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Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising that effective 3rd November, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST), all persons boarding an international flight to the United States are required to have an attestation form completed prior to check-in. The attestation form is a health declaration to help U.S. Government Officials manage the risks associated with Ebola. Passengers may complete and submit their attestation forms via the Caribbean Airlines website: https://attest.caribbean-airlines.com . The United States is not imposing this requirement because Ebola is spreading internationally without control. It is a precautionary measure responding to a serious Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Every passenger must declare that they have not been physically present in the DRC during the preceding twenty-one (21) days. The outbreak involves a particularly concerning strain of the virus, and U.S. authorities are trying to prevent infected people from entering the country befo...

Police have dealt a significant blow to the illegal drug trade, seizing 661.9 kilogrammes of cannabis, valued at approximately TT $19.8 million, during an early-morning operation today (Wednesday 4th November, 2026) at Chatham Beach, Cedros. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 6:15 AM, Officers attached to the South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF), acting on intelligence, proceeded to South Beach Road, Chatham, where they met with a team of Coast Guard Officers. The Officers were informed that, around 4:50 AM, a vessel of interest had been observed heading towards Chatham Beach South. A subsequent search of the beach resulted in Officers discovering seventeen (17) bales containing packets of cannabis. The discovery was made near a 27-foot white pirogue observed approximately 400 metres offshore on the Eastern side of the beach. Several individuals were reportedly seen transferring large items from the vessel to the shoreline. However, upon the approac...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), two (2) men charged with three (3) counts of home invasion and possession of a weapon, following an incident in Princes Town during which a teenager was allegedly assaulted, have each been granted bail in the sum of $250,000. The TTPS said the accused, Dane Nesbit, also known as ‘Frank,’ 43, and Elisah Bynoe, also known as ‘Elijah Anderson’ and ‘Waynee,’ 22, appeared before Master Goswami at the Princes Town South-B AJIPA Court on Monday (2nd November, 2026). Neither accused was called upon to plead. They were each granted bail with surety in the sum of $250,000 and ordered to report to the Princes Town Police Station once per week, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. They were also ordered to remain at least 500 feet away from the three (3) virtual complainants. The matter was adjourned to Wednesday 14th April, 2027. The charges stem from an incident which occurred around 5:20 PM on Wednesday 28th October, 2026, at an apartment alon...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Diego Martin on Thursday (5th November, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Diego Martin are as follows:  Diego Martin Main Road from Wendy Fitzwilliam Boulevard to Bagatelle Road, inclusive of Cemetery, Church, Dillon, Donahue, Abel, Ash, Jerry, Walker, Roxborough, Salandy, Kelly, Mercer, Quarry, Texeira, Hillaire, Simon and Mason Sreets, Sardonyx Avenue, Covigne, Spaniol, Green Hill, Bagatelle and Savannah No.1 Roads, First and Second Traces, Sunset and Harmony Drive, Alick Terrace, Green Hill Village, Sea Trace, Sea Trace Extension, Fort Palmiste Drive and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

A Woman Police Constable (WPC) is dead following a road traffic accident in Cunaripo last night (Tuesday 3rd November, 2026). The deceased has been identified as WPC #12456 Pyre Nisha Persad, who served as a member of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation’s Municipal Police Unit. Her death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the Corporation, where she served as a Municipal Police Officer. According to reports, Persad was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle in Cunaripo, and was subsequently pronounced dead. No further details are available at this time. ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The Sangre Grande Regional Corporation (SGRC) said in a statement following the tragic accident that its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Councillors and Staff were deeply saddened by the loss of their colleague. See the Corporation’s statement below: “IN LOVING MEMORY OF WPC #12456 PYRE NISHA PERSAD It is with profound sadness that the Chairman, CEO, Members of Council and St...

A man is dead following a horrific freak accident along the Foreshore, just after MovieTowne in Port-of-Spain on Tuesday (3rd November, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 66-year-old truck driver, Lennox Sylvan, popularly known as “Mr. Berry,” of Unity Road, Richplain Road, Diego Martin. According to reports, Sylvan was working under the cab of his blue truck along the shoulder of the Westbound carriageway, when it was suddenly struck from behind by a heavy vehicle. The collision reportedly caused the truck’s cab to collapse on Sylvan, trapping him between the cab and the tray. Additionally, with his body pinned, the impact sent the truck rolling forward across the busy intersection at Mucurapo Road, cutting across four (4) lanes of traffic before mounting the pavement and coming to a stop. Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded. However, Sylvan succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surroundi...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally hot and sunny conditions today (Wednesday 4th November, 2026). A few partly cloudy spells and showers are possible, but mainly over the Western half of Trinidad. There is also a low (30%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity. Conditions should settle by evening, apart from the odd brisk shower. Street flooding and gusty winds are possible in the event of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are slight to moderate with waves 1.2m to 1.5m in open waters and near 0.5m and choppy near showers in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons planning to spend time outdoors today should stay hydrated, wear lightweight, breathable clothing, apply sunscreen and limit prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during the hottest parts of the day. Those in T...

