Man Charged With Beating Female Police OfficerA man was was granted bail in the sum of $80,000 when he appeared before a Chaguanas Magistrate charged with Read more.
June 25, 2020
Loophole Closed- Bars, Casino Owners To Open No Earlier Than 8am DailyBars and casinos will only be allowed to open their establishments from 8am. The new stipulation in the Public Health Read more.
June 25, 2020
Australia and New Zealand Win Bid To Co-Host 2023 Women’s World CupIt’s official- Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Womenās World Cup. They won a 22-13 vote against Columbia Read more.
June 25, 2020
$25,000 Reward For Help In Finding Toddler’s KillerThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information which can lead to Read more.
June 24, 2020
Two Men Killed In Confrontation With PoliceTwo menĀ are dead after they were shot by police officers in the Enterprise area. The incident took place on Read more.
June 24, 2020
Route 2 Maxis Get Two Week Extension Of PBR PassesOfficial Statement From The Ministry of Works & Transport: The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise that authorization Read more.
June 24, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 4,396 Samples Sumbitted For Testing, No New CasesThe number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago remains at 123 for another day, according to the Read more.
June 24, 2020
Heritage Petroleum Exports 550K Barrels Of Crude OilHeritage Petroleum announces that it has resumed oil exports, with the sale and export of 550,000 barrels of crude oil Read more.
June 24, 2020
Carnival 2021 Remains Up In The Air As Pandemic Pans OutThe future of Carnival 2021 remains undecided, as government says it is unable to make a firm decision at this Read more.
June 24, 2020
COVID-19 Backlash: Americans Face Possible Ban From Travelling To EuropeThe European Union is expected to make a decision by Wednesday evening, to determine whether Americans will be banned entry Read more.
June 24, 2020
Antigua & Barbuda Records 39 New Cases Of COVID-19Antigua and Barbuda has recorded 39 new cases of COVID-19. Among the new cases are returning nationals who were recently Read more.
June 24, 2020
CAL Recorded $21.8M Increase In Revenue At Start Of 2020… And Then COVID-19 HitCaribbean Airlines is reporting an increase of $21.8million in revenue for the first two months of 2020 when compared to Read more.
June 24, 2020
Prison Visits To Resume Next MondayThe Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has announced that visits to the nation’s prisons will be allowed from next Monday, Read more.
June 23, 2020
Fireman Sentenced To Two Months For ThreatsA fireman was sentenced to two monthsā hard labour after pleading guilty to the charges of threats to kill and Read more.
June 23, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Remain At 123The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago remains at 123, according to the Ministry of Healthās Read more.
June 23, 2020
Fatalities Reported As 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern MexicoAt least four people died on Tuesday after an earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico, in the state of Read more.
June 23, 2020
50% Of US$500M Bond Will Be Used To Refinance Government Loan, Says ColmFinance Minister Colm Imbert. (Photo Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago) Half of the recent US$500million bond which was Read more.
June 23, 2020
Tennis Star Novak Djokovic And Wife Test Positive For COVID-19Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and his wifeĀ Jelena have tested positive for COVID-19. Their positive diagnosis comes after Djokovic took Read more.
June 23, 2020
Coast Guard Officers Seize “Plant Like Substance” On Board VesselThe Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) found and seized 14 packages which contained a green plant like substance believed Read more.
June 22, 2020
TT To Benefit From US$5.3M COVID-19 Relief Fund From CanadaFifteen Caribbean countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, will benefit from a US$5.3 million dollar contribution from the Canadian government, to Read more.
June 22, 2020
Teen Dies Following St James Shooting IncidentThe victim in Mondayās shooting incident which took place at Long circular Road St. James has been identified as 16 Read more.
June 22, 2020
Missing Teen Found At Home Of 32 Year Old Tobago Man, Sexual Assault Charges LaidA 32 year old man was denied bail when he appeared before a Scarborough Magistrate in Tobago on Monday, charged Read more.
June 22, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases, Cruise Ship Occupants To End Quarantine On WednesdayThe number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago remains at 123, according to the Ministry of Health’s Read more.
June 22, 2020
Teenager Drowns During Trip To WaterfallThere are reports of a drowning incident which took place at the Blue Basin waterfall on Monday morning. The victim Read more.
June 22, 2020
Photojournalist Killed At Murder Scene In BarbadosA photojournalist with Nation News in Barbados was killed on Monday afternoon when he responded to a report of a Read more.
June 22, 2020
CAL Recorded Over $96M In Losses In First Month Of Border ClosureMinister of Public Administration and Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Allyson West. (Photo Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad & Read more.
June 22, 2020
Man Granted $47K Bail For Choking WomanA 59-year-old man was granted bail on Monday when he appeared before the Arima Magistrateās on two charges ā Choking Read more.
June 22, 2020
Faria To Remain As Chamber CEO, Board Excuses Him For “Attack” On GovernmentThe board of the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce has taken a decision to keep Gabriel Faria as its Read more.
June 21, 2020
High Powered Rifle Seized In Cocorite, Five Men ArrestedFive men, aged 19 to 22, were arrested on Sunday following the seizure of two firearms and a quantity of Read more.
June 21, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Six Patients Remain At Hospital; 23 More Samples Submitted For TestingA total of 4,313 samples have been submitted for COVID-19Ā testing according to the Ministry of Health’s evening update on Read more.
June 21, 2020
Six Teens Arrested Following Point Fortin RobberySix teenagers, aged 14 to 18, have been arrested by Point Fortin Officers in connection with a break-in in the Read more.
June 21, 2020
“Slow Down Coronavirus Testing, Too Many Cases Being Detected,” Trump JokesUS President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally in Tulsa’s Bank of Oklahoma Centre on Saturday night, making an Read more.
June 21, 2020
14 Year Old Fyzabad Teen Reported MissingThe Fyzabad Police is actively searching for 14-year-old Kendra Cuffie, of Southern Main Road, Fyzabad. Kendra was last seen at Read more.
June 21, 2020
OSHA, UDeCOTT Launch Investigation After Contractor Suffers 10FT Fall In TobagoA full investigation has been launched to determine whether there was any breach in health and safety precautions which could Read more.
June 21, 2020
NIBTT Offices To Return To Regular Hours From MondayThe National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) wishes to advise the public that, in keeping with the Governmentās Read more.
June 21, 2020
Heritage Petroleum Alerted To Cut Gas Lines In BarrackporeOfficials at the Heritage Petroleum Company Limited have launched an investigation after discovering that someone cut a gas line at Read more.
June 21, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 4,290 Samples Sumbitted For Testing, No New CasesA total of 4,290 samples have been submitted for COVID-19Ā testing according to the Ministry of Health’s morning update on Read more.
June 20, 2020
CoP Calls “Selected Outcry” Following 2 Year Old’s MurderOne day A father and his two-year-old daughter were shot and killed in Tunapuna, Police Commissioner Gary Griffith said he Read more.
June 20, 2020
Bars, Beaches, Cinemas Etc To Reopen From Monday- Here’s What You Need To KnowGovernment will move ahead with its plans for reopening on Monday June 22nd, with majority places being given the green Read more.
June 20, 2020
Body Found In ArimaThe body of a man was discovered in Arima on Saturday morning.Ā The deceased has been identified as 34 year Read more.
June 20, 2020
Mom and 4 Year Old Daughter Reported MissingChaguanas Police have mounted a search for 24-year-old Collen Singh and her 4-year-old daughter, Elena Boyce, both of Endeavour Road, Read more.
June 20, 2020
Two Young Men Drown Over Labour Day HolidayRio Seco Waterfall Two young men are suspected to have drowned during two separate incidents which took place on Friday. Read more.
June 20, 2020
Caribbean Airlines Completes 2nd Phase Of Repatriation ServicesCaribbean Airlines successfully completed its second phase of repatriation flights during the period June 18-19 2020, allowing a total 276 Read more.
June 20, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 4,286 Samples Submitted For Testing, Cases Remain At 123A total of 4,286 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Read more.
June 18, 2020
Shooting At Temple Street, La Romaine- One Man KilledOne man is dead and two other people injured following a shooting at Temple Street, La Romaine on Thursday night. Read more.
June 18, 2020
Charges Laid Against Three Police Constables In Connection With Home InvasionThree police officers have been arrested and charged for their alleged role in a burglary while on duty. Constables Keron Read more.
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Remain At 123 For Another DayA total of 4,229 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Read more.
June 18, 2020
TT Chamber Head Speaks Out After Scathing Attack From PM, Says “I’m Sorry”Photo Courtesy: Trinidad & Tobago Newsday Head of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry Commerce, Gabriel Faria, is now Read more.
June 18, 2020
Big Win For Dreamers As US Supreme Court Blocks President Trump’s Ban On DACAThe US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trumpās bid to end the program which made it possible for undocumented immigrants Read more.
June 18, 2020
ELECTION WATCH: Who Will Replace Fuad Khan In Race For Barataria/San Juan Seat?While the United National Congress (UNC) is yet to confirm a candidate to contest the Barataria/San Juan seat in the Read more.
