 According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally hot, sunny and hazy conditions today (Tuesday 22nd April, 2025), with a few periods of cloudiness and showers, favouring Trinidad. There is also a medium (40%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity. Tonight will be generally settled apart from the chance of the odd isolated shower.
The Met Office notes that street flooding and gusty winds are possible in the event of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 34°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are moderate with waves 1.3m to 1.5m in open waters and below 1m and choppy near showers in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.
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 The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of planned water interruption due to a T&TEC power outage that would impact operations at the Four Roads Water Treatment Plant, between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday (22nd April, 2025).
Affected areas are as follows:
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 Glencoe, Blanchisseuse and Cap-de-Ville on Tuesday (22nd April, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Glencoe, Blanchisseuse and Cap-de-Ville are as follows: GLENCOE (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
BLANCHISSEUSE (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
CAP-DE-VILLE (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.  An AR-15 assault rifle was among three (3) firearms and quantities of ammunition seized by Officers during weekend exercises in several Divisions.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Officers of the Western Division Gang and Intelligence Unit, acting on intelligence, conducted an anti-crime exercise between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM on Friday (18th April, 2025), during which they proceeded to a bushy area in the Freeport district. Upon arrival, they conducted a search which resulted in the discovery of an AR-15 assault rifle, loaded with a magazine containing fourteen (14) rounds of 5.56 ammunition. Meanwhile, Officers of the West End Police Station conducted an exercise between 3:30 AM and 7:00 AM on Saturday (19th April, 2025), which resulted in the discovery of a pistol, loaded with a magazine containing one (1) round of ammunition, at Gokool Street, Diego Martin. And, in the North Eastern Division, Officers of the Santa Cruz Police Station, Santa Cruz Criminal Investigations Department (CID), San Juan CID and Canine Branch, conducted an exercise between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday, at Upper McCarthy Street. Upon arrival, they found a pistol, five (5) rounds of ammunition and a quantity of cannabis, hidden in an abandoned structure. The TTPS said investigations are ongoing into all of the above matters. DOUBLE Drowning At San Souci Beach, Toco — Adult Male, 16-Year-Old Cousin Disappear In Waters21/4/2025 
Two (2) cousins, including a 16-year-old school boy, have drowned at San Souci Beach, Toco. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday (20th April, 2025) during a beach outing. Only one (1) of the bodies has washed ashore so far. The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Dillon Clarke, aka ‘Dilly,’ of Calcutta, Freeport, and his 16-year-old cousin, Jahkeem Phillip, aka ‘Bolo,’ a Form Three student at the Carapichaima Secondary School.
According to reports, both Clarke and Phillip were at the beach with other relatives when they got into difficulties while swimming and disappeared in the waters. Clarke’s body subsequently washed ashore, but Phillip remains missing at sea.
A search is ongoing for the missing teen as of Monday afternoon (21st April, 2025).
More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: Ian Alleyne] 
A man is dead following a shooting incident in a forested area in Moruga on Saturday afternoon (19th April, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old farmer, Gibbons Coker of Newton Trace, Edward Trace, Basse Terre, Moruga.
According to reports, Coker ventured into the forest near his home with another person, around 2:00 PM. Two (2) gunshots were heard and a third person was seen running from the area, with what appeared to be a shotgun.
A man reported the shooting incident at the Moruga Police Station, around 3:30 PM. Officers responded to the scene and found Coker lying motionless in a bushy area, with multiple gunshot wounds, about a quarter of a mile into the forest. He was found bareback, wearing a multicolored three-quarter pants and black boots. Investigators were told Coker and the man seen fleeing the scene after gunshots were heard, had an altercation the day before. A District Medical Officer (DMO) also visited the scene, made certain pronouncements and ordered the body removed, pending a post-mortem at the Forensic Science Centre. Police believe the murder was motivated by revenge stemming from the altercation. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] Secretary General of Aviation Union Suspended After Appearing At Political Town Hall Meeting20/4/2025  The Executive of the Aviation Communication & Allied Workers’ Union (ACAWU) is advising of the immediate suspension of duties of Comrade Rudi Atwell - Secretary General of the ACAWU, pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing.
