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11/04/2025

Overnight murders are recorded in Central, Petit Valley and Santa Cruz.

In the latest incident the victim has not been identified. Reports say, it took place in enterprise around 11o’clock last night.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting, and when they arrived they found the body of the unnamed man, laying face down with his behind exposed.

Omari St. Rose is killed in Petite Valley.

He was 31 years old. He was also known as ‘Bigfoot’Reports say, the incident took place at Hummingbird Circular, Sparrow Drive, Simeon Road.

He died at the St. James Health Facility around, 5 pm yesterday.

Newscentre Five understands, Mr. St.Rose was approached and shot by a lone gunman, who opened fire and escaped through the surrounding forested area.

Mr. St. Rose was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical treatment, where he succumbed to his wounds.

In Cantaro Village, Santa Cruz Rawle Jordan, also known as ‘Chubby’, was shot and killed in the yard of the Pan Jammers Pan Theater yesterday.

11/04/2025

Flight operations at the Piarco International Airport, as fire engulfs a warehouse.

The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago confirms, that a fire occurred at the Amerijet warehouse facility, at the south terminal early this morning.

It says, in accordance with airport emergency response protocols, the Piarco Fire Station responded immediately and was supported by, units from the Arima Fire Station.

The authority says, the fire is now under control.

It says, flight operations will resume as soon as there is clearance from the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service and the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority.

Passengers should liaise with their airlines, since flights may be delayed as a result of the runway closure.

Subsequent releases will be issued to give updates.

The authority says, it will work with stakeholders to ensure the safe and secure resumption of flight operations at, the Piarco International Airport.

11/04/2025

10/04/2025

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Tobago West, the I Choose Sport Caravan is moving to a new location. The sporting action is now on at the 𝐃𝐰𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝, this Sunday, April 13 from 9am - 5pm.

Here’s what we have in store for you:

🎈 Kids Zone – Exciting games and activities for the little ones
🥄Novelty Events – Fun challenges and surprises for all ages
⚽ Football Tournament and Others
🎁 Giveaways & Cash Prizes

You’ll also get the chance to meet local athletes and learn all about the world of sport!

We can’t wait to see you there!

SporTT
Ministry of Sport and Community Development
Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis/ MP Tobago West

10/04/2025

Let's talk Social this Saturday on the Barbershop

10/04/2025

A bit of normalcy has returned to Linden Guyana, after a deadly day of protests.

While burnt debris remained on the roadways yesterday, there were no demonstrations.

The tensions began when 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters, was shot and killed by police on Monday afternoon.

As police responded to protestors, Keon Fogenay,who grew up on the same street with Mr. Peters in Wismar, Linden, was killed.

The two men were both fathers, and were shot and killed by police in the mining town hours apart.

Yesterday, family members of the dead called for calm.

They welcomed a visit from president Irfaan Ali.

The president travelled to linden and met with the families of both men.

He said, injured police officers are also being cared for.

After the meeting, the families urged residents to keep the peace, saying they are sure that justice will prevail in the two cases.

10/04/2025

Secondary Entrance Assessment begins at schools across the country.

It is estimated that about 18 thousand standard five students are writing the examination this morning.

A number of security measures have been put in place by the authorities to ensure a smooth exam process.

All primary schools and some select secondary schools were closed yesterday for security checks.

Education Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby Dolly has extended her best wishes via facebook.

Both the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission and the Water and Sewerage Authority, have set up hotlines to treat with any utility emergencies that can affect the process.

In extending the best to the young boys and girls Chairman of the National Council of Parent Teachers Association Walter Stewart recalled that this group would have had online schooling due to the pandemic.

He thanked the teachers for the roles they played.

Mr. Stewart encouraged the students and noted that the parents are also to be commended.

Meanwhile a total of 1,006 students—551 boys and 455 girls—have been registered to sit the exam in Tobago, including 34 private candidates.

These students will write the examination across 40 designated centers on the island.

09/04/2025

This country’s bid to monetize Venezuelan gas suffers a blow as the Donald Trump administration revokes the license, which allows it.

However Prime Minister Stuart Young says, dragon gas deal is not dead.

The office of foreign assets control of the U.S department of the treasury, commonly called OFAC, administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions, based on U.S foreign policy and national security goals.

Countries must acquire approval, which allows for economic relationships with regimes under U.S sanction.

Trinidad and Tobago received an OFAC license to extract gas from the dragon fields, in Venezuela in January 2023.

Prime minister Young told the media yesterday the move by the United States was no surprise.

The dragon gas field is situated on the, Venezuelan side of the northwestern maritime border with Trinidad.

It is estimated to hold up to 4.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserve.

Meanwhile, the chief secretary of the Tobago house of assembly responds to the revocation of the OFAC licenses calling it unfortunate.

Farley Augustine also laments the way in which other countries can determine the future of, Trinidad and Tobago and smaller territories.
Blaming the people’s national movement for the state of the economy, Mr. Augustine said, diversification is needed now more than ever.

He advances a suggestion of his own.

Mr. Augustine was speaking at a political meeting in Plymouth last evening.

