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According to the Office of the Attorney General, at a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Friday evening (5th June, 2026), the Prime Minister and members of the Council received and reviewed reports on the States of Emergency implemented between December 2024 and May 2026. In a Media Release a short while ago this afternoon (Sunday 7th June, 2026), the Attorney General’s Office said, “The reports highlighted analyses of datasets related to significant local and international threats to State security. The reports revealed that all three (3) SOEs were associated with meaningful disruptions in all categories of datasets reviewed and analyzed.” The Office added, “After examining the reports and advice from members of the NSC, the Prime Minister has decided that the Government will go to Parliament to request an extension of the State of Emergency for a further three (3) months. A resolution to extend the State of Emergency will be debated in Parliament on Wednesday, 10th Ju...

UPDATE 8:  Police have confirmed that the 26-year-old man in custody is to be charged with murder following investigations surrounding the death of 12-year-old Mercedes Layne. The suspect has been publicly identified as Richard Renales of Dickie Trace, Beach Road, Palo Seco. Renales is expected to appear before a High Court Master on Thursday (11th June, 2026). The charge is expected to be formally laid by Woman Corporal Dyer-Baptiste of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region III. UPDATE 7:  New surveillance video has emerged, recorded on Saturday (6th June, 2026), which shows the suspect’s station wagon entering Los Iros Road, where he was supposed to drop off Mercedes, before coming to a stop near a supermarket. However, moments later, the driver is seen reversing the vehicle then heading in the direction of Carapal Road. The vehicle is said to have continued along Carapal Road for several minutes before driving up a hill near the WASA pumping station. This is...

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago announced in Parliament this afternoon (Friday 5th June, 2026) that the Mid-Year Budget Review will be presented by Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, at 10:30 AM on Monday 15th June, 2026.   Prior to that date, the Finance Bill (2026) will be read at 10:30 AM on Wednesday 10th June, 2026, followed by a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at 1:30 PM on Friday 12th June, 2026. Government has announced the Mid Year Budget review will be presented by Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo on June 15. Before that the Finance Bill (2026) will be read on June 10, followed by the Standing Finance Committee on June 12 pic.twitter.com/zvUbDatg4I — CNC3TV (@CNC3TV) June 5, 2026 More on this as it becomes available.  This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.   [Source: CNC3/X ]

UPDATE 2:   The vendor, identified as 35-year-old Rajindera Ali of Enterprise, Chaguanas, appeared before a Chaguanas District Judge on Thursday (4th June 2026), where he was granted $20,000 bail after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from the incident. Ali was arrested following an operation along Narsaloo Ramaya Road, near Price Plaza. Investigators claim that during enquiries, the vendor admitted to obtaining several sacks of potatoes from the Claxton Bay Dump before allegedly offering them for sale. He has been charged with littering and illegally operating a roadside stall. However, Police say additional charges may be laid, pending the outcome of public health tests being conducted on the potatoes. Authorities are seeking to determine whether the produce posed a risk to consumers and whether any public health laws were breached. UPDATE: The vendor has publicly disputed claims that he was selling potatoes allegedly salvaged from the Claxton Bay landfill, describing th...

Under the strategic leadership of the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., Prime Minister, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 - 2028 term. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Prime Minister said, “I am proud to announce that our nation has been elected to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027 – 2028 term, securing the support of 181 countries. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago extend heartfelt thanks to the nations of the world for their overwhelming vote of confidence and support. Your trust is deeply appreciated, and we look forward to working together in the pursuit of peace, security and sustainable development.” TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ELECTED TO THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL 🇹🇹 I am proud to announce that our nation has been elected to serve as a non-permanent member of the Unit...

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to clarify misinformation currently circulating on certain social media platforms regarding the duration of the ongoing State of Public Emergency.  In a Media Release this afternoon (Wednesday 3rd June, 2026), the Attorney General’s Office said, “Pursuant to the procedures established by the Constitution, the State of Emergency remains in effect until Midnight on June 17th, 2026, and not June 3rd, 2026 , as erroneously reported on these social media platforms.” According to the Office, the facts surrounding the State of Emergency are as follows: By Legal Notice No. 39 of 2026, the President declared, by Proclamation, that a State of Public Emergency existed in Trinidad and Tobago with effect from March 3, 2026. In accordance with section 9(2) of the Constitution, the Proclamation initially remained in force for fifteen (15) days and would have expired at Midnight on March 17, 2026 (the first day being March 3, 2026 and the fifteenth day...

The Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association has announced a return to full service by 6:00 PM this afternoon (Tuesday 2nd June, 2026) — bringing an early end to their planned three-day protest action , which saw thousands of commuters experiencing hardships for public transportation. Speaking with I.A.N. News a short while ago, Vice President of the Association, Parsana Rampersad, confirmed that the entire complement of maxi taxis assigned to the route will be back on the road by the stated time later today. Rampersad said the Association observed several entities stepping in to provide transportation support to commuters during the disruption [ including the TTPS ], noting the impact the action had on daily travel.  He stated that while the protest action has been suspended, the dispute is far from resolved, declaring that “the battle is over, but the war still continues.” The Association indicated it will now explore alternative measures to ensure their concerns are properly heard and ad...

