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UPDATE (01/04/24): The Met Office has canceled its Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) approximately four (4) hours earlier than scheduled. The risk posed by impactful Northeasterly long period swells has diminished and sea conditions around Trinidad and Tobago have been improving. Waves are currently 1.5m to 2m in open waters and less than 1m in sheltered areas.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued a Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) for a total of forty (40) hours. The Alert begins at 8:00 PM tonight (Saturday 30th March, 2024) and will remain in effect until 12:00 PM on Monday (1st April, 2024) for Northern and North-Eastern coastal areas of Trinidad and Tobago.
According to the Met Office, North-Northeasterly long period swells are expected to affect the coastlines of Trinidad and Tobago. These swells can result in occasional battering waves at coastal regions and can be exacerbated during High Tides. Near-shore activities (fishing, sea bathing, mooring of boats, etc.) can be adversely affected.
All marine interests should monitor sea conditions and exercise caution along affected areas. Limit marine activities where possible. Fisher-folk are advised to take the necessary precautions in securing their vessels.
Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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A man is dead following a shooting incident in Rio Claro last night (Friday 29th March, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Quanzy Kadeen Mc Kain of Isthmus Road, Point Galeota, Guayaguayare, Mayaro.
He was shot in the head through an open window, around 9:45 PM, whilst talking to a female friend at his home, located at Campbell Trace, Libertville, Rio Claro.
According to reports, the unemployed man was with a 20-year-old woman at his home, which is located along a track approximately 200 feet from the main road, when a loud explosion was heard. Mc Kain was said to have been seated in the open doorway of the house when a gunman walked up to the window and began shooting at him. As he pushed the woman out of the way, Mc Kain was shot in the head and collapsed on the floor. Nearby residents alerted Police and assisted in taking Mc Kain to the Mayaro Health Facility, where he was pronounced dead around 10:27 PM while receiving medical treatment. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3] A man is dead following a road traffic accident along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway in Tacarigua on Friday night (29th March, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 59-year-old Sheldon Mitchell. According to reports, Police Officers responded to a road traffic accident in the vicinity of the Orange Grove traffic lights, around 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, they observed the body of a man along the Highway. A forearm was also discovered about 50 feet away from the body. Further enquiries revealed that a motorist was proceeding East along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, when he observed a man attempting to cross. His vehicle, however, came into contact with the man.
The victim died at the scene. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Loop]
A shotgun, a revolver, a magazine, a quantity of ammunition and house-breaking implements were seized during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Central Division early Friday morning (29th March, 2024).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the exercise, conducted between 1:30 AM to 8 AM on Friday, was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Simon and included Officers of the Central Division Task Force, Cunupia Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Cunupia Warrants Section, Cunupia Police Station and Canine Branch. During the exercise, Officers proceeded to Bridal Road, Cunupia, where they found a knapsack containing a Maverick 12-gauge shotgun, a revolver containing six (6) rounds of ammunition, a Glock magazine, a screwdriver, a hammer, a pair of pliers, a hacksaw, a wheel spanner and a pipe wrench.
Investigations are ongoing into the finds.
Double Palm Inn is denying there was any shooting incident at its Arima Branch. In a Disclaimer Notice on Friday (29th March, 2024), the establishment said, “It has come to our attention of information circulating on social media regarding an incident that has occurred at our Double Palm Inn Arima branch.”
The statement added, “We would like to inform you that the allegations are FALSE, and no such incident has occurred at any of our eighteen (18) Double Palm Inn locations. We would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that Double Palm Inn will continue to not just provide the highest standard of service, but to also make sure your time spent at any of our locations are safe and secure.” Please be guided accordingly.
Fraud Squad Officers have charged Immigration Officer Lisa Jairam with three (3) counts of misbehaviour in public office, and Immigration Officer Clinton Ramdhan with two (2) counts of misbehaviour in public office. Both were also jointly charged with misbehaviour in public office.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Jairam was also recently charged with one (1) count of misbehaviour in public office and appeared before a Master of the San Fernando High Court this week.
The duo was charged with the offences following extensive investigations by Officers of the Fraud Squad and advice received from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard, SC.
They are expected to appear before a Master of the Port-of-Spain High Court on Tuesday 3rd April, 2024. On 25th March, 2024, a Guyanese national was detained by Immigration Officers on arrival to Trinidad, where they observed an unauthorized extension of stay and a permission to work endorsement was entered in the Passport. A report was made and the seized Republic of Guyana Passport was handed over to the Fraud Squad. Investigations were supervised by Snr. Supt. Arlet Groome, Supt. Arnold Lutchman and Insp. Tricia Smith, whilst the investigative team consisted of Sgt. Lochan, PCs Kernahan and Thomas and WPC Jointe, all of the Fraud Squad. The charges were laid by W/Cpl. Dejelle Murray, also of the Fraud Squad. Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher, commended the Officers and reiterated the commitment of the TTPS to treat with corruption wherever it exists and to prosecute errant public officers who choose to misconduct themselves in their respective offices.
