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A man is dead following a 3-vehicle road traffic accident in Ste. Madeleine on Friday night (28th November, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old retired Prison Officer, Wayde Murray of Best Street, Cocoyea Village, San Fernando. Murray, a father of one (1), died the next day while being treated at the San Fernando General Hospital. According to reports, Murray was heading East in his Toyota Fielder wagon (PEF 508) with his girlfriend, Michele McCloud, in the front passenger seat, along Manahambre Road, near the Usine Pond, when he attempted to avoid a pothole in the road, around 7:00 PM. However, he swerved into the opposite lane and collided with a white Toyota Axio, driven by a woman. The impact caused the Axio to collide with a black Honda Vezel (PDW 827) behind it, pushing it into a utility pole at the roadside. Officers from the Ste. Madeleine Police Station and the Mon Repos Fire Station were alerted, and FSO Jackson was among the first responders. The collision...

The United States Embassy in Port-of-Spain announced on Saturday (29th November, 2025) that it requires parents or legal guardians to provide the new “polymer” birth certificate when attending a Non-Immigrant Visa interview with minor children.   The Embassy said the previous “blue” version will no longer be accepted. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Beetham on Monday (1st December, 2025). 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 Beetham are as follows:  Heading East along Main Street from pole #74 to pole #112/6 by Fernandez Industrial Compound (south of PBR) and all associated side streets, inclusive of 14th street to 23rd street. Note: There will be partial interruption to Fernandez Industrial Compound (south of PBR). T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along Park Street and adjoining streets in Port-of-Spain, to facilitate upgrade works on the Traffic Signal System. The scheduled works will begin at the intersection of Park Street and Abercromby Street and continue along adjoining streets on the following dates: Friday 28th November and Saturday 29th November, 2025 from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Monday 1st December and Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Alternative Routes Motorists can utilize Park Street, then turn left onto Edward Street, right at New Street, right again on Charlotte Street, then left onto Picadilly Street to the final destination. Motorists can also utilize Wrightson Road as an alternative route. Advisory to Motorists The public is kindly advised to: Reduce speed when approaching the work zone. Proceed with caution and observe all warning, information, and guide signs. Compl...

Officers of the St. Joseph Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested three (3) men following a report of robbery with aggravation in Curepe early Saturday morning (29th November, 2025). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 2:10 AM, a party of Officers were at a standstill position at the Curepe Traffic Lights, when they were approached by a man who reported that he had just been robbed by three (3) men in a green wagon, heading South along the Southern Main Road. The victim, a 22 –year-old man of Bushe Street, Curepe, told Officers he was robbed of an iPhone, a wallet containing TT $150 and a Republic Bank card. The Officers and the victim proceeded along the Southern Main Road. Upon reaching Lyndon Street, Curepe, they observed a green wagon matching the description, proceeding South. The vehicle was intercepted and three (3) suspects were arrested: a 22-year-old man of Stevensville, Morvant, Laventille, a 31-year-old of Mapland, Laventille and a ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect sunny and at times breezy conditions today (Sunday 30th November, 2025), despite isolated light or moderate showers occurring. Tonight will be fair, apart from a few brief showers. The latest  5-day weather outlook  is available now. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 31°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned water interruption due to a mechanical problem at a unit at the Bagatelle Booster Station, San Juan. Affected areas are as follows:  Reduced pressures to Febeau Village, Bagatelle Extension, Sunshine Avenue, Moses Avenue, Lloyd Street and environs. For further information, assistance, or to request a truck-borne delivery, customers can contact WASA's Customer Call Centre, toll-free at 800-4420 to 800-4426.  WASA notes that restoration is expected by 4:00 PM on Sunday (30th November, 2025).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Chase Village on Sunday (30th November, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Chase Village are as follows:  From LP #A550 (in the vicinity of HSM Marketing Company) to LP #544 on Southern Main Road, Chase Village, inclusive of Parabatia Drive, Sulaiman Drive, Derrick Road up to LP #62, Bholai Trace East, Bholai Trace West and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