In a Media Release on Friday (18th April, 2025), the ACAWU said, “A recent unfortunate event occurred where Comrade Atwell purported his personal political views as those of the union at a political Town Hall meeting on [Thursday] 17th April, 2025, which was televised live on National Television. He did so unconstitutionally, using the brand of the ACAWU.” The ACAWU said it held an emergency meeting on Friday and “unanimously voted for the suspension of duties of Comrade Rudi Atwell until a final decision is made by the Disciplinary Committee. Effective immediately, Comrade Atwell will not have any authorization to represent, communicate or attend any union related meetings under the ACAWU banner until this pending matter is concluded. While the ACAWU supports and encourages all of our members to exercise their right as a citizen to align with any political entity, we remain steadfast in our position of independence and sovereignty so as to freely and unbiasedly, hold any Executive Board or Government accountable for its actions in dealing with our membership.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “At this time, we would like to wish all parties good luck in this upcoming election, and we look forward to meeting and treating, in good faith with whomever forms the new Government of Trinidad and Tobago.” More on this as it becomes available.  Police Officers of the Central Division have seized a firearm, ammunition, a quantity of cocaine, and items of clothing resembling Police gear, during an anti-crime exercise in the Longdenville, Chaguanas district.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), acting on information received via Crime Stoppers, Officers of the Longdenville Police Post, under the leadership of Sergeant Bagoo, conducted a targeted operation between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Friday (18th April, 2025). The TTPS said the search was carried out at Cashew Gardens, Longdenville, in the vicinity of the residence of a priority offender. During the exercise, Officers searched a compost heap and discovered a white plastic bag containing the following items:
The items were seized as evidence, and investigations into the matter are continuing. 
A suspect was arrested and over TT $470,000 in cocaine was discovered hidden in a vehicle at the Piarco International Airport, during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Northern and North Central Divisions on Friday (18th April, 2025).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Officers of the Northern Division Task Force, Areas North and South, conducted the exercise between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, during which they proceeded to BWIA Boulevard, Piarco, where they searched several vehicles and persons. The search of a vehicle resulted in the Officers finding a bag containing a quantity of cocaine, with an estimated street value of TT $473,932.80.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the find.
The exercise was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Maynard-Wilson, Supt. Guy-Alleyne, and ASP Pitt. More on this as it becomes available. 
The Tobago Council of the People's National Movement (PNM) said it is aware of allegations circulating on social media and in the public domain, regarding an incident involving Mr. David Thomas, the Tobago East candidate for the Tobago People's Party (TPP).
In a Press Release following the incident on Friday (18th April, 2025), the PNM Tobago Council said, “Reports have linked a supporter of our party to this unfortunate event, and we express our sincere concern for Mr. Thomas' well-being and extend our thoughts to his loved ones during this time. The PNM Tobago Council unequivocally denounces violence, aggression, and any form of hostility in the political arena. We urge the public to refrain from speculation or assigning blame before the full facts of the incident have been established by the relevant authorities.” The Press Release concluded by saying, “We reaffirm our commitment to peaceful democratic engagement, mutual respect among political opponents, and the upholding of justice and accountability. Our campaign will continue to be rooted in the values of civility, community, and integrity.”
According to reports, Thomas was walking along Windward Road, Speyside, Tobago, with a group of supporters when he was invited into the home of a villager, Tawny Applewhite, for a conversation, around 5:05 PM on Friday afternoon.
While inside, a man known to him as Kevin Cordner, entered the house and allegedly ordered him to leave. Thomas alleges that a verbal exchange followed, during which Cordner pushed him several times until he was forced out of the house. Thomas contacted the Charlotteville Police Station and reported the incident. Ag. Sgt. Johnson and PC McKenna responded to the scene. The victim was issued a medical report form and directed to seek attention at the Roxborough Hospital. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne] |
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