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Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has called the announcement of Stuart Young to replace Dr Keith Rowley as Prime...
09/01/2025

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has called the announcement of Stuart Young to replace Dr Keith Rowley as Prime Minister “undemocratic.”

“Today, we have replaced a lazy, greedy, selfish old man, with a lazy, greedy, selfish young man,” she said.

A man who beheaded a dog in broad daylight on High Street, San Fernando, could face charges, according to Assistant Comm...
09/01/2025

A man who beheaded a dog in broad daylight on High Street, San Fernando, could face charges, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Wayne Mystar.

A video captured by passersby showed the man using a knife to cut off the dog’s ears and head. The man then walked down the crowded street, holding the dog’s head in his hand. The incident drew comments from bystanders, with some speculating he intended to sell the dog’s head.

Speaking to reporters, Assistant Commissioner Mystar, who oversees the South, Central, and South Western Divisions, said the matter was being investigated.

When asked about foot patrols and whether police were alerted during the incident, Mystar said, “The information came to our attention, and we are treating with it.”

Meanwhile, Animal rights activist Jowelle De Souza, President of the Give Our Animals Love (GOAL) network, expressed frustration over the lack of action on animal cruelty cases.

The TTPS have dismissed conspiracy claims that the assassination of special prosecutor Randall Hector was linked to his ...
09/01/2025

The TTPS have dismissed conspiracy claims that the assassination of special prosecutor Randall Hector was linked to his previous role with the Strategic Services Agency (SSA).

Hector, 43, was shot dead in front of his wife and children, minutes after leaving the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Stanmore Avenue in Port of Spain on December 31.

He had just delivered the New Year's Eve sermon and was walking to his car with his family when a Nissan B-15 car and a black SUV pulled up.

Two gunmen got out and shot him several times before escaping. He collapsed on the pavement, and church officials took him to hospital, where he later died.

National Transformation Alliance (NTA) leader Gary Griffith said the announcement of Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West M...
09/01/2025

National Transformation Alliance (NTA) leader Gary Griffith said the announcement of Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West MP Stuart Young to replace the Prime Minister will usher in a “virtual internal civil war” in the People's National Movement (PNM).

Young was named Dr Rowley’s successor at a press conference in Tobago on January 6.

Rowley had announced his decision to retire from electoral politics on January 3.

In a voice message, Griffith said this was a benefit to other parties.

“I think they have given us (other political parties) a gift in disguise. Because instead of the PNM solidifying, what it is going to do is cause major division.

“I know there is not a snowball chance in hell that the general council of the PNM and the rank and file of the PNM would ever vote for somebody like Stuart Young.”

Griffith claimed Young was responsible for his removal as police commissioner.

The investigation into the Fire Service's response to the tragic blaze that claimed the lives of D’Abadie/O’Meara MP and...
09/01/2025

The investigation into the Fire Service's response to the tragic blaze that claimed the lives of D’Abadie/O’Meara MP and Minister in the Ministry of Education, Lisa Morris-Julian, 48, and two of her children is still ongoing.

Roosevelt Bruce, former Chief Fire Officer and chairman of the three-member investigative committee, confirmed to the Guardian Media on Tuesday that the probe is not yet complete.

Bruce stated, “It is not quite completed.” He added that while he cannot disclose the findings so far, the final report will be submitted to the National Security Council once the investigation is concluded.

The committee, which also includes Kurt Cadet, Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), and Ashti Mahabir, an attorney in the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, was appointed by National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds.

The investigation aims to examine the Fire Service’s handling of the fire that occurred at Morris-Julian’s Farfan Street, Arima, home in the early hours of December 16, 2024.

The fire resulted in the deaths of Morris-Julian, her 25-year-old daughter Xianne, and six-year-old son Jesiah, sparking public outcry and calls for accountability.

Initially, the investigation was expected to be completed within two weeks. Minister Hinds had assured that the findings would be made public once the report is finalized.

The Tax and National Insurance Amnesty has been extended to January 31st, 2025. Take advantage and avoid corresponding p...
09/01/2025

The Tax and National Insurance Amnesty has been extended to January 31st, 2025. Take advantage and avoid corresponding penalties and interest for outstanding taxes.

Incoming Prime Minister, Stuart Young has rubbished UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s accusations about him, saying he...
09/01/2025

Incoming Prime Minister, Stuart Young has rubbished UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s accusations about him, saying he will not be distracted.

He also says he looks forward to uniting all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.

“The Leader of the Opposition and the UNC’s continued personalised attacks on my family and others are completely without merit,” Young said.

More than 5 years after a man allegedly forced his way into a house and r***d a child who was getting ready for school, ...
09/01/2025

More than 5 years after a man allegedly forced his way into a house and r***d a child who was getting ready for school, police from the Special Victims Department of the South Western Division have arrested him.

The officers arrested the 42-year-old industrial firefighter in the South Oropouche district on January 7.

