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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Valencia, Cunupia and Palmiste on Thursday (5th March, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Valencia, Cunupia and Palmiste are as follows:  VALENCIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #92 to LP #95 from Valencia Bypass Road on Barbuda Road. CUNUPIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From corner of Alligator Trace North and Ramjohn Trace heading South to pole #53/13 on Ramjohn Trace and all associated side streets, inclusive of Deonarine Street. PALMISTE (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM) LP #24 Palmiste Boulevard to LP #1 Coldtrust Avenue, including Renn Avenue, Janet Drive and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

Following the discovery of a partially decomposed body along the shoreline at Blenheim Bay, Tobago, on Tuesday afternoon (Tuesday 3rd March, 2026), the deceased has been identified by tattoos as “Stacy” from Golconda, San Fernando. A formal identification is pending. Police in Tobago have since launched a homicide investigation. According to reports, Officers on mobile patrol along Windward Road, Mt. St. George, were alerted by residents to a body seen floating in the sea, around 3:00 PM. The body later washed ashore near the new Mt. St George/Goodwood electoral district office. With the assistance of civilians in the area, Officers were able to retrieve the body. Authorities reported that the deceased appeared to be a woman, who was found unclothed, with a rope wrapped around her neck. Investigators also observed several tattoos on the body, including the word “Shiloh” above the left breast, a flower and skull design on the left arm, and additional markings on the wrists and waist a...

Pictured Above: The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe greets Mr. Ricardo Mohammed, President of the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad and Tobago. Also pictured (left of Minister Bodoe) are Mr. Glenwayne Suchit and Mr. Steve Lalchan of the Private Pharmacy Retail Business Association, along with Ms. Nisha Ali, Deputy Comptroller of the Customs and Excise Division. Ministry of Health representatives present included Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeanine St. Bernard, Ms. Melanie Noel, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Imtiaz Ali, Food and Drugs Inspector II, Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division and Ms. Anesa Siboo, Chief Pharmacist. The Ministry of Health announced the official launch of its Regulated Medicines and Substances Portal today (Wednesday 4th March, 2026), an online drug database designed to strengthen transparency, accessibility, and regulatory oversight within Trinidad and Tobago's health sector. In a Media Release, the Ministry said, “The platform provides public access to informatio...

The United States Department of War released video today (Wednesday 4th March, 2026) showing a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. It marks the first sinking of an enemy ship by torpedo since World War II. https://t.co/PiqQpVIrMu pic.twitter.com/Wc1e0B0um7 — Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) March 4, 2026 At a Press Conference this morning, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said, “In the Indian Ocean — an American submarine sunk an Iranian warship, that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo — quiet death. The first sinking of an enemy ship by torpedo since World War II. Like in that war, back when we were still the War Department. We are fighting to win.” . @SECWAR “In the Indian Ocean—an American submarine sunk an Iranian warship, that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo—Quiet Death. The first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War 2. Like in that war—back...

Veterinarian Dr. Kriyaan Singh from the La Romain Veterinary Clinic has provided an update on Papaoutai the Ocelot, which was found shot and wounded in the Cedros-Granville forest on Sunday 22nd February, 2026. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (3rd March, 2026), Dr. Singh said, “Finally able to share the 3D rendering of the CT scan done on Papaoutai the Ocelot. From the scans we can see the entry point of the bullet under the left neck in the region of the jugular, it then proceeded through the spinal tissue and shattering the body of walls vertebral bones, it then continues onward to penetrate the right scapula and leave a hole and several bone and ballistic fragments throughout the spine and surrounding tissue.” Dr. Singh added, “We are forever grateful to Dr. Mark Adam, DVM of Broad St. Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Rasheed Adam, Neurosurgeon for affording us the ability to do these advanced diagnostics and pre-surgical consultations at no cost.” According to Dr. Singh, the preliminary re...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny, hazy and breezy conditions today (Wednesday 4th March, 2026), with the chance of the odd isolated shower. Partly cloudy spells and isolated showers are likely during the evening and night.  Gusts can accompany showers. A  Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level)  is in effect until Thursday evening (5th March, 2026). The Met Office notes that a mild to moderate concentration of Saharan dust is present. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are rough with waves 3m to 3.5m in open waters and 1m to 1.5m and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