Police have seized over $16 million worth of cocaine and arrested two (2) women at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago on Tuesday (25th November, 2025). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 2:57 PM, Officers of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were conducting routine duties at the Airport, paying special attention to passengers scheduled to board a flight destined for Frankfurt, Germany. During the duty, WPC Pope stopped and interviewed a 27-year-old woman from Darceuil Lane, Arima, and conducted a search of her luggage. Hidden among items of clothing were six (6) boxes of cake mix. Upon further examination, the white powdery substance inside the boxes was found to be cocaine. Another passenger, a 20-year-old woman from Arima Bypass, Arima, was also interviewed. A search of her luggage revealed five (5) similarly packaged boxes, which likewise contained cocaine. The seized packages weighed 6.385 Kg and 5.372 Kg, respectively, amounting to...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Saturday 29th November, 2025) will be partly cloudy with occasional showers over a few areas, and the medium (40%) chance of the odd isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm, particularly over Southwest Trinidad. Tonight will be generally fair.  The Met Office notes that gusty winds and street flooding are likely in the event of heavy downpours. The latest 5-day weather outlook is available now.  The forecast maximum temperature today will be 31°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves near 2m in open waters and near 1m and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it is applauding the outstanding performance of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), following a high-impact, intelligence-led operation in the Central Division that resulted in the seizure of over 413 Kilograms of Colombian “Creepy” marijuana, valued at TT $47,687,266.44. According to the TTPS, between 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM on Wednesday (26th November, 2025), Officers of the SIU, operating under the leadership of Snr. Supt. Edwards, Supt. Etienne, ASP Lynch and ASP Morales, and supported by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), executed a targeted exercise based on actionable intelligence. During the operation, a residence in the Central Division was searched under the Emergency Powers Regulation, 2025. Officers uncovered ten (10) crocus bags and five (5) garbage bags, containing high-grade cannabis, later weighing 413.68 Kg. The on-site search was expertly supervised by Inspectors Nixon and Ammon.  The TTPS said two (2) men were ta...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), the axis of a low-level trough is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles by Tuesday (2nd December, 2025). This is likely to increase instability, surface convergence, and moisture build-up, initially across the Southern Windward Islands from Monday (1st December, 2025), and subsequently across the remainder of the Lesser Antilles from Tuesday (2nd December, 2025) to Wednesday (3rd December, 2025). Tropical Waves, Troughs And Disturbances There are no significant features for cyclonic development analyzed for this outlook period. Looking Beyond This Outlook Period   There are no significant weather features analyzed immediately after this outlook period. The wind waves from the Northeast and East are showing a noticeable increase in height over the open waters and are nearing Trinidad and Tobago immediately following this outlook period. These early analyses so far into the future are subjected to much variation as...

A woman has been granted $80,000 bail with surety, after she appeared in the High Court this week, charged with uttering a forged document, for the purposes of securing employment as a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS).  According to the TTPS, Aveyola Castillo-Clairmont was charged with the offence when she appeared before Master Adia Mohammed, on Thursday (27th November, 2025). She was granted bail and the matter adjourned to 18th December, 2025, for a status hearing.  The TTPS said reports indicate that in 2019, a woman applied to be a member of the TTPS and in support of her application, she allegedly produced a preliminary result slip, in her name, with passing grades in certain academic qualifications. She did not produce the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) certificate as was required, and was asked to return with the certificate.  It is alleged the woman returned to the Police Academy on 31st October, 2025, and presented a CXC certificate ...

The body of a missing man was found in Valencia on Wednesday night (26th November, 2025) after he failed to return home from tending to his garden. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Anthony Sankar, a gardener of Oro Street, KP Lands, Valencia. According to reports, Sankar left home around 11:00 AM to see about his garden, a routine he normally completes by late afternoon. However, after he did not return, concerned family members contacted Police, around 8:40 PM. A search was subsequently conducted and his body was discovered at a garden off Valencia By-Pass Road, approximately a mile from the main roadway. He had gunshot wounds to the face and torso.  A District Medical Officer (DMO) was summoned, who examined the body at the scene and ordered its removal, pending a port-mortem examination. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding his death. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

