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28/07/2024

27/07/2024

Single Pan Finals Competition Update:

Please be informed that physical tickets and online tickets are SOLD OUT.

Persons are invited to watch the Single Pan Finals virtually via wack.tv.

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26/07/2024

Are you ready?
The time for Paris Olympics 2024 is drawing closer
Your team of Tony Lee and myself Andre Errol Baptiste - D Fearless One - will be there to bring you all information, live and direct on behalf of I955 FM-"The Most Influential Name In Radio"
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26/07/2024

Continued support to our cyclists representative, Nicholas Paul… on his journey to the Paris Olympics 2024

Sponsored by: The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Sport and Community Development Republic Bank Amplia KFC

26/07/2024

Nicholas Paul thoughts on representing T&T in the 2024 Paris Olympics

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26/07/2024

The journey begins with Tony and to Paris Olympics 2024 🥇… Look out for live broadcast and interviews on both .5fm and with some of our T&T 🇹🇹 Olympic athletes and more…

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#2024

26/07/2024

The journey begins with Tony and to Paris Olympics 2024 🥇… Look out for live broadcast and interviews on both .5fm and with some of our T&T 🇹🇹 Olympic athletes and more…

Sponsored by: Republic Bank Amplia KFC Ministry of Sport and Community Development The Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

#2024

26/07/2024

Are you ready?
The time for Paris Olympics 2024 is drawing closer
Your team of Tony Lee and myself Andre Errol Baptiste - D Fearless One - will be there to bring you all information, live and direct on behalf of I955 FM-"The Most Influential Name In Radio"

25/07/2024

With confirmation of a 5th dengue related death, the Ministry of Health is reminding members of the public to be vigilant.

Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh yesterday acknowledged, the climbing numbers and assured several agencies are at work in trying to stop the spread of the virus.

The ministry also reports 450 laboratory confirmed cases. Members of the public are reminded that dengue fever may be spread by, the bite of an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito.

According to the ministry symptoms appear within 5-6 days of being bitten, last for 1-2 weeks and can include fever, headaches and skin rash.

There is also the possibility of nausea, diarrhea and muscle and joint pains.

25/07/2024

The body of a man is found buried in the backyard of his home in Morvant.

A relative has been detained in connection with the death of 75 year old, Levi Richards.

At around 3:15 pm on Tuesday a man reported to the police at the Barataria station, he had a suspicion that his grandfather was killed and buried in the backyard of his house on Poinsettia Drive off Coconut Drive in Morvant.

He is reported to have told officers while in the house on Monday night, he heard a commotion and saw three men digging a hole with the body of his grandfather nearby.

The relative also said, he saw a wound on the left side of the elderly man’s neck.

Officers went to the property and dug up the body wrapped in a white tarpaulin, and tied with brown straps.

The body was moved to a funeral agency, and then taken to the Forensic Science Centre in Federation Park yesterday.

24/07/2024

Tobago! “I Choose Sport” is back and heading to the Montgomery Recreational Grounds on August 3rd at 10am! Join us for a Summer of Sport community event. Meet the island’s top athletes, check out our football tournament , learn a new sport, play games, win prizes, and experience the vibrant community spirit that sport ignites.

Tournaments, fun activities and entertainment for the whole family await!

Admission: FREE!

Tell a friend to tell a friend. See you there.

SporTT
Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis/ MP Tobago West

24/07/2024

The Police Commissioner is concerned about an incident, which led to the death of a civilian, and the wounding of police officer, Shakala Charles.

Up to last evening PC Charles was in a critical but stable condition after being shot, while at St.Paul Street in east Port of Spain on Monday night.

The dead man is identified as, Jonathan Wharwood.

Commissioner Erla Harewood Christopher says, those who feel emboldened, to commit acts of lawlessness will feel the full force of the police.

In a statement yesterday, the commissioner said, criminals will be dealt with according to law.