UPDATE (04/03/26): The body found washed ashore in Tobago has been identified as “Stacy” from Golconda, San Fernando . She was reportedly found unclothed, with a rope wrapped around her neck. A body washed ashore at a beach in the village of Hope, Tobago, this afternoon (Tuesday 3rd March, 2026). The deceased has not yet been identified. The area in which the body was found is in the vicinity of the newly-constructed district office for Mt. St. George/Goodwood THA Area Representative Megan Morrison. Police were alerted and responded to the scene. The area was cordoned off. Investigations are continuing.  More on this as it becomes available.  This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.   [Source: TTT Live Online ]

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Port-of-Spain, Diego Martin, Cunupia, Curepe and Chase Village on Wednesday (4th March, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Port-of-Spain, Diego Martin, Cunupia, Curepe and Chase Village are as follows:  PORT-OF-SPAIN (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM) Abercromby and Duke Streets. DIEGO MARTIN - ZONE 1 (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Diego Martin Main Road between Sardony Drive and Hillaire Street. DIEGO MARTIN - ZONE 2 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) All customers on Diego Martin Main Road between Hillaire Street and Bagatelle Road CUNUPIA (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM) From LP #56 to LP #63 on Madras Road. CUREPE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) LP #17 heading East into Bushe Street, Curepe and all associated side streets. CHASE VILLAGE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Hosein Drive from pole #7 hea...

A businessman is dead following a shooting incident at his home in Arima on Monday night (2nd March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Azard Pooran of Plumrose Avenue, Santa Rosa, Arima. He was a prominent bookseller in the community — the owner of Shock'N Stock Booksellers & Stationers at the Shoppes of Arima. According to reports, Pooran was at his home when he was attacked and fatally shot in the driveway. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded. However, Pooran succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His murder has sent shockwaves through the Arima business community, where Pooran was widely known for operating his longstanding bookstore at the Shoppes of Arima. For years, the bookstore served students, teachers and families across the Borough, particularly during the back-to-school season. Police have not yet established a motive for this murder. It is unknown whether robbery was a factor or if Pooran had received prior threats. Residents ...

Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, has responded to criticisms from the Opposition and elsewhere regarding her announcement early this morning (Tuesday 3rd March, 2026) that Trinidad and Tobago has been placed under another State of Emergency (SOE) . According to Leader of the Opposition, Pennelope Beckles, MP, “Every day, another failure. The 2nd State of Emergency in under a year proves the Government has no crime plan, only excuses and authoritarian overreach. Even Kamla Persad-Bissessar once called an SOE a ‘shameless gimmick.’ T&T deserves real solutions, not rule by emergency.” The Opposition Leader further stated, “The PM is asleep: where was the Chair of the National Security Council? The Prime Minister continues to be absent from these crucial discussions. We urge the PM to face the media and address the SOE.” The PM is asleep: where was the Chair of the National Security Council? The Prime Minister continues to be absent from these crucial disc...

The burnt remains of a man was found after a fire destroyed his Barrackpore home on Sunday evening (1st March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Bachan Samlal of Sand Hill Trace, Barrackpore. He was said to have been a stroke patient. According to reports, Samlal became trapped inside the small dwelling when it became engulfed in flames, shortly after 5:00 PM. An alarm was raised by his former common-law wife who lives next door. She told Police she had briefly left her home to pick breadfruit, approximately 200 feet away. Upon returning around 5:20 PM, however, she observed Samlal’s house ablaze and immediately contacted the Barrackpore Police Station. Officers responded and met fire personnel from the Mon Repos Fire Station, who were actively battling the blaze. The structure, described as a small concrete-and-board house measuring approximately ten (10) feet by fourteen (14) feet and valued at an estimated $40,000, was completely destroyed. After the fire was ex...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Tuesday 3rd March, 2026) will be generally hazy and breezy to windy at times, with a brief, light or moderate shower in some areas during the afternoon. Tonight will be fair and hazy. Winds can become gusty at times, especially near a shower or in elevated areas.  A Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) is in effect until Thursday evening (5th March, 2026). The Met Office notes that a moderate concentration of Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 31°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are rough with waves 3m to 3.5m in open waters and 1.5m to 2m and choppy in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, has announced the start of another State of Emergency (SoE) in Trinidad and Tobago, effective from today (Tuesday 3rd March, 2026). In a statement issued shortly before 4:00 AM this morning, the Prime Minister said, “The National Security Council (NSC) met at the Diplomatic Centre on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, and received security briefings from the Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, the Chief of Defence Staff, Don Polo, and the Head of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA), Alicia Henry. The NSC noted that, following the end of the previous State of Emergency on January 31st, 2026, there has been an increase in violent criminal activity across the country, most of which has been carried out by members of organized criminal gangs. ” According to Mrs. Persad-Bissessar, “The NSC further noted that several of these acts of criminality have resulted in multiple deaths due to mass shootings and that the continuance of repr...