UPDATE (29/11/25):  Gonsalves confirmed that he will take up the role of Opposition Leader when Parliament reconvenes, following a resounding defeat at the polls. In a firm and defiant address during a Press Conference , he said his party remains strong, disciplined, and prepared to hold the new Government accountable from day one. UPDATE:   Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, has congratulated SVG, Dr. Godwin Friday and the NDP in a statement issued last night : “Tonight, I congratulate the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on a successful General Election, where a resounding democratic mandate was given to the New Democratic Party (NDP) and Dr. Godwin Friday, the Prime Minister Elect. I commend the citizens of Saint Vincent for upholding the highest ideals of democracy. May God bless the newly-elected Government as they begin this new chapter of service to the people of Saint Vincent.” Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ 24-year reign as Prime Minister ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect variably cloudy conditions today (Friday 28th November, 2025), with a few light to moderate scattered showers. There is a low (30%) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms this afternoon, favouring Southern Trinidad.  The Met Office notes that in the event of heavy downpours, street flooding is likely and gusty winds may be experienced.  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 up to 2.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

UPDATE (01/12/25): Wrecking operations are in full effect in Port-of-Spain. The Port-of-Spain City Corporation is advising motorists that wrecking operations for unauthorized or improperly parked motor vehicles will commence on Monday (1st December, 2025) within the Downtown Business District. Important information for motorists: Enforcement Area: Downtown Business District. Wrecking Start Date: Monday 1st December, 2025 Storage Location: Wrecked vehicles will be stored at the South Quay Car Park Facility. Motorists are urged to ensure their vehicles are legally parked to avoid being towed and incurring associated fees. Compliance with all parking regulations is mandatory. Please be guided accordingly.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Woodbrook, Wallerfield, Sangre Grande, El Dorado, Talparo and Bonne Aventure on Friday (28th November, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Woodbrook, Wallerfield, Sangre Grande, El Dorado, Talparo and Bonne Aventure are as follows:  WOODBROOK (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Mucurapo Road between LP #72N and LP #75N. WALLERFIELD (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Block 3. SANGRE GRANDE (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) From corner of Foster Road and Kasso Narine Trace to LP #5 on Kasso Narine Trace, inclusive of Torrel Drive. EL DORADO (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) La Couroupita Housing Development on Teak Circle. TALPARO (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #361 on Talparo Main Road heading South, including Joseph Morantes Trace, Daniel Scott Trace, Louis Samuel Trace, Mundo Nuevo Road, La Goria Road, Juan F...

UPDATE (05/12/25):  26-year-old Kylon Sandy of Rockley Vale, Scarborough, Tobago, appeared before Master Whitney Franklin earlier today (Friday 5th December, 2025), charged with the murder of Christopher Brown. Sandy was remanded into custody until 22nd September, 2026. UPDATE (28/11/25): A Tobagonian suspect is in Police custody following the stabbing death of Christopher Brown. A man is dead following a stabbing incident in Castara, Tobago, late last night (Wednesday 26th November, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Christopher Brown, a builder of County Road, Silver Thorne, Tobago, and a U.S. citizen. According to reports, Brown was dining at Marguarite’s Local Cuisine with friends on Wednesday night, before visiting a nearby restaurant and bar. He reportedly told the group he was leaving to buy marijuana, but never returned. Police in Tobago received a report of a man lying motionless along a track at Depot Road, near the Castara Government Primary School...

UPDATE (28/11/25): Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ 24-year reign as Prime Minister is now over following a stunning and historic political upset in this election , as voters turned decisively against the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP). Gonsalves’ party was reduced to just one (1) seat in Parliament, marking its most devastating defeat in modern history. General Elections are underway today (Thursday 27th November, 2025) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), whereby 103,524 citizens are registered to vote at the 250 polling stations to elect a new Government. This is an important election that political observers say could signal the end of the political career of current Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, 79. Gonsalves has previously accused Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, of having operatives from her United National Congress (UNC) party involved in the election in SVG, alleging they were motivated by access to lands. In response, however, Mrs. Persad-Bisses...

The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the office of the County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) for Caroni, located at Southern Main Road, Couva, will be closed today (Thursday 27th November, 2025) and tomorrow (Friday 28th November, 2025). Regular operating hours are expected to resume on Monday (1st December, 2025). This is as a result of scheduled maintenance and internal works. For further information, members of the public can forward queries to the following email address: cmoh-caroni@health.gov.tt. The Ministry said it apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Please be guided accordingly.

Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has introduced proactive baggage status notifications for its customers, providing clearer baggage updates throughout their journey to support a more reassuring travel experience. In a Media Release on Tuesday (25th November, 2025), CAL said this new feature sends timely email notifications to customers at key stages of their journey, including when a customer's bag is loaded onto the aircraft and when it arrives at the customer's destination. Caribbean Airlines Acting Chief Executive Officer (Ag.), Nirmala Ramai, noted: “This initiative is part of our consistent focus on improving the customer experience. By giving our passengers timely, accurate updates about their baggage, we are addressing one of the most common concerns in air travel. Building confidence throughout the journey.” The notification feature is made possible through the airline's recent completion of Luggage Logistics' Load &Track baggage management system across all...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Thursday 27th November, 2025) will be fair, at times breezy, except for some isolated light to moderate showers over a few areas. Tonight will be fair, becoming partly cloudy at times, with isolated light to moderate showers close to dawn. 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 1.5m to 2m in open waters and up to 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services continued its ongoing national disaster relief efforts on Monday (24th November, 2025), with another distribution exercise that brought comfort and stability to affected families in the Sangre Grande region. Held at the Coryal Secondary School, the event was a continuation of the Ministry's outreach to families across Trinidad who have been affected by recent severe weather. Over the past few months, the Ministry has been present in several communities, including Penal/Debe, Siparia, Chaguanas, Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo, Tunapuna/Piarco, and now Sangre Grande, bringing support directly to households that need assistance the most. The aim is to ensure that every affected family receives timely and meaningful help as they work to rebuild comfort, stability and peace of mind. Delivering the feature address, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, reminded attendees th...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Maraval, St. Ann’s, Cascade/Morvant, Sangre Grande and Matura on Thursday (27th November, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Maraval, St. Ann’s, Cascade/Morvant, Sangre Grande and Matura are as follows:  MARAVAL (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Third Street, Maraval and all associated side streets. ST. ANN'S (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Along Hutton Road between LP #20 and LP #26. CASCADE/MORVANT (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Along Cascade Main Road: From Roland Avenue (not included) to the end of Cascade Main Road, including Walker Avenue, Leona Avenue, Cromwell Road, Knightsbridge Road, Mon Repos Road, Well Spring Development Road, Upper Cascade Valley Road, North of pole #55 Chinapoo Village Road and all associated side streets. SANGRE GRANDE (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Along Mandillion...

Minister of Education, Dr. Michael Dowlath, has announced that distribution of laptops to Form 1 Secondary School students will begin on Thursday (27th November, 2025), with 2,500 devices to be issued in the initial phase. The announcement was made by Minister Dowlath while speaking in Parliament earlier today (Wednesday 26th November, 2025), during the Question and Answer segment. He said the 2,500 laptops were received on Tuesday (25th November, 2025), while an additional 8,500 laptops are expected on 3rd December, 2025, followed by another 7,000 on 23rd December, 2025, bringing the total to 18,000 devices under the $135 million programme. The Minister noted that the initiative, which was suspended under the former PNM administration, has now been relaunched by the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led Government, as promised during the election campaign. Dr. Dowlath also confirmed that 20,000 School Supplies and Book Grant applications have been processed and approved for payment, providing m...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), after crawling through several meters of cramped ceiling vents at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca last evening (Tuesday 25th November, 2025), a group of highly-trained Officers returned with a massive haul of contraband. Their efforts were part of an intelligence-led operation, co-ordinated by Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, Acting Commissioner of Prisons, Hayden Forde, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin and Snr. Supts. Raymond Thom, Maynard-Wilson and Gift. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The TTPS notes that the extensive search in the Prison’s ventilation system and massive crackdown was conducted between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM on Tuesday (25th November, 2025), and yielded the following finds: 62 cellular phones. 235 packs of cigarettes. Three (3) kilogrammes of marijuana. Eight (8) grammes of cocaine. One (1) solar panel charger. A large quantity of wrapping paper. A quantity of chargers and USB cord...