The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Northbound lanes of the Uriah Butler Highway, near the Caroni Overpass.
This disruption will commence on Thursday (25th April, 2024) and is expected to be completed on Sunday (28th April, 2024). This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works. Hours of Work: 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM The Ministry is reminding the public that there will be frequent movement of heavy equipment along the roadway which may result in dust, noise, and restrictions to traffic flow. Considering this, 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 Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.
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Two (2) men were arrested and a firearm and quantity of ammunition recovered, following a Police-involved shooting incident which occurred in the Central Division on Sunday night (21st April, 2024).
Reports indicate that Officers of the Major Crimes Unit of the North Central Division, conducted an intelligence-led exercise between 10:50 PM and 11:20 PM on Sunday, during which they received information about suspects in a vehicle who were in possession of a firearm and narcotics. The Officers subsequently intercepted a white Nissan Tiida motor vehicle with two (2) male occupants in the Lange Park, Chaguanas district. One suspect, a 25-year-old of Chaguanas, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee, but was held a short distance away. The driver of the vehicle is then alleged to have pointed an object resembling a firearm in the direction of the Officers. In accordance with the Use of Force policy, Officers discharged their firearms in the direction of the vehicle, which accelerated for a short time and then crashed a short distance away. The suspect, a 30-year-old of Couva, was taken to the Chaguanas Health Facility and subsequently transferred to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, where he remains warded in stable condition under Police custody. A revolver loaded with five (5) rounds of ammunition, a quantity of marijuana and a cellular phone were recovered from the vehicle. Investigations are ongoing. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Arima, Sangre Grande and Penal on Wednesday (24th April, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Arima, Sangre Grande and Penal are as follows: ARIMA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
PENAL (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. A 25-year-old Municipal Police Officer is expected to appear before a High Court Master on Wednesday (24th April, 2024), after he was charged with murder.
Josiah Diaz, 25, of Mt. Pleasant Road, Arima, was arrested by Officers attached to the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region I Office, after they conducted and concluded extensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ronaldo Cedeno, a 32- year-old man of Acono Road, Maracas, St. Joseph. On Monday (22nd April, 2024), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Roger Gaspard, SC, advised that the accused be charged for the offence of murder. Charges were subsequently laid by WPC Morgan-Job, who is attached to the HBI Region I Office. According to Police reports, around 5:57 PM on Friday 22nd March, 2024, a Municipal Police Officer was driving a marked Police vehicle at South Quay, in the vicinity of the Old Agostini Building, Port-of-Spain, when a man allegedly threw a stone at the said vehicle, causing breakage to the front right door window. The Officer then allegedly pulled out his service-issued firearm and fired one (1) shot in the direction of the assailant, hitting him in the upper body. The Officer then allegedly conveyed the assailant to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH) for medical attention, where he was treated and pronounced dead at 6:30 PM. The investigation was supervised by W/Ag. ASP Bridglal, Inspectors John and Mongroo and Ag. Insp. Ramsumair, of the HBI Region I. The murder toll now stands at 176 for the year so far, with the comparative figures of 180 for 2023 and 165 for 2022. The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic diversion along O'Meara Road, between NP Gas Station and Kerwyn's Exotic Plant Nursery, Arima.
These works are scheduled to commence from today (Tuesday 23rd April, 2024) and is expected to be completed on Friday 17th May, 2024. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works. Note:
Alternative Routes:
Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:
The Ministry is reminding the public that there will be frequent movement of heavy equipment along the roadway which may result in dust, noise and restrictions to traffic flow. 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 Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052. The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of planned water interruption to carry out maintenance and upgrade works at the Granville Water Treatment Plant, between 6:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight on Wednesday (24th April, 2024).
Affected areas are as follows:
The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.
The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is informing the public of an unfortunate incident involving one of its buses and a child, who is said to be an 11-year-old schoolboy, in the vicinity of Pashley Street, Port-of-Spain, earlier today (Tuesday 23rd April, 2024).
In a Media Release following the incident, PTSC said Emergency Services were “immediately dispatched to the scene, and the injured child received prompt medical attention. The child is undergoing further medical tests at the Eric Williams Sciences Complex.” The statement added, “The safety and well-being of our passengers, pedestrians, and the general public are of paramount importance to the Corporation. We are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As such, the Corporation will be guided by the investigation and will provide updates accordingly.”
The Media Release concluded by saying, “Our thoughts are with the affected child and his loved ones, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. Two (2) men are dead following a shooting incident in Moruga yesterday evening (Monday 22nd April, 2024). The deceased have been identified as 31-year-old fisherman, Oba Gill of Simon Trace and 34-year-old labourer, Brandon Seenath of Douglas Trace, St. Mary’s Village. Seenath also had another address in the Rio Claro district. Gill, who died on the spot, was said to be the brother of Italo James, who was shot dead in 2007.
According to reports, Gill and Seenath were in the garage area of Gill’s home in St. Mary’s Village, around 5:30 PM, when gunmen suddenly opened fire, hitting both men. Gill’s body was found slumped on a chair while Seenath’s body was found nearby, lying face-down on the ground. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified. Cpl. Jointe and PC Burton of the St. Mary’s Police Post were the First Responders to arrive. Crime scene investigators recovered ten (10) spent 5.56 casings. Police said the motive behind the brutal double murder was drug-related. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] TWO (2) Suspected Drug Traffickers Intercepted By Tobago Cops — Gun, Ammo, Narcotics, Cash Seized23/4/2024
Two (2) suspected drug traffickers are currently being interrogated by Detectives in the Tobago Division after being nabbed on Monday morning (22nd April, 2024) with a firearm, ammunition, narcotics and cash.
The male suspects, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, of Signal Hill, and a 29-year-old tradesman, of Rockley Vale, Scarborough, were intercepted along Northside Road, Rockley Vale, by Officers of the Tobago Divisional Task Force (TDTF). TDTF Officers allegedly found and seized a pistol, a magazine with seventeen (17) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition, an additional four (4) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition with markings of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, several plastic packets amounting to 991 grammes of marijuana, and TT $39,117 and US $206.
The suspects are jointly facing charges for possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old suspect is facing additional charges of resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody.
According to Police reports, at 12:30 AM on Monday (22nd April, 2024), TDTF Officers were on mobile patrol when they spotted a white Mitsubishi Lancer with two (2) male occupants, driving suspiciously. While stopping the vehicle, TDTF Officers simultaneously received an All-Points Bulletin (APB) from the Tobago Operational Centre, about two (2) male suspects in a white motor vehicle conveying guns and ammunition. During the search of the intercepted vehicle, TDTF Officers allegedly found and seized the firearm, magazine, ammunition, 848 grammes of marijuana, TT $39,117 and US $206. Police later searched a white Hyundai H-100, belonging to the 29-year-old suspect, in which they allegedly found an additional 143 grammes of marijuana, together with TT $5,000. PC Thorpe, of the TDTF, is continuing investigations. A man is thankful for life after he was robbed by an armed bandit shortly after his vehicle shutdown along the Beetham Highway on Thursday night (18th April, 2024).
According to reports, the 37-year-old man was in his white Mitsubishi van, proceeding East along the Beetham Highway, around 10:00 PM, when he began experiencing mechanical failure near the NP Gas Station. The victim pulled aside on the shoulder and exited the vehicle to make checks when he was confronted by a man who was armed with a gun. The suspect announced a robbery and relieved the victim of his cellphone and $1,420 in cash, before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim notified the Police and a team of Officers responded to the scene, led by PC Cuffie. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne] |
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