June 18, 2020
Man Granted $75,000 Bail For Alleged Involvement In KidnappingA Guapo man appeared before a Point Fortin Magistrate via video conferencing on Thursday, for his alleged role in the Read more.
June 18, 2020
Muslim Reps Offer Help, Top Cops Gets A Copy of the QuranThe representatives of two Islamic Organisations paid a courtesy call on top cop Gary Griffith at his office at the Read more.
June 17, 2020
PM Accuses TT Chamber Head Of Using Platform To Express Personal Political ViewsPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley did not mince words when he took to social media on Wednesday, to hit back Read more.
June 17, 2020
WATCH: Superblue Gets Street Named After Him In Hometown Of Point FortinLocal Government Minister Kazim Hosein (LEFT) and Veteran soca star Austin “Superblue” Lyons (RIGHT) point to the newly erected street Read more.
June 17, 2020
More Protests: St. Ann’s Hospital Staff Demand Outstanding WagesWednesday’s bleak weather was not enough to deter staff of the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital fromĀ marching to the Prime Read more.
June 17, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases Recorded TodaySixty more samples were submitted for testing in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health’s evening update Read more.
June 17, 2020
Murder Accused Appears Before Virtual Court, Granted $200K BailJesse Daniel, of Crown Trace Enterprise, was granted bail of $200,000 or cash alternative of $17,000 when he appearedĀ before Read more.
June 17, 2020
No Rule Bending For Quarantine Patients, Says DeyalsinghPatients in State quarantine will not be allowed, under any conditions, to leave the facilities before their 14 day window Read more.
June 17, 2020
Adverse Weather Alert, Yellow LevelStart date (local time) Wed, Jun 17, 2020 5:00 AM End date (local time) Thu, Jun 18, 2020 6:00 Read more.
June 17, 2020
Step Father Charged with Child CrueltyA 37-year-old man was charged with child cruelty when his step son was injured after he was beaten with a Read more.
June 17, 2020
After protests, Workers Get 100% PaymentStaff at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) who engaged in protest action at Arima on Monday and Mt Read more.
June 16, 2020
MP: “So Called Criminal Activity In Maloney Gardens Is Not The Norm”Member of Parliament for the Arouca/Maloney constituency, Camille Robinson-Regis, is rejecting the narrative that Maloney is aĀ ‘crime hotspot’, calling Read more.
June 16, 2020
Heavy Showers Predicted For Wednesday- Met Office Issues Yellow Level Adverse Weather AlertThe Met Office has predicted a 70%Ā chance of heavy showers and thunderstorm activity across Trinidad and Tobago beginning on Read more.
June 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 4,111 Samples Tested, Cases Remain At 123Trinidad and Tobagoās number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at 123, six of which are active.Ā A total of 4,111 Read more.
June 16, 2020
Third Suspect Charged With Killing Enterprise ManJesse Daniel, a 27-year-old man, of Crown Trace Enterprise, will appear before the Chaguanas Magistratesā Court tomorrow, Wednesday 17th June,to Read more.
June 16, 2020
TTPS Denies Involvement In Carapo ShootingThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is denying media reports whichĀ attributed the killing of Roger Cabie in Carapo Read more.
June 16, 2020
Barry Gets Green Light To Return To TT For Political ScreeningPrinces Town MP Barry Padarath has been granted an exemption to return home for political screening with the United National Read more.
June 15, 2020
Soldiers, Police Granted $400K Bail For Forcing Man To Consume AlcoholPolice officers Anthony Alert and Kadeem Cadiz, along with soldiers Kevin Rawlins and Dane Williams have each been granted bail Read more.
June 15, 2020
Man Killed Following Police Involved Incident In CarapoDeceased: Roger Cabie One man was killed following a shooting incident at Simon Road, Carapo on Monday night.Ā The victim Read more.
June 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 4,020 Samples Tested, Cases Remain At 123Trinidad and Tobago’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at 123, six of which are active.Ā A total of 4,020 Read more.
June 15, 2020
Government Receives US$50Million Loan To Improve Living Conditions Of Low-Income HouseholdsThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$50 million (TT$338 million) loan to improve the living conditions of low-income Read more.
June 15, 2020
Donald Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police ReformUS President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on police reform tomorrow, he said this morning, as activists ramp Read more.
June 15, 2020
Oscars Delayed Until April 2021Film’s biggest night is being rescheduled for the first time in 40 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.Ā The Academy Read more.
June 15, 2020
$40,000 Worth Of Marijuana Trees Destroyed in CarapoAn air-rifle was discovered and marijuana trees worth an estimated $40,000 were destroyed by officers of the Northern Division, during Read more.
June 15, 2020
Arima Teen Shot DeadA teenage boy was murdered on Sunday night after two masked gunmen chased and shot him. Police said that around Read more.
June 15, 2020
Central Market Vendors ProtestDuring a protest this morning, Central Market vendors said the Port of Spain City Corporation has stopped garbage trucks from Read more.
June 15, 2020
Fears Of Second COVID-19 Wave As China Battles Fresh OutbreakChina reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in months on Sunday, triggering fears of a second wave Read more.
June 15, 2020
Three Arrested Following Police Involved Shooting, Assault Rifle SeizedThree men have been arrested and a high-powered rifle and quantity of ammunition seized by officers of the Central Division, Read more.
June 15, 2020
US Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of LGBT EmployeesA major win for the LGBT community came on Monday as the US Supreme Court has ruled that employers who Read more.
June 15, 2020
Grandfathers Among Five Charged With Sexual Assault Of MinorsFive men, including two grandfathers, are expected to appear before Sangre Grande, Port-of-Spain and Scarborough Magistrates today to answer to Read more.
June 15, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Remain At 123, Test Results Pending For 103 Returning NationalsT&Tās number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at 123, according to the Health Ministryās morning update. At Monday’s virtual press Read more.
June 14, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Jump To 123 As Five More Returning Cruise Ship Passengers Test PositiveTrinidad and Tobago now has 123 confirmed COVID-19 cases, six of which are active.Ā On its Sunday evening update, the Read more.
June 14, 2020
Police Nab Three In Connection With Longdenville ShootingThree men were arrested and an AR-15 rifle seized following a shooting in Longdenville on Sunday.Ā According to reports, Central Read more.
June 14, 2020
ELECTION WATCH: UNC Picks Sportsman David Nakhid To Contest Tunapuna SeatFormer footballer David Nakhid will seek to claim a victory for the United National Congress in the upcoming general election, Read more.
June 14, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: T&T Records 118th Case; Patient Came From Cruise ShipOne of the nationals who returned from a cruise ship on Friday has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total Read more.
June 14, 2020
CAL On Standby With Repatriation Flights For Guyanese NationalsGuyanaās government is currently tying up loose ends to facilitate the return home of its nationals who are stranded across Read more.
June 14, 2020
Gary: Don’t Blame Police For Every Domestic Violence Death“Don’t blame police, the victim made no report” This is Police Commissioner Gary Griffith’s response to those pointing fingers at Read more.
June 13, 2020
22 Year Old Killed In Domestic DisputeInvestigations are continuing into a stabbing incident on Saturday which claimed the life of one man.Ā The body of 22 Read more.
June 13, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,876 Samples Tested, No New CasesA total of 3,876 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. The number of COVID-19 confirmed Read more.
June 13, 2020
T&T Student In Cuba Pleads: “I Just Want To Come Home”āWe can’t point to any specific entity and it seems like our ability to return home is shrouded in mystery.ā Read more.
June 13, 2020
19,344 Students To Sit Sea ExaminationNine thousand seven hundred and seventy-one (9,771) Ā Ā boys and nine thousand five hundred and seventy-three (9,573) girls across Trinidad and Read more.
June 13, 2020
Princes Town Man Fined $20,000 On Gun ChargeA 41 year old man was fined $20,000 after pleading guilty to charges of firearm and ammunition possession when he Read more.
June 13, 2020
US$39K Found In Washing Machine In Penal, Police Arrest ThreeThree men are expected to be charged under the Proceeds of Crime Act, after officers found andĀ seized a quantity Read more.
June 13, 2020
High Powered Rifles And Ammunition Seized In MorvantTwo AR-15 rifles, a MAC-10 sub-machine gun, a homemade pistol, a crossbow, two bullet-proof vests and quantities of ammunition and Read more.
June 13, 2020
Will The New Arima Hospital Be Used As A COVID-19 Facility?Over the course of the next two weeks, the Ministry of Health will make a final decision as to whether Read more.
June 13, 2020
Murder In CarapoA shooting incident at Pinewood Drive, Carapo on Friday night has claimed the life of one man.Ā 44 year old Read more.
June 13, 2020
Bar Owners, Patrons Arrested During Police Exercises In Penal, SipariaTwenty-four people, including three bar-owners and a bartender, were arrested by officers of the South Western Division during COVID-19 bar Read more.
June 12, 2020
MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW: Government Revenue Cut By $9.2 BillionTrinidad and Tobago is now operating on a $14.533 billion budget deficit, as was revealed by Finance Minister Colm Imbert Read more.
June 12, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,538 Samples Tested, No New CasesA total of 3,538 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. The number of COVID-19 confirmed Read more.