The offence allegedly took place in November 2019. The same day, a report was made to the police.

Supt Powder, ASPs Seecharan and Francis, Insp Jacob and Sgts Taylor and Thompson led the investigations.

WPC Mayers was set to charge him with one count of sexual pe*******on.

He is expected to face a master in the Criminal High Court (South) on January 8.

Bandits broke into a house in Barrackpore over the weekend and stole a wedding dress and a groom's suit, among other ite...
09/01/2025

Bandits broke into a house in Barrackpore over the weekend and stole a wedding dress and a groom's suit, among other items.

The 36-year-old female homeowner, who had been away for nearly two months, discovered the items missing on January 4 after she returned to her home at Sukhan Trace to find her house had been ransacked.

Missing was the dress, worth $6,000, the suit, worth $5,000, and some costume jewellery valued at $800.

Two 25-pound LPG tanks worth $600 were also missing.

The police were told she had locked the house on November 7, 2024, and left.

Police sources said the culprits got into the house by forcing open a door.

Barrackpore police responded to the report and gathered evidence.

Up to January 6, no arrests had been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Leader of Government Business Camille Robinson-Regis is denying there is any friction or animosity within the People’s N...
09/01/2025

Leader of Government Business Camille Robinson-Regis is denying there is any friction or animosity within the People’s National Movement (PNM), despite the fact that almost half of its Members of Parliament did not support Stuart Young to succeed Dr Keith Rowley as Prime Minister.

Sources confirmed that the count was nine votes for Beckles and 11 for Young at the end of the party’s two-day retreat at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort on Monday.

While leaving the resort yesterday, Robinson-Regis said there were no issues with the voting process and as far as she was aware, all was well within their ranks.

While he is pleased with a noticeable slowdown in the murder rate for 2025, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charg...
09/01/2025

While he is pleased with a noticeable slowdown in the murder rate for 2025, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Operations Junior Benjamin has stated that more work is underway in achieving crime-fighting goals, particularly as the State of Emergency (SoE) remains in effect.

As of January 7, there have been only three murders, compared to the same corresponding period in 2024 when 16 murders were recorded.

Benjamin credited the drop in murders to a heightened police presence and more focused police activities aimed at crime suppression. He said that for the year thus far, 21 guns and several caches of ammunition were seized, noting that in addition to operational strategies, the TTPS were also using the state of emergency to foster stronger ties with the communities they serve.

Despite these successes, however, Benjamin said any murder was unacceptable.

Days after she was beaten by a relative, an elderly woman has succumbed to her injuries at hospital.Police said 81-year-...
09/01/2025

Days after she was beaten by a relative, an elderly woman has succumbed to her injuries at hospital.

Police said 81-year-old Mahadeo Manichan died at the Chaguanas Health Facility at 4 pm on Monday.

Officers said one of Manichan’s relatives called an ambulance after the woman complained of feeling unwell at her Coconut Drive, Pepper Sauce Village, Chaguanas home on Saturday afternoon.

As the 57-year-old relative was opening the gate for the Emergency Health Service (EHS) workers, she was attacked by the suspect, who struck her at the side of her head with a piece of steel.

The woman told police the man ran into the house and struck Manichan on her head with the steel rod.

Chaguanas police were called in and arrested the man, who they said had a history of mental issues.

Investigators said the man was originally charged with assault by beating and remanded to the St Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital. The charge will be upgraded to murder in light of Manichan’s death.

Following a second meeting with the Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary over safety concerns expressed by state p...
09/01/2025

Following a second meeting with the Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary over safety concerns expressed by state prosecutors, Minister Keith Scotland confirmed that discussions with DPP Roger Gaspard will next take place.

Scotland met with CJ Ivor Archie yesterday at 1.30 pm after attorneys told the Director of Public Prosecutions that they were so traumatised by the brutal murder of a former colleague, special prosecutor Randall Hector, that they were fearful for their own lives and unable to focus on work.

On Monday at the PNM’s parliamentary retreat in Tobago, The media attempted to ask National Security Minister, Fitzgerald Hinds when he planned to meet with the Judiciary or DPP to discuss those concerns. However, he refused to answer the question.

But yesterday, Minister in the National Security Ministry, Keith Scotland confirmed that a meeting between Hinds and the Judiciary took place last week.

Minister of Trade and Industry, Paula Gopee-Scoon, has confirmed that the State did not bear the expense of the People’s...
09/01/2025

Minister of Trade and Industry, Paula Gopee-Scoon, has confirmed that the State did not bear the expense of the People’s National Movement’s (PNM) two-day parliamentary retreat in Tobago.

Most of the caucus members stayed at the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort where the room rates are between US$178 and $593 per night, according to the hotel’s website.

For their meetings, a private villa was used at Tobago Plantations, which could cost TT$2,718 per night. Some members of the public expressed concern during the retreat, questioning if taxpayers were footing the bill for a PNM affair.

