UPDATE 2: Dead are Joel Chambers of Almond Drive in Morvant as well as Malik Straker of Arima. Multiple bullet holes were seen at the passenger side window and the windscreen of the silver AD wagon. The victims were seen slouched on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle when Police arrived on the scene.

UPDATE: Below is another view from the crime scene at South Park.

According to reports, a brazen shooting incident at South Park in San Fernando a short while ago (Thursday 27th January 2022) has left at least two (2) persons dead.

The victims were allegedly in a parked silver AD Wagon in the car park near Courts at South Park, shortly before Noon, when a blue Volkswagon Jetta pulled up beside them and the occupants opened fire.

Police said the wagon was riddled with at least twenty (20) bullet holes. Several spent shells, including of 5.56 calibre, were recovered at the scene.

Officers from the Southern Division as well as Fire Officers are currently on the scene. The identities of the victims are not available at this time.

This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.

[Source: CNC3]

Sixty-five (65) persons were charged after Officers of the Coastal and Riverine Patrol Unit (CRPU) intercepted a ‘party boat’ at sea on Monday 3rd January 2022.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 11pm on Sunday 2nd January 2022, members of the CRPU embarked on an operation in the Western Peninsular. The team maintained surveillance while at Alcan Bay, Chaguaramas, during which time they observed several vehicles entering the area. The Officers observed both adult males and females exiting from the vehicles while dressed in what appeared to be clothing for a party. The said persons then boarded a pirogue at different intervals which was making trips to an unknown location at sea.

Police later observed a white 44-square-foot catamaran boat, sailing West of Pt. Gourde with a large group of persons onboard being served drinks and dancing to music. The Captain of the vessel was instructed to stop. Officers then went aboard the vessel, which was then taken to the Coast Guard Headquarters at Staubles Bay.

With the assistance of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard personnel, a search of the vessel was conducted, where sixty-five (65) persons were discovered onboard. Also, in a stairwell compartment, a Sig Sauer pistol fitted with a magazine containing ten (10) rounds of 9-millimetre ammunition was seized.

All persons onboard the vessel were conveyed to the Carenage Police Station, where they were interviewed and released pending further investigations.

The TTPS notes that, having conducted further investigations, all sixty-five (65) persons were charged with breach of gathering in excess of ten (10) persons, contrary to the Public Health Ordinance Regulations 2021. The Captain of the vessel, along with a female suspect, were also charged for holding a public party contrary to Regulation 4(1) (b) of the Public Health Ordinance Regulation 2021, Section (3). Further instructions were received to charge all sixty-five (65) persons by way of summons.

Investigations are continuing into the matter.

The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Wednesday 26th January 2022) that there are 680 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus twelve (12) additional deaths. T&T’s total active positive cases is currently at 18,375.

​The number of new cases represents a 12.96% increase in reported cases from yesterday. This is the second consecutive day in which cases have crossed 600.

There have been 16,189 new cases and 478 deaths so far in the month of January.

The Ministry reported 602 new cases yesterday plus fifteen (15) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has increased to 3,347. As of 26th January 2022, 203 deaths were fully vaccinated persons while 2,754 deaths were not fully vaccinated. 390 deaths were recorded prior to 24th May 2021 (date at which the first group of vaccinated persons became fully vaccinated).

A total of 686,586 persons have been fully vaccinated, representing 49% of the population. Meanwhile, 713,414 persons are not fully vaccinated (only received a first dose or no doses), representing 51% of the population. 107,211 persons in total have taken a booster shot.

Based on data from 22nd July 2021 - 12th January 2022, 2,140 patients in the parallel healthcare system (Hospitals and step-down facilities) are fully vaccinated, representing 15.5%, while 11,624 are not fully vaccinated, representing 84.5%.

The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 7-day period between 19th - 25th January 2022 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours.

The Ministry also notes that there are currently 518 COVID-19 positive patients in total being treated at Hospitals and step-down facilities. Twenty-six (26) are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and seventeen (17) are in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).

​This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.

UPDATE: Below is video from the scene, shortly after Girob’s body was found at the beach.

According to reports, the body of missing 30-year-old Vanna Girob has been found in Tobago during a search for her. She was reported missing to the Shirvan Road Police Station after going for a walk in Arnos Vale, Tobago, at 9am on Tuesday (25th January 2022).

Girob was said to have traveled to Tobago over the weekend in order to spend time with her aunt at a Villa in Arnos Vale, following the recent death of her grandmother. She was last seen wearing a green and grey sweater, and green and blue pants. Reports indicate that some of her clothing was found, folded neatly, on a trail near the property, prior to the discovery of her body.

A missing persons report was issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) earlier today (Wednesday 26th January 2022), which stated that Girob lived in Butu Road, Valsayn South, Trinidad.

Girob’s brother, Dillon Girod, who is also in Tobago, previously said to the media, "My sister was dealing with distress after our grandmother died last month. She came to my aunt's Villa in Tobago to spend time with my aunt and uncle. But my aunt called and asked that we come for her. This has never happened before. We saw her on Tuesday morning and we were on the property but somehow she left without being seen. Since then we have not seen her."

Police are said to be at the scene at the beach in Arnos Vale where Girob's body was found.

The cause of her death has not yet been ascertained and investigations are ongoing.

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[Source: Newsday]

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh announced at the Ministry of Health’s virtual Press Conference this morning (Wednesday 26th January 2022) that beaches will open from 5am to 6pm, effective from Monday 31st January 2022. Prior to this, beaches were only allowed to open until 2pm.

These hours will also apply to reef tours, swamp tours and similar tours — at 50% capacity. No parties or alcohol will be allowed. The Public Health Regulations will be updated soon to reflect these changes.

The Minister said he was authorized by Prime Minister Keith Rowley to announce the change this morning. The decision was taken after a meeting yesterday between the Prime Minister and Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Farley Augustine.

Watch the live stream of the ongoing Press Conference here.

The Ministry of Health will be hosting a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 26th January 2022) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry announced recently that they will only be hosting Press Conferences twice per week from now on — Wednesdays and Saturdays — instead of the usual three (3) per week.

The Ministry reported 602 new cases yesterday along with fifteen (15) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has reached 3,335. There have been 15,509 new cases and 466 deaths so far in the month of January.

Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am, courtesy of TTT.

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