The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service is advising that around 12:20 PM today (Friday 29th March, 2024), AT Sherlon Brown, aged twenty-six (26), who was charged for murder and housed at the Port-of-Spain Prison, passed away at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital whilst receiving medical attention.
Brown was one of the inmates injured in the disturbance at the Port-of-Spain Prison on Tuesday (26th March, 2024), and he was under the management and care of Dr. Allan Lalla at the Health Facility.
The Prison Service said his next of kin was contacted by an assigned Welfare Officer, who informed of his passing. Commissioner of Prisons (Ag.), Mr. Deopersad Ramoutar, in expressing condolences, has noted that the cause of death has not been determined, but it would be revealed by an autopsy. A separate investigation by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) would be initiated. Commissioner Ramoutar also stated that counseling services offered to Officers will be extended to inmates and family of the deceased, if required. The Prison Service said it “extends condolences to the family and friends of Sherlon Brown, as well as the inmate population, and hopes that they are granted comfort during this period of loss.” Commissioner Ramoutar apologized to inmates at Holy Thursday Mass at the Port-of-Spain Prison, for whatever wrong his Officers may have committed against them. Approximately eleven (11) persons were hospitalized following the altercation at the Port-of-Spain Prison (Royal Gaol) on Frederick Street. According to reports, an Officer was escorting a high-risk prisoner back to his cell around 11:00 AM, after he received medical attention. However, the prisoner allegedly refused to follow instructions and began engaging the Officer in a volatile manner. It was reported that several other inmates rushed to the prisoner’s aid, which led to a physical fracas.
Investigations are continuing.
More on this as it becomes available. A teenager is expected to appear before a Master for the Magisterial District North, on Tuesday 2nd April, 2024, charged with the murder of Keron Gray, which occurred on 17th March, 2024.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the accused, a 17-year-old of Valencia, was also charged with attempted murder, possession of firearm and possession of ammunition, following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard, SC, on Thursday (28th March, 2024). Gray, 39, of Cumuto, was shot and killed on Sunday 17th March, 2024 in the Valencia district. Another man was wounded in the incident. A suspect was arrested in connection with the matter on Sunday 24th March, 2024, by PC Morgan of the Valencia Police Post. Investigations were supervised by ASP Victor, Insp. Ramjag, Insp. (Ag.) Simon, Cpl. Jones and Cpl. Gordon, all of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region II. The accused was charged by PC Hardath, also of HBI Region II, on Friday (29th March, 2024). Unipet is advising customers that its Service Stations will operate during the following hours on Saturday (30th March, 2024) — Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day:
Please be guided accordingly.
The Trinidad and Tobago Regiment (TTR) said it is aware of the reported road traffic accident which occurred on Thursday (28th March 2024), along the Solomon Hochoy Highway, involving a service person and a civilian.
In a Media Release today (Friday 29th March, 2024), the Regiment said, on learning of the incident, “the TTR has been assiduously assisting the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) with this matter and can confirm that the service person involved has voluntarily turned himself in under the supervision of a competent military authority, exhibiting full co-operation with the TTPS, as investigations continue.”
The TTR notes that, “as an institution committed to upholding the highest standards of responsibility and accountability, would also like to reiterate our unwavering commitment to safety, both on and off duty. Incidents such as this are taken seriously, and all members of the Regiment are reminded of the importance of responsible conduct at all times.”
Neil Ballai, 55, of Eccles Trace, Spring Village, Valsayn, died at the scene of the crash after his Kiss truck was struck from behind by a black Hyundai Ioniq sedan, driven by the TTR service person, identified as Jelani Mapp of Erica Street in Laventille.
Dash-cam footage of the crash shows the sedan swerving between lanes and smashing into the rear of the delivery truck, sending it careening into a ditch off the Highway. The Isuzu truck landed on its side, pinning Ballai, the driver. Riding along with him in the truck was 34-year-old Terrance Jagasar, of Cumuto Main Road, Cumuto. He sustained injuries and was attended to by Emergency Health Services personnel before being transported to the Couva Health Facility for further medical treatment. The black Hyundai Ioniq, however, did not stop to render assistance to the occupants of the Kiss truck — it continued traveling along the Highway.
Kiss Baking Company Limited released a statement on Thursday (28th March, 2024) following the death of its employee. According to the statement, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Neil Ballai, who passed away on Friday March 28, 2024 in a vehicular accident. Mr. Ballai joined Kiss Baking Company Limited as part of the Factory Sales Team and later became a Cake Distributor on August 25, 2008. He serviced the Claxton Bay Area and environs for many years. Mr. Ballai was a genuinely warm and wonderful individual. He was always pleasant and loyal and will be greatly missed.”
The statement concluded by saying, “On behalf of Management and all employees and Distributors of Kiss Baking Company Limited, we wish to extend condolences to Mr. Ballai's family in their time of grief. Information on funeral arrangements will be communicated when it becomes available.” This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. |
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