UPDATE: T&TEC has cancelled its planned maintenance work for Sangre Grande and Guaico until further notice. The time period for work in Paramin has been changed to 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Port-of-Spain, Paramin, Matelot, Sangre Grande and Guaico on Tuesday (3rd March, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Port-of-Spain, Paramin, Matelot, Sangre Grande and Guaico are as follows:  PORT-OF-SPAIN (4:00 AM to 8:00 AM) Ministry of Works, corner of Richmond Street and London Street. Unit Trust Corporation, corner of Richmond Street and Independence Square. PARAMIN (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) From LP #21 along Saut D'eau Road, Beau Pres Road, Paramin Hill, Morne Rene Road, Cocoa Trace, Genesis Kindergarten Preschool, Paramin Primary School, N.J. Educational Academy, WAS...

Officers attached to the Southern Division Road Enforcement Task Force responded to a report of robbery with violence in the Mon Repos district on Friday (27th February, 2025). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), at approximately 2:00 PM, a dark blue Hyundai Tucson was reported stolen. Around 2:15 PM, the stolen vehicle was observed along the Golconda Connector Road in the vicinity of the traffic lights. A vehicular pursuit ensued, and the vehicle was intercepted at approximately 2:20 PM in an empty lot of land. Upon interception, two (2) male suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot in a Westerly direction into nearby bushes. During the foot pursuit, both suspects reportedly raised their hands in the direction of the pursuing officers, and several loud explosions were heard. In accordance with the TTPS’ Use of Force policy, Officers discharged their service-issued firearms in the direction of the suspects. One suspect, identified as Nathaniel Simmons, aka ‘...

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs said it “wishes to express its support for the continued actions of the United States of America aimed at preventing oppressive regimes from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities that would jeopardize international peace and security. The proliferation of such weapons is a grave threat to the global community.” In an Advisory issued on Saturday (28th February, 2026), the Ministry said it “expresses sympathy for all loss of life due to events occurring in the Middle East and reaffirms our support for the peaceful existence for all persons. The Ministry stands in firm solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Gulf, including those in the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain and State of Qatar who have come under attack and condemn in the strongest possible terms any acts of aggression that threaten their sovereignty, security, and stability.” The Ministry added, “The safety and security of Trinidad and Tobag...

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued a Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) for a total of seventy-four (74) hours. The Alert begins at 4:00 PM today (Monday 2nd March, 2026) and will remain in effect until 6:00 PM on Thursday (5th March, 2026) for Northern and Eastern-exposed coastlines of Trinidad and Tobago. According to the Met Office, the sea conditions along the Northern and Eastern-exposed coastal areas, including offshore regions, are expected to deteriorate to rough conditions, with wave heights maintaining in excess of 2.5m and reaching up to 3m. This is due to relatively strong winds that are agitating the sea surface, leading to large waves and potentially dangerous sea conditions.  Impacts Agitated seas are likely to be particularly perilous for offshore activities. This includes fishing and other small craft marine interests. Due to the presence of Spring Tides, conditions at seawalls along exposed coastlines can be exacerbated at High Tide...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny, hazy and breezy/windy conditions today (Monday 2nd March, 2026), despite a few cloudy intervals with light to moderate showers. Tonight will be mostly fair but hazy, with a gentle breeze and the isolated shower.  Winds can gust at times, especially in the vicinity of showers.  The Met Office notes that there is a mild to moderate concentration of Saharan dust present in the atmosphere. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. 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 near 2.5m in open waters and 1m to 1.5m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

According to United States Central Command (CENTCOM), as of 9:30 AM ET this morning (Sunday 1st March, 2026), three (3) U.S. service members have been killed in action and five (5) are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury . CENTCOM notes that, “Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.” U.S. President Donald Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury a short while ago this evening: President Donald J. Trump provides an update on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/Vte8QKpISn — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 1, 2026 CENTCOM stated this morning that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette war ship was struck by U.S. forces durin...

A man is dead following a shooting incident in Barataria earlier today (Sunday 1st March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Rivaldo Pierre of Gilkes Street, Four Roads, Diego Martin.  According to reports, Pierre was shot inside a house along 10th Street, Barataria. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene. However, Pierre succumbed to his injuries. Investigations are continuing by Officers of the North Eastern Division and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region II. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]