The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Westmoorings and Guaico on Tuesday (1st July, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.

According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Westmoorings and Guaico are as follows:

WESTMOORINGS (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

• Park Avenue.

GUAICO (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM)

• Bon Air Road, including Ramlochan Trace, Bedes Buxo Road, Cumuto Road, Howsen Village #1, Howsen Trace, Howsen Street, Howsen Village Trace #3, Balata Hill Road, Coryal RC School, Tamana Hill Road, Ferrera Road, Saint Marie Emmanuel Road, Marchand Trace, Carmichael Village, Martin Salazar Trace, George Trace, Tamana Section 2 Road, Tamana RC School, Crespo Trace, Martin Road, Whiskey Trace, Edward Gibbons Road, Mendoza Road and all associated side streets.

​T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

UPDATE: Below is a step-by-step guide to accessing your child’s SEA 2025 results on the SEA Portal.

According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 17,870 students — comprising 9,062 boys and 8,808 girls — who sat the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) on 10th April, 2025, are expected to access their results via the Ministry's SEA Portal.

In a Media Release this evening (Monday 30th June, 2025), the Ministry said it is advising parents and guardians that the SEA 2025 results will be available from 11:00 PM on Thursday (3rd July, 2025).

Results can be accessed and downloaded at https://searesults.moe.gov.tt. The Ministry notes that schools will not be distributing hard copies of the results, as they are not required for the Secondary School registration process.

To access the SEA Online Portal, parents and guardians will need the following information, which can be found on the SEA Admission Slip:

1. The student's date of birth;
2. The student number; and
3. The admissions number.

The Ministry states that, “Parents or guardians who are unable to access the results online may contact your child's school principal during working hours on Friday 4th July, 2025 for assistance. Additionally, candidates from Government and Government-assisted schools who misplaced their SEA Admission Slips should contact the principal of the student's school to request a copy.”

​Private candidates who misplaced their SEA Admission Slips are required to email a detailed request for a replacement SEA Admission Slip to the Ministry's Examinations Department at [email protected] or call 622-2181, extensions 1100 to 1114.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please refer to the student's booklet available at:
https://searesults.moe.gov.tt/sea-student-booklet-2025.

The Ministry said it “extends congratulations to all students who wrote the SEA 2025 and wishes them every success as they begin this new chapter in secondary school.”

The Comptroller of Customs and Excise is advising the public of the unavailability of the Customs Border Control System (ASYCUDA). The system was compromised due to water leaks at Custom House, Government Campus Plaza, Port-of-Spain.

In a Public Notice issued today (Monday 30th June, 2025), the Comptroller said, “All services are therefore affected and those that can be processed will be done manually, which can result in some delays.”

The Division expects the system will be operational by Tuesday (1st July, 2025) at 8:00 AM.

​Please be guided accordingly.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it has “become aware of and strongly condemns the reckless and unlawful actions of a quarrying contractor responsible for discharging effluent directly into tributaries leading to the Guanapo River.”

In a Media Release on Saturday (28th June, 2025), WASA said, “This blatant violation of environmental regulations has resulted in visible contamination of the watercourse, negatively impacting water production efficiency at the Caroni Water Treatment Plant. The immediate consequence is reduced water availability, as the Authority is now compelled to implement enhanced purification measures to maintain safety standards.”

WASA is reaffirming that the water distributed through its network “remains fully compliant with all quality and safety regulations. The Authority has escalated monitoring and treatment protocols to ensure uninterrupted delivery of safe, potable water to all consumers.”

The Authority notes that this incident represents not only an environmental offense but also a “direct threat to public water security. WASA is collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to investigate and halt this irresponsible activity.”

The Media Release concluded by saying, “The Authority calls on the public to report any suspicious activities endangering water resources. WASA remains resolute in its mandate to safeguard national water sources and uphold uncompromising standards in water delivery.“

A man is dead and three (3) others wounded following a shooting incident in Diego Martin on Saturday night (28th June, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Tyrrell Mc Eachnie of Bagatelle Road, Diego Martin. The injured victims are said to be a 24-year-old woman of El Dorado, an 18-year-old man of Bagatelle, and a 56-year-old woman of Queen Drive, in the same community.

According to reports, around 9:30 PM, two (2) of the victims were walking along Bagatelle Road near the track, opposite Pine Lane, in the company of a 40-year-old man, also from the area. A third victim was also walking along the same stretch of roadway when a grey-coloured sedan pulled up next to them.

Three (3) men armed with firearms alighted from the vehicle and began firing multiple rounds at persons on the street. Panic ensued as residents and victims fled in different directions. All four (4) victims were later discovered suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and the wounded victims were rushed to the St. James Medical Facility, where Mc Eachnie was pronounced dead.

The 18-year-old male victim was treated for gunshot wounds to the back and legs and later transferred to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH), where he is listed in stable condition. The remaining victims, including the 24-year-old woman and the 56-year-old woman, were treated for injuries to the leg and calf, respectively, and were also listed in stable condition.

Crime scene investigators recovered forty (40) spent shells — alarmingly, twenty-three (23) of which reportedly bore ‘TTPS’ markings.

Investigations are continuing.

More on this as it becomes available.

[Source: Ian Alleyne]

The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (RDLG) is advising the public that a fallen tree this morning (Monday 30th June, 2025) is partially blocking the roadway at Queen’s Park Savannah, in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens. Motorists are urged to exercise caution.

