The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cunupia, Fyzabad and Sangre Grande on Friday (26th April, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Cunupia, Fyzabad and Sangre Grande are as follows: CUNUPIA (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
CUNUPIA (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
FYZABAD (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.
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For the second time in less than two (2) weeks, Federal Agents from the Embassy of the United States representing the United States Marshal Service (USMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), working closely with units from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Port-of-Spain Division (TTPS), facilitated an arrest for an extradition warrant.
In a Media Release today (Thursday 25th April, 2024), the U.S. Embassy said on 17th April, 2024, Vincent Roberts, a U.S. Permanent Resident fugitive wanted in the state of New York for attempted murder, was arrested in the Laventille area of Trinidad. Also playing key roles and critical to the operation’s success were the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Kings County, New York, District Attorney’s Office. Roberts will be held in custody as the extradition process is finalized for his eventual return to the United States to stand trial for his alleged crimes. “U.S. Federal Agents worked closely with TTPS in co-ordination and planning, during an exhaustive manhunt spanning multiple months, to locate and arrest the subject,” the U.S. Embassy added. U.S. Ambassador Candace Bond said, “For the second time in two (2) weeks, the extensive co-operation and close working relationship between United States and Trinidad and Tobago law enforcement agencies highlights the strength and effectiveness of our bilateral partnership. Nations working together to bring criminals to justice is a critical mission around the world, and others can now look to our joint efforts between the United States of America and Trinidad and Tobago as an example to emulate. We are very proud of our shared success and are eager to continue our efforts to provide safety and security to the people of our two (2) great countries.” [Source: U.S. Embassy Trinidad & Tobago] Cocaine worth approximately half a million dollars was seized by Officers of the Northern Division Task Force, Area South, during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Aranguez district yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 24th April, 2024).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the exercise was conducted between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Wednesday, during which Officers proceeded to a courier shipping company in the Aranguez district, relative to a suspicious package received. A search was conducted at the premises and a total of seventeen (17) brown-coloured packets containing cocaine were found hidden inside a popcorn machine. The drugs weighed a total of 360 grammes and has an estimated street value of TT $501,811. In a separate exercise, this time in the South Western Division, Task Force Officers conducted an exercise in the Guapo district between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Wednesday. Several searches were conducted which resulted in 1.5 pounds of marijuana being discovered in a bushy area. Two (2) suspects were also arrested in connection with various offences, including possession of a weapon. Investigations are ongoing into the above matters. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it will sink twenty-six (26) new wells this year as part of a water expansion programme geared to ensure that every household in Trinidad and Tobago receives a consistent 24-hour supply of pipe-borne water, at least three (3) days a week.
In a News Release today (Thursday 25th April, 2024), WASA said the programme is already underway, with wells completed successfully in Freeport, Las Lomas and Granville “that are now providing residents in these areas with an additional 1.1 million, 350,000 and 110,000 imperial gallons per day, respectively.” In the Freeport supply zone, WASA said approximately 23,000 households are benefitting with some receiving a 24/7 supply. In Las Lomas and surrounding areas, 5,200 residents are benefitting from the new well, with supply improvements ranging from three (3) days a week to five (5). In Granville, the additional water will be treated at the Granville Water Treatment Plant, before being distributed to surrounding areas: Coromandel, Bamboo and Pepper Village, and as far South as Cedros and environs. WASA notes that approximately 9,800 residents will benefit. The level of supply is expected to move from twenty-four (24) hours, one (1) day a week to twenty-four (24) hours, three (3) days a week. WASA Chairman Ravi Nanga said one of WASA's critical imperatives is to address the immediate needs of customers that are currently unserved and underserved: “There are several communities in areas where the provision of a consistent supply water is quite challenging for any of several reasons, either because of topography, or poor planning, or sheer distance from a water source. We have prioritized these areas and are working assiduously to ensure residents all receive a consistent pipe-borne supply at least three (3) days a week.” Twenty (20) of the twenty-six (26) wells are being funded from the Ministry of Public Utilities Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). These projects are expected to produce approximately 4,430,000 gallons per day and benefit over 30,000 persons. Three (3) of these are currently in progress in the Mayaro (Well #18 and #19) and Granville (Well B) supply zones. Another six (6) wells are being funded as part of the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) water expansion programme and are expected to produce 1,840,000 gallons per day and benefit approximately 20,000 persons. The News Release from WASA added, “The wells programme is one of a suite of ongoing transformation initiatives currently being implemented by WASA to improve its service delivery and overall efficiency. Projects include the replacement and upgrading of pipelines across the country; a leak management programme; the replacement and digitalization of valves and boosters to facilitate remote monitoring and intervention; the ongoing Community Water Improvement Programme (CWIP), and several other technology upgrades. Wells funded by the Ministry of Public Utilities Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP):
Communities that will benefit:
Wells being funded under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) programme:
Among the communities to benefit:
Please be guided accordingly.
Two (2) men are dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in Enterprise, Chaguanas, early this morning (Thursday 25th April, 2024). The deceased have been identified as Akim Layne, aka ‘Grim,’ and another man identified only as ‘Squash.’
According to reports, the pair were shot and killed following an alleged Police shootout at John Street, Enterprise, shortly after 2:00 AM.
Firearms were allegedly recovered at the scene. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: DJ Sheriff] Today’s Weather: Significant Saharan Dust — 20% Chance For Heavy Afternoon Shower; 33°C Max25/4/2024 According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy and hazy conditions today (Thursday 25th April, 2024), with a few showers from late morning into the afternoon. There is the low (20%) chance of an isolated heavy shower favouring the afternoon. Haziness and cloudiness are expected to gradually decrease as the evening/night progresses.
The Met Office notes that there is a significant concentration of Saharan dust in the atmosphere. Persons sensitive to this change in air quality are advised to take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m 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. A manhunt has been launched after a prisoner managed to escape custody while receiving medical treatment at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex on Tuesday night (23rd April, 2024).
According to reports, the 38-year-old man, who was arrested in connection with store-breaking and larceny, was handcuffed to a bed at the Surgical Ward, Room 202, around 9:10 PM. A Special Reserve Police (SRP) Officer, who was on guard duty at the time, then allegedly got up to stretch his legs. However, about two (2) minutes later, a nurse approached him and inquired as to the whereabouts of the prisoner he was supposed to be watching. The Police Constable subsequently made checks in and around the ward for the prisoner, who was not found. It is believed he escaped through a window. The SRP notified his Seniors and a team of Officers, led by Insp. Lewis, responded to the scene and conducted a search for the suspect, which proved futile. W/Sgt. St. Louis-Dedier is said to be continuing investigations into the incident. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne] The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Gasparillo, San Fernando and Sangre Grande on Thursday (25th April, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Gasparillo, San Fernando and Sangre Grande are as follows: GASPARILLO (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
SAN FERNANDO (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.
A man is in critical condition following a shooting incident in Freeport this afternoon (Wednesday 24th April, 2024). The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Eyiende Antoine of Eden Gardens, Calcutta Road #2, Freeport.
According to reports, Antoine was in the yard of his home, around 3:15 PM, when three (3) gunmen approached him. One of the men shot him in his head and the trio fled the scene.
Antoine was taken to Hospital for medical treatment, where he is said to be in a critical condition. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: DJ Sheriff] The Ministry of Health is informing the public that a three-person team from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has begun its independent investigation into the outbreak at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH).
In a Media Release today (Wednesday 24th April, 2024), the Ministry said the three-person team includes:
The Ministry said it “looks forward to the outcome of the investigation.” More on this as it becomes available. |
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