A woman was beaten and robbed after leaving First Citizens Bank in San Juan on Tuesday afternoon (30th April, 2024).
According to reports, the 61-year-old woman was leaving the bank after withdrawing $10,000 in cash, around 12:40 PM, when she was confronted by two (2) men. The suspects dealt the woman several blows before pushing her onto a parked car. The assailants then grabbed the victim’s bag containing the cash and other valuables before fleeing the scene in a gold Nissan Tiida. The woman notified the Police and a team of Officers responded to the scene, led by Cpl. Bhajan and PC Ferguson. She was subsequently taken to the Barataria Health Centre after she complained about experiencing intense pain. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne]
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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Tacarigua and Moruga on Friday (3rd May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Tacarigua and Moruga are as follows: TACARIGUA (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
MORUGA (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is advising citizens to stay prepared for the upcoming 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on 1st June, 2024 and runs until 30th November, 2024.
Below is the list of twenty-one (21) tropical cyclone names that will be used for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season (in alphabetical order):
The Met Office notes that there are six (6) lists of names for tropical cyclones that develop in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Atlantic. The six (6) lists are used in rotation and recycled every six (6) years, (i.e. the 2024 list will be used again in 2030). The list of names covers only twenty-one (21) letters of the alphabet as it is difficult to find six (6) suitable names (one for each of the 6 rotating lists), starting with Q, U, X, Y and Z. Since 1953, Atlantic tropical cyclones have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). For more information on tropical cyclone naming, visit: https://wmo.int/content/tropical-cyclone-naming. Please be guided accordingly. A 63-year-old man was granted bail with surety in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared before a Master of the High Court yesterday (Wednesday 1st May, 2024), charged with multiple offences, including two (2) counts of sexual penetration and kidnapping of a minor.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Issac John, of Guapo, was also charged with sexual touching, when he appeared before Master Margaret Sookraj-Goswami, in the High Court on Wednesday. He was granted $400,000 bail or a cash alternative of $40,000. The sufficiency hearing date has been set for 9th January, 2025. Conditions of bail include him residing at a Guapo address, not having contact with the virtual complainant or any other witnesses and reporting to the Guapo Police Station twice per week. It is alleged that the female victim boarded a vehicle driven by a man in the Point Fortin district on Monday (29th April, 2024). She alleges that instead of being taken home, the man took her to a bushy area at Field Road, where he proceeded to commit the offences. A report of the incident was made to the Police and a male suspect arrested on that same date. Investigations were supervised by W/Supt. Claire Guy-Alleyne and Sgt. Ramnarine of the Special Victims Department (SVD). John was charged with the offences on Tuesday (30th April, 2024), by WPC Valentine, also of the SVD.
Businesswoman, activist and politician, Jowelle De Souza, was robbed at gunpoint during a terrifying home invasion in Palmiste, San Fernando, on Wednesday night (1st May, 2024). De Souza is the owner of Hair by Jowelle on Independence Avenue, San Fernando, and is also Vice President of Animals Alive.
According to reports, 53-year-old De Souza was at her home along Meadow Drive, when five (5) men entered through an unlocked door on the Northern side of the property, around 7:25 PM. De Souza was in a bedroom at the time when a masked man walked in with a firearm. Four (4) others were said to already be inside the house. De Souza was slapped and her hands and feet were allegedly bound with tie straps.
The bandits proceeded to ransack the home, taking documents from a safe inside her bedroom, expensive Louis Vuitton handbags, two (2) Apple iPads and other items of value. The suspects then fled the scene and a report was made to the Police. Officers of the San Fernando CID responded to the scene and retrieved CCTV footage. A search was conducted of the area, however, the suspects were not found. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Trinidad Express] The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, from Old Agua Santa Road to Demerara Road (Westbound). These works are scheduled to commence on Friday (3rd May, 2024) at 9:00 AM and is expected to be completed on Monday 6th May, 2024 at 5:00 AM. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.
Motorists are advised of the following:
In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:
The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) is advising the public that vehicle transfers will be available at the Point Fortin Licensing Office, effective from Monday 6th May, 2024. “Yes, that’s right, we are expanding our services to the Point Fortin Licensing Office to give you more options of locations to choose from.”
Vehicle transfers are now available at the following locations:
This now offers you more convenience and accessibility to conduct your licensing transaction. The Ministry notes that customers must book an online appointment at https://licensingappointment.mowt.gov.tt to access this licensing service.
Please be guided accordingly.
The Division of Food Security, Natural Resources, the Environment and Sustainable Development of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) said it strongly condemns the indiscriminate killing of sharks in response to a recent shark attack incident.
