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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it wishes to address and correct misinformation published by a media entity regarding data attributed to the Crime and Problem Analysis Branch (CAPA). In a Media Release on Friday (24th April, 2026), the TTPS said, “The Crime and Problem Analysis Branch (CAPA) is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in all information disseminated, recognizing the significant impact that inaccurate or misleading data can have on public perception and confidence in the Organization.” According to the TTPS, “It has come to the attention of the TTPS that a recent media publication stated: ‘Recent CAPA data ranks Tobago Division as among the areas with the highest gang-related murders.’ The TTPS categorically states that CAPA has not produced, supported, or communicated any such analysis or conclusion. The records held by CAPA do not substantiate this claim. The Service considers it regrettable that CAPA was refer...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The body of this article has been updated with new details. Two (2) men are dead and a third hospitalized following a horrific road traffic accident in Plaisance Park, Pointe-a-Pierre, early this morning (Saturday 25th April, 2026). The deceased have been identified as 38-year-old Marques Figaro, aka “Rasta Markie,” of Cypress Ridge, Union Hall and 27-year-old Tyrek James, aka “Skunk,” a labourer of Marabella. Both friends were passengers in the vehicle. Figaro had been active in the local music scene and James previously represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Under-17 level in football. According to reports, the pair were passengers in a silver Nissan Almera (PBO 2365), driven by 25-year-old Denilson St. Vincent of Marabella, heading South along the Southern Main Road, when the driver swerved left in an attempt to avoid roadworks carried out by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) along the Western lane, around 3:40 AM. The vehicle then crossed the roadway and slam...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of planned water interruption due to maintenance works at the Caroni Water Treatment Plant Sub Station, between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday (27th April, 2026). These works involve the replacement of transformers by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC). Affected areas are as follows:  Valsayn Booster Stations A & B Saddle Road, San Juan, Bagatelle, Laventille Road, Febeau Village, Success Village, Laventille, Malick, Trou Macaque. El Socorro Booster Station Barataria, Morvant, East Dry River, Port-of-Spain, St. Barb’s, Gonzales, St. Ann’s, Cascade, Dibe, Long Circular, St. James, Cocorite, Belmont. Central & South Trinidad Piarco, Cunupia, Chaguanas, Lange Park, Felicity, Caroni Savannah Road, Bank Village, Carapichaima, Mc Bean, Windsor Park, Claxton Bay, City of San Fernando, Caroni North and South Bank Road, Endeavour, Jerningham Road, Longdenville, California, Korea Village, Waterloo, ...

The Customs and Excise Division successfully intercepted a shipment of marijuana at a Customs Bonded Area in Port-of-Spain on Tuesday (21st April, 2026). In a Media Release on Wednesday (22nd April, 2026), the Division said, “During routine operations, Customs Officers conducted examination of cargo which led to the discovery of eighteen (18) packages, containing a green plant-like material concealed within a household appliance. Officers from the Preventive Branch were subsequently contacted and responded to the location, where field testing confirmed the substance to be cannabis. The estimated street value of the seizure is $1,413,302.” An individual was arrested and formally charged in connection with the seizure. The accused subsequently appeared before a Master of the High Court and was granted bail in the sum of $1.5M with surety and reporting conditions. According to the Division, “This seizure demonstrates the continued vigilance and proactive efforts, through strengthened enfo...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy or cloudy conditions today (Saturday 25th April, 2026), with periods of showers or rain over some areas. There is a medium (60%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity, favouring Trinidad. Settled conditions are expected by late evening into night, despite a few isolated lingering showers. Gusty winds and street/flash flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 29°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 near showers in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Ministry of Finance is advising of an extension by the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) in the timeframe for the payment of gaming taxes. In a Media Release today (Friday 24th April, 2026), the Ministry announced that payment of Gaming Tax will now commence on 1st July, 2026 for taxes incurred during the period 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2027. Please be guided accordingly.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy conditions today (Friday 24th April, 2026), with occasional light to moderate showers occurring. There is also a medium (40%) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms, particularly over Trinidad. Tonight will be settled with a few showers likely after Midnight.  Gusty winds and street flooding may occur near heavy showers or thunderstorms. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are slight to moderate with waves 1m to 2m in open waters and calm 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 St. Ann’s, Arouca and South Oropouche on Friday (24th April, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in St. Ann’s, Arouca and South Oropouche are as follows:  ST. ANN'S (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Along Ariapita Road from Cascade Main Road junction heading in a Northwestern direction, including Moore Avenue, Fisher Avenue, St. Ann's Gardens, Immortelle Children's Centre, St. Ann's Hospital, Fondes Amandes Road, Ariapita Road, Cascadia Hotel, Urmilla Gardens, Plaisance Road, Boucaud Terrace, Bishop Anstey Junior School, St. George's Bridge, Cascadia Water Park, Patos Vale and all associated side streets. AROUCA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #484 on Eastern Main Road heading North into Convent Street up to LP #2. SOUTH OROPOUCHE (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) From LP #A1...

