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The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MTCA) is advising the public that the image circulating online titled “New Permit Renewal Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)” is FAKE. In a statement issued today (Wednesday 31st December, 2025), the Ministry said it “confirms that no notice regarding an increase in permit or licence renewal fees has been issued.” Members of the public are urged to disregard these false claims, avoid sharing the misinformation, and verify any updates only through official Government channels. Please be guided accordingly.

The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) released its updated T&T Carnival 2026 Calendar of Events on Tuesday (30th December, 2025). Check it out below for the latest information, dates and times for all your Carnival favourites. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The NCC notes that additional events may be added. Visit www.ttcarnival365.com for updates. For more information, contact 622-1670, ext. 1307.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly sunny and breezy conditions today (Wednesday 31st December, 2025), with a few, brief isolated showers. Tonight will be generally fair and cool. 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 2m to 2.5m 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 Postal Corporation (TTPost) is informing the public that effective 1st January, 2026, and as a result of international regulations, it can no longer accept outbound or inbound goods or merchandise via the International Registered Mail service. In a Public Notice issued on Tuesday (30th December, 2025), TTPost said this global change has been mandated by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as part of the worldwide standardization of international mail categories. Under these new regulations, the International Registered Mail service will be strictly limited to the mailing of documents with no commercial value , including, but not limited to: Legal documents. Certificates. Official correspondence. Customers wishing to mail goods or merchandise are advised to utilize the Parcel Post Service, which offers specialized handling, tracking, and proof of delivery specifically designed for items of commercial or non-document value. Utilizing the Parcel Post Service wil...

A man is dead following a shooting incident in D’Abadie early this morning (Tuesday 30th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 53-year-old gardener, Pooran Danpat, aka ‘Purkee,’ of Danpat Seetal Road, Piarco Old Road, D’Abadie. According to reports, Danpat was inside his garden, tending to his crops, when he was confronted by an assailant who may have been waiting for him to arrive, during the early morning. The suspect shot Danpat once in the centre of his forehead, before making his escape. His body was subsequently found in the garden, located at Danpath Trace, off Piarco Old Road. Police were notified and responded to the location.   Danpat was pronounced dead at the scene by a District Medical Officer (DMO). Relatives said Danpat would usually begin working in his garden from as early as 3:00 AM, in order to avoid the heat of the sun. They believe his murder was a targeted attack. Investigations are continuing.  More on this as it becomes available.  ...

Two (2) men are dead following a horrific 4-vehicle road traffic accident in McBean, Couva, last night (Monday 29th December, 2025). The deceased have been identified as Keron Prime, a Prison Officer, and Darren Lewis, the owner of Spot On Car Wash. Pictured Above: Photos of Prison Officer, Keron Prime. According to reports, four (4) vehicles were involved in a collision along a stretch of road on the Southern Main Road, McBean, known as the “deadly stretch.” Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene. However, despite their efforts, both victims succumbed to their extensive injuries. The circumstances surrounding the fatal collision are unknown at this time. Relatives of both men gathered near the scene and were seen sobbing uncontrollably. Investigations are continuing.  More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (29th December, 2025) that the U.S. had “hit” an area in Venezuela where boats were being loaded with drugs. Trump made the comments as he greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. This marks the first known U.S. activity inside Venezuela. The Venezuelan Government and U.S. agencies have since remained silent on incident. Trump previously said he authorized Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) covert operations inside Venezuela. Speaking on Monday with Prime Minister Netanyahu at his side, Trump said, “There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs.” He added, “We hit all the boats, and now we hit the area...it's the implementation area. That's where they implement, and that is no longer around.” It was not immediately clear what target was hit nor which part of the U.S. Government acted. Asked if the CIA had carried out the attack, Trump said: “...

At the direction of United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on Monday (29th December, 2025) on a vessel in international waters, operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTOs), killing two (2) aboard. This was announced on Thursday night by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). On Dec. 29, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known… pic.twitter.com/69ywxXk30N — U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) December 29, 2025 According to SOUTHCOM, “Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two (2) male narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. military forces were harmed.” More on this as it becomes availa...

