A 40-year-old businesswoman was granted $500,000 bail with a surety last Tuesday (24th October 2023) by a Justice of the Peace (JP), on nine (9) charges in connection with vehicle fraud reports, totaling $525,700.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said Terkessa Brereton-Duncan, of Cipero Road, San Fernando, was charged on 24th October 2023 with five (5) counts of money laundering, totaling $154,700, larceny in the amount of $153,000, fraudulent conversion in the amounts of $57,000 and $161,000, respectively, and uttering a forged valuable security. Brereton-Duncan is expected to appear before the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court on 14th December 2023, to answer the charges. She was arrested and jointly charged by Cpl. Lewis and PCs Williams and Ali, of the Fraud Squad South Office, who launched an investigation into Police reports in which several persons reported having handed over down-payments to a woman, believed to be of a Roll-On Roll-Off company. According to the reports, the down-payments were to be used for the importation, registration and delivery of various types of vehicles. Detectives were informed, however, that the woman was never in a position to execute the transactions and all efforts by the prospective buyers to retrieve the funds proved futile. The investigation was supported by personnel attached to the Research Analytical Unit.
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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising citizens of planned maintenance work which will affect several areas of Longdenville, Chaguanas, on Thursday (2nd November 2023). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Longdenville are as follows:
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the general public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along Cipero Road, Golconda, San Fernando, from Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway heading East to M2 Ring Road. This disruption commenced on Monday (30th October 2023) and is expected to be completed on Wednesday 15th November 2023. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.
Hours of Work:
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 PURE Unit at 638-2350, 638-2256 or 675-4052. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising the public that upgrade works at the Authority's Head Office Data Centre is scheduled to take place from 8:00 PM on Tuesday (31st October 2023) to 4:00 AM on Wednesday (1st November 2023).
During this period, the following services will be unavailable:
WASA said this is an “unavoidable disruption as steps are being taken to improve our service delivery to you.” Please be guided accordingly. PTSC: DELAYS To Regular Scheduled Services Due To Union’s ‘Illegitimate Industrial Action’31/10/2023 The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is alerting commuters of possible delays to its regular scheduled services due to what it calls “illegitimate industrial action” taken by the Transport and Industrial Workers' Union (TIWU).
In a Commuter Bulletin issued earlier today (Tuesday 31st October 2023), the PTSC said it “will take the necessary steps to mitigate the impact as far as practicable.” Please be guided accordingly. More on this as it becomes available. The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is denying reports that hackers were able to gain access to its cyber systems, which holds terabytes of data. In a Media Release on Monday (30th October 2023), TSTT confirmed that hackers did attempt to break into its cyber systems, but were unsuccessful.
According to TSTT, “On October 9, cyber attackers attempted to gain unauthorized access to TSTT’s systems. At the onset of the threat, TSTT’s incident response processes were swiftly activated. The company took immediate steps to minimize the security vulnerability, successfully isolating its systems and applications. These systems were subsequently quarantined, rebuilt and put back into production as part of clearly defined policies and procedures.” The statement added that TSTT also sought support from internationally-recognized cybersecurity experts in investigating the attempted breach. The company said it has already implemented additional security measures and protocols, as advised by the experts. “Cyber threats of this nature are a continuous feature of modern digital operating systems, and telecommunications infrastructure is no exception to these threats and incursions. TSTT has continuously invested resources in the millions of dollars in its processes and IT infrastructure to protect its systems and the data it produces and stores,” the statement added. Earlier reports suggested that TSTT was the victim of a ransomware attack. FalconFeeds.io, a company that monitors and reports on cyberattacks and threat intelligence, claimed on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the hacker group ‘Ransomexx’ had added the company to its victim’s list, claiming it had more than four (4) million files, with customers’ lines, ID scans and other files. Reports also indicated that a significant number of files with personal information such as phone numbers and addresses were also exfiltrated and posted on the dark web as evidence of having broken TSTT’s cyber defences. TSTT, however, rubbished those claims in its statement on Monday and denied that its security systems were breached. “At this time, the company has not corroborated data currently in the public domain purported to be TSTT’s customer information, and it should be noted that the various TSTT platforms generate terabytes of data,” the company said. Meanwhile, the Communication Workers’ Union of Trinidad and Tobago (CWU) issued its own statement on Monday, blaming TSTT for the hack due to its alleged repeated refusal “to spend money on cyber security.” According to the CWU, “At our Press Conference held on October 16, 2023, the CWU alerted the public to TSTT's network allegedly being hacked. The CWU is, therefore not at all surprised that the hacker group known as Ransomexx has added TSTT to their list of victims. Moreover, the group has claimed that they have access to over 6GB of data from TSTT inclusive of personal information on customers. It is important to state that this is not the first time TSTT has been hacked and once again it could have been avoided. The Union's information is that this hack was caused as a direct result of TSTT's willful and deliberate negligence. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Shiva Ramnarine, as far as we have been made aware, has allegedly, repeatedly refused to spend money on cyber security, claiming that it's too costly. They are now paying the price for his actions and the incompetence of Ms. Lisa Agard's leadership as CEO. The Union believes that they are acting inimical to the best interest of TSTT, and any serious Board of Directors or Government would have fired them already. Today, we renew our call for the immediate dismissal of both Shiva Ramnarine and Lisa Agard as they have compromised not only the interest and revenue earning capacity of TSTT, but they have compromised the privacy and confidentiality of the customers of TSTT and the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago on a whole.” The statement continued, “If the Board of TSTT, led by Sean Roach, who knows little or nothing about Telecommunications, is not willing to fire them, then we call on the Government to immediately step in and act with alacrity in the best interest of the company, the customers of TSTT, the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and the State. Nothing less will suffice. Maybe the next time we hear the Minister of Public Utilities speak in Parliament about TSTT, it will be to say that they have ceased the undeserved bonus payment to the management of TSTT and that they have fired both Shiva Ramnarine and Lisa Agard.” The statement from the CWU concluded by saying, “If the Board of Directors of TSTT and the Government cannot execute the simple and warranted dismissals of Shiva Ramnarine and Lisa Agard, then they are not ‘fit for purpose.’ We call for the support of the workers and public. LISA AGARD and SHIVA RAMANARINE must go!!!!! Someone must be held accountable.” More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] According to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Prime Minister and Head of the National Security Council, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, is meeting with the leadership of the protective services this afternoon (Tuesday 31st October 2023) at the Official Residence of the Prime Minister, at La Fantasie Road, St. Ann’s.