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS) said it has noted with concern, the recent media reports relating to a teenager who tragically lost his life due to examination-related anxiety. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Kevin Siberan of Seventh Avenue, Malick, Barataria. He was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at his home with an electrical cord around his neck, on the evening of Thursday 16th April, 2026, in what Police are treating as a suspected suicide. In a Media Release today (Thursday 23rd April, 2026), the Ministry said it “extends its deepest condolences to the family and is taking the opportunity to remind parents and children of mechanisms in place to support the mental well-being of students through its Child Affairs Division (CAD).” The student’s 51-year-old mother told Police that around 6:30 PM on 16th April, 2026, she returned home from work and went upstairs, where she found her son seated on the floor, mot...

UPDATE: T&TEC said at 8:41 PM, over 60% of the street lights on the Elmina Clarke-Allen Highway were switched on, temporarily powered via mobile substations. Another substation will be energized shortly to power the additional lights. Repair work will then continue, to supply the lights from the grid. If you know anything about the vandalism that led to this situation, please call 474-8467. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising that repair and restoration work along the Elmina Clarke-Allen Highway will commence later this evening (Thursday 23rd April, 2026), following a vandalism incident that resulted in all streetlights along the roadway being out of service. In a Media Release today, T&TEC said while work is underway, approximately 90% of the streetlights will be temporarily powered by standby generators. It is expected that the lighting system should be operating normally by 1:00 AM on Friday (24th April, 2026). Motorists are urged to exe...

Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) have been issued for Penal businesswoman Fareeda Alladin Balgobin and a close male relative, days after they were arrested by Police in connection with the  alleged false imprisonment and torture of 42-year-old Sabita Basdeo . The orders, which were dated 20th April, 2026 and signed by Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, were officially gazetted on Tuesday (21st April, 2026). They were among sixteen (16) of the latest gazetted PDOs.  According to reports, the orders identified Balgobin and the male relative as members of a gang (Informal Criminal Group - ICG), operating in the Penal district. “The ICG is involved in kidnapping, false imprisonment, forced labour, grievous sexual assault, serious indecency and attempted murder,” the PDOs stated. “The detainee and others intend to imminently continue these acts and the intimidation of witnesses whom they have threatened to murder.”  Balgobin’s PDO claimed, “Her detention is nece...

The Fraud Squad of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it has noted a surge in the instances of fraudulent cheque transactions and online scams, specifically smishing (fraudulent text messages) and phishing (fraudulent emails). In a Media Release today (Thursday 23rd April, 2026), the TTPS said, “These crimes are affecting unsuspecting individuals and businesses resulting in financial loss, financial accounts being compromised, disruption of business operations and potential legal complications.” To protect yourself against fraudulent cheques, members of the public are strongly advised to: Verify cheque authenticity directly with the issuing bank before acceptance. Exercise caution with unusually large or urgent payments. Train staff to recognize red flags such as mismatched details or suspicious endorsements. Businesses should conduct customer due diligence (if it’s a first-time customer) before accepting cheques and handing over property. Report any suspected fraudulen...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Thursday 23rd April, 2026) will be initially fair, becoming partly cloudy by mid-morning and accompanied by light to moderate showers over a few areas. There is also the medium (40%) chance of the heavier shower or thunderstorm, favouring, but not limited to, Southern and Western areas of Trinidad. A mostly settled evening and night is expected, despite the lingering shower. Gusty winds and street flooding are likely in the vicinity of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are slight to moderate with waves up to 1.5m 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.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Port-of-Spain, San Souci, Maloney and Marabella on Thursday (23rd April, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Port-of-Spain, San Souci, Maloney and Marabella are as follows:  PORT-OF-SPAIN (5:00 PM to 12:00 AM) Along Pembroke Street, inclusive of Port-of-Spain Prison Service, Arrow Foundation, BMBS Bon Marketing Business Solutions, Holy Cross International Adult Career Centre, Pembroke Street Mental Health and Wellness Centre, Servol, Human Resource Management of T&T, Freeman, Ramrekersingh, Bunsee Attorneys-at-Law, St. Mary’s College, Republic Bank Data Centre, Elders Classes, iGovTT, GV Holdings Limited, Miller Insurance Building, Spirit Tan, Child Guidance Clinic, SISDB and all other associated buildings. Along Gordon Street, inclusive of Living Wat...

