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UPDATE 2:   St. Stephen’s College issued the following statement on the tragic drowning of Gabriel Nelson:  “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of our students, Gabriel Nelson. He was a commendation student who showed great promise, particularly in Mathematics and Information Technology. He approached his studies with focus and quiet determination, and his potential was evident to all who taught him.  Beyond the classroom, he had a deep love for basketball, a sport that brought him great joy and allowed his energy, commitment, and team spirit to shine.  Just last Wednesday, 4 February, he proudly represented St. Stephen’s College in a basketball match against Fyzabad Secondary, contributing to a memorable 35–17 victory. It is a moment his teammates, coaches, and school community will forever hold close to our hearts. His passing is a tremendous loss to our school community. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his famil...

UPDATE 3: A Facebook post by someone named Keehnan Maria Camacho, who hiked with Jessica on previous occasions, is seeking to clear up what she calls “misinformation being spread online,” regarding the tragic incident. In her post this morning (Monday 12th January, 2026), she said the following: “Good morning. I just wanted to share a quick update to clear up some of the misinformation being spread online about what happened to Jessica. “Jessica was wearing her lifejacket. She did not jump into a waterfall or pool. She was with the guide the entire time, and he stayed with her as she became lodged between two tree trunks, with her foot stuck. He did everything he could in the moment and even returned with the hunters on Sunday to help recover her. She was exactly where he was trying to help her out. “There are false accusations online blaming Mark, but it wasn't his hike he was there and helped, but he wasn't leading. The actual guide is deeply shaken and not doing well. The hi...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Initial reports stated this incident occurred on Saturday evening, but in fact took place on Friday. The body of this article has been updated with the corrected date and new details. A teenager tragically drowned at Clifton Hill Beach in Point Fortin on Friday evening (2nd January, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Emmanuel Williams of Gonzales Village, Guapo, a former student of Point Fortin East Secondary School. According to reports, Williams went on a beach lime at the Clifton Hill Beach Facility with three (3) friends in the early afternoon. However, while diving off some rocks, one of his friends, a 17-year-old boy, got into difficulties in the water sometime after 3:00 PM. Williams and other beachgoers immediately rendered assistance and managed to pull the 17-year-old out of the water — but then Williams did not resurface. Randy Williams, the teenager’s uncle, said he tried to rescue his nephew but was himself overwhelmed in the water and ...

A baby girl is suspected to have drowned in a pool at a private residence in a gated community in Diego Martin on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday 31st December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 10-month-old Alya Amalia Ramjit, who was born on 21st February, 2025. According to reports, Alya was left in the care of her grandmother at the family’s two-storey home, while her parents briefly went upstairs. However, when the child’s father returned downstairs a short time later, he noticed his mother was alone and the baby was nowhere in sight. Upon asking about her whereabouts, the grandmother said she did not know. After searching the house, Alya’s father went to a door on the Southern side of the home and looked toward a swimming pool located on the property. There, he saw what initially appeared to be a pink object floating in the water. He soon realized it was his daughter, lying face-down in the pool, which was approximately four (4) feet in depth. The child was immediately removed...

The body of a man was discovered floating face-down in the sea off Lady Hailes Avenue, San Fernando, this morning (Saturday 13th December, 2025). The deceased has not yet been identified. According to reports, an elderly man, identified as 68-year-old Bobby Maharaj, spotted the body floating in the sea, shortly after 11:00 AM. Maharaj believes he saw the same man on Friday night (12th December, 2025), walking towards the direction of the sea. Several hours later, while in the same area on Saturday morning, Maharaj noticed a body floating face-down in the water. He attempted to alert a passing Police vehicle, which did not stop.  Police were subsequently notified of the grim discovery and responded to the scene. Investigations are continuing as authorities work to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding his death. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

A fisherman is said to have drowned during a fishing trip in Guayaguayare on Friday afternoon (10th October, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Ramdath Pana of New Grant, Princes Town. According to reports, Pana had gone fishing with his friend at Pt. Galeota Road, Guayaguayare, around 12:00 PM. Both men walked approximately 600 feet into the water to throw a fishing net, after which Pana remained on the shore. However, approximately six (6) minutes later, Pana’s friend noticed that he had disappeared. After calling out to him with no response, he sought help from nearby friends to search the area. They later discovered Pana’s body floating face-down in the water. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, Pana was unresponsive. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and Police officers assigned to the Mayaro Police Station, led by WPC Jagroop and PC Osondu, responded and were guided to the scene. A District Medical Officer (DMO) examined the body and order...

A man drowned while bathing at Flower Pot Beach in Pointe-a-Pierre on Wednesday afternoon (1st October, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Collin Trabulay of Pointe-a-Pierre Road, San Fernando. According to reports, Trabulay was at the beach with his cousins when he went into the water, around 1:00 PM. While bathing, however, he got into difficulty and cried out for help. His relatives responded and were able to pull him out of the wate4 and place him on shore. Efforts were made to resuscitate him, but he remained unresponsive.  Emergency responders were alerted and Trabulay was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he died while being treated. His body was subsequently transferred to the mortuary, pending a post-mortem examination. Investigations are continuing.  More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Trinidad Express ]