The Ministry said the Port-of-Spain City Corporation's Disaster Management Unit (DMU), along with all relevant Ministries and Agencies, are currently on-site, responding to the incident.

Affected persons are encouraged to call their respective Corporation's DMU Hotline.

Please be guided accordingly.

The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) said it is pleased to announce new and extended opening hours at the following selected Health Centres, effective 1st July, 2025:

• ​Moruga Health Centre.
• Cedros Health Centre.
• Penal Health Centre.

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Saturdays ONLY - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Public Holidays - Closed.

For more information, contact the SWRHA Customer Care Centre, toll-free, at 87-SWRHA (877-9742).

Please be guided accordingly.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Monday 30th June, 2025) will be mostly sunny, hazy and breezy at times, despite brief, isolated showers. Tonight will be fair with a light breeze.

The Met Office notes that there is a moderate concentration of Saharan dust present in the atmosphere. Persons who are sensitive to this change in air quality are advised to take the necessary precautions.

The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago.

Seas are moderate with waves 2m to 2.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.

Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jeevan Joseph, along with Senior Officials of the WASA Evolution Team, conducted an extensive tour of underserved communities and key facilities in Siparia and Penal on Saturday (28th June, 2025), engaging directly with residents and committing to significant improvements in their water supply within the next six (6) months.

In a Media Release today (Sunday 29th June, 2025), WASA said the delegation, which included Tawari Tota-Maharaj, a member of the Board of Commissioners, visited several areas, such as: De Gannes Village, Syne Village, Siparia proper, Penal Quinam Road, Sunrees Road, Bunsee Trace along Clarke Road, and Penal Rock Road.

Residents shared their ongoing struggles with inconsistent pipe-borne water supply, some receiving water only once every twenty-one (21) days. WASA Officials also met with Local Government representatives, including Gowtam Maharaj, Chairman of the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation, to address concerns collaboratively.

In response to the issues raised, Mr. Joseph outlined a two-phase plan to enhance service reliability:

• Short-term (3 - 6 months): Increase supply frequency from once every three (3) weeks to once per week (24/1).
• Medium-term (6 - 24 months): Further upgrade to three (3) times per week (24/3).

Key infrastructure projects supporting these improvements will include:

• Installation of a 4-kilometer transmission pipeline from Mon Desir to Fyzabad.
• Completion of three (3) new production wells in Carapal and three (3) additional wells in Mendez/Penal.
• Refurbishment of the Thicke Village Booster Station and Penal Water Treatment Plant.
• ​Development of five (5) additional wells in the Palo Seco/Los Bajos area with an estimated targeted production of 850,000 gallons per day.
• Upgrade of the Carapal Water Treatment Plant.

The Media Release concluded by saying, “Mr. Joseph emphasized that these improvements align with the Government's mandate to ensure equitable and sustainable water distribution to every community nationwide. He also assured that the evolution of WASA is aimed at bringing about a more customer-focused utility.”

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Laventille, Brazil, Bonne Aventure and Tabaquite on Monday (30th June, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.

According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Laventille, Brazil, Bonne Aventure and Tabaquite are as follows:

LAVENTILLE (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

• Along the Eastern Main Road from William Street Junction to Picton Road Junction, including Coconut Growers Association, Laventille Technology and Continuing Education Centre, Co-op Citrus Growers Association, Spree Simon Regional Life Centre, Kerr Trace.
• Along Picton Road, including Plaisance Quary Road, Dan Kelly Quarry, Pump Trace, Upper Picton Road, Plaisance Terrace, Essex Lane, Foster Street, Quevedo Circular Road, Saint Paul Street, Plaisance Road, Ovid Alley and all associated side streets.

BRAZIL (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

• From corner of Manuel Congo Road and Tumpuna Road South, including Ven Caribbean, Cumuto Road, Arena Road, Talparo Main Road, Brazil Secondary school, Brazil Arena Road, WASA Arena Dam 12KV Circuit, Back Street, Cemetery Street, Brazil Lome Trace, St. Martine Trace, Christine Hill Road, Leotaud Trace, Talparo Health Centre, San Raphael RC Primary school, San Raphael Police Station, Talparo RC School, Mundo Nuevo RC School, NP Gas Station, El Quemado Road, Mundo Nuevo Road, Louis Samuel Trace, Juan Fuentes Trace, El Quemado Perios Road and all associated side streets.

BONNE AVENTURE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

• LP #111 Bonne Aventure Road to LP #207 Cotton Hill Road, including Parforce Street, Gasper Greens, Hibiscus Avenue, Bhagwansingh Trace, Parforce Road, Pheekoo Avenue, Cemetery Avenue, Coco Piece Road, Mosque Avenue, Alladin Trace, Pond Street, School Road, Restore Road, Caratal Road Section #1, Lightbourne Trace and all associated side streets.

TABAQUITE (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

• From LP #1 Mappepire to LP #150 Corosal Road, Tabaquite, including Mayo Road, Alley Street, Hill View Drive, South Property Company Limited, Playground Road, Sankertal Drive, Premboke Pines Development, Poonah Road, Crawford Gardens, Stone Road, Bonne Adventure Road, Guaracarite Road, Chami Trace, Houser Trace, Baboolal Trace, Palm Street, Deboulet Street, Corosal Road, Sabala Trace and all associated side streets.

​T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.