June 12, 2020
Officers Continue Probe Into Mon Repos KidnappingThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is continuing investigations followingĀ a kidnappingĀ in which one of its officers has Read more.
June 12, 2020
CAL Arranges Two Flights To Repatriate Barbados NationalsBarbadians who have been stuck in Trinidad and Tobago as a result of this country’s borders closing in March, will Read more.
June 12, 2020
UNC Granted Request For Meeting With EBC To Discuss Upcoming General ElectionA six member delegation from the United National Congress (UNC) met with officials of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) Read more.
June 12, 2020
TTUTA Urged To Cooperate In SEA Matter, Government Not Budging On Date, Says PMThe date for the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) examinations will remain at August 20th, despite contention from the Trinidad and Read more.
June 12, 2020
Government Is Prepared To Extend Venezuelans Stay Up To DecemberAs the expiration date approaches for the roughly 16,000 Venezuelan who were granted a one year permit to live and Read more.
June 10, 2020
Local Dancehall Star K-Lion Has DiedThe Trinidad and Tobago dancehall community has lost one of its most promising stars, with the sudden passing of K-Lion Read more.
June 10, 2020
Ex-Officer In George Floyd Case Released After Making $1M BailOnline records posted by the Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday evening have revealed that former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, Read more.
June 10, 2020
Fuad Abu Bakr Removed As Jamaat PROFuad Abu Bakr has been removed as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Jamaat Al Muslimeen, the organization led Read more.
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases Remain At 117A total of 3,481 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. The number of COVID-19 confirmed Read more.
June 10, 2020
Heavy Showers Expected On Corpus Christi HolidayThe Met Office is monitoring a tropical wave with convective activity currently to the east of Trinidad and Tobago. In Read more.
June 10, 2020
IT’S OFFICIAL: SEA Exams To Be Held In AugustStudents due to sit the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam this year can now breathe a collective sigh of relief, Read more.
June 10, 2020
Cap-Snatcher To Be Investigated By TTPSAn investigation has been launched into an incident at the Queenās Park Savannah on Monday in which the cap of Read more.
June 10, 2020
Cops Charged With Conspiracy To Pervert The Course Of JusticeTwo Professional Standards Bureau police officers have appeared before a virtual court, to answer to the charge of conspiracy to Read more.
June 10, 2020
Zara To Close Up To 1200 Stores WorldwideThe owner of Zara plans to close as many as 1200 stores worldwide as the clothing retailer tries to boost Read more.
June 10, 2020
Officers To Be Charged Following Viral VideoTwo Members of the Regiment and two police officers have been charged for their actions in connection with a viral Read more.
June 10, 2020
Tobago Man Granted $5,000 Bail For Assaulting Ex-GirlfriendA 32-year-old Tobago man has been granted $5000 bail by a Scarborough Magistrate after being charged for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.Ā Read more.
June 10, 2020
Stolen Vehicle Found With False PlatesThree weeks after being reported stolen from Hololo Road, Cascade, a Nissan Tiida has been recovered.Ā Officers of the Western Read more.
June 10, 2020
Barrackpore Woman Killed At Home, Suspect Turns Himself In To PoliceA Barrackpore woman was murdered at her home on Tuesday evening, following an argument with a male relative. The victim, Read more.
June 10, 2020
Cops Release Eight People After Failing To Secure Evidence For ChargesEight people who were arrested during an anti crime exercise in Cocorite last Friday have been released after officers could Read more.
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,462 Samples Tested, No New CasesAs it stands, a total of 3,462 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. According to Read more.
June 10, 2020
SWRHA Rubbishes Claim Of Two New COVID-19 Cases At San F’do HospitalSocial media reports which indicated two new COVID-19 cases were recorded at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital are completely false, Read more.
June 9, 2020
Arima Hospital Completed At Estimated $1.6BFrom left, His Excellency Song Yumin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Trinidad and Tobago, Health Minister Terrence Read more.
June 9, 2020
Opposition Chief Whip: Return Regular Speaking Times For ParliamentThe Opposition is calling for the Parliament to revert to its regular speaking times, essentially doing away with the COVID-19 Read more.
June 9, 2020
Protesters In Virginia Run Over By Ku Klux Klan “Leader”A self-described Ku Klux Klan leader who drove a vehicle into a crowd of peaceful protesters demonstrating against the killing Read more.
June 9, 2020
Arima Shopkeeper Arrested For Selling Alcohol Without PermitA 36-year-old Arima woman has been reprimanded and discharged after she was found selling alcohol without a license after regulated Read more.
June 9, 2020
Two Men Shot In Maloney GardensA 24-year-old man is now warded in serious condition at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex after being shot in Read more.
June 9, 2020
68 Held In Illegal Gambling Den In San Juan68 people were held in an illegal gambling den San Juan at around 11pm on Monday night for breaching regulations Read more.
June 9, 2020
Charges Being Prepped For Police And Soldiers In Viral Video Forcing Homeless Man To Drink AlcoholDCP (Ag.) McDonald Jacob, The two police officers and two soldiers who were involved in a disturbing video posted on Read more.
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Seven More Samples Submitted For Testing TodayTo date, a total of 3,439 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. According to the Read more.
June 9, 2020
Heritage Petroleum Continues Clean Up Following Barrackpore Oil SpillClean up efforts following an oil spill in the vicinity of Wilson Road, Barrackpore over the weekend, are expected to Read more.
June 9, 2020
Tobago Man Granted $5000 Bail For Assaulting His Former PartnerA 32-year-old man has been granted $5,000 own bail after appearing before a Scarborough Magistrate on Tuesday, to answer to Read more.
June 9, 2020
Griffith On Black Lives Matter Demonstration: Police Not Trying To Be “High Handed”Police Commissioner Gary Griffith has spoken out against what he describes as a group of people using the front of Read more.
June 9, 2020
Suspect Held Following Fire At Savannah Vending BoothsA Belmont man has been arrested in connection with a mid-day fire which officers believe was intentionally set on the Read more.
June 9, 2020
Mom To Appear In Court For Abusing And Neglecting Autistic SonStock Image A 37-year-old mother will appear before a Sangre Grande Magistrate on Tuesday, to answer to charges of wilfully Read more.
June 9, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,432 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, a total of 3,432 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing in Trinidad and Tobago. According to the Read more.
June 9, 2020
Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert DiscontinuedThe Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert has been discontinued, and is now reduced to green level, according to the latest Read more.
June 9, 2020
Police Receive Anonymous Call, Led To Body In Maloney GardensPolice are continuing investigations after the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Maloney Gardens on Tuesday morning. Officers Read more.
June 9, 2020
BP Prepares To Cut Global Workforce By 10,000BP has announced that it will reduce its global workforce by 10,000 jobs before the end of 2020. The announcement Read more.
June 9, 2020
Man Killed In PiarcoA shooting incident in Piarco on Monday night ended with one man being killed and another injured. The deceased has Read more.
June 8, 2020
TTFA Mourns Passing Of Ex-National Team Captain Sedley JosephFormer ex-National Football Captain Sedley Joesph Former ex-National Football Captain Sedley Joesph has died at age 80. Mr. Joseph, who Read more.
June 8, 2020
Approved Tobago Landlords To Receive COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant From TomorrowThe Division of Health,Ā Wellness and Family Development of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) says it will begin payments of Read more.
June 8, 2020
Met Office Issues Adverse Weather Alert- Yellow LevelHeavy showers are expected on Tuesday, as the Met Office has issued a Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert, set to Read more.
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,421 Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesTrinidad and Tobago’s number of COVID-19 confirmed cases remains at 117, with zero of those cases being active.Ā The lone Read more.
June 8, 2020
WASA UPDATE: Point Fortin Desalination Plant Issue FixedThe Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) wishes to update customers in parts of Point Fortin and La Brea, served by Read more.
June 8, 2020
Mom Charged For Failing To Report Daughter’s Sexual AssaultAĀ 52 year old woman appeared before a Sangre Grande Magistratesā court on Monday, charged with one count of failing Read more.
June 8, 2020
Couple Held On ATM Card FraudA Canadian man and a Guyanese woman have been charged with the trafficking of bogus ATM cards and possession of Read more.
June 8, 2020
WATCH: Police Officers Intervene In #BlackLivesMatter Protest In Front Of US EmbassyProtesters at the Black Lives Matter protest on Monday Police officers responded to a protest opposite the US Embassy at Read more.
June 8, 2020
Sun Eaters Maker Pulls Product From Shelves of Starlite PharmaciesGillian Goddard, owner of the local chocolate company, Suneaters Chocolate, announced via Instagram on Sunday that she has removed her Read more.
June 8, 2020
Ex-Officer Makes First Appearance In George Floyd Case, Granted US $1M BailDerek Chauvin, the ex-police officerĀ charged with manslaughter, second and third degree murder in the George Floyd case, was granted Read more.
June 8, 2020
New Zealand Lifts Lockdown Restrictions, Declares Nation COVID FreeWith no active COVID-19 cases, New Zealand is set to lift almost all of its Coronavirus restrictions, declaring the nation Read more.
June 8, 2020
Returning UWI Students To Be Quarantined At St Augustine CampusThe UWI St Augustine campus is currently being prepared to quarantine approximately 200 students who are returning from the UWI Read more.