09/04/2025

The government is given a one-week deadline to pay one million dollar compensation, to the family of Fyzal Kurban.

He was one of the four divers killed, while working on a pipeline belonging to state owned Paria.

Last week the government offered the families of the dead men and the lone survivor, ex-gratia payments, three years after the tragedyYesterday, attorney for the Kurban family Prakash Ramadhar demanded a timely payout to the families.

At a news conference, Mr. Ramadhar outlined the financial troubles of his clients.

The other men killed in the tragedy Yusuf Henry, Kazim Ali and Rishie Nagassar.

The lone survivor is Christopher Boodram.

The Kurban’s and the Henry’s formally accepted the payout.

08/04/2025

An eighth case of malaria is confirmed.

The Ministry of Health says, this was revealed following enhanced surveillance efforts in south Trinidad.

A statement from the Ministry of Health says, the case was identified by the Insect Vector Control Division, as part of ongoing monitoring under the Ministry of Health’s malaria prevention and control protocols.

The ministry says, malaria is not currently endemic to Trinidad and Tobago.

However, between 2015 and 2024, health authorities recorded 153 confirmed cases, an average of 15 per year, with most being imported or introduced from abroad.

Malaria is a vector-borne disease caused by plasmodium parasites, transmitted by female anopheles mosquitoes, which tend to bite at night.

Unlike dengue, chikungunya and zika, malaria is not spread by a virus, and the aedes mosquito is not its primary vector.

08/04/2025

A positive outcome of talks with Sandals Resorts International, the entity is considering returning to Tobago to set up operations.

Prime Minister Stuart young and several stakeholders including Chief Secretary Farley Augustine met with Adam Stewart of the Sandals brand yesterday.

Prime Minister Young said, all in attendance took a resolution.

The head of the cabinet said, he is pleased and intends to work for a positive outcome.

The prime minister told Tobagonians, if they grab the opportunity with both hands, central government would do everything to make it happen.

08/04/2025

Attempts will be made by stakeholders in Tobago to again get interests from Sandals owners, to set up a Sandals Resort on the island.

There is a promise to the people of Tobago from Prime Minister Stuart Young, that he will do all in his power to ensure a return of the Sandals interest, which failed several years ago.

Today, Prime Minister Young, Chief Secretary Farley Augustine and other stakeholders will meet with executive chairman of Sandals and beaches resorts, Adam Stewart.

Prime Minister Young made the announcement at Thursday’s post cabinet news conference.

It followed a call by, former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, last month for the Chief Secretary and Tobago stakeholders, to seek to convince the Sandals executive chairman to return to Tobago.

Addressing a rally of the People’s National Movement, at the Signal Hill Secondary School on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Young promised the same level of delivery to Tobago as happened under his predecessor.

Noting that the new airport terminal is only part of the plan, he also promised jobs for Tobagonians once the deal with Sandals is successful. The prime minister then asked supporters for permission to negotiate.

On the weekend Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, again sought to explain the reason for the Sandals failure.

Mr. Augustine was addressing a political meeting of his Tobago People’s Party.

07/04/2025

Chief Secretary Farley Augustine responds to a voice note currently in circulation on social media.

He says, it is not the first time he has been the target of such campaign tactics.

Mr. Augustine says, it reminds him of what happened in previous election campaigns.

The Tik Tok video purports to be a recording of an exchange between, the Chief Secretary and the Opposition Leader.

The voices on the video discuss a transfer of funds to the Tobago People’s Party in the run up to the last THA election.

Speaking at a TPP meeting last Saturday evening, Mr. Augustine dismissed the audio.

Mr. Augustine said, it was not a one-off tactic.

The T.P.P leader insists, he does not have time for foolishness.

He was speaking at a rally of his Tobago People’s Party in Crown Point on Saturday night.

06/04/2025

Caribbean Class ..as Trinidad and Tobago’s young sensational female cyclist Makaira Wallace and Barbados leading female cyclist Amber Joseph gave an outstanding fighting performance in the Women’s Keirin at the Pan American Championships in Paraguay on Sunday 6th April ..finishing in the ride off for positions 7-12 …8th ( Wallace ) and Joseph (9) …well done to these two young ladies for proudly flying the national flag bravely and with ultimate class .

With Live commentary from I955 FM-"The Most Influential Name In Radio" ’s Andre Errol Baptiste - D Fearless One - , with superb assistance from Ian Cole TT Manager

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06/04/2025

Trinidad and Tobago ..Trinidad and Tobago …as your heart is PROUD again this rainy Sunday afternoon in Trinidad and Tobago ..One Man Nicholas Paul - Elite National Cyclist earned his third Gold Medal at the Pan American Championships with a marvelous comeback from behind - Time Trial win -
Listen as he collects his GOLD Medal and our National Anthem beautifully played on Steel Pan ( Thankd to the great efforts of Immediate Past President of the TTOC , Brian Lewis ) will make all stand proudly again because of SPORTS .

What a wonderful team performance overall by Team Trinidad and Tobago , brilliantly managed and motivated by Ian Cole

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