A woman was found dead at her apartment in Cunupia on Friday evening (17th April, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Anna Lalla, a self-employed hairdresser. Lalla, who may have been pregnant at the time, was discovered unresponsive at her home in an apparent suicide. According to reports, a male acquaintance, who had been in a relationship with Lalla, returned to her apartment, located along Elohim Road, off Munroe Road, after becoming concerned when he was unable to contact her. However, upon entering the residence using a spare key, he allegedly found her hanging from a bedroom door. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene, including Officers from the Cunupia Police Station. Upon arrival, officials confirmed that the woman showed no signs of life. Investigators were told that the couple had been involved in a heated dispute hours earlier, reportedly involving their relationship and a recent pregnancy revelation — which is sai...

A Municipal Police Officer has been charged with the murder of Acting Corporal Anusha Eversley , as well as other firearms-related charges, following the deadly incident which took place at the San Fernando Municipal Police Station early Sunday morning (19th April, 2026). The Officer has been identified as 28-year-old PC Jivan Cooper of La Sophie Trace, Claxton Bay. He is also facing additional charges, including robbery with violence, trafficking of firearms and possession of ammunition, following legal advice received from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard, SC, on Tuesday (21st April, 2026). WPC Eversley, 36, was discovered deceased shortly after 4:40 AM on Sunday, inside the San Fernando Municipal Police Station, located at King’s Wharf, Lady Hailes Avenue. Officers returning to the charge room reportedly noticed blood leading from her living quarters. A search led them to her body lying motionless on a mattress. While early reports suggested she had been shot...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), mostly hot and sunny conditions today (Wednesday 22nd April, 2026) are likely to be interrupted by isolated, light to moderate afternoon showers. There is a low (25%) chance of the isolated heavy shower over Western and hilly areas of Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair, despite the chance of isolated showers. In the event of heavy showers, gusty winds are likely and street/flash flooding is possible in areas so prone. 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 up to 1.5m 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.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), a total of ten (10) persons are now in custody and forty-three (43) firearms and over 900 rounds of assorted ammunition successfully recovered, from the date of the reported theft of guns and ammunition from the San Fernando Municipal Police Station, to this present time.  This, as investigations continue into the theft and murder of Acting Woman Corporal Anusha Eversley , which occurred in the Southern Division on Sunday (19th April, 2026). In a Media Release today (Tuesday 21st April, 2026), the TTPS said a series of targeted and strategic operations were conducted in the Claxton Bay district, between Sunday and today. During one such operation, Officers of the Highway Patrol South Operations Team intercepted a white Kia K2700, with three (3) male occupants. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of thirteen (13) firearms, twelve (12) magazines, 288 rounds of 9mm ammunition and ten (10) 12-gauge cartridges....

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Maraval, Valencia, Curepe, Freeport and Tabaquite on Wednesday (22nd April, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Maraval, Valencia, Curepe, Freeport and Tabaquite are as follows:  MARAVAL (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Along Young Pow Avenue, Irwin Avenue, Pinehurst Park, Saint Andrews Avenue, Par Three Lane, Pan View Fairways, St. Andrews Tarrace, Golf Course Road, Sandy Ways, La Seiva Road, Beharrylal Road, Northern side of Fairmont Road, Ramlogan Development and all associated side streets. VALENCIA (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) From LP #110 Valencia Bypass Road, including customers from LP #316 to LP #822 on Eastern Main Road heading East, William Lane and Swan Quarry Street. CUREPE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #11 to LP #13 on Evans Street and all associated side stree...

A man was arrested and two (2) firearms and quantities of ammunition seized, during an Operation Steady Guard exercise, conducted in the Central Division on Monday (20th April, 2026). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the exercise was conducted between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and included Officers of the Western Division Task Force.  During the exercise, Officers proceeded to Calcutta Road, Couva, where the home of a 41-year-old male suspect was searched. While nothing illegal was found inside the house, a subsequent search of a rental car on the property resulted in the discovery of two (2) Glock pistols, five (5) magazines and a quantity of assorted ammunition, on the floor of the front passenger seat. The male suspect who was present at the time of the search was arrested in connection with the finds. The exercise was sanctioned by Snr. Supt. Williams and spearheaded by Insp. Grant.  Investigations are ongoing.