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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Arima, El Socorro, Caura, Charlieville, Claxton Bay, Dow Village and South Oropouche on Tuesday (27th January, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Arima, El Socorro, Caura, Charlieville, Claxton Bay, Dow Village and South Oropouche are as follows:  ARIMA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers from LP #17 to LP #22 De Gannes Street, including Woodford Street between Longden Street and Church Street, Arima. EL SOCORRO (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers on Panchu Lane #1, El Socorro. CAURA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers from LP #41 heading North on Caura Royal Road, and also customers from LP #152 to LP #71A heading North on Caura Road and all associated side streets, Caura. CHARLIEVILLE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #57 Assaraf Road East heading North to LP ...

Officers attached to the Fyzabad/Oropouche Criminal Investigations Department (CID), South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF), Crime Patrol Unit and Canine Unit, conducted a co-ordinated operation at approximately 6:00 AM on Friday (23rd January, 2026) in the Fyzabad district. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the operation was spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Thompson, Supt. Jaggernath, ASPs Corrie, Forbes and Lewis, and supervised by Insp. Gosine and Sgt. Haynes.  The exercise was conducted under the authority of Regulations 8 and 12 of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2025, targeting the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. During a search at a residence located at Thick Village, Siparia Old Road, occupied by a 58-year-old male, Officers observed several cannabis plants on the premises. A total of thirty-eight (38) cannabis plants of various sizes were found, some planted directly in the ground and others contained in plastic containers. A watering...

At the direction of United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Friday (23rd January, 2026), operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTOs), killing two (2) aboard. There was one (1) reported survivor. This was announced on Friday evening by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). On Jan. 23, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern… pic.twitter.com/BzeBBapfMQ — U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) January 23, 2026 According to SOUTHCOM, “Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two (2) narco-terrorists were killed and one (1) survived the st...

A 30-year-old man has appeared before a Master of the High Court, charged with the murder of Brad Rico Guerra, which occurred on 13th November, 2025. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Denzil Phillip of Barataria was charged with the offence when he appeared before Master Mohammed in the North ‘D’ Court, on Friday (23rd January, 2026).  The matter was adjourned to 22nd April, 2026.  Guerra, 36, of Port-of-Spain, was found along the Brian Lara Promenade, Port-of-Spain, on 13th November, 2025, with stab wounds to his body. He was taken to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH) for medical treatment, where he subsequently died.  A male suspect was arrested in connection with the matter on Saturday 17th January, 2026, by Officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region I. Investigations were supervised by ASP (Ag.) Ramjag, Insp. (Ag.) Seecharan, Insp. (Ag.) Ramsumair, Insp. (Ag.) Stanislaus and Legal Officer PC Felix, all of HBI Regi...

Pictured Above: Skilee Alexander, 18. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 18-year-old girl. In a social media post today (Monday 26th January, 2026), the HSRT said Skilee Alexander of San Fernando was last seen on Friday (23rd January, 2026). Her relatives are in contact with the team. Have you seen her?  Anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts can contact the HSRT at 799-1453, or 999, 555, 911, 800-TIPS (800-8477), or contact any Police Station.  Please share quickly. Let us get Skilee home today.

A man is dead shortly after collapsing at a Carnival fete at O2 Park in Chaguaramas on Sunday morning (25th January, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Vishal Sookhoo of Red Hill, Arouca, who was a Senior Loans Officer at ANSA Bank. According to reports, Vishal was attending the Soaka Till Sunrise fete with a group of friends, when he complained of feeling unwell and suddenly collapsed, around 7:45 AM. Friends and on-site medical personnel immediately rendered assistance. He was subsequently conveyed to the St. James Medical Complex, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:45 AM. An autopsy has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of death. A packet of non-prescription pills was allegedly found in Vishal’s possession, although authorities could not confirm what type of pills they are or whether he had consumed any. Officials have urged the public not to speculate on the cause of death, noting that autopsy results are pending. A Senior Police Official confi...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly sunny and breezy conditions today (Monday 26th January, 2026), despite brisk, light to moderate showery interruptions. Tonight will be fair and cool, with a light breeze and the isolated shower. The Met Office notes that winds can gust at times, especially in the vicinity of showers. 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 2m to 2.5m in open waters and 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

Pictured Above: Priya Suchit, 17. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 17-year-old girl. In a social media post today (Sunday 25th January, 2026), the HSRT said Priya Suchit of Five Rivers, Arouca, was last seen on 31st December, 2025. Her relatives are in contact with the team. Have you seen her?  Anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts can contact the HSRT at 799-1453, or 999, 555, 911, 800-TIPS (800-8477), or contact any Police Station.  Please share quickly. Let us get Priya home today.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of North Coast Road, Aranguez, Lopinot, San Fernando and Poui Trace on Monday (26th January, 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) Along the North Coast Road, including Fanta Sea Beach Resort, Damian's Bay, Pervillion Road, Cemetery Street, Rickson Drive, La Camelita Trace, Water Reserve Road, Blanchisseuse High School, Blanchisseuse Old Road, Blanchisseuse Police Station, Blanchisseuse Primary School, Beatrice Trace, Wilson Trace, Mesh Bay and all associated side streets. ARANGUEZ (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers from LP #B50 on Oudai Trace East, including Johnny King Road between New Dawn Drive and Ali Drive, Ali Drive, New Dawn Drive, New Dawn Healthcare, LP #50 Mangra Street, LP #49 to LP #50 Rabhaju St...

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said two (2) men have been arrested by Officers of the Point Fortin Police Station in connection with the theft of a washing machine on Saturday (24th January, 2026). According to reports, the victim was contacted by a relative and informed that a neighbour had observed a man park a white van in front of her house and was in the process of removing a washing machine from the garage, located on the Eastern side of the property.  Upon checking the CCTV cameras on her cellphone, the victim observed her Mabe twin-tub washing machine, valued at TT $3,000, being placed into the van, which was parked a short distance away. The suspect then drove off with the appliance. The victim, of South Central Road, Point Fortin, subsequently made a report to the Police.  Sergeant Alcala and WPC Eastman-Blanche visited the scene, reviewed the CCTV footage and interviewed several persons. As a result of the investigations, a 45-year-old self-employed m...