In response to the ongoing maxi taxi strike , which commenced today (Monday 1st June, 2026), and is expected to continue until Wednesday (3rd June, 2026), the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has extended a helping hand to members of the public affected by the disruption. In a Media Release this afternoon, the TTPS said, “Acting on the directive of Commissioner of Police, Allister Guevarro, ACP Specialized Support, Brian Sooden, deployed five (5) TTPS maxi taxis to the City Gate transportation hub in Port-of-Spain this afternoon, to assist commuters travelling along the various affected routes.” The TTPS prioritized schoolchildren, the elderly and other vulnerable commuters, with additional trips scheduled to assist those affected by the disruption. Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro speaks with the media in City Gate as police buses were deployed to transport stranded passengers during the maxi-taxi strike on Monday. The TTPS prioritised schoolchildren, the elderly an...

Thousands of commuters across Trinidad could be left stranded today (Monday 1st June, 2026) as the country’s maxi taxi operators proceed full speed ahead with a planned three-day shutdown, to protest what they say are years of neglect and unresolved issues. The move is expected to disrupt schools, workplaces and businesses, involving more than 5,000 operators. While many passengers fear the impact of the strike, maxi taxi representatives insist they have been pushed to the breaking point. Commuters already faced significant disruptions this morning as the Trinidad and Tobago Maxi Taxi Association began the three-day protest over several issues, including current speed limits. Today, thousands of commuters across Trinidad could be left stranded as the country's maxi taxi operators prepare to slam the brakes on service. In a move expected to disrupt schools, workplaces and businesses, more than 5,000 operators are planning a three-day shutdown to… pic.twitter.com/E25BoNSwcG — CNC3TV...

The Ministry of Homeland Security is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified entities for the upgrade of the Passport Issuing and Control System to an E-Passport platform. The Ministry said on Monday (25th May, 2026) that the intent of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to “identify private and public sector entities that would be interested in providing the service to Upgrade the Passport Issuing and Control System from Machine Readable Passport (MRP) to Electronic Passport (E-Passport) Issuing and Control System for the Immigration Division, Ministry of Homeland Security (MHS), Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.” The Ministry notes that it will “carefully review all submissions to ensure that entities possess the necessary resources, expertise and experience to provide this service. Based upon the results of the review process, the MHS will develop a shortlist of entities to move forward to submit formal proposals - the Request for Proposal (RFP) pr...

The Ministry of Finance is advising landlords and rent-collecting agents that the deadline for mandatory registration under the Landlord Business Surcharge has been extended to 30th June, 2026. In a Media Release today (Tuesday 26th May, 2026), the Ministry said the extension follows public engagement undertaken by Minister of Finance, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, MP, and is “intended to give citizens additional time to complete the registration process, organize the required documents and avoid penalties.” The Minister recently visited Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) offices in San Fernando, Port-of-Spain and Tunapuna , where he observed landlords coming forward and making efforts to comply with the new registration requirements. Minister Davendranath Tancoo stated: “We listened to the public, met with stakeholders and heard what they had to say. This extension to June 30th, 2026 will allow for a more efficient process while giving citizens additional time to get their documents...

Former Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, has publicly challenged key aspects of the investigation into the Police-involved shooting incident on 20th January, 2026 in St. Augustine, which claimed the life of 31-year-old Joshua Samaroo and critically injured his girlfriend, 24-year-old Kaia Sealy . Griffith has raised ten (10) major concerns regarding evidence, Police tactics, forensic procedures and use of force. In a lengthy Facebook post on Saturday (23rd May, 2026), Griffith said he was not attempting to declare anyone guilty or innocent, but argued that several troubling issues surrounding the investigation must be addressed publicly. Griffith said his comments were based on seventeen (17) years as a Military Officer, his experience as a Range Officer, his training in armed combat and his background in national security and Policing. He stressed that he still has confidence in Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard SC, but noted that the DPP can only make decision...

UPDATE (31/05/26):  UNC Freeport/Chickland Councillor Anil Baliram is no longer on a ventilator and is now breathing on his own with oxygen assistance, according to authorities at the San Fernando General Hospital. It is unknown at this time whether the Councillor will experience any long-term effects following the incident a week ago at his Couva home. UPDATE (26/05/26): UNC Freeport/Chickland Councillor Anil Baliram remains hospitalized, surrounded by family and friends who are offering continuous prayers for his recovery. Baliram has been warded at the San Fernando General Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since Sunday morning (24th May, 2026), following a suspected attempt to take his life at his Couva home.  Baliram’s condition on Monday (25th May, 2026) was described as “still delicate.” He was visited by his wife, siblings, mother-in-law and his pundit. Also at the Hospital were Chairman of the Couva Tabaquite Talparo Regional Corporation, Ryan Rampersad, Vice Chai...

UPDATE 2:  The TTPS confirmed today (Tuesday 19th May, 2026) that seven (7) persons — three (3) females and four (4) males — have been detained as investigations continue into the disappearance of 2-year-old Angelo Tobias. The Cyber Unit is analyzing electronic devices seized, while searches continue in Tobago. UPDATE: Members of the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), led by Captain Vallence Rambharat, continued extensive operations at the Studley Park Landfill in Tobago today (Monday 18th May, 2026) as the desperate search for missing 2-year-old Angelo Tobias entered its seventh day. There are growing fears the toddler may have been killed and his body disposed of at the landfill. Search operations at the landfill were led by Captain Rambharat and involved co-ordinated efforts between search crews, Police investigators and other emergency responders, who combed through large sections of the dump site for possible evidence connected to the child’s disappearance. He remains ...