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A man is dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in Sangre Grande last night (Thursday 25th September, 2025). The deceased has been identified as Mustapha Gulab of Buena Vista Street, Arima. According to reports, Officers on mobile patrol, around 7:05 PM, attempted to intercept a white Toyota Hilux that appeared suspicious, near the SWAHA Hindu College along the Cunapo Southern Main Road. However, as they approached the vehicle, the driver allegedly opened fire on Officers, prompting them to return fire. The vehicle came to a stop at Coalmine Bridge, where Officers discovered Gulab had been shot. He was transported to the Sangre Grande Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police allege an AR-15 rifle and eleven (11) rounds of ammunition were recovered at the scene. Crime scene investigators also recovered several spent shells. This latest Police-involved shooting death follows another incident on Sunday 21st September, 2025, when Officers of the North Central D...

Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, took the world stage today (Friday 26th September, 2025) at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, delivering our country’s National Statement at the UN’s Headquarters in New York. Watch the full address by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar below, as she represents Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage: Accompanying the Prime Minister to New York is Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers MP, Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Barry Padarath MP, Minister of Legal Affairs, the Honourable Saddam Hosein MP, Minister of Public Admin and AI, the Honourable Dominic Smith and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs and in the Office of the Prime Minister, Nicholas Morris MP, as well as T&T's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Neil Parsan. The Honourable Jearlea...

Pictured Above: Chelsea Gillard, 16. 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 today (Friday 26th September, 2025), the HSRT said Chelsea Gillard of #53 Corinth Road, San Fernando, was last seen on Wednesday (24th September, 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 Chelsea home today.

UPDATE (01/10/25): The Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, along with members of the Ministry's Executive team, met with representatives of the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) today (Wednesday 1st October, 2025), to discuss the delay in the delivery of Social Welfare cheques. No resolution has been announced thus far. The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services is advising the public that there will be a delay in the delivery of cheques to recipients of Social Welfare Grants (Senior Citizens' Pension, Disability Assistance and Public Assistance Grants and Food Support) for the month of October 2025 , due to unforeseen technical difficulties affecting the printing process. In a Public Notice issued today (Friday 26th September, 2025), the Ministry said it is “working with all partners involved to bring about a quick resolution to the matter. Once resolved, the distribution of c...

The Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPost) is advising the public that effective 25th September, 2025, the dispatch of mail to Canada (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) has been temporarily suspended until further notice. In a Public Notice issued today (Friday 26th September, 2025), TTPost said, “This suspension is due to a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which has resulted in no movement of mail within Canada.” As a result, TTPost said Canada Post has requested that all international postal operators, including TTPost, temporarily cease the dispatch of mail to Canada. International items already received as of 25th September, 2025 will be securely stored in Canada by Canada Post until the strike ends. The Public Notice concluded by saying, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and encourage customers to contact our Customer Service Department by calling 774-1065, 773-6098, 773-6104, or message us via WhatsApp at 774-0715 o...