June 8, 2020
Heritage Tank Ruptures During Hydro Test, Causes FloodingA tank at the Heritage Petroleum Company Limited in Point Fortin ruptured yesterday.Ā The company was in the process of Read more.
June 8, 2020
South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association Pulls Out Of Miami Carnival 2020The South Florida Carnival Band Leaders Association Mas, Junior Mas, and Jāouvert band members have pulled out of the Miami Read more.
June 8, 2020
Point Fortin Desalination Plant Down, Damage Caused To Underground Electrical Cable SystemCustomers in Point Fortin and La Brea, who are currently experiencing an interruption in their water supply are advised that Read more.
June 8, 2020
TTUTA Strongly Opposes August Exam Date For SEAWhile a date for the Secondary Entrance Assessment examinations has not yet been announced, the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Read more.
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: T&T Back To Zero Active CasesThe country is now back to having zero active cases of COVID-19, as the lone patient was discharged from the Read more.
June 7, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,409 Samples Submitted For Testing No New CasesTrinidad and Tobagoās number of COVID-19 cases remains at 117, with the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Sunday (June Read more.
June 7, 2020
Heritage Petroleum Issues Statement On Barrackpore Oil SpillSee the statement below from the Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, in response to an oil spill in Barrackpore on Saturday: Read more.
June 7, 2020
Couple Arrested In Connection With Double Murder Of Brothers In TobagoLess than 48 hours after the murders of brothers Kelton and Kelwin James in Tobago, a man and womanĀ have Read more.
June 7, 2020
Man Fatally Shot By Police In MorvantAn early morning encounter with police officers ended with one man being shot and killed, after he allegedly pointed a Read more.
June 7, 2020
Canadian and Guyanese Arrested For Trafficking Counterfeit Bank CardsA Canadian man and a Guyanese woman are expected to appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate on Monday, charged Read more.
June 7, 2020
Education Ministry Defends Its COVID-19 ResponseMinister of Education, Anthony Garcia. Photo Courtesy: T&T Guardian Newspaper The Ministry Education is calling on the public to offer Read more.
June 7, 2020
Places Of Worship To Open On Thursday To Facilitate Corpus Christi CelebrationsThe recent announcement by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley which stated that places of worship will be reopened from Friday Read more.
June 7, 2020
UK Protesters Destroy Slave Trader Statue Amidst Anti-Racism ProtestsPhoto Courtesy the BBC UKĀ protesters in Bristol used ropes to pull down the bronze statue of Edward, Colston, a Read more.
June 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 3,387 Samples Submitted For Testing, Cases Remain At 117Trinidad and Tobagoās number of COVID-19 cases remains at 117, with the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Saturday (June Read more.
June 6, 2020
National Security Minister: “As Many As 1,000 Nationals To Return Home Within The Coming Week”The State has given the green light for between 600 to 1,000 Trinidad and Tobago nationals to return home in Read more.
June 6, 2020
SEA Date To Be Announced This Coming WeekStandard five pupils and their parents should know before the end of next week, the date for the Secondary Entrance Read more.
June 6, 2020
All Operations To Be 80% Reopened Before Month End, Says PMGiven the country’s low number of positive cases of COVID-19 cases over the past month and a half, the government Read more.
June 6, 2020
Places Of Worship Allowed To Congregate From June 12All places of worship will be allowed to hold in-person services from June 12th- ten days earlier than the original Read more.
June 6, 2020
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS: PM Harris Gets Second Term In OfficeSt. Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris The Team Unity coalition, lead by Prime Minister Timothy Harris, has Read more.
June 6, 2020
DOUBLE MURDER: Brothers Killed In TobagoTwo siblings were shot and killed in Les Coteaux, Tobago, on Friday night. Kelton James, 39, of Spring Trace, Darryl Read more.
June 6, 2020
Police Destroy 3,000 Marijuana TreesA drug suppression exercise ended with the destruction of 3000 fully grown marijuana trees and a quantity of dried trees Read more.
June 5, 2020
Passport Services Resume At Immigration DivisionOfficial Statement From The Ministry Of National Security:Ā The Ministry Of National Security wishesĀ to advise that passport services have resumed Read more.
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,325 Samples Submitted, No New CasesTrinidad and Tobagoās number of COVID-19 cases remains at 117, with the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Friday (June Read more.
June 5, 2020
WATCH: National Security Minister Reiterates Government’s Stance On Quarantine “Fee” ClaimNational Security Minister Stuart Young has once more affirmed the government’s policy that all returning nationals will receive free quarantine Read more.
June 5, 2020
Two Men Charged For Sexual Asault Of MinorsOfficers of the Child Protection Unit have brought two men to court for sexual offences against two 16-year-old girls. In Read more.
June 5, 2020
Adverse Weather Alert DiscontinuedThe TT MET Service has downgraded its Adverse Weather Alert to the Green Level. As a result, the Adverse Weather Read more.
June 5, 2020
Apple Offers COVID Tests To Returning EmployeesApple employees returning to its Silicon Valley headquarters will reportedly have the option of getting tested for the coronavirus.Ā The Read more.
June 5, 2020
Four Arrested In Rio Claro For MarijuanaAn anti-crime exercise conducted in Rio Claro on Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrest of three men and one woman Read more.
June 5, 2020
WHO Advises Public To Wear Cloth MasksThe World Health Organization is now calling for nations to encourage the general public to wear fabric masks in areas Read more.
June 5, 2020
Non-Nationals Applied For Salary Relief Grant, Says Finance MinisterClose to 10,000 of the applications received by the State for the payment of Salary Relief Grants have been rejected, Read more.
June 5, 2020
Help Us Find Two Missing TeensThe Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating two teenage girls. 14-year-old Aliyah Bissoon, of Delhi Read more.
June 5, 2020
Police Probe Shooting Of 23 Year Old Arima WomanVictim: Reanna Gordon Police are continuing investigations after a 23 year old woman was gunned down in Diego Martin on Read more.
June 5, 2020
8 Held In Cocorite SearchPolice received intelligence of illegal activities in the Cocorite area, and detained eight people during an early morning police operation Read more.
June 5, 2020
Police Find Marijuana Field In St.Ann’sDuring a police operation on Thursday afternoon by officers of the Port of Spain Division, led by Snr Sup Moore Read more.
June 5, 2020
Dominican Republic To Resume Tourism July 1stThe Dominican Republic has confirmed that its tourism industry will resume on July 1st.Ā This means the return of international Read more.
June 5, 2020
Opposition Leader Proposes Splitting National Security MinistryOpposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said that she plans to split the Ministry of National Security into two Ministries, Home Affairs Read more.
June 4, 2020
“Regional Effort Needed To Save Liat” Says Airline’s Former CEOA former CEO of the airline Liat, says a collaborative effort between regional government shareholders is the airline’s only fighting Read more.
June 4, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,262 Tests Submitted, Cases Remain At 117Trinidad and Tobagoās number of COVID-19 cases remains at 117, with the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Thursday (June Read more.
June 4, 2020
Health Ministry Clears The Air On COVID-19 Quarantine PolicyOfficial Statement from the Ministry of Health:Ā Ā The Ministry of Health notes the misinterpretation of statements made pertaining to the Read more.
June 4, 2020
TTPS Weighs In On Twitter Sexual Allegations, New Unit To Be Launched To Tackle Sex CrimesāMore women have been affected by sex crimes than those who have not. Trinidad and Tobago would be no different.ā Read more.
June 4, 2020
Mervyn Dillon Removed From Pool Of Toco/Sangre Grande PNM NomineesThe Peopleās National Movement has back-pedalled on its choice of the cricketer, Mervyn Dillon to contest the Toco/Sangre Grande seat Read more.
June 4, 2020
Barbados Receives US$139 Million From IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make US$139 million available to Barbados under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The funds Read more.
June 4, 2020
$1M BAIL: Ex-Officers In George Floyd Case Make First Court AppearanceThree of the four former Minnesota police officers who were charged in the killing of George Floyd have each been Read more.
June 4, 2020
The Trinidad and Tobago Met Office Issues Yellow Level AlertThe Trinidad and Tobago Met Office has issued the first Adverse Weather Alert for this year’s rainy season as the Read more.
June 4, 2020
TT Coast Guard Intercepts Vessel Crossing The Border From Venezuela Into TrinidadThe Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard intercepted a vessel crossing the border from Venezuela into Trinidad in the waters south-west Read more.
June 4, 2020
Face Coverings To Be Made Mandatory on English Public TransportFace coverings will be mandatory on all public transport in England starting June 15th, as the country continues to ease Read more.
June 4, 2020
Top Cop Speaks On #BlackLivesMatter In T&T, Says “The TTPS Is Not The Enemy”āJust like the Black Lives Matter for every citizen in this country, and All Lives Matter for the Trinidad and Read more.
June 4, 2020
New York Governor Says The State Is Seeing A Decline In NumbersNew York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said that today, Thursday, is day 96 of the Covid-19 crisis and the state is Read more.
June 4, 2020
29 Nationals Return Home From Cruise ShipTwenty-nine Trinidad and Tobago nationals aboard the Carnival Fantasy Cruise ship are expected to disembark today after months of trying Read more.
