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Two (2) men have appeared in Court, charged with a double murder which occurred in the Fyzabad district on 21st August, 2026. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Victor Delwyn, a business owner and Shandon Woodley, a soldier attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), both of Fyzabad, were charged with the murders of Richard Mc David and Anslem Nicholas , when they appeared before Master Ambrose Persadsingh, in the South Criminal Court, on Friday 11th September, 2026. The matter was adjourned to Friday 30th October, 2026.  The TTPS said Mc David and Nicholas were allegedly involved in an altercation with a group of men in the Fyzabad district on 21st August, 2026, during which they were injured and taken to the Siparia Health Facility for medical attention, where they died. Two (2) male suspects were arrested in connection with the matter on 9th September, 2026.  Investigations were supervised by Supt. Steve Persad and Insp. Teeluck, with ...

Pictured Above: Britney Maharaj, 13. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 13-year-old girl. In a social media post today (Thursday 17th September, 2026), the HSRT said Britney Maharaj of Chin Chin Road, Cunupia, was last seen on Monday (14th September, 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 Britney home today.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect sunny and at times, breezy conditions today (Thursday 17th September, 2026), interrupted by partly cloudy or cloudy periods with isolated showers over a few areas. There is a low to medium (30% to 40%) chance of the isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm. Showery spells are likely to persist overnight, becoming settled after Midnight.  Gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas. Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons who will be outdoors today should be prepared for hot and sunny conditions, with occasional partly cloudy or cloudy periods and isolated showers. Carry an umbrella or light raincoat, particularly if you will be out during the afternoon and e...

Pictured Above: Caylee de Matas, 16. UPDATE (18/09/26): The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) confirmed today (Friday 18th September, 2026) that Caylee de Matas returned home safely. “We thank her relatives as well as our teammates Desi Simon and Vina Narine Sinanan for their efforts to locate her. GOD IS GREAT.” No further details were provided. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 16-year-old girl. In a social media post, the HSRT said Caylee de Matas of St. Joseph was last seen on Wednesday (16th September, 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 Caylee home today.

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cascade, Carenage, Caroni, Matelot, Barrackpore, Point Fortin and Cap-de-Ville on Thursday (17th September, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas are as follows:   CASCADE (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Coblentz Avenue, St. Ann’s between LP #5 to LP #18. CARENAGE (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Along Haig Street, inclusive of Raymond Street, Abbe Poujade Street, Seaview Street, Constantine Street, Bendictine Street, Vineyard Street, Jones Street, Neckles Drive, Upper Haig Street, Upper Abbe Poujade Street and all associated side streets. CARONI (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Caroni South Bank Road from LP #63 to LP #153, including the area surrounding the Community Centre and in the vicinity of the San Rafael Substation. MATELOT (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Along Paria Main Road from LP #73 to Mat...

The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) launched two (2) eight-seater golf carts at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) in Mount Hope today (Wednesday 16th September, 2026) to assist patients, visitors and staff in moving around the Hospital compound, as part of its ongoing commitment to patient care. In a Media Release, the NCRHA said the golf carts will be positioned at clinic areas and the main entrance to transport patients to and from the car park. The service will make it easier for patients, families and staff who need assistance to move around the large Hospital complex. The initiative is expected to be beneficial to elderly patients, particularly those who are immobile, those with limited mobility and members of the public who have difficulty moving across the compound. It will certainly benefit patients with disabilities and mobility concerns by easing access to the facility and supporting their comfort and safety. The service is now operating fr...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned service interruption as a result of reduced production to the Carlsen Field Water Treatment Plant, due to a burnt meter at Carlsen Field Well #11.   Affected areas are as follows:  Carlsen Field Farm proper, Thompson Road, Sou Sou Lands, Success Trace, parts of Edinburgh Road, Arena Road Upper and Lower, La Quesa Road, Mission Road from Freeport overpass along Mission Road up to Lime Fruit Junction, Cashew Gardens 1, 2, and 3, Nadira Gardens, Ravine Sable and Palmiste. WASA notes that restoration is expected by 4:00 PM on Saturday (19th September, 2026).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), a 30-year-old Maraval woman was granted bail with surety in the sum of $95,000, after she appeared before a Master of the High Court, charged with three (3) fraud offences. The TTPS said Sonnelle Williams, aka ‘Sonnelle Maharaj,’ of Saddle Road, was charged with forgery, uttering a forged document and attempting to obtain the sum of $85,000 by false pretenses, when she appeared before Master Abraham on Monday (14th, September, 2026). She was granted bail and the matter postponed to 10th February, 2027 for a Status Hearing. The accused was also ordered to report to the Maraval Police Station once a week between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Reports indicate that in September 2026, a woman went to a commercial bank and attempted to withdraw $85,000 from an account. The bank teller became suspicious of the National Identification Card presented by the woman and the Fraud Squad was contacted. The ID card was subsequently found to be forged...

Pictured Above: Shania Saroop, 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 (Wednesday 16th September, 2026), the HSRT said Shania Saroop of San Juan was last seen on Tuesday (15th September, 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 Shania home today.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally fair and hot conditions today (Wednesday 16th September, 2026), becoming partly cloudy, mainly over hilly areas of Tobago and Northwestern Trinidad during the afternoon, with a low to medium chance for an isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm. This evening and tonight will be generally clear, with the chance for a brief shower. In the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, gusty winds are to be expected, and street or flash flooding is likely in the vicinity.  The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 2m in open waters and 1m but choppy in the vicinity of showers in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should stay well hydrated and take precautions against the heat, particularly during the hottest part of the afternoon, ...