 The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Tunapuna, Petit Valley, Manzanilla and Fyzabad on Monday (7th October, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Tunapuna, Petit Valley, Manzanilla and Fyzabad are as follows: TUNAPUNA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
PETIT VALLEY (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
PETIT VALLEY (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
MANZANILLA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
MANZANILLA (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
FYZABAD (8:30 AM to 2:30 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.
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NO, The Ministry of Labour Is NOT Providing Online Job Positions To Process Temu Online Orders6/10/2024 
The Ministry of Labour is advising members of the public that the current message circulating on Facebook below is FALSE NEWS. The message states the Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development is providing online job positions processing TEMU online orders, which is NOT TRUE and is NOT affiliated with the Ministry of Labour.
In a Media Release today (Sunday 6th October, 2024), the Ministry said it “does not have any initiative such as this and its mandate focuses on the provision of decent work, the facilitation of industrial peace and, the provision of employment opportunities through on-the-job training and job placements. The Ministry strongly advises the public to desist from interacting with this post, its accompanying link or adhering to any instructions that it provides or any WhatsApp messages purporting to be from the Ministry of Labour.”
Information from the Ministry of Labour can only be accessed using its official link at: www.labour.gov.tt. Please be guided accordingly. 
The body of a woman was found in an abandoned house in Curepe on Saturday (5th October, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Angela De Leon of Bangladesh, St. Joseph, who was originally from Knowles Street, Curepe.
According to reports, De Leon was found on Saturday with multiple stab wounds inside an abandoned house at the corner of Bushe and Mc Donell Streets in Curepe.
 Twenty-three (23) people were arrested for various offences during exercises conducted in the Southern, Central and Port-of-Spain Divisions on Friday (4th October, 2024).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), an anti-crime exercise was conducted in the Southern Division by the Mayaro Criminal Investigations Department (CID), between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Friday, which targeted known drug blocks, Mafeking Village, Mayaro Public Market, Ortoire Village and St. Ann’s Village, Mayaro. During the exercise, seven (7) persons were arrested for various offences. Among the arrested were a 23-year-old from St. Ann’s Village, a 29-year-old from Alexis Street, Mayaro, a 40-year-old from School Road, Mafeking and a 62-year-old from Bristol Village, Mayaro, for wearing Army-type clothing. Additionally, a 32-year-old and a 38-year-old from Mafeking were jointly charged with fighting, with the former also being charged with possession of cannabis for trafficking and the latter also charged with resisting arrest and possession of cannabis for trafficking. This exercise was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Paponette and supervised by Ag. Sgt. Mohammed and No. 18156 Cpl. Jaikaran. In the Central Division, a warrant exercise was conducted throughout the Division between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Officers arrested eleven (11) persons and executed eighteen (18) outstanding warrants, including sixteen (16) affiliation warrants and two (2) first instance, with arrears totaling $186,422.57. This exercise was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Simon, Supt. Gyan, Ag. ASP Singh, and supervised by W/Insp. Reid. Additionally, Officers of the Port-of-Spain DUI Task Force and the Captial City Patrol Unit (CCPU), held a Road and Traffic Enforcement Operation in the Port-of-Spain Division. Six (6) persons were arrested for being above the prescribed limit. The six (6) men, aged 27, 28, 34, 34, 47 and 50, were found to be well above the prescribed limit of 35µg (micrograms), with one offender registering at 53µg. The exercise was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Thom, Supt. Jankie, Supt. Nichols, ASP Ramlogan, ASP Soodeen and Insp. Durga, and was spearheaded by Ag. Insp. Morali and Ag. Sgt. Young.  A man is dead following a road traffic accident along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway in Arima on Friday evening (4th October, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Quincy Moore of San Louis Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande.
According to reports, Police were notified of a fatal accident at 7:05 PM along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, near the Cumuto Road Intersection. Upon arrival at the scene, they found an Isuzu 5-ton truck and a silver Nissan B14 on the shoulder of the Westbound lane of the Highway. Both the front of the truck and the right side of the car, driven by Moore, were damaged. Fire Officers had to utilize the ‘Jaws of Life’ to retrieve Moore, who was pinned inside his mangled vehicle and unresponsive. The truck driver was taken to the Arima Health Facility for medical treatment. A District Medical Officer (DMO) visited the scene, pronounced Moore dead and ordered the body removed, pending a post-mortem examination. Insp. David and Sgt. Naitram also responded to the scene. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Loop] 
A man from Gulf View, La Romaine, appeared before a Master of the High Court on Friday (4th October, 2024), charged with the offence of larceny motor vehicle.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Anderson Williams, a 34-year-old used car dealer from Coral Drive, Gulf View, appeared before Master Shabaana Shah of the High Court, charged with the offence. He was granted bail in the sum of $100,000 with surety. Williams, an ex-Councillor, was previously charged with larceny motor vehicle in February 2024, along with his father, Andy Williams.
The matter was postponed to 29th October, 2024.
The charges stem from a report of the theft of a silver Nissan Tiida vehicle, which was stolen from the San Fernando district. Following a thorough investigation by the Stolen Vehicle Squad, in collaboration with the Licensing Authority, Anderson Williams was arrested for the offence on Thursday (3rd October, 2024). The alleged offender was then charged by Cpl. Othello after receiving legal advice. The investigation was spearheaded by W/Senior Superintendent Guy-Alleyne, Superintendent Etienne, and Assistant Superintendent Mangroo, and was directly supervised by Inspector Lazarus and Sgt. Khan. 