June 4, 2020
Rio Claro Couple Arrested For FirearmA Rio Claro couple was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition during an anti-crime exercise in the Eastern Read more.
June 4, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2,798 People Tested In T&TOf the 3,238 samples tested for COVID-19Ā in T&T, 440 were repeat tests.Ā This means a total of 2,798 people Read more.
June 3, 2020
FATAL SHOOTING- Victim Identified As Son of Late Activist Marcia HenvilleVictim: Isaiah Chioke Cadet Isaiah Chioke Cadet, the son of the late journalist and activist Marcia Henville, was gunned down Read more.
June 3, 2020
Government Spends $26.3M In Salary Relief Grants To DateOf the 51,098 applications made for the Salary Relief Grant for those within the NIS system, 18,899 people have already Read more.
June 3, 2020
TTPS Investigates After Miss World T&T Finalist Makes Cyber-Bullying Report Over Alleged Racist PostsMiss World T&T finalist, Manisha Moonilal The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has begun an investigation into a report Read more.
June 3, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,228 Samples Tested To Date, No New CasesTrinidad and Tobago’s number of COVID-19 cases remains at 117, with the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Wednesday (June Read more.
June 3, 2020
Colm Clears His Name In Land Matter, Says $12M Purchase Is A “Total Fabrication”“Wade Mark is a sick, sick man.” The words from a visibly annoyed Finance Minister Colm Imbert on Wednesday afternoon, Read more.
June 3, 2020
Daycares Cannot Be Reopened During Phase Three, Says CMOThere is no consideration at this time for daycares to be operationalized to facilitate parents who have returned to work Read more.
June 3, 2020
Health Minister To Meet With Maxi, Taxi Drivers On COVID-19 GuidelinesHealth Minister Terrence Deyalsingh plans to meet with the heads of the various maxi taxi associations across the country, with Read more.
June 2, 2020
National Security Ministry Lays Out Process For Nationals Wanting To Return To T&TOfficial Statement From The Ministry Of National Security: The Ministry of National Security advises that persons wishing to enter or Read more.
June 2, 2020
Town & Country Planning Division Employs New Measures To Protect Against COVID-19While the Town and Country Planning Division (TCPD) is working to ensure that all essential services within its mandate are Read more.
June 2, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,195 Samples Submitted For Testing, Cases Remain At 117A total of 3,195 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Ministry of Healthās evening update on Read more.
June 2, 2020
WATCH: Foreign Affairs Minister Asked About T&T’s Stance On The Rio TreatyMinister of Foreign & CARICOM Affairs, Dennis Moses. Photo Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago Asked by the Opposition Read more.
June 1, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,169 Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesA total of 3,169 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Ministry of Healthās 10pm update on Read more.
June 1, 2020
All Licensing Offices To Open On WednesdayThe Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to inform the general public that all Licensing Offices will reopen for business Read more.
June 1, 2020
Communications Minister Meets With Church Leaders To Discuss ReopeningWith religious services having been banned for nearly three months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Communications Read more.
June 1, 2020
HELP FIND ME: Beauty Shop Owner Reported MissingMISSING: Sandra Bissoon The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in finding missing businesswoman, Sandra Read more.
June 1, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 69 Nationals To Return This WeekSixty-nine nationals are expected to return to T&T this week, as government continues its phased entry of those abroad. Among Read more.
June 1, 2020
Caribbean Airlines Introduces Thermal Scanners At Piarco Head OfficeCaribbean Airlines has implemented the use of thermal scanners at its Piarco Head office in Trinidad, as part of precautionary Read more.
May 31, 2020
PNM Picks Incumbents For Tobago West, Tobago EastLEFT: Tobago West MP, Shamfa Cudjoe. RIGHT: Tobago East MP, Ayanna Webster-Roy The Peopleās National Movement has selected incumbents Shamfa Read more.
May 31, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,155 Samples Submitted For Testing, Cases Remain At 117A total of 3,155 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Ministry of Healthās 10pm update on Read more.
May 31, 2020
Attorney In #GeorgeFloyd Case: “His Death Was Premeditated”Benjamin Crump- the attorney representing the family of George Floyd, who was killed in a police involved incident in Minneapolis, Read more.
May 31, 2020
HELP FIND ME: 17 Year Old Reported Missing From Mary Care HomeMISSING: Alexandria Oviedo Garcia The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in finding 17 Read more.
May 31, 2020
EBC Offices To Reopen On June 8thThe Elections and Boundaries Commission will reopen all of its offices on June 8th. See the statement below for the Read more.
May 31, 2020
Two Arrested For Possession Of 800 Grams Of MarijuanaTwo men will appear before a Rio Claro Magistrate on Monday, after being held with 800 grams of marijuana over Read more.
May 31, 2020
T&T Chamber Pleased With Return To “Sustainable Economic Landscape”The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is well pleased with government’s decision to transition to Phase Three Read more.
May 31, 2020
AR-15 Rifle Found In LaventillePolice are asking anyone with information on illegal firearms to make a report, after an AR-15 assault rifle was found Read more.
May 31, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 117 Confirmed Cases, 3,149 Samples Submitted For TestingThe patient who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday remains warded at the Home of Football in Couva, according to Read more.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases For Another DayThe number of COVID-19 cases in Trinidad remains at 116 for another day with the Ministry of Health reporting no Read more.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,122 Samples Submitted For TestingBetween the Ministry of Health’s 10pm update on Thursday (May 28th) and today’s 4pm update, seven additional samples have been Read more.
May 29, 2020
Cleopatra Borel To Contest Port Of Spain South On PNM TicketNational Shotputter and Olympic finalist Cleopatra Borel has cemented her segue intoĀ the political arena, having been confirmed as the Read more.
May 29, 2020
“DĆ©jĆ Vu Chatter” – TTPBA Describes PM’s Media Criticism As “Unfortunate”The Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA) has spoken out against the Prime Ministerās pronouncement that media houses Read more.
May 29, 2020
CXC Exam Date Set For July, School To Reopen On Septemer 1stIt’s official- July 13th has been named as the start date for the Caribbean Examinations Council’s CAPE and CSEC examinations. Read more.
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases, 3115 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 3,115 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10pm update for Thursday Read more.
May 28, 2020
ELECTIONS 2020: UNC Unveils Five New CandidatesThe United National Congress (UNC) has revealed five more candidates to contest seats in the upcoming general elections. They are: Read more.
May 28, 2020
Government To Decide On Further Reopening By This Weekend, Says PMBy Saturday (May 30th), the country should know whether it is in a position to advance to another Phase of Read more.
May 28, 2020
Morvant Man Killed In Second Police Involved Shooting This WeekA Morvant man was killed in a police involved shooting on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Nigel Read more.
May 28, 2020
Eleven Arrested, Three Firearms, Ammunition and Drugs SeizedEleven people were arrested and three firearms, drugs, and ammunition seized by officers of the Northern Division Task Force during Read more.
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,107 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 3,107 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 4pm update for Thursday Read more.
May 28, 2020
PNM Clears The Air: “Fuad Abu Bakr Not Screened By Our Committee”The Peopleās National Movement has dismissed a newspaper report which claimed Political Leader of the New National Vision, Fuad Abu Read more.
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 17 More Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 3,091 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10pm update for Wednesday Read more.
May 27, 2020
Carenage Man Killed In Police Involved ShootingA visit to an apartment at Smith Hill, Carenage to execute a search warrant ended with officers fatally shooting a Read more.
May 27, 2020
Prime Minister Tours Manufacturing Companies,Urges Continued ComplianceWe must first make sure we are alive and then we can worry about our power to earn.Ā This was Read more.
May 27, 2020
Young: Everyone Will Come Home But We Must Be PatientIn a change of events, National Security Minister Stuart Young says government will facilitate the return of āeach and everyā Read more.
May 27, 2020
AK-47 Assault Rifle, Ammo and Marijuana Found in MorvantA two hour police exercise in the Morvant district on Wednesday led to the seizure of an AK-47 assault rifle, Read more.
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,074 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 3,074 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the afternoon update for Wednesday Read more.
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,046 Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesA total of 3,046 samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing according to the Ministry of Health’s most recent update. Read more.
May 26, 2020
24 Year Old Charged With Killing Retired Cop And WifeTwenty-four year old Jewan Ethan Ramkissoon is expected to appear before a Chaguanas Magistrate on Wednesday, charged with the murders Read more.
May 26, 2020
It’s Official: Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters Is The PNM Candidate For Moruga TablelandWinston ‘Gypsy’ Peters has expressed gratitude after he was cemented as the candidate to contest the Moruga/Tableland seat for the Read more.
May 26, 2020
WATCH: Senator Jason Williams Makes First Contribution In ParliamentSenator Jason Williams. Photo Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago Making his maiden contribution since his appointment to the Read more.
May 26, 2020
Man Jailed For Stealing Fowl CocksA 60 year old Sangre Grande man will spend the next 18 months behind bars, after he was found guilty Read more.
May 26, 2020
WATCH: Opposition Defends Rejection Of Bail Amendment BailOpposition Senator Anita Haynes. Photo Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Senator Anita Haynes has defended her partyās Read more.