A San Francique carpenter was granted own-bail in the sum of $40,000, after he appeared before a Master of the High Court on Thursday (25th September, 2025), charged with fraud. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Stephen Mohammed was charged with fraudulent conversion in the sum of $2,500, when he appeared before Master Kateisha Ambrose Persadsingh, on Thursday.  He was not called upon to plead and granted bail. The matter was adjourned to 23rd October, 2025, and transferred to the Siparia Magistrates’ Court.  Reports indicate that in 2022, a victim made a down-payment to a carpenter for the construction and delivery of a wardrobe within a three (3) to four (4) week period. To date, the victim never received the wardrobe and efforts to obtain a refund of the payment proved futile.  A report was made to the Police and investigations resulted in an exercise being conducted in the South Western Division on Tuesday (23rd September, 2025), by Offi...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Champs Fleurs and La Romaine on Friday (26th September, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Champs Fleurs and La Romaine are as follows:  CHAMPS FLEURS (9:30 AM to 2:30 PM)   From LP #50 to LP #74 Quarry Drive. LA ROMAINE (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)   LP #1 to LP #6 Silva Street, La Romaine, and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) affirmed Trinidad and Tobago's investment grade rating at BBB- today (Thursday 25th September, 2025), while revising the outlook from “stable” to “negative.” In a Media Release today, the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance, said, “S&P's affirmation of Trinidad and Tobago's investment grade status reflects the country's long established democratic institutions, economic stability, favourable external profile and buffers (‘This profile includes a strong external creditor position, supported by assets in the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF)’). However, S&P has revised the outlook from stable to negative, signalling the need for reforms to enhance fiscal sustainability and improve economic diversification.” The Minister added, “The Government recognizes S&P's assessment as both a confirmation of Trinidad and Tobago's economic resilience and a call to action to address structural chal...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned water interruption due to maintenance work at the Springland Booster Station, Gasparillo. Affected areas are as follows:  Cotton Hill, School Trace, Lightbourne Road, Samlalsingh Trace, Houssa Trace, Perry Road, and parts of Bonne Aventure Main Road.  WASA notes that restoration is expected by 4:00 PM on Saturday afternoon (27th September, 2025).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the father of an 18-year-old man will stand as surety for $150,000 bail after the accused appeared before a Master of the High Court, this week, charged with robbery with violence, malicious damage and interfering with a motor vehicle.   The accused was not called upon to plead and granted bail, when he appeared in the North Master’s High Court. He is also required to report to the Sangre Grande Police Station two (2) days per week, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, reside at an address in Sangre Grande and observe a curfew between the hours of 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, daily. The matter was transferred to the Sangre Grande Magistrates’ Court and adjourned to 15th October, 2025.  A victim reported to Police that he was plying his motor vehicle for hire, around 8:10 PM on Thursday 11th September, 2025, when he picked up three (3) men who asked to be taken to Manrick Street, Sangre Grande. He alleges that while proceeding to their...

A man is dead following a hit-and-run accident along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway in Chaguanas last night (Wednesday 24th September, 2025). The deceased has not yet been identified. According to reports, Officers conducting a patrol along the Northbound lane of the Highway, near Bhagwansingh's Hardware, were flagged by a group of people, around 7:08 PM. After stopping, the Officers saw a man of mixed descent, in his mid-20s, lying on the median with severe injuries, consistent with a hit-and-run. He was conveyed to the Chaguanas Health Facility and transferred to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) in Mount Hope, where he was pronounced dead at 9:58 PM. The area near the scene of the accident was canvassed by Cpl. Singh and PC Benjamin for CCTV cameras, but none were found. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the accident or the victim’s identity to contact the Police as soon as possible. Investigations are continuing.  More on this as it becomes a...

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said as it approaches the close of the financial year, “ a number of temporary adjustments have been implemented to payment services at Licensing Offices. These measures are necessary to facilitate reconciliation and ensure all revenue is properly accounted for at the close of the financial year.”  According to the Ministry, the arrangements will be in effect from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th September, 2025.   Members of the public are kindly asked to take note of the following interim arrangements: Cheques will not be accepted at any Licensing Office between Tuesday 23rd and Tuesday 30th
 September, 2025. Cash payments will not be accepted at any Licensing Office on Tuesday 30th September, 2025. LINX payments will be accepted at all Licensing Sites on Tuesday 30th September, 2025. Online payments will remain available throughout this period. Regular operations, including the acceptance of Cash, Linx, and Cheque transa...

The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure at the intersection of Anderson Terrace and Saddle Road, Maraval. These works will commence today (Thursday 25th September, 2025) and are expected to be completed on the same day. This has become necessary to facilitate WASA relocation works. Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Alternative access routes to be utilized are as follows: Traffic along Saddle Road North and South can enter and exit Anderson Terrace via Camille  Drive and Darcy Road, Saddle Road. Members of the public are reminded that there will be frequent movement of heavy equipment along the roadway, which may result in dust, noise and restrictions to traffic flow. Considering the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following: Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers. Comply with instructions from Police Officers on-site to facilitate a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect sunny and slightly hazy conditions today (Thursday 25th September, 2025), interrupted intermittently by partly cloudy intervals associated with isolated light to moderate showers, near, but not confined to, hilly areas. There is a low (30%) chance that some of these showers could become heavy and/or thundery. Tonight will be mostly fair, except for some partly cloudy conditions with a few light to moderate showers developing just after Midnight.  In the vicinity of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms, we can expect gusty winds, street/flash flooding and isolated ponding in areas so prone.  The Met Office notes that Saharan dust is present in our atmosphere. Persons sensitive to changes in air quality should take the necessary precautions. 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 up to 2m in open ...