She said, as Police Commissioner, she is deeply concerned about the incident in which PC Charles, was shot and wounded while in the line of duty.

Police say, they found 47 spent five point five six spent shells at the scene.

Also discovered were 37 spent nine-millimeter shells.

PC Charles was wearing a bulletproof vest, during his investigation into the shooting.

24/07/2024

Meanwhile, Oropouche East Mp Dr. Roodal Moonilal is questioning why police officers have been given faulty bulletproof vests.

He says, the Minister of National Security and the Police Commissioner must explain.

Dr. Moonilal also says, officers have resorted to purchasing their own protective gear and this could lead to legal action.

24/07/2024

Fired employees of the Strategic Services Agency, are insisting their names need to be cleared.

They want the agency’s director Anthony Phillips-Spencer to wipe clean, any perceived or suggested claims they were involved in a plot to overthrow the political leadership, of this country.

The express newspaper today says president of the National Contract Workers and General Employees Association of Trinidad and Tobago Christopher Joefield, confirmed his union represents the six fired workers.

He reportedly says, a meeting was held last week at the SSA’s Sackville Street, Port of Spain office, where this request, among others, was placed on the mediation table.

Earlier this month Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley delivered a statement to the parliament, in which he said the SSA was compromised with the establishment of a militarized operational unit, and was infiltrated by a religious “cult” that wanted to replace the “country’s political leadership”.

The prime minister shared what he described as “shocking” information, emanating from an audit into the SSA.

It included the agency’s purchase of high-grade, military bolt-action rifles, complete with the most modern silencers and other accessories, as well as an increased volume of ammunition—which is under police probe.

Mr. Joefield said, the six represented by the union are not members of the church in question and are not cult members.

He said, one of the six members was invited by the SSA to have a conversation with one of the principals there, with a view to be re-employed or re-engaged.

However, Mr. Joefield said to his knowledge, that person has not been rehired.

24/07/2024

Those in charge of governing the eastern borough of Arima have taken a decision to cancel j’ouvert celebrations, because of crime and the fear of crime.

The borough’s carnival like j’ouvert has become a staple in recent years.

But Mayor Balliram Maharaj yesterday said, consultations with the police and others have led to the decision to scrap the event.

He assured that the borough is well covered and police would have been able to manage the event, but good sense had to prevail.

The mayor called on members of the public to recognize, life has challenges.

He also said, there will be a full month of activities in the borough including benefits delivered by the business community.

The mayor, he a businessman said, the community must understand the need for restraint this year.

23/07/2024

The nation’s ports are said to be the biggest challenge to, national security.

Minister of National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds says, guns and ammunition continue to enter the country through these ports.

However, he says new measures implemented to combat such activities are beginning to bear fruit.

The National Security Minister says, there is also an increase in security personnel at the ports.

Minister Hinds adds, the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has also installed a very prolific CCTV camera system along the port to improve on security.

He was speaking earlier at a media conference hosted by, his ministry to address critical national security issues.

23/07/2024

Lawmen find cellphones, narcotics and weapons during several searches at the nation’s prisons.

During a media briefing yesterday, National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds, revealed what items were discovered.

Minister Hinds noted that contraband in the prisons is directly linked to crime outside, due to communication devices.

Further, he assured that his ministry is closing in on the criminals from all sides.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, Junior Benjamin also spoke at the briefing.

23/07/2024

Vendors in Port of Spain are being allowed to ply their goods from, Thursday to Sunday.

The City’s Mayor Chinua Alleyne yesterday issued a release, telling of the development.

The mayor said, people who are interested in legal vending should apply to the city corporation.

The release also reveals that from Monday to Wednesday a joint patrol comprising the municipal police, the engineering department, transport and cleansing, public health and the street washing unit has been activated.

The release quotes, the mayor as saying a thorough clean up exercise is underway.

It says, this effort is dedicated to ensuring a sanitary environment for legal vendors.