A child is dead after a runaway truck loaded with hardware supplies, including concrete bricks, crashed into his home this afternoon (Monday 29th December, 2025) in Five Rivers, Arouca. The deceased has been identified as 7-year-old Gideon Smart. The tragic incident occurred while the child was reportedly playing in the yard of his family’s home. According to reports, the driver of the truck stopped on a hill in the area to offload hardware supplies. The driver reportedly switched off the engine, exited the vehicle and was about to “chock the wheels” to prevent it from rolling, when the truck suddenly began rolling downhill, with a loader still inside. The heavy vehicle quickly picked up momentum and ploughed directly into the family’s yard and home, along Savannah Drive Extension, where the child was playing at the time. Gideon was struck during the impact and died at the scene. The boy’s younger sibling, who was with him at the time, managed to escape unharmed. Police, Fire and Eme...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Point Fortin on Tuesday (30th December, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.   According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Point Fortin are as follows:  From LP #50 Point Fortin Main Road to LP #1 Guapo Cap-de-Ville Road, including Reservoir Hill, Ravine Ranch Road, Preze Drive, Stokes Drive, Hillcrest Drive, Egypt Avenue, Warden Road, Church Hill Road, Nurse Street, Montano Road, #3 School Road, Allyene Street, Dam Road, Wickham Street, Bryce Road, Tanner Street, Reid Road, Church Street, Morris Street, Cap-de-Ville Road, Point Ligoure and any associated side streets. From LP #A1 Kalloo Road, Warner Road, Handel Road, Baptiste Street, Cape Street, Kenneth Street, Harewood Street, Herman Street, Neverson Street, Modeste Road, Mitchell Street, George Road, William Street, Canaan R...

Popular media personality, Seigonie Mohammed, announced a short while ago this afternoon (Monday 29th December, 2025) that she is departing State media house, TTT Limited .  Mohammed officially debuted as a News Anchor on TTT News on Monday 2nd September, 2024 — almost sixteen (16) months ago — which, at the time, was a significant change from her previous role as Weather Anchor at CCN TV6. Due to the structure of TTT Limited , some staff turnover usually occurs when a new Government comes into power. In announcing her departure, Mohammed stated on X: “And so this chapter ends...Thank you for trusting me to not just keep you informed but for letting me be part of your every day: your stories & your moments! I wish you all endless possibilities as we head into 2026! Goodbye TTT. Hello New Year!” Her post accompanied a video of her saying, “As the year comes to a close, so to does my time with TTT Limited . For those of you watching, we had an amazing 13 years in media. So, let ...

UPDATE (06/01/26):  A suspect has been detained by Police in connection with the murder of kidnapped Fire Officer Bruce Lezama. The suspect, who lives a short distance away, was one of the men involved in a previous home invasion at Lezama’s home and was recognized at the time by the victim. It is alleged that the same suspect was also identified on CCTV footage as one of the men who bundled Lezama into his vehicle at his Arima residence. An autopsy has since revealed that Lezama died after being beaten and strangled by his abductors. UPDATE (30/12/25): Tragically, Lezama's body is believed to have been found this morning (Tuesday 30th December, 2025), based on his clothing, off the Blanchisseuse Road in Arima, a few miles from where he lived. Police and other responders visited the scene and are conducting investigations. The body was removed by Fire Officers and taken to the Forensic Science Centre, pending a positive identification by relatives. Police are currently investiga...

UPDATE: Managing Director of FireOne Fireworks, Andre Abraham, is calling for the Government to increase the fine for the illegal discharge of fireworks to $20,000. The current penalty for discharging fireworks without a permit in Trinidad and Tobago is $450. Speaking to TTT News on Sunday afternoon (28th December, 2025), Abraham said he believes such an increase is a necessary move that would deter people from using fireworks out of the stipulated period. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it acknowledges the proclamation of the Summary Offences (Amendment) Act (No. 13 of 2025) and the Summary Offences (Fireworks) Regulations 2025 (Legal Notice 466) , and is advising the public that the legislation is now in force. According to Section 101C. (2) of the Summary Offences (Amendment) Act: A person is allowed to discharge fireworks on- (a) a public holiday between the hours of eight o'clock in the evening to nine o'clock in the evening of that same day; and (b) t...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally settled conditions today (Monday 29th December, 2025), apart from occasional showers over a few areas. The Met Office notes that winds can become gusty near showers. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 30°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 29°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 2m to 2.5m 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 Prison Service said it regrets to inform of the death of an inmate who was housed at the Maximum Security Prison (MSP) in Arouca, on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as Alfredo Jose Britto Cedeno, a Venezuelan national, who is suspected to have died as a result of heart failure. In a Media Release on Thursday, the Prison Service said, “According to an interim report, Officers were conducting their rounds when Alfredo Jose Britto Cedeno (Prohibited Immigrant), who was remanded into custody for the offence of ‘trafficking marijuana,’ was observed to be unresponsive in his cell. The established protocols were immediately engaged, and the Medical Services responded. First-aid was rendered, and the inmate was taken to the Arima Health Facility for further medical management. He was subsequently pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.” The Venezuelan Embassy has been contacted by an assigned Welfare Officer,...