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Officers successfully recovered a firearm and a quantity of ammunition during two (2) co-ordinated anti-crime exercises, conducted in the Western and Port-of-Spain Divisions on Monday (22nd September, 2025). The operations were conducted under the authority of the Emergency Powers Regulations 2025, targeting illegal firearms and ammunition. According to the TTPS, between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Monday night, Officers attached to the Western Division Task Force conducted a foot patrol in the hills of Fort George Road, St. James, along a track leading to Upper Waterhole, Cocorite. The exercise, sanctioned by Senior Superintendent Williams, spearheaded by ASP Aguilleira and Inspector Grant, and co-ordinated by Sergeant Hunte, included several Officers of the Task Force and members of the Western Division Gang Unit. While on patrol, the TTPS said Officers observed three (3) men dressed in dark clothing sitting along the track. The men ...

A businessman is dead following a shooting incident in his yard in Valencia last night (Tuesday 23rd September, 2025). The deceased has been identified as Rasheed Ali of Plantation Road, Valencia. He was said to be a truck and backhoe owner. According to reports, Ali was at home when he was ambushed and shot in his yard, around 10:30 PM. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified. However, Ali succumbed to his injuries. Further reports state that he was recently approached by unscrupulous individuals who demanded he pay them a “tax” (extortion money), which Ali refused to pay. Days later, unknown persons reportedly tampered with his vehicles by placing foreign substances into the fuel tanks. Investigations are continuing into Ali’s murder. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Chaguaramas, Arima, Tunapuna and La Romaine on Thursday (25th September, 2025). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in  Chaguaramas, Arima, Tunapuna and La Romaine  are as follows:  CHAGUARAMAS (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)   Along the Western Main Road, including Five Islands, Marine Road, Airways Road, Squadron Road, Anchorage, Peake Yacht Services, Chaguaramas Fire Station, Pt. Gourde, 02 Park, Chaguaramas Heliport, Crews Inn Hotel & Yachting Centre, Salt Docks, Gasparee Island, Monos Island, Teteron Barracks, Macqueripe Road and all associated side streets. ARIMA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)   From Santa Rosa Substation along the Eastern side of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway to LP #E7059778 in the vicinity of the walkover, including Ministry of Works S...

The body of a missing woman was found hanging from a tree near Clifton Hill Beach, Point Fortin, during a search this morning (Wednesday 24th September, 2025) by Police Officers. The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Shelawaihtie “Meera” Bedasse of Coromandel Village, Cedros. She was a sales clerk at Better Deal Variety Store in Point Fortin. Bedasse was reported missing on Tuesday (23rd September, 2025) by her son, PC Russell Bedasse, after she failed to return home after leaving work early that day. According to reports, Bedasse left home around 7:30 AM on Tuesday morning and was dropped off at her workplace by her son-in-law. However, her employer later confirmed that she left the store around 8:30 AM, after complaining of feeling unwell. By Tuesday evening, calls to her mobile phones went unanswered, and attempts to reach her through relatives and friends proved unsuccessful. A missing person alert was subsequently issued by the Point Fortin Police District. Investigator...

Two (2) suspects are in Police custody following a swift response to an armed robbery that occurred on Monday morning (22nd September 2025), along Anduez Trace, Los Iros Beach Road, Erin. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), at approximately 8:15 AM, the victim, a 23-year-old farmer of Los Iros Beach Road, reported that while standing near his garden, he was accosted by two (2) armed men. One of the suspects, armed with a firearm, dealt the victim a blow to the face and ordered him to lie on the ground. The second suspect proceeded to search the victim’s parked white Kia K2700. The suspects fled the scene on foot with the victim’s blue Samsung S10 cellphone, valued at TT $1,500 and TT $200 in cash. A report was made to the Erin Police Station and Officers from both the Erin and Santa Flora Police Stations responded promptly to the scene.  Intensive searches were conducted in the area, leading to the arrest of two (2) male suspects, ages nineteen (19) and twen...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy periods today (Wednesday 24th September, 2025), with a few showers and the low to medium (30% to 40%) chance of the isolated heavier shower and/or thunderstorm, favouring Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair and slightly hazy with the isolated shower.  The Met Office notes that gusty winds and street/flash flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. 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 up to 1.5m 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.