After receiving significant public backlash for a Facebook post effectively announcing that TT dollars will no longer be accepted at Hyatt Regency Trinidad from 1st November, 2024, its General Manager now says the post was prematurely distributed and contained inaccurate information.
In its recent Facebook post, which was subsequently deleted, Hyatt Regency Trinidad stated, “Effective November 01 2024, all transactions at Hyatt Regency Trinidad will be mainly cash-free for a faster, smoother, and more secure experience. We accept all major credit cards and only US dollars, British Pound Sterling, and Euro dollars, so you can focus on enjoying your stay!”
However, in an emailed response to inquiries from the Trinidad Express, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Michael Hooper, said, “A message regarding cashless payment options at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad hotel was prematurely distributed with inaccurate information. At this time, we will not be implementing any changes to our payment process. We wish to apologise for any confusion or inconvenience caused.”
More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Trinidad Express] Police Commissioner RESPONDS To Involvement of Officers In Kidnap/Murder of Sachel Kungebeharry5/10/2024 
Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher, has responded to the alleged involvement of Police Officers in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of used car dealer, Sachel Kungebeharry, of Pierre Road, Felicity. His decomposing body was found in a shallow grave on Thursday (3rd October, 2024) in Longdenville, Chaguanas.
In a Media Release on Friday (4th October, 2024), Commissioner Harewood-Christopher said, “On Wednesday 25th September, 2024, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) received reports of three (3) masked men, two (2) of whom were dressed in Police tactical uniform and one (1) dressed in civilian clothing, abducting another man near Endeavour Road Extension, Chaguanas, using a marked Police vehicle. The TTPS immediately launched an investigation into the report. Several Units of the TTPS were involved in the investigations, involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Professional Standards Bureau, Special Investigations Unit, NOTF, Financial Investigations Unit, Cyber and Social Media Unit and other intelligence units and agencies.”
According to the Police Commissioner, “DCP Suzette Martin and other Senior Officers met with the family and were advised that the family had received a ransom demand for the safe release of the hostage. Officers intensified their investigation into the incident and on Thursday (3rd October 2024), received a report of a cadaver in the Longdenville Police District. The said scene was processed and a body was found and conveyed to the Forensic Science Centre. On Friday (4th October, 2024), the family of the victim was unable to identify the body as their missing relative. Crime scene investigators, utilizing finger impressions, positively identified the body as Sachel Kungebeharry, 32, self-employed used car dealer, of Pierre Road, Felicity.” Commissioner Harewood-Christopher continued, “Three (3) men, two (2) Police Officers and a civilian, have been arrested in connection with the incident. We regret the alleged involvement of Law Enforcement Officers, sworn to promote law and order, in the commission of this heinous act. We continue to be challenged with the presence of errant Officers amongst the ranks of the TTPS. And while we are all deeply concerned with these incidents, I ask that we allow the investigations to proceed without interference and avoid any premature conclusions. I am very conscious that this incident goes against every principle of the TTPS and threatens to erode the public’s trust in the TTPS. As such, we are determined to address all incidents of breach of duty or misconduct by any Officer with unwavering impartiality, meticulous scrutiny, and swift action.” She added, “On this occasion, I again give the assurance that we are resolute in our commitment to rid the Service of these elements. Wherever we find Officers who have sworn to protect and serve, betraying the trust of the citizenry and unfaithful to their oath of office, we will ensure that they are removed from office and face the full brunt of the law. Enquiries into this incident are continuing. We appreciate the public’s patience and support as we work together to bring every perpetrator to justice. Members of the public having any information that can assist the TTPS in their investigations are encouraged to contact any Police Station, 555, 999, 800-TIPS; or reach out to any Senior Officer.
The Media Release concluded by saying, “We fully recognize the severity of this tragedy and the profound pain it has inflicted on the victim’s family, friends, and the wider community. The TTPS extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and to the entire community of Pierre Road, Felicity. We intend to prosecute this matter to the fullest extent, appropriate to all parties concerned.”
More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.  According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy to cloudy conditions today (Saturday 5th October, 2024) with a few showers, some of which may be heavy. There is the medium (40% - 60%) chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorm activity favouring Trinidad. Tonight will be initially settled with increased cloudiness, isolated showers and the low to medium (30% - 40%) chance of thunderstorm activity overnight.
The Met Office notes that gusty winds and street/flash flooding may occur near heavy showers and/or thunderstorms. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are slight to moderate with waves 1m 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. Gunshots Near St. Francois Girls’ College Cause Panic — A Week After TWO (2) Men Were Shot4/10/2024  Parents, teachers and students of St. Francois Girls’ College in Belmont were sent into a panic when loud gunshots rang out as school was starting this morning (Friday 4th October, 2024). According to reports, the gunshots erupted around 8:00 AM while students were still being dropped off to school.
Panic ensued with students running for cover and parents ushering their children back into their vehicles. Today's incident comes only a week after two (2) men were shot along Serraneau Road, near the school, causing teachers and students to lock themselves in their classrooms. The school was subsequently dismissed early. The wounded men were identified as Curtis Jones and Pafawa Roberts. Roberts reportedly died at Hospital this morning. The news is said to have led to his associates firing several shots in the air to mourn his death. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] |