A man is dead following a road traffic accident along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, near Gasparillo, early this morning (Sunday 28th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Eoin Kazim Peters of Arjoonsingh Drive, Dumfries Road, La Romaine. According to reports, Peters was driving a white Hyundai H100 truck (TCN 8807) along the Southbound lane of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, when he lost control and ran off the road near the Gasparillo Overpass, around 3:45 AM. The vehicle flipped and landed upside down, approximately thirty (30) feet off the road in some bushes, in the vicinity of Fens Warehouse. Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found Peters pinned under the truck. Officers of the Mon Repos Fire Station had to utilize the ‘Jaws of Life’ to extract Peters from beneath the vehicle. A District Medical Officer (DMO) was summoned, who pronounced him dead at the scene and ordered his body re...

Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, is defending her Government’s decision to double fines for dozens of traffic offences under the  Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act , effective from 1st January, 2026, despite criticism and claims that the move contradicts promises made during her 2024 election campaign to reduce road traffic fines. She said some people are “making a habit of mistaking leniency and kindness as a licence to keep breaking the law.” Speaking on Saturday (27th December, 2025), Mrs. Persad-Bissessar noted that the increased penalties would have no impact on law-abiding motorists and would only affect those who choose to break the law. “The only people who will be affected are people who break the law. If you don’t want to pay the fines, simply drive within the law,” she said. She acknowledged that while in Opposition she had argued for lower fines, but stressed that her comments at the time were made when drivers were subjected to both mone...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Sunday 28th December, 2025) will be partly cloudy with brief showers over varying areas. There is a low to medium chance for an isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm to develop during the afternoon. Conditions will become mostly fair by evening, with a few brief showers in some areas.  The forecast maximum temperature today will be 30°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 2.5m in open waters and 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

UPDATE: Laventille West MP Kareem Marcelle, a childhood friend of Hoyce, said he had the “potential to be one of TT’s most outstanding footballers.” Amid rumours that his killing was gang-related, MP Marcelle said, “Somewhere along the line, he strayed away from his dreams and entered a world which cost him a violent end. We were not in contact for some years until I was retained by his family to represent him in a matter before the Court.” He added, “Choices matter. So many childhood friends in our communities have made great choices and are now excelling as accountants, doctors, lawyers, engineers, plumbers, hairdressers, clerks, footballers, electricians, etc. I encourage our young people to make great and positive choices. Growing up in East Port-of-Spain, I have always strived to speak positivity and hope into every youth. It is never too late to turn your lives around, to live for Jehovah God and to just chase your positive dreams.” Marcelle extended condolences to Hoyce’s frien...

The body of an elderly woman was found on the premises of her home in Belmont on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Shirlyn Rampersad of #20 Gonzales Circle, Belmont. According to reports, Rampersad’s 72-year-old husband, who lives at another location, went to drop off food for her, but found the house empty. Upon checking around the property, he came across his wife’s body behind a wooden structure, around 2:00 PM. She was lying in a foetal position, clad in a black and white striped blouse and a black and white skirt.  A wound was observed to the back of the elderly woman’s head. Based on the location she was found behind her house, it is believed she fell from a precipice and struck her head. Police were notified and responded to the scene.  A District Medical Officer (DMO) was summoned, who examined the body and officially pronounced her dead. The body was ordered removed and taken to the Forensic Sciences Centre, ...

UPDATE 2:  Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour, who signed Legal Notice No. 471, said the penalties were intended to discourage dangerous behaviour on the nation’s roads. He added that if the fines succeed in reducing offences, Government revenue from traffic tickets would decline over time, not increase. Meanwhile, Minister of Public Utilities, Barry Padarath, has dismissed criticism of the increased fines, insisting the move was not about revenue generation but deterrence. UPDATE:   The increases outlined in Legal Notice No. 471 have been published in the Gazette on Christmas Day, amending the Ninth Schedule of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act. They will come into effect on 1st January, 2026.   There are unconfirmed reports that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago intends to double the majority of traffic fines under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act , effective from 1st January, 2026, marking a significant overhaul of the nation’s road...