In a Notice issued this morning (Wednesday 4th November, 2026), the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising that flooded river conditions and clogged screens has caused reduced flows to the North Oropouche Water Treatment Plant. Affected areas are as follows:  Guaico Tamana Road, St. Aines, Skyview Development, Little Coora Road, Bonair Road, Howsen Village, Tamana Hill, Junction Road, Maraj Hill, Upper Cunapo Road, Barker Trace, Alison Park, Rampartap Trace, Manzanilla Fishing Pond, Shahadeen, Vega de Oropouche, Turure Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande, Picton Road, Ojo Road, Foster Road, Sangre Grande Hospital and environs, North and South of Tumpuna Road, Carapo, Malabar, Brazil, La Horquetta, Maloney Gardens, parts of Trincity, Five Rivers and environs. WASA notes that estimated restoration is to be determined based on the river conditions. The Authority apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), four (4) motorists have been fined a combined total of $70,000 after pleading guilty to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges before Senior Magistrate Alicia Chankar, at the Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (3rd November, 2026). The TTPS said the men were arrested during a co-ordinated Police exercise under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. SHIELD, on Friday (30th October, 2026), following the Stink and Dutty Fete at the Parade Grounds, Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Tobago. The exercise, conducted by Officers of the Tobago Division, targeted traffic violations and sought to maintain public safety and order during Tobago Carnival 2026. The four (4) motorists were stopped along the Claude Noel Highway, Calder Hall, where they were subjected to breathalyzer tests. The readings ranged from 43 to 74 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed legal limit. When questioned by the Magistrate ab...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Maraval, Barataria, Aranguez and Valencia on Wednesday (4th November, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Maraval, Barataria, Aranguez and Valencia are as follows:  MARAVAL (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Nock Road, Barcant Avenue, Fourth Street, Glenview Place, Simpson Drive, Fishing Bay Road, Scotland Terrace, Lomond Drive, Ness Place and all associated side streets. BARATARIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Customers along 7th Street, Baratana, between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue, and on 4th Avenue between 6th Street and 7th Street. ARANGUEZ (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Sundarsingh Drive from pole #50 and all associated side streets, inclusive of Abdool Ghany Street West, Hasmath Ali Street West and Sookai Street East Extension. VALENCIA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) All customers from LP #12...

The Barakah Foundation, which manages the Barakah Grounds at Narsaloo Ramaya Marg Road in Endeavour, Chaguanas, has announced that its premises are currently under lockdown until further notice, as tensions continue to escalate between the Board of Directors of the Foundation and its former Director, Zaakir Saieed Ishmael — son of late businessman and community figure, Inshan Ishmael, who was closely associated with the development of Barakah Grounds. The Foundation previously said that Zaakir was officially removed as a Director on 12th August, 2026. In a Facebook post this morning (Tuesday 3rd November, 2026), the Barakah Grounds FOOD COURT issued the following statement: “ Please be advised that the Barakah Foundation premises are currently under lockdown until further notice. This action has become necessary to regain control of the premises and remove individuals who were allegedly placed there without proper authority. The decision was taken in the interest of protecting the Fou...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), hot and sunny conditions today (Tuesday 3rd November, 2026) will become cloudy at times, with a few showers over varying localities. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance of thunderstorm activity over a few areas. Despite lingering showers, conditions will become settled by late-afternoon. Tonight will be mostly fair despite some partly cloudy spells, with isolated showers. There is a low (25%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity. In the event of heavy showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds are likely and street/flash flooding is also likely in areas so prone. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.3m to 1.8m in open waters and up to 1m and choppy during showers in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons planning to spend time outdoors today should take precautions against ...

A man is dead and his father wounded following a shooting incident at the family’s tyre shop in Moruga on Sunday afternoon (1st November, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old tyre shop operator, Shyam Balla. This latest deadly incident follows three (3) years of targeted attacks against the Balla-Mansar family. According to reports, two (2) armed men entered the compound of the tyre shop, located along Ramdhanie Road, Indian Walk, Moruga, and opened fire on Shyam and his 55-year-old father, Ramdhanie, around 1:35 PM. The gunmen then escaped on foot. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene.  Both wounded men were conveyed to the Princes Town Health Facility, where Shyam succumbed from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 2:13 PM. His father, meanwhile, was treated for a gunshot injury to his arm. The targeted attacks against the Balla-Mansar family and its tyre businesses began in September 2023, when the business...