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 3,012 Samples Submitted For Testing To DateTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 3,012 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the afternoon update for Tuesday Read more.
May 23, 2020
Election Year No Excuse For “Illegal Protests” Says Top CopPolice Commissioner Gary Griffith is vowing to use the full brunt of the law and arrest anyone found to be Read more.
May 23, 2020
Tobago Officers Seize Narcotics, Firearms, AmmunitionThree men are assisting Tobago police in their enquiries in connection to the seizure of narcotics, firearms and ammunition during Read more.
May 23, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2903 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,903 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the afternoon update for Saturday Read more.
May 23, 2020
Monkey In Hospital Is True But No Snakes, Says NWRHAPhoto Courtesy T&T Newsday The North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) has responded to videos making the rounds on social Read more.
May 23, 2020
HAPPENING TODAY: First Six T&T Nationals To Return From Cruise ShipsOne day after government revealed its plans to bring home the majority of the over 430 Trinidad and Tobago nationals Read more.
May 23, 2020
Tobago Man Arrested For Firearm And Ammunition PossessionA 29 year old Patience Hill man was detained by officers in the Roxborough district in Tobago on Friday night Read more.
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2,879 Tests Submitted For TestingThirteen more samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing according to the Ministry of Health’s 10 pmĀ update (Friday May Read more.
May 22, 2020
Man Charged With 40 Counts Of Forging Employer’s Signature To Access Company FundsA San Juan man was granted $150,000 bail with surety when appeared before a Port of Spain Magistrate charged with Read more.
May 22, 2020
T&T’s Relationship With The US Remains Strong, Says Foreign Affairs MinistryLEFT: US Ambassador to T&T, Joseph Mondello. RIGHT: Minister of Foreign & CARICOM Affairs, Dennis Moses. The government is once Read more.
May 22, 2020
Entertainer Charged With Attempted Rape, Grievous Sexual AssaultSoca artiste Kimba Sorazano appeared virtually before the Point Fortin Magistrates’ Court on Friday, charged with attempted rape and grievous Read more.
May 22, 2020
Minister: 52 Rejected For Rental Assistance Over Red Flags In ApplicationsFifty-two people have been rejected for governmentās Rental Assistance program, after investigations revealed attempts to defraud the State. This was Read more.
May 22, 2020
Ministry Of Health: “No Shortage Of CDAP Drugs”The Ministry of Health has sought to correct claims that there is a scarcity of CDAP drugs in Trinidad and Read more.
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2,866 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,866 samples to be tested for COVID-19. According to the latest update, Read more.
May 22, 2020
Government To Bring Home T&T Nationals On Board Cruise Ships In Scheduled PlanThe more than 430 Trinidad and Tobago nationals who are currently stranded onboard cruise ships in different parts of the Read more.
May 21, 2020
T&T Now Has Zero Active COVID-19 CasesThere are now zero active COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago, as the last patient was discharged from hospital on Read more.
May 21, 2020
Argument Ends In Murder- Man Stabbed In St. Ann’sPolice were called to the St. Ann’s area on Thursday afternoon, following an argument between two men which ended with Read more.
May 21, 2020
PM Awarded $350,000 In Damages In Defamation Suit Against UNC ActivistPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has won his defamation suit against UNC Activist and former Chairman of then Caribbean New Read more.
May 21, 2020
Water Restrictions In Place For “Harsh Dry Season” Says WASAIn light of the current harsh Dry Season, the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is reminding customers to be mindful Read more.
May 21, 2020
COVOD-19 Update: 2795 Samples TestedThe number of samples tested climbed by ten overnight as the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health shows that Read more.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,785 Samples Submitted For Testing, Cases Remain At 116To date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,785 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10pm update on Wednesday Read more.
May 20, 2020
A New Vessel For T&TTrinidad and Tobago is to receive a new fats ferry vessel soon, according to the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited Read more.
May 20, 2020
GOOD NEWS: Man Hailed As ‘Hero’ For Assisting CopWhen 31 year old Kevon Neptune made the decision to stop and offer help to an injured police officer on Read more.
May 20, 2020
Murder In ArimaA shooting incident at Printeryville Road in Arima on Wednesday afternoon has left one man dead.Ā The victim has been Read more.
May 20, 2020
Venezuelans, Cubans Arrested In TobagoSix foreign nationals found to be in the country illegally, have been detained by Tobago Police. Four Venezuelans and two Read more.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,781 Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesThe number of samples submitted for COVID-19 testing now stands at 2,781 according to the Ministry of Health’s 4pm update Read more.
May 20, 2020
Eight People Arrested, 39 Traffic Tickets Issued In Northern DivisionA total of eight arrests were made and 39 tickets issued following police exercises in the Northern Division on Tuesday Read more.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New CasesOf the 107 persons who have been discharged from hospital after being treated for COVID-19 only one person developed symptoms. Read more.
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, 32 More Samples Sent For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,752 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10pm update on Tuesday(May Read more.
May 19, 2020
Gypsy Set To Contest Moruga/Tableland Seat On PNM TicketWinston Gypsy Peters has been approved by the screening committee of the People’s National Movement to contest the Moruga/Tableland seat Read more.
May 19, 2020
Young Defends Himself Following US Ambassador’s StatementHours after US Ambassador Joseph Mondello issued a public statement on Tuesday, regarding a conversation he had with National Security Read more.
May 19, 2020
US Ambassador Conflicts Stuart Young’s Recount Of Conversation, Says Rio Treaty Was Indeed DiscussedUS Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Joseph Mondello has today cleared the air on a recent conversation he had with Read more.
May 19, 2020
AG Al Rawi Endorses Top CoP’s Call For Speedy Passage Of Bail Amendment BillOn the heels of Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith’s renewed call for Parliamentarians to move ahead with the Bail Amendment Read more.
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,720 Samples Tested To DateTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,727 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 4pm update on Tuesday Read more.
May 19, 2020
Man Charged $500 For Breaching Protection OrderA 44-year-old taxi driver has been fined $500 for two counts of breaching a protection order. Devon CelestineĀ pleaded guilty Read more.
May 19, 2020
Rejected By The PNM Screening Committee, Lovell Francis Responds….The Screening Committee of the People’s National Movement (OPNM) did not accept a nomination for Lovell Francis to return as Read more.
May 19, 2020
Nigerian Charged with Scamming An 82 Year Old WomanAn 82-year-old woman was scammed of TT$284,851 which she paid into various bank accounts in response to phone calls from Read more.
May 19, 2020
A Tropical Wave Tonight Heralds An Above-Normal West SeasonThe first tropical wave of the season (see image above) will manifest itself tonight as the T&T Meteorological Service said Read more.
May 19, 2020
Four to Stand Trial For MurderFour men learnt, via video conferencing that they will have to stand trial for the 2018 murder ofĀ Jerrel Aris-Mendez. Read more.
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update :Low Risk, Stable Patient at CauraThe lone COVID-19Ā patient who remains at the hospital inĀ Caura is “a low risk, stable patient.”Ā The Ministry of Read more.
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 30 More Samples Submitted For TestingSixty more samplesĀ have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Minstry of Healthās 10pm update on Monday (May Read more.
May 18, 2020
Randall Mitchell Accepts Loss Of San Fernando East SeatSan Fernando East MP Randall Mitchell has accepted the decision by the People’s National Movement for Brian Manning, the son Read more.
May 18, 2020
Double Murder: Retired Police Officer And Wife Found Dead At HomePolice visited Upper Welcome Road off Ragoonanan Road in Cunupia on Monday afternoon, where they discoveredĀ two bodies in a Read more.
May 18, 2020
Ripple Effect: West Named As New Vice-Chair On Government’s ‘Road To Recovery’ TeamRobert Le Hunte has been replaced as Vice Chair of the Road to Recovery team, with Minister of Public Administration Read more.
May 18, 2020
Top Cop Renews Call: “No Bail For Firearm Offenders”āWe are fishermen and weāre told every day to go out there and look for sharks, but when we catch Read more.
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,690 Samples Tested In T&TTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,690 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 4pm update on Monday(May Read more.
May 18, 2020
JW and Fitz Hinds Replace Robert Le HunteLess than 24 hours after he accepted the resignation of Public Utilities Minister Senator Robert Le Hunte, Prime Minister Dr Read more.
May 18, 2020
TT COVID-19 Update: Why We Are Easing RestrictionsāItās been 23Ā days since we have had a positive COVID-19 case, which is really ātwo incubator-periodsā in length and Read more.
May 17, 2020
No New COVID-19 Cases In Three WeeksTrinidad and Tobago has reported no new cases of COVID-19 in three weeks, with the last case being recorded on Read more.
May 17, 2020
Le Hunte Speaks: “I Resigned As A Result Of Professional Conflict On Policy Position”FLASHBACK: Senator Robert Le Hunte (LEFT) and Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley (RIGHT) at Le Hunte’s Swearing In Ceremony In Read more.
May 17, 2020
CONFIRMED: Robert Le Hunte Resigns As Public Utilities MinisterA new Public Utilities Minister is to be appointed in the coming days, following the abrupt resignation of Robert Le Read more.
