Author: Rishard Khan

Chamber heads have wished the Prime Minister the best as he announced he will resign his post in less than three weeks, on March 16. Tobago chamber Martin George described Dr Rowley as a prominent and outstanding figure on the political landscape who leaves behind a rich legacy. “While one may not have agreed with […]

A motorist and his passenger were robbed in Moruga after bandits blocked the road with burnt logs. The 37-year-old electrician told police the incident happened around midday on February 26 while he was driving his silver Nissan Tiida along Penal Rock Road, with his 37-year-old female friend. The victim said he saw two burnt logs […]

A 39-year-old man was fined for cultivating marijuana plants at his Palo Seco home. Sheldon Ramroop of National Trace, Beach Road appeared before South Court Master Kimitria Gray on February 25, where he pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined $32,000 to be paid in 12 months or face six months hard labour, if […]

The Phillip family has welcomed its newest member, Javon Pete Phillip, the last-born son of missing Well Services Ltd employee Pete Phillip. But it’s a bittersweet moment. Pete’s widow Candacy was admitted to the San Fernando General Hospital on February 21, as doctors planned to induce labour the next day. But Candacy could not bear […]

Police have interviewed the three survivors of a Marabella crash which claimed the lives of two teenagers and left another hospitalised. Investigators told Newsday Joel Yarde, 16, was discharged from the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) and his statement was recorded in the presence of his parents. The driver and front-seat passenger, both 16, were […]

The UNC is on track to complete screening on February 21 for the 39 seats it will contest in the upcoming general election, political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has told Newsday. The party began screening on November 29 and has vetted nominees for 35 seats. The majority of these screenings took place within the last few […]

FOUR-TIME winner and reigning King of the Rock Oneil Odle has moved on to the semifinals of the National Stickfighting competition, bringing him closer to his fifth title. Odle won the title in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2024. The preliminaries were held on February 14 at the Moruga Multi-Purpose Youth and Sports Facility, Moruga where […]

A segment of the long-awaited completion of road-widening work along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway in Chaguanas will open for use, six months after the entire project was supposed to be done. An advertisement in Newsday on February 15 said the southbound lanes from the Brentwood acceleration lane to the Chase Village overpass will be […]

Parking along several streets around the Queen’s Park Savannah, in Port of Spain will be restricted as thousands are expected to attend the semifinals of the national Panorama large and medium steelband competition and for Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Acting Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin approved the temporary traffic restrictions. A notice published in the newspapers […]

PC Shzeem Williams was remembered by loved ones and colleagues as a dedicated officer. Speaking during his funeral, held on Valentine’s Day and what would have been Williams’s 25th birthday, Central Division acting Snr Supt Ian Carty commended his drive and success in combatting criminal elements. He said Williams was an exceptional officer for his […]