According to the release says, the initiative was undertaken to maintain the cleanliness and order of the city streets.

23/07/2024

A police officer assigned to the Guard and Emergency Branch is shot in the chest, while on patrol in east Port of Spain.

It happened around 8.30 pm yesterday.

Reports say, PC Shakala Charles was with another officer in a marked police vehicle on, George Street when they responded to a shooting at St. Paul Street.

Gunmen opened fire on the police vehicle and PC Charles, who was in the front passenger seat, was hit.

Police said, the bullet penetrated his bulletproof vest on the side.

Another man, identified as Keron George, of East Dry River, was also wounded in the attack.

Both the officer and George were taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital.

Mr. Charles’s colleagues were said to be donating blood, for his emergency surgery.

Police found the vehicle used in the shooting, a seven-seater, abandoned a short distance away.

There were multiple spent shells in the vehicle and an extended 9mm magazine.

Commenting on the incident, DCP Intelligence and Investigations Suzette Martin said, police officers were going out every day and putting their lives on the line.

22/07/2024

The search is on for a suspect in connection with the death of 22 year old, Shameia Went.

She was pronounced dead, after being dropped off at the accident and emergency department of the San Fernando Hospital.

Shameia Went, was taken to the hospital early yesterday morning by a neighbour.

Mrs. Went’s body was badly bruised.

Medical staff at the hospital tried to resuscitate the badly beaten woman, but failed.

Mrs. Went’s mother, Sharon Went, told TV6 news yesterday, her daughter was in a very abusive relationship.

She said, Mrs. Went would have made several reports to the police and left the home several times.

However, according to Mrs. Went’s mother she would always return to the abusive man.

The woman had no personal items on her, when neighbours left her at the hospital.

Police went to the couple’s apartment at Johnstone Street, San Fernando, where neighbours are said, to have confirmed that Shameia Went was heard screaming earlier that morning.

A neighbour also confessed that she and her husband placed the unconscious woman into their vehicle, and dropped her off at the hospital.

Up to last evening the suspect remained at large.

22/07/2024

An ice cream vendor is one of two men shot dead over night.

He has been identified as Winston Sammy.

Reports say, the incident took place at Dow Village, California. Reports say, Mr. Sammy was asleep when armed men stormed his house and demanded money.

The men beat Mr. Sammy and shot him.

The bandits then escaped.

Mr. Sammy was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.

Another man is shot dead this time in south Oropouche.

Up to news time he had not been identified.

Reports say, that incident took place at Hill View drive around 11:30 last night. Investigations continue.

22/07/2024

A motorist goes through a roadblock in the western police division.

Police are said to have fired shots at the vehicle.

The incident occurred last Friday night while officers were conducting the roadblock, at the corner of western main road Diego Martin and Bagatelle Road.

According to police reports, officers tried to stop the driver of the vehicle, but the motorist ploughed through the roadblock.

It is said, officers first shouted for the driver to stop, but the vehicle began to swerve between them.

One officer fired shots, while attempting to get out of the way of the speeding vehicle.

The driver subsequently escaped via Bagatelle Road.

No police officers were hurt.

21/07/2024

19/07/2024

Motorists and members of the public are being told to prepare for an increase in stop, and search exercises as the fight against violent crimes are beefed up.

Roadblocks and searches are said to be among the tools to be used by the police service, to w**d up bad elements in the country.

The anti-crime initiative began yesterday, and according deputy commissioner of police operations junior Benjamin, it is already bearing fruit.

The response follows a spate of murders last weekend.

A reported 17 murders were committed over a three-day period.

DCP Benjamin says, there is more to come.

He says, the TTPS intends to tap into every security apparatus available.

DCP Benjamin tells newscentre five the initiative is already bearing fruit.

While DCP Benjamin admitted that the police exercise was met with, mixed emotions by some.

The anti crime initiative began at 6am yesterday, and is expected to continue indefinitely.