May 17, 2020
Tobago To Focus On Domestic Tourism In COVID-19 Recovery PlanNewly appointed Chief Secretary, Ancil Dennis. Tobago will be looking to Trinidad for to boost its tourism sector post COVID-19.Ā Read more.
May 17, 2020
TTFA Provides Relief For Players Stranded In El SalvadorArrangements have been made to provide relief for the three Trinidad and Tobago footballers who are currently stranded in El Read more.
May 17, 2020
Three Charged With Card SkimmingThree persons are expected to appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate on Monday, charged with possession of counterfeit cards Read more.
May 17, 2020
T&T Chamber Pleased With Early Phase Two ReopeningThe decision by government to fast-track the implementation of Phase Two of reopening the economy has been welcomed by the Read more.
May 16, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New CasesTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,670 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10pm update on Saturday(May Read more.
May 16, 2020
With No New COVID-19 Cases, Government Begins Phase Two Of Reopening On ThursdayGiven another week has passed withĀ no new cases of COVID-19 being reported, government will move to Phase Two of Read more.
May 16, 2020
Five Arrested In Connection With Firearm FindFive people were arrested and a firearm and quantity of ammunition seized by officers of the Ste Madeleine Police Station Read more.
May 16, 2020
63 Counts Of Sexual Offences Against Minors, Five Men ArrestedFiveĀ men, ages 24 to 70, have been detained by officers of the Child Protection Unit, on allegations of sexual Read more.
May 16, 2020
Police Shut Down COVID-19 Party In ArimaA Friday night police exercise in the Arima district led to several arrests being made for breach of the Public Read more.
May 16, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 2,647 Samples Submitted For TestingTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,647 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 10am update on Saturday Read more.
May 15, 2020
DEFEATED: Opposition Abstains In Vote On Gambling BillThe Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Bill, 2016 was halted in the House of Representatives on Friday, as all fourteen Read more.
May 15, 2020
DPP Advises Forfeiture Of Drugs VesselThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that the MV Throne vessel (See Photo Above), which was found to Read more.
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Tension: Brazil’s Health Minister Resigns After Less Than One Month On The JobNelson Teich was appointed Health Minister of Brazil on April 16th, after his predecessor Luiz Henrique Mandetta was fired by Read more.
May 15, 2020
Quarantine Ends For 69 Nationals Who Returned From SurinameFlashback: A PTSC Bus Transports the T&T Nationals Shortly After Their Return From Suriname In April Sixty-nine of the 70 Read more.
May 15, 2020
Three Held In Major Drug And Firearm Bust, $820K In Narcotics SeizedTwo women, ages 28 and 57, and one many aged 30 were arrested on Thursday, following a major drug and Read more.
May 15, 2020
Why Were There No Health Officials In Goverment’s Meeting With Delcy Rodriguez?Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley (Photo Courtesy Newsday) If the March 27th meeting with Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, was Read more.
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,597 Samples Submitted For Testing in T&TTo date, the Ministry of Health has submitted 2,5197 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 4pm update on Friday Read more.
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 60 More Samples Submitted For TestingSixty more samplesĀ have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Minstry of Health’s 10pm update on Thursday (May Read more.
May 14, 2020
TUCO At Pains Over Road To Recovery Plan, Says “We Are Hit Hardest”TUCO President, Lutalo Masimba aka Brother Resistance “Indeed,theĀ entertainmentĀ sectorĀ hasĀ beenĀ theĀ victimĀ ofĀ socialĀ distancingĀ longĀ beforeĀ theĀ arrivalĀ ofĀ COVID-19.” This is the sentiment shared by Head of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Read more.
May 14, 2020
TTMA Calls On Government To “Play Fair”, Asks For All Manufacturers To Resume Operations Next WeekHighlighting the important role the manufacturing sector plays in generating export revenue, coupled with the fact that the country’s COVID-19 Read more.
May 14, 2020
Police Arrest Seven For Breach Of COVID-19 RegulationsA total of seventeen people were arrested by police on Thursday, during an exercise in the Northern Division. Of the Read more.
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 2,516 Samples Submitted For Testing In T&TTo date, the Minstry of Health has submitted 2,516 samples for COVID-19 testing. According to the 4pm update on Thursday Read more.
May 14, 2020
Cuffie Bows Out Of PoliticsLa Horquetta Talparo MP, Maxie Cuffie has bowed out of politics. Cuffie, who also holds the position as Minister of Read more.
May 14, 2020
COVID 19 UPDATE : 2100 Persons Tested In Trinidad And TobagoTwelve Cuban nurses who are quarantined at Cascadia Hotel will be allowed into the system from next week as their Read more.
May 13, 2020
Newly Passed Motor Vehicle Bill Will Help Fight Crime, Says AGPhoto Courtesy the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago The passage of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Read more.
May 13, 2020
Sea Bathers Arrested In CocoriteTen peopleĀ were arrested by police on Wednesday afternoon, after they were found bathing in the waters off Bayside Towers Read more.
May 13, 2020
Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minor, Penal Man Granted $75,000 BailA 49 year old businessman charged with sexually assaulting a minor was granted bail in the sum of $75,000 when Read more.
May 13, 2020
High Court Rules: Devant Is No JournalistFormer government Minister Devant Maharaj has lost his judicial claim against Communications Minister Donna Cox, after the High Court ruled Read more.
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 24 New Samples Submitted For TestingThe Ministry of Health has once more reported no new cases of COVID-19 in its 4pm update for today (May Read more.
May 13, 2020
No New COVID cases ; Elective Surgeries Resume At HospitalsA total of 792 community surveillance testing for COVID-19 community surveillance testing for COVID-19 in both Trinidad and Tobago are Read more.
May 13, 2020
After Just One Week CAL Shuts Down Barbados Ticket OfficeJust one week after it opened its ticket office Bridgetown, Barbados, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) rolled back the order and issued Read more.
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 35 More Samples Submitted For TestingThirty-five new samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the Health Ministry’s official update. See the latest update Read more.
May 12, 2020
Trade Minister Defends Limited Reopening Of Business ActivityIn response to private sector complaints about the ārisk averseā approach adopted by government in reopening the economy, Trade Minister Read more.
May 12, 2020
Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis Urges Continued Unity In Fight Against COVID-19Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis (Photo Courtesy the Office of the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly) In his Read more.
May 12, 2020
Santa Cruz Man Arrested For Firearm & Ammunition PossessionA 41 year-old Santa Cruz man was arrested by officers attached to the Western Division Task Force after he was Read more.
May 12, 2020
PBR Closed To ‘H’ Taxis, Effective ImmediatelyRegistered taxi drivers are advised that from today, Tuesday May 12th, the temporary authorization for use of the Priority Bus Read more.
May 12, 2020
Trade Union Activities Allowed Under Essential Services, Says OPMAncel Roget, Trade Unionist Trade unionists will now be listed under essential service workers, following the instruction of Prime Minister Read more.
May 12, 2020
Twitter’s ‘New Normal’ Will See Employees Working From Home IndefinitelyWhen Twitter reopens the majority of its 35 offices in September, only a fraction of the company’s employees will physically Read more.
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 20 More Samples Submitted For TestingTwenty new samples have been submitted for COVID-19 testing, according to the 4pm update from the Ministry of Health (May Read more.
May 12, 2020
How Six Billion TT Dollars Will Be Spent During The PandemicGovernment has spent, up to Monday the total of TT$934 million on COVID relief in Trinidad and Tobago. Ā But Read more.
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No Patients at Couva HospitalThere are no patients at the Couva Hospital. The lone COVID-19 Positive patient in Trinidad and Tobago is now at Read more.
May 11, 2020
Government Celebrates Nurses During COVID-19 PandemicIn acknowledgement of International Nursesā Day 2020,Ā Communications Minister Donna Cox has extended sincere thanks to the nation’s nurses for Read more.
May 11, 2020
Minister Young Defends Meeting With Venezuela’s VP, Says No Ulterior Motive At PlayLEFT: National Security Minister, Stuart Young. RIGHT: Venezuala’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez National Security Minister Stuart Young maintains that the Read more.
May 11, 2020
Government Has Change Of Heart, Students In Barbados And Jamaica To Be Allowed HomeArrangements are being made to facilitate the return home for Trinidad and Tobago students atĀ the University of the West Read more.
May 11, 2020
Angostura Employees Forego Vacation Days, Donate $1M To COVID-19 ReliefThere’s an old saying that tells us we must be the change we wish to see in the world. While Read more.
May 11, 2020
Opposition MP: “Private Sector Cannot Bear COVID-19 Burden Alone”Member of Parliament for Tabaquite, Dr. Surujattan Rambachan “While private sector employed persons are bearing the burden of loss in Read more.
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: No New Cases, More Samples Submitted For TestingEight more test samples have been submitted to be tested for COVID-19, making a total of 2,320 samples submitted to Read more.
May 11, 2020
Making Do: CAL Uses A Passenger Aircraft For CargoCaribbean Airlines utilized one of its Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft for a cargo only charter service, on Friday 8 May Read more.