The meeting also includes Commissioner of Police, Erla Christopher and Acting CDS Group Captain Kemba Hannays. The OPM notes that also at the meeting is the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Fitzgerald Hinds, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Stuart Young, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Reginald Armour SC, and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis. The meeting follows a statement issued this morning by the Prime Minister, in which he expressed his views on the escalating crime situation in the country. In his statement, Prime Minister Rowley said, “The current violent crime spree will not be tolerated. The State will redouble all efforts to curtail these violent outbursts…” Read his full statement here. Several recent brutal murders have rocked the country, including a quadruple murder in Belmont on Sunday night (29th October 2023) and a triple murder in Arima on Monday afternoon (30th October 2023). More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Kangaloo, has called out 100 members of the Trinidad and Tobago Volunteer Defence Force for a period of 123 days, commencing from 30th October 2023. This move is meant to strengthen the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) capability towards the fulfillment of operational support to the Police Service (TTPS), in order to booster safety for the pre-Christmas Season into the 2024 Carnival period.
A proclamation dated 30th October 2023, stated, “Now, therefore, I, Christine Carla Kangaloo, President as aforesaid, hereby call out to duty, one hundred members of the Trinidad and Tobago Volunteer Defence Force for a period of one hundred and twenty-three days with effect from October 30, 2023 to February 29, 2024, to strengthen the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force capability towards the fulfillment of operational support to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in the provision of a safe and secure environment during the pre-Christmas Season to the 2024 Carnival period.” Section 238(1) of the Defence Act, Chap. 14:01 allows the President to call out the Volunteer Defence Force or any portion of it for actual military service with their arms and ammunition, in aid of the civil power in any case in which a riot, disturbance of the peace, or other emergency requiring such service occurs, or is, in the opinion of the President, anticipated as likely to occur, and in either case to be beyond the powers of the civil authorities to suppress, or to prevent, or deal with. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keith Rowley issued a statement this morning (Tuesday 31st October 2023), in which he expressed his views on the escalating crime situation in the country. In his statement, the Prime Minister said, “The current violent crime spree will not be tolerated. The State will redouble all efforts to curtail these violent outbursts…” Read his full statement here. Several recent brutal murders have rocked the country, including a quadruple murder in Belmont on Sunday night (29th October 2023) and a triple murder in Arima on Monday afternoon (30th October 2023). More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: CNC3] According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly hot and sunny conditions today (Tuesday 31st October 2023), with a light or moderate shower in a few areas. There is a medium (40%) chance for a heavy shower or thunderstorm, favouring Western Trinidad and hilly areas, during the afternoon. Mostly fair evening and night.
In the event of the occurrence of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, gusty winds and street or flash flooding is likely in the vicinity. A Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) is currently in effect until 2:00 PM this afternoon (Tuesday 31st October 2023). The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are moderate with waves up to 1.5m 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. P.M. Rowley FED-UP of ‘Ridiculous’ Crime Situation — Says State Will ‘Redouble ALL Efforts’31/10/2023 Prime Minister Keith Rowley issued a statement this morning (Tuesday 31st October 2023) via the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in which he expressed his views on the escalating crime situation in the country.
According to the Prime Minister, “Notwithstanding the persistent efforts of the various State machinery, the selection of violence as a way of life, the love affair and glamorization of firearms and the wanton disregard for human life in Trinidad and Tobago, has now gone beyond concerning to the ridiculous. This intractable situation now demands that the law-abiding citizens be given the right to their peace and safety above the freedom of the lawless and the violent few who operate with impunity.” Prime Minister Rowley added, “The current violent crime spree will not be tolerated. The State will redouble all efforts to curtail these violent outbursts, will hunt down and disarm the perpetrators and will make operational adjustments so that the State security services can act with despatch against the violent cohort of our national population.” His statement follows several recent brutal murders, including a quadruple murder in Belmont on Sunday night (29th October 2023) and a triple murder in Arima on Monday afternoon (30th October 2023). More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. |
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