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According to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Prime Minister Keith Rowley and Mrs. Sharon Rowley arrived in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday (15th May, 2024). The OPM said the Prime Minister met with prominent members of India's business community, from a broad cross-section of various sectors.
Minister of Works and Transport, Senator the Hon. Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Sport and Community Development, the Hon. Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis and High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to New Delhi, India, His Excellency Roger Gopaul, also attended Wednesday’s meeting in Mumbai.
On Saturday (11th May, 2024), Prime Minister Rowley and Mrs. Sharon Rowley attended His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene's Silver Jubilee Anniversary Dinner at the Jubilee Hall in Kumasi, Ghana. His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana was also in attendance at the event and delivered remarks. Prime Minister Rowley also addressed the attendees.
The next day (Sunday 12th May, 2024), P.M. Rowley delivered remarks at the Akwasidae Durbar Silver Jubilee Celebration of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene, in Kumasi. In his address at the gathering, the Prime Minister said, “Let not the Atlantic keep us apart. We see the first steps of international travel as possibilities between our peoples, Ghana and the Caribbean, Ghana to Trinidad and Tobago…we are working on it. I trust when the first flights are available to see many of you coming to do business, to vacation, or just to explore Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.” He also congratulated the Asantehene on this Silver Jubilee.
Mrs. Sharon Rowley accompanied Prime Minister Rowley, who was the special Guest of Honour at the event.
Thousands gathered at the celebration, including His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, who also delivered remarks.
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The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned water interruption due to repairs to a leaking 12-inch diameter pipeline on the San Fernando By-Pass, Marabella.
Affected areas are as follows:
WASA notes that restoration is expected by 10:00 PM tonight (Thursday 16th May, 2024). The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Santa Flora and Sangre Grande on Thursday (16th May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Santa Flora and Sangre Grande are as follows: SANTA FLORA (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that very high temperatures (heated conditions) can be dangerous and advises the population to take the necessary precautions to safeguard their health.
Stay hydrated by:
Protect yourself from the heat by:
The public is also advised to be aware of the signs of heat stroke and/or heat exhaustion:
The Ministry further advises to remember to check on family during hot weather, particularly the elderly and children, as very high temperatures can be dangerous to one's health. Please be guided accordingly. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cunupia, Penal and Rio Claro on Thursday (16th May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Cunupia, Penal and Rio Claro are as follows: CUNUPIA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
PENAL (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
RIO CLARO (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. A Lance Corporal of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) has been arrested in connection with a report of larceny of a cellular phone.
A female victim reported to the Piarco Police Station that around 3:00 PM on Friday 3rd May, 2024, she connected her cellular phone and charger into a charging port at the Piarco International Airport. She alleges when she checked for the phone and charger at 3:30 PM, she discovered it missing. Investigators obtained video footage relative to the report, which allegedly showed a man dressed in an Army camouflage uniform, remove the cellular phone and charger, place it into his pocket and then exit the Airport. He is also alleged to have driven away in a marked TTDF vehicle. The suspect was arrested in connection with the incident on Tuesday (14th May, 2024) by Officers of the Piarco Police Station. Investigations are ongoing.
Two (2) men are dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in St. Augustine this morning (Wednesday 15th May, 2024). The deceased have not yet been identified. However, one of the men is said to have been wanted in connection with a double murder on 30th December, 2023.
According to Head of the North Central Division, Snr. Supt. Richard Smith, Officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) went to a house along Dookiesingh Street, St. Augustine, shortly before 9:00 AM this morning, to arrest the suspect who was wanted for the double murder. In that incident in December 2023, Anand Bissoon, 35, of Benny Street, and Shane Ramjitsingh, 20, of Dookiesingh Street Extension, St. Augustine, were both shot dead while a third victim, Nethan Greer, 20, of Dookiesingh Extension, was wounded. The trio were in the porch of a house when they were shot. Police then identified the suspect as a teenager. Speaking with Newsday this morning, Snr. Supt. Smith said, ”On their arrival, there was a small chase and a violent encounter between the Officers and the suspect, resulting in suspect and another man, who remains unidentified at this stage, being fatally wounded.” He did not immediately identify the dead suspect but noted that a gun, drugs and ammunition were recovered at the scene.
Smith offered condolences to the relatives of the dead men: “We are out here trying to ensure safety and security to the residents of Dookiesingh Street and I want to just let them, rest assured we are here for them and we appreciate whatever information that you all will be able to share with us in the near future.”
Meanwhile, in a Media Release following the incident, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said at around 8:45 AM, members of the North Central Division Task Force launched an intelligence-led operation based on information. The Officers proceeded to Bassie Street Extension, Spring Village, Valsayn, where they cordoned off a white two-storey structure, relative to the said information. The TTPS said the house was breached and before room-clearing exercises could commence, the suspect together with another unidentified male, hastily exited the rear of the building. Officers observed both men exiting with firearms in their hands and they began running East into a bushy area. A chase ensued and the suspects both pointed their firearms in the direction of the Officers. The Officers, in keeping with TTPS’ Use of Force policy, discharged their service weapons, neutralizing the said threats. The suspects both sustained injuries and were conveyed to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex for medical attention. However, they were pronounced dead on arrival. The Officers seized an ‘AR’ rifle, fitted with a magazine containing thirty (30) rounds of 5.56 ammunition, nine (9) spent 9mm shells and a live 9mm round. Two (2) shoulder side bags were also seized, one containing two (2) live 5.56 rounds of ammunition and nine (9) clear plastic packets of plant-like material, resembling marijuana.
The TTPS said the men are yet to be identified.
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday]
The decomposing body of a man was found in Gonzales, Belmont, on Sunday (12th May, 2024), with multiple gunshot wounds to the head. According to the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), the deceased has been identified as missing 21-year-old Jurell Lewis of Dinsley Gardens, Tacarigua. He was identified by his parents at the Forensic Science Centre on Tuesday morning (14th May, 2024).
Jurell was last seen alive on Thursday 9th May, 2024.
The HSRT added, “On behalf of Hunters Search and Rescue Team, we extend our commiserations with his family, friends and love ones. SLEEP IN ETERNAL PEACE JURELL. GOD'S BLESSINGS.” Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect predominantly hot, sunny, and slightly hazy conditions today (Wednesday 15th May, 2024), with a light breeze and a few brief showers. There is the low (20%) chance of an isolated heavy afternoon shower favouring Trinidad. Tonight will be fair, despite the odd late-night shower.
The Met Office notes that gusty winds and street flooding are possible in the event of a heavy downpour. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 35°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 33°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are slight to moderate with waves 1m to 1.5m in open waters and 0.5m to 1m in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising the public that as part of its strategies to mitigate the impact of prolonged Dry Season conditions, it has undertaken the following:
In a Notice shared online on Monday (13th May, 2024), WASA said it “understands that this can be a trying time but we urge citizens to stay the course of conservation as through our collective efforts, we will manage our water resource efficiently.” In addition to below-average rainfall activity, the impounded reservoirs of the Authority have also been negatively impacted by evaporation brought on by excessive heat. These adverse conditions have resulted in production deficits across the network of approximately 25% of surface source production in Trinidad and 43% in Tobago. Collectively, the supply deficit stands at approximately 35 imperial million gallons per day. |
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