May 11, 2020
“More Consideration Must Be Given To Opening Up Businesses In the Service Sector.”An appeal has gone out to the government to reconsider opening up the services sector especially in light of the Read more.
May 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Confirmed Cases Remain At 116 For Another DayTo date a total of 2,307 samples have been tested for COVID-19 and the number of confirmed cases remains at Read more.
May 10, 2020
Top Cop Pleads With Food Vendors: “Be Responsible In Conducting Business”Ahead of tomorrow’s reopening of restaurants and street food vending, Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is calling on these business owners Read more.
May 10, 2020
WASA Reopens Two More Service CentresThe Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) will reopenĀ its Customer Service Centres at Kew Place, Port of Spain and Guapo Read more.
May 10, 2020
School Nutrition Programme To Donate 7,300 Meals To Children In NeedCaterers of the School Nutrition Programme (SNP) will be delivering 7,300 meals to children across Trinidad tomorrow. This was revealed Read more.
May 10, 2020
Singer Betty Wright Dies On Mother’s DayBetty Wright, the American soul-singer who blessed the world with gems like ‘Tonight is the night” and “No Pain, No Read more.
May 10, 2020
Progressive Party Tells Government: “Re-establish Rental Assessment Board”With reports of landlords attempting to defraud the State and benefit from social assistance during this COVID-19 pandemic, the Progressive Read more.
May 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Three More Patients DischargedA total of 107 patients have now fully recovered from COVID-19, with the Ministry of Health reporting three new discharges Read more.
May 9, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: 30 Additional Samples Submitted For Testing, No New CasesThirty new samples have been submitted to be tested for COVID-19, bringing the total number of samples for testing to Read more.
May 9, 2020
TT Chamber “Disappointed” Over PM’s Announcement, Says Not Enough Businesses Given Green Light To OpenDescribing the government’s announcement of a three-phase plan to reopen the country as “risk averse”, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber Read more.
May 9, 2020
Tobago Receives Four Ventilators Gifted By ChinaThe four ventilators promised to Tobago to assist in its fight against COVID-19 has arrived on the island.Ā This was Read more.
May 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update: One More Patient DischargedTo date, 104 of the country’s 116 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have fully recovered from the virus. The latest patient Read more.
May 9, 2020
Government Begins Reopening Process, Restaurants Get Green Light To Resume ServicesGovernment has unveiled a three-tiered plan to be rolled out over the next six weeks, as it cautiously moves to Read more.
May 9, 2020
Firearms Seized In Morvant, MaloneyOne man was arrested for possession of a firearm, and quantity of ammunition, marijuana, and cocaine seized by officers of Read more.
May 8, 2020
Credit Unions Seal Agreement With Gov’t To Provide Loans to Citizens Affected By COVID-19LEFT: Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert. RIGHT: Vice President of the Central Finance Facility (CFF), Mr. Lyndon Byer Citizens facing Read more.
May 8, 2020
PM “Startled” By Opposition Leader’s Allegations About Venezuelan AircraftLEFT: Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez. MIDDLE: Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. RIGHT: Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar “Who is Read more.
May 8, 2020
Campaign Finance Reform To Come Before Next Election, Says PMPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley The 2020 general elections may be held in December. This was hinted by Prime Minister Read more.
May 8, 2020
House Speaker Condemns “Intolerable” Actions By MoonilalHouse Speaker Brigid Annisette George (Photo Courtest the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament) The decision by Oropouche East MP Dr. Roodal Read more.
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No New CasesTrinidad and Tobago’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at 116 for another day.Ā See the Ministry of Health’s 10pm Read more.
May 7, 2020
The Cambridge Analytica Saga Continues: AG Office Writes To Authorities in the UK and USOne day after the Trindad and Tobago Police Service announced the closure of its investigation into the UNC government’s allegedĀ Read more.
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 WATCH: Jamaica Tests Over 400 New Samples In 24 HoursJamaica recorded 10 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the island’s total number of confirmed cases to 488. Read more.
May 7, 2020
Beetham Family To Receive Counselling From TTPS After Teen’s DeathFamily members of a 13-year-old girl, who was found dead at her Beetham Gardens home from an apparent suicide on Read more.
May 7, 2020
Opposition MP: “Rowley Regime To Blame For Energy Sector Decline”Opposition MP for Pointe-a-Pierre Dr David Lee says the global economic downturn has only been the āfinal nail in the Read more.
May 7, 2020
BLACKLISTED: Three CARICOM Countries Named On EU’s Tax Haven ListThe Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica have appeared on the European Union’s list of countries with shortfalls in tackling money laundering Read more.
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 20 New Samples Submitted To CARPHA, No New CasesThe number of samples submitted for testing for COVID-19 now stands at 2,173 according to the Ministry of Health’s 4pm Read more.
May 7, 2020
Three Men Arrested And Charged, in Tobago, For Sexual Penetration Of A Minor.Three men will appear before a Scarborough Magistrate today to answer to charges of sexual offences against minors. This follows Read more.
May 7, 2020
Griffith : No Politician Can Direct The PoliceCommissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, has noted comments from a sitting Member of Parliament that the investigation into a so-called Read more.
May 7, 2020
How to Monitor Your Children’s Emotional HealthFollowing the death of a 14-year-old girl, who allegedly committed suicide, the Childrenās Authority has issued guidelines for parents and Read more.
May 7, 2020
Seven Held For Illegal Quarrying On State Lands In CumutoSeven persons were arrested in connection with illegal quarrying activities and breaching the Covid-19 Regulations during an anti-crime exercise conducted Read more.
May 7, 2020
T&T Nationals Stranded In Guyana and Venezuela Will Be Allowed To ReturnAt least 22Ā persons who work in the oil sector in Guyana have been granted permission to return to Trinidad Read more.
May 7, 2020
Silent Hypoxia : A Scary New Phenomenon in COVID-19With the statistics at standstill, the Ministry of Health says it will move into a new phase with a retrospective Read more.
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, 33 New Samples Submitted To CARPHAThirty-three new samples have been submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency for testing, according to the Ministry of Health’s Read more.
May 6, 2020
PM Weighs In On Closure Of Cambridge Analytica InvestigationPrime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley appears to be concerned over the closing of a police investigation which was launched to Read more.
May 6, 2020
Government: “No Job Loss From Temporary Nutrien Plant Shutdown”The recent decision by Nutrien Limited to temporarily shutdown one of its ammonia plants in Point Lisas will not translate Read more.
May 6, 2020
Body Discovered In CedrosPolice have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was discovered in Read more.
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Backlash: Bermuda Announces Cancellation Of Carnival 2020With the world still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, Bermuda has become the latest country to cancel its Carnival Read more.
May 6, 2020
Dennis Becomes Youngest Chief Secretary Of The THANewly Elected Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, Ancil Dennis. Ancil Dennis has been unanimously elected to serve Read more.
May 6, 2020
UNC Pleased With End to Cambridge Analytica “Fairy tale”Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar Hours after the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) announced the closure of its Cambridge Read more.
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, Seven More Samples Sent To CARPHAThe Ministry of Health has once more reported no new cases of COVID-19, with the number confirmed cases remaining at Read more.
May 6, 2020
TT Coast Guard Warns About Crossing The Border During the COVID-19 PandemicThe TT Coast Guard is reminding the public that crossing the border during the COVID-19 Pandemic, without authorization, is illegal. Read more.
May 6, 2020
‘Stumped”, Police Close Cambridge Analytica CaseAfter several attempts to contact Christopher Wylie who made allegations in his book Mind F*ck that Cambridge Analytica was engaged Read more.
May 6, 2020
CASE CLOSED: No Evidence Found to Link PM Rowley To A Miami Bank AccountAn investigation into allegations that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley was on the receiving end of a ānefariousā bank transaction Read more.
May 6, 2020
Coast Guard Seize Bird In A CageA Trinidadian and two Venezuelans were detained by Coast Guard Officers on Tuesday after they were found with one bullfinch Read more.
May 6, 2020
Another Man Charged With Sexual Penetration Of A MinorA 50-year-old man has been charged with one count of sexual penetration of a minor.Ā The man of Palo Seco Read more.
May 6, 2020
Minister Of Health on COVID-19 :”Fires Are Still Raging”Acknowledging that āthere is a state of complacency that we have beat the virusā, Health MinisterĀ Terrence Deyalsingh is warning Read more.
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Update: One More Patient DischargedOne more person has been discharged from the Home of Football in Couva, having fully recovered from COVID-19. See the Read more.
May 5, 2020
Coast Guard Officer Injured Following Shooting Incident With PoliceAn investigation is to be launched to determine whether a police officer who opened fire on an off-duty Coast Guard Read more.
May 5, 2020
FAKE NEWS: Government Debunks Post About “Phased Reopening” Of The CountryThe Ministry of Communications has dismissed as false, a post making the rounds on social media which shows the outline Read more.
May 5, 2020
Looking Ahead: Workplace Protocols Post COVID-19The post COVID-19 reality will demand a ānew normalā and employers will largely shape how the world of work operates Read more.
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, 2071 Samples Submitted To CARPHAThe Ministry of Health has reported no new cases of COVID-19 in its 4pm update (May 5th)Ā See the latest Read more.