Author: Laurel V Williams

A Venezuelan man, 42, has been arrested in connection with four sex offences, including rape, against a female minor almost five years after the matter was reported to the police. Newsday learnt that the technician was arrested on February 8 in the Southern Division. In July 2020, a report was made to police in the […]

WITH the Carnival season in full swing, cumulating with Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the TT Medical Association (TTMA) is urging revellers and participants to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy during the festivities. A statement on February 7 from TTMA called on people to stay hydrated by drinking enough water and stay […]

TWO WOMEN, 66 and 26, and a man are in custody for having a quantity of illegal drugs, including pills commonly called Molly. They were arrested in an intelligence-led anti-crime operation by officers of the Southern Division Task Force (SDTF), a statement from the police said on February 8. The operation took place between 8 […]

POLICE from the Northern and North Central Divisions arrested two suspects in a series of anti-crime exercises on February 7. They also seized a quantity of ammunition and marijuana and issued several tickets for breaching traffic offences. A police statement on February 8 said the search was focused on locating illegal guns and ammunition. It […]

THE Prison Service on February 8 confirmed a key at the Women’s Prison went missing and an investigation launched into its disappearance. A statement from the service said the discovery was made on February 3, during the facility’s handing and taking over process. The key is a riot-gate key, which secures gates at the Northern […]

ADRIAN KISSOON, the 30-year-old from Barrackpore who went missing on January 24, called his mother on February 5 to tell her he was okay and staying with friends in Port of Spain. His mother, Vena Kissoon, was relieved to hear his voice, but remains concerned about his health. She is not convinced all is well, […]

Trevon Turner, known simply as Turner, is a name that has become synonymous with powerful soca melodies, captivating performances and an undeniable voice that resonates with listeners worldwide. Since his breakout tracks Holding One (one of many hits on the Folklore Riddim) and Weh Yuh Want in 2017, the Morvant resident has carved out a […]

A woman was among three robbery suspects killed in an alleged shootout with police in the Central Division on the night of January 29. Up to January 30, the woman and two men were yet to be identified. The police also seized two guns. The shooting took place around 10.30 pm on January 29 at […]

A pensioner from Rousillac suffered a fatal fall while walking home on the night of January 29. Michael De Las, 74, also known as Kangal, of Boodoosingh Lane, died in the road. Police sources said De Las was a “chronic drinker” who had a heart attack about three months ago. He also had a mental […]

A High Court master has granted $60,000 surety bail to a 45-year-old man charged with sexually touching a girl. Bobby Ramdhanie faced master Ambrose Persad-Singh in the Chaguanas Masters Court on January 28. As a condition of the bail, the master ordered him to report to the Longdenville Police Post on Wednesdays and Saturdays between […]