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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Freeport on Thursday (11th June, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.   According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Freeport are as follows:  From LP #A52 heading East up to LP #83A along Freeport Village Road then unto Arena Road up to LP #A136 and all associated side streets, inclusive of La Cuesa Road, Raphael Road and Uquire Road. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

A 26-year-old man of Beach Road, Palo Seco, is to be charged with murder following investigations surrounding the death of 12-year-old Mercedes Layne of Los Iros Road, Erin, who was reported missing on Saturday 6th June, 2026, and whose body was subsequently discovered along Carapal Road, Erin, on Sunday 7th June, 2026.  In a Media Release a short while ago this afternoon (Wednesday 10th June, 2026), the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said investigations were conducted by Officers of the Homicide Bureau and advice was received today from Special Advisor Ms. Honore Paul, to charge the suspect, who is due to appear before a Master of the High Court on Thursday (11th June, 2026). Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, commented on the matter, stating, “The entire Trinidad and Tobago Police Service stands with Mercedes’ family and with every parent, guardian, and community member who are hurting today. The loss of this child through this heinous crime, is a wound to the...

Pictured Above: Adrianna Robertson, 17. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 17-year-old girl. In a social media post today (Wednesday 10th June, 2026), the HSRT said Adrianna Robertson of Morvant was last seen on Monday (8th June, 2026). Her relatives are in contact with the team.  Have you seen her?  Anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts can contact the HSRT at 799-1453, or 999, 555, 911, 800-TIPS (800-8477), or contact any Police Station.  Please share quickly. Let us get Adrianna home today.

UPDATE: CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, showing the moment the intruder received an electric shock after entering T&TEC’s Brechin Castle Substation this morning: CCTV footage shows the moment an alleged intruder received an electric shock after entering T&TEC’s Brechin Castle Substation this morning. T&TEC said the individual came into contact with a 132 kV breaker around 9.45 a.m., triggering a fault that caused a significant voltage dip… pic.twitter.com/XsFQIPlN84 — CNC3TV (@CNC3TV) June 10, 2026 The man was apprehended and treated for severe burns following the incident. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), an attempted act of vandalism at its Brechin Castle Substation caused a significant voltage dip across parts of the country at approximately 9:45 AM this morning (Wednesday 10th June, 2026). T&TEC said in a Media Release that the incident occurred when an intruder entered the substation and came into contact with a ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy conditions today (Wednesday 10th June, 2026), with a few light or moderate showers. There is a low to medium chance for a heavy shower or isolated thunderstorm.  In the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, winds can become gusty, with some street flooding in the vicinity.  View the latest 5-day weather outlook . The Met Office notes that Saharan dust is likely to be in low concentration over Trinidad but moderate over Tobago.   The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 2m in open waters and 1m and choppy near showers in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Tunapuna, Carapichaima, Rio Claro and Guayaguayare on Wednesday (10th June, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works. According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Tunapuna, Carapichaima, Rio Claro and Guayaguayare are as follows:  TUNAPUNA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) LP #E706 Bowen Street and from LP #50 to LP #54. CARAPICHAIMA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #151 heading West up to LP #215 along Waterloo Road (in the vicinity of the Temple by the Sea). From LP #50 along the Waterloo Road heading South onto the Perseverance Road up to LP #288 (after corner of Caspian Drive and Waterloo Road) and all associated side streets, inclusive of Balchan Street, Henry Street, Bay Road, Lalla Street, Ojar Maharaj Avenue, Buller Village Street, Coconut Avenue and Brickfield Road. RIO CLARO (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) Legendre Road off LP #...

Apple revealed iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 (along with software updates for its other devices) at its highly-anticipated WWDC 2026 event on Monday (8th June, 2026). The iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 updates focus on upgrades to Siri (now known as Siri AI), new Apple Intelligence features, and a slew of welcomed bug fixes and performance improvements. There are also big changes coming to Liquid Glass, featuring an OS-wide slider to adjust transparency. Apple says that iOS 27 is compatible with all of the same iPhone models that run iOS 26, while several iPads will unfortunately not support iPadOS 27. Will your current iPhone and/or iPad be able to run iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 when the software updates launch in September? Here’s Apple’s full list of supported iPhones and iPads: Compatible iPhones For iOS 27 iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone 16e iPhone 16 and 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 and 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 and 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro...

A man has died from injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Curepe on 29th May, 2026, after remaining hospitalized for several days. The deceased has been identified as 54-year-old Inshan Goolsir of Abdool Lane, Curepe. He was allegedly shot by his sister’s boyfriend during a confrontation involving a land dispute.  Goolsir succumbed to his injuries at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) in Mount Hope on Saturday (6th June, 2026). According to reports, Officers were alerted to a shooting at Abdool Lane, Southern Main Road, Curepe, around 10:30 PM on Friday 29th May, 2026. Upon arrival, they found Goolsir lying inside a drain surrounded by residents. The victim appeared to have fallen onto a water pipe, causing water to spray around him as he lay wounded and moaning in pain. Officers immediately conveyed Goolsir to the EWMSC, where doctors treated him for multiple gunshot wounds, including three (3) to the right side of his chest, two (2) to his upper back and an...

The charred remains of a man was found in Wallerfield on Sunday (7th June, 2026). The deceased is believed to be Clint Gomez, also known by the alias “Milky,” as official confirmation is pending. According to reports, the body was found inside a vehicle near Block 5 on Moonan Road. A District Medical Officer (DMO) later ordered the removal of the remains to the Forensic Science Centre in St. James, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not yet released further details. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the murder. The discovery has renewed attention on the Moonan Road area, which has been linked to several serious crimes in recent years. In April of this year, 34-year-old Anthony Francis, also known as “Smalls,” was shot dead during a pre-dawn attack at a house along Moonan Road. Reports stated that around 2:00 AM, a gunman opened fire on the house, directing several shots through a bedroom window where Fra...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), a well-formed and relatively strong North Atlantic high pressure cell is expected to continue pushing moderately strong winds across the Tropical Atlantic, transporting varying concentrations of Saharan dust across Trinidad and Tobago and the Lesser Antilles during this outlook period (Tuesday 9th June to Saturday 13th June, 2026). While the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is likely to remain South of Trinidad, the passage of Tropical Waves is expected to cause some moisture to be modulated Northward across Trinidad and Tobago and the Southern Windward Islands, increasing convergence and cloudy periods with medium chances for isolated heavy showers or thunderstorm activity, between pre-dawn on Wednesday (10th June, 2026) and pre-dawn on Friday (12th June, 2026). Tropical Waves, Troughs And Disturbances The axis of a Tropical Wave presently positioned near 43W is moving Westward at approximately 15 kts. At prese...