On Monday,Finance Minister Colm Imbert was asked that question, but he walked away and suggested to ask someone else.

On Tuesday, while checking out of the Magdalena Hotel, Minister Gopee-Scoon offered an answer.

She said that each attendee paid their own way and not a cent was spent by the State.

Gopee-Scoon said everything they ate and drank was paid for out of their own pockets.

She even pointed to a vehicle outside the lobby and said attendees asked family members for a ride to the airport.

The State would have, however, had to provide Special Branch and police escorts for the Prime Minister and they also would have guarded the villa while conducting regular perimeter patrols for the duration of the retreat.

While the People’s National Movement (PNM) Women’s League and other PNMites are supporting the decision of Prime Ministe...
09/01/2025

While the People’s National Movement (PNM) Women’s League and other PNMites are supporting the decision of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley for Energy Minister Stuart Young to succeed him, former Minister Robert Le Hunte and senior PNMite Ray Braithwaite believe the party and General Council should have a say in the issue.

The PNM’s General Council will meet at 4 pm Saturday for its monthly meeting, a news release from PNM General Secretary Foster Cummings last night revealed. No details were given, however.

The last General Council meeting on October 19 was a heated event, with Cummings and executive member Jennifer Baptiste-Primus bracing Rowley on the postponement of internal polls and leadership “messages.”

After Monday’s announcement on Young, Le Hunte, who recently lobbied against the “anointment of Young” and wanted internal polls to democratically select a leader, said, “Although I respect the position taken by the parliamentary caucus, I’m not at all surprised by it. Although the constitution clearly caters for the appointment of a prime minister in this way, I feel it’s important that anyone holding such an esteemed position should have the full backing of the party they represent in Parliament.

“In the case of the PNM and our constitution, this could only be achieved via the one man, one vote for the office of political leader and by extension, the Prime Minister. This is an election year, and the process is just as important as the end result. The outgoing Prime Minister clearly outlined and put on the table, the option of the Prime Minister and the political leader of the party being different people. That’s a position that the PNM as a party will need to decide whether to endorse or not.” Le Hunte, who is in Argentina, added, “When Dr Rowley was elected as political leader, I’m confident, they didn’t envisage such a position evolving. I look forward to the party’s position on this decision taken by the Parliamentary Caucus.”

A mischievous monkey has turned the Ridgewood Gardens, Golconda community into its personal playground, leaping and dart...
05/01/2025

A mischievous monkey has turned the Ridgewood Gardens, Golconda community into its personal playground, leaping and darting on mud piles left behind after a pipe-laying project.

Sources was informed that the monkey, which escaped its owner three months ago, was spotted near the WASA treatment plant holding a stick in its mouth, almost as if it were a cigarette.

Dogs in the community were in an uproar as the monkey played on the dirt heap, darting in and out of vines growing on the edge of a concrete culvert.

Residents contacted Hunters Search and Rescue captain Vallence Rambharat who said monkeys are usually difficult to apprehend. He explained that game wardens typically need to tranquillise them before capturing them.

A person familiar with the monkey said it has been roaming various communities since escaping its owner at the Ste Madeleine Trainline near Victoria Village.

He said prior to the monkey’s escape, it enjoyed pulling out ma*****na plants from residents’ homes. Game wardens were alerted by residents and have been searching for the monkey.

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has stated that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s decision, four days into a s...
05/01/2025

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has stated that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s decision, four days into a state of emergency, to announce his intention to resign as prime minister and also not seek re-election as an MP, is a clear admission of his failure to lead this country effectively.

In a press release, the Siparia MP said Rowley's announcement was the latest evidence of a government in chaos and also that the PNM had led the nation to a failed state.

She accused the PM of ignoring the lives and livelihood of citizens, while engaging in a "perverse, wicked soap opera" within the PNM.

She said Rowley's legacy after 45 years in politics is one of failure, division and despair, leaving a nation in darkness.

Kamla said the only honourable thing left for him to do was call the general elections

With over 126 suspects arrested, 17 fi****ms and over 675 rounds of assorted ammunition seized since the State of Emerge...
05/01/2025

With over 126 suspects arrested, 17 fi****ms and over 675 rounds of assorted ammunition seized since the State of Emergency (SOE) was declared on Monday 30th December, 2024, Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher says, ‘the fight is just getting started.’

In a media release today, the TTPS said the successes are a result of 257 anti-crime Operations conducted across the ten Divisions of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), involving thousands of officers from various Branches, Sections and Units, aided by personnel from the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force and partner law-enforcement agencies.

It said to date, a total of 126 suspects have been arrested under the SOE Regulations, with 275 priority offenders being targeted by officers as a result of intelligence-led exercises.

Seventeen fi****ms, 675 rounds of assorted ammunition and quantities of cannabis and co***ne were also seized during these extensive exercises, which included 1011 searches.

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