UPDATE: Reports state that the Prime Minister came down with the flu and was therefore unable to make the trip to Antigua and Barbuda. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) announced this afternoon (Monday 2nd November, 2026) that the Honourable Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, will not be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as previously announced. Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers will represent the Government of Trinidad and Tobago at the meeting. The OPM said the Honourable Prime Minister “therefore reverts to her existing OPM schedule.” No reason was given for the sudden change. The 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from 1st to 4th November, 2026 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.” Among those scheduled to be in attendance are leaders and representatives from fifty-six (56) Common...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of North Coast Road, Arima, St. Augustine, Cumuto and Maracas St. Joseph on Tuesday (3rd November, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas are as follows:  NORTH COAST ROAD (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Carsal Street, Fishing Bay Road and all associated side streets. ARIMA (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) All customers located beyond the Arima Public Library along Pro Queen Street, including Ephraim Joseph Street and Wallen Street, continuing along Subero Street to Mahabirville, including Koon Koon Street up to pole #54, La Chance Trace Extension and all associated side streets. Note: This outage will affect Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), Kingdom Institute of Excellence as well as Eastern Veterinary Clinic and Malabar RC Primary School. ST. AUGUSTINE (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) F...

The body of a man who went missing while hiking at Marianne Gorge, Blanchisseuse, on Sunday afternoon (1st November, 2026), was recovered a short while ago today (Monday 2nd November, 2026) by Officers of the Fire Service. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Donald Francis of Tacarigua. The tragic development was announced by the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), led by Commander Shamsudeen Ayube. According to the HSRT, at around 3:30 PM on Sunday, Francis attempted to swim across the gorge to join four (4) other persons who were on the opposite side. Unfortunately, he did not reach the group. Other members of his hiking group immediately began searching for him but were unable to locate him at the time. Officers from the Blanchisseuse Police Station, together with members of the HSRT, under the leadership of Commander Shamsudeen Ayube, conducted searches on Sunday evening. ( Click/Tap Images To Enlarge ) The HSRT said search operations resumed this morning, involving ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect variably cloudy conditions today (Monday 2nd November, 2026), with periods of showers or rain and the medium (60%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity. Conditions are expected to gradually become settled by evening, despite a few lingering showers and the low (30%) chance of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, favouring Tobago. Gusty winds and street/flash flooding are possible near heavy showers or thunderstorms.  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 and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons planning to spend time outdoors today should carry an umbrella or raincoat and be prepared for periods of showers or rain, particularly during the morning and afternoon, when isolated thunderstorms ar...

Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) have seized a quantity of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $45,000, and ten (10) rounds of 9mm ammunition, during an intelligence-led operation in the Southern Division. The operation was conducted by Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Special Operations Unit (SOU), between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Friday (30th October, 2026). It was spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Parriman and Supt. Matthos, and supervised by Sgt. Hosein. Acting on intelligence, Officers executed a search warrant at a residence along Wellington Road, Debe, in the presence of the occupant. The search, however, proved negative, as no illegal items were found. Officers subsequently proceeded to Ramdhani Trace, off Moruga Road, where a search of an empty lot of land resulted in the discovery of nine (9) transparent plastic packets containing cannabis, weighing approximately 350 grammes and having an estimated street value of $45,000. A fu...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), two (2) men have been arrested following an alleged warehouse breaking and larceny at a construction site in El Socorro, San Juan, early Friday morning (30th October, 2026). The TTPS said around 2:45 AM, Officers of the North Eastern Division Task Force (NEDTF), acting on information received from the Command Centre, responded to a report of suspicious activity at a building located at the corner of M.I. Trace and Boundary Road, El Socorro. While proceeding along M.I. Trace, Officers reportedly observed two (2) men rolling an orange and black 100-pound oxygen tank along the roadway. The Officers intercepted the men and conducted searches, during which a bag containing several tools was found in the possession of one of the suspects. Officers of the Barataria Criminal Investigations Department (CID) subsequently responded and contacted the site’s manager, who arrived at the location. Checks conducted at the premises revealed th...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), sixteen (16) Venezuelan nationals, including two (2) minors, were found during an intelligence-led anti-crime exercise conducted by Officers of the Western Division under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield. A total of three (3) persons were arrested, including two (2) Venezuelan women. The TTPS said the exercise took place between 7:00 PM on Friday (30th October, 2026) and 12:15 AM on Saturday (31st October, 2026), in the Cunupia Police District, following information received about a possible kidnapping originating from Venezuela and minors allegedly being kept at a particular location. Acting on the information, Officers proceeded to a two-storey, 14-apartment building along Ramdeen Drive, Endeavour Link Up Road, Cunupia, where they conducted a search of Apartment #7. During the search, Officers found sixteen (16) Venezuelan nationals, including the reported victim and another minor. Two (2) Venezuelan women, aged twenty (20)...