Author: Joey Bartlett
MP for Tabaquite, Anita Haynes-Alleyne, is calling on authorities to address what she describes as serial arson attacks on the Tortuga community. The latest attack, which she says occurred on November 14, resulted in the destruction of the Tortuga post office, a historical landmark. “The loss of the Tortuga Post Office is a blow to […]
The Regulated Industries Commission (RIC) is currently reviewing a rate increase request from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). In October, Minister of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales hinted at a potential rate increase, suggesting that such a measure is necessary for WASA to become financially self-reliant and reduce its dependence on government support. Speaking with […]
ONE man is dead and another injured following a shooting in Laventille on November 8. Officers from the Besson Street Police Station are investigating the fatal incident, which occurred around 8.45 pm. Reports say officers on patrol responded to a report of a body found along Claris Clarke Terrace, Laventille. Upon arrival, they found Shaquille […]
BUSINESS OWNERS along Charlotte Street, Port of Spain, are calling on the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the city police to implement permanent solutions to the ongoing parking issues caused by illegal vending and crime. They are asking for officers to be stationed at well-known hotspots and key exit routes used by criminals […]
THE planned birthday bash for Ancel Villafana, aka Prezi/Chemist, remains in limbo, pending the outcome of a licence appeal. The highly anticipated Rich J’Ouvert birthday bash, scheduled for November 9, is now in jeopardy owing to an ongoing appeal by the TT Police Service (TTPS). Police have raised objections to the event’s licence, citing similar […]
Trini-born Americans who cast their ballots in the US on November 5 shared a mix of thoughts on the voting process and their expectations for the upcoming election as vice president Kamala Harris faces off against former president Donald Trump. Voters described the experience as straightforward and convenient. However, their reflections also revealed deep concerns […]
The 2024 US presidential election pitted vice president Kamala Harris against former president Donald Trump and is widely regarded as one of the most historic ever. Days before the election, more than 80 million Americans had already cast their ballots early. Harris, who has served as the first woman and first woman of colour in […]
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jaeden Bobb aspires to become an international footballer while passionately showcasing the rich culture of TT. Currently, he creates custom jibbitz for Crocs, featuring local sayings like “Trini to de bone” and “100% Trinidadian,” selling each for $20. Jibbitz are small decorative charms that can be attached to the ventilation holes of Crocs, allowing […]
THE Children’s Authority has condemned a viral video circulating on social media that shows a man physically assaulting a young girl with what appears to be a phone charger. In a media release on October 18, the authority called for an end to corporal punishment and strongly denounced the actions depicted in the video. It […]
A spate of shootings in Diego Martin on Friday left three men dead within a 24-hour period. Thirty-nine-year-old Sherwin Carter, of Blue Basin Road, Diego Martin, was shot and killed on Friday around 9.25 am. He was at his home with his sister-in-law and her children when the shooting occurred. Carter left his home to […]