Numerous sharks of varying types and sizes were deliberately killed, days after the brutal attack of British national, Peter Smith, by a ferocious bull shark on Friday (26th April, 2024). Smith sustained severe injuries which included a laceration on the stomach, damage to his left hand and thigh as well as tissue damage. He has since been airlifted from Tobago and is currently receiving further medical treatment in Miami. The THA previously said the incident involved a bull shark, estimated to be between eight (8) to ten (10) feet (2.4m to 3m) long and two (2) feet (60cm) wide. In a Media Release on Wednesday (1st May, 2024), the Division said, “Sharks play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems. As apex predators, they help regulate the populations of other species, ensure the health of reef fish populations, and contribute to the overall resilience of our coastal environments. We understand the concerns and fears arising from the recent incident. However, reacting to this isolated event by targeting and killing sharks indiscriminately is not only ineffective in preventing future incidents but also harmful to our marine biodiversity.”
The Division added, “Trinidad and Tobago is committed to the conservation and protection of its marine resources, including sharks, through various national laws and international conventions. The Fisheries Act, Environmental Management Act, and Conservation of Wildlife Act, all provide a framework for managing and safeguarding our marine wildlife. Additionally, as a member of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and a party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), we have a responsibility to adhere to international standards for shark conservation.”
The Media Release concluded by saying, “We strongly urge the public to refrain from engaging in any unauthorized hunting, capturing, or killing of sharks. Instead, we encourage the public to follow shark safety guidelines, such as avoiding areas where sharks are known to congregate, staying calm if encountering a shark, and reporting any shark sightings to local authorities. By working together and respecting our marine wildlife, we can ensure the safety of both humans and sharks while preserving the rich biodiversity of our coastal waters. For more information you may contact our Department of Marine Resources and Fisheries at 639-4354/4446.” Three (3) suspects were arrested and are currently in Police custody after attempting to defraud the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and its contractors.
According to the HDC, on Tuesday (30th April, 2024), two (2) contractors visited its Head Office with fraudulent documents, complete with the forged signature of the HDC's Managing Director, Jayselle McFarlane. The men presented the documents to the HDC's Head of Security, who spotted the fake documents and alerted the Police Officers located at the HDC's premises. The Officers arrested the suspects who were also on the compound — two (2) of whom were caught in the carpark and one who waited in a vehicle nearby. Members of the Fraud Squad, attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), arrived on the scene shortly after and questioned the three (3) men. In a Media Release following the incident on Tuesday, the HDC said it understands the transaction occurred the day before, on Monday (29th April, 2024), when the suspects, purporting to be bonafide employees of the HDC, presented the two (2) entrepreneurs with HDC contracts. “The contractors gave the men a cheque but suspected the documents were fake. On Tuesday, the contractors lured the suspects to the HDC office with promises of additional funds. However, the suspects were caught, arrested and taken into custody,” the HDC said. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Camille Robinson-Regis, expressed her disappointment at the suspects who attempted to deceive the contractors, steal their money and sully the reputation of the HDC in the process. She thanked the HDC's Head of Security, Police Officers stationed at the HDC's Head Office and those attached to the TTPS for their quick response in capturing the men. HDC's Chairman Noel Garcia also commended the Corporation's Head of Security and Police Officers for their swift decision-making, which led to the capture and arrest of the three (3) men. HDC's Managing Director, Jayselle McFarlane, was appalled by the incident, expressing concern that her signature would be used in this way. She urged contractors to refrain from conducting financial transactions in locations other than HDC buildings. She reminded the public that all business deals initiated by the HDC are done at its Head Office, located at 44 - 46 South Quay, Port-of-Spain; its South Office located at 2 Mc Gillivary Street, San Fernando and its Maloney Office, located at Jacana Avenue, Maloney Gardens, D'abadie. The Media Release concluded by saying, “The HDC takes the opportunity to remind the public that it does not provide houses for cash. Anyone who attempts to defraud the Corporation or its contractors will face the full force of the law. The HDC remains steadfast in its mission to eliminate instances of fraudulent activities against its clients and contractors.” The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it acknowledges that it has been experiencing some challenges with providing a reliable pipe-borne water supply to Allen Street, Gasparillo, which is an elevated area at the extremities of the Navet distribution system.
In a News Release on Tuesday (30th April, 2024), WASA said the issues impacting the area have been compounded by the harsh Dry Season, which has led to a cutback in production at the Navet Water Treatment Plant from twenty (20) million gallons per day (mgd) to seventeen (17) mgd at present. As a consequence, “schedules off the Navet system had to be amended and this has adversely affected customers at high elevations and the extremities in particular.” The News Release added, “To mitigate the challenges with the supply to the Allen Street area, over the past few weeks, the Authority has undertaken significant works to upgrade and optimize the pipeline infrastructure to better serve customers. A team from the Authority met with some of the affected residents on Tuesday (30th April, 2024), to advise them of the works, which are expected to provide gradual improvements in the level of service to the area from [Wednesday] 1st May, that will be fully realized by [Friday] 3rd May, 2024.” The Authority thanks customers from Allen Street, Gasparillo, for their patience and understanding during the period of interruption in service. |
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