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A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Southbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway on Friday morning (26th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Sumraj Bhagwandeen of Jerningham Junction Road, Charlieville. According to reports, Police received a report that the body of a man was observed lying along the Southbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway, near Jerningham Junction, around 9:10 AM. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers of the Chaguanas Police Station and the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Freeport, found Bhagwandeen lying motionless on the roadway. He was clad in a purple plaid shirt, long blue jeans, and one (1) black shoe. A pool of blood was observed near his head. Bhagwandeen’s brother, who was present at the scene, told Police that the deceased was last seen around 7:00 PM on Christmas night (Thursday 25th December, 2025), when he left his residence in a highly intoxicated state and walked across the Highwa...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect fair to partly cloudy conditions today (Saturday 27th December, 2025), with scattered light to moderate showers and the low (30%) chance of the heavier shower or isolated thunderstorm. Similar conditions are expected overnight. The Met Office notes that in the event of a heavier shower or thunderstorm, gusty winds and street flooding can occur.  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 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

A 59-year-old man has appeared before a Master of the High Court, charged with the unlawful killing of Brian Figaro, who succumbed on 11th December, 2025, to injuries he sustained on 8th December, 2025.  According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Servulus Figaro of Moruga was charged with manslaughter, when he appeared before Master Gray at the South Criminal Court ‘D,’ on Wednesday (24th December, 2025).  The matter was adjourned to 27th January, 2026. The TTPS notes that Brian Figaro, also of Moruga, was involved in a heated argument with a male relative on 8th December, 2025. During the incident, the victim was allegedly struck repeatedly about the body with a baton by the relative, sustaining injuries to his head and abdominal region. On 11th December, 2025, the victim reportedly collapsed at his home and became unresponsive. He was taken to the Princes Town District Health Facility for treatment, where he died.  Servulus Figaro was subsequently arres...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of unplanned water interruption due to an electrical problem impacting a pump at the Granville Water Treatment Plant. Affected areas are as follows:  Reduced pressures to Granville Old Road, Syfoo Trace, Bamboo Village, Bois Bourg, Bonasse Village, Coromandel, Fullerton, Cedros, Icacos, Granville, Granville Main Road, Icacos Inland Road, parts of Pt. Coco (including high points of Boodram Trace, Pasea Trace and Unity Trace) and environs. For further information, assistance, or to request a truck-borne delivery, customers can contact WASA's Customer Call Centre, toll-free at 800-4420 to 800-4426.  WASA notes that restoration is expected by 9:00 PM tonight (Friday 26th December, 2025).   The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.

A man is dead and four (4) others hospitalized following a road traffic accident along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, near the Piarco walkover, early this morning (Friday 26th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Emmanuel Ottley of St. Helena, who was ejected from the vehicle during the violent crash. According to reports, a silver Nissan Note (PDH 6719) was traveling West along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, around 3:54 AM, when, shortly after passing another vehicle, the car suddenly veered off the roadway and slammed into the metal railings along the side of the Highway. The car then ploughed into a bus shed, before crashing down into a ravine, which runs parallel to the roadway.  The impact caused the car to overturn, after which it collided violently with additional railings along the pedestrian walkover linking Oropune Gardens to the Highway, leaving the vehicle mangled. During the violent sequence of collisions, Ottley was ejected from the veh...

In a Travel Update issued at 10:30 AM this morning (Friday 26th December, 2025), Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising passengers of the following amendments to its JFK services for 26th and 27th December, 2025 , due to adverse weather conditions in the New York area: ( Click/Tap Image To Enlarge ) The airline said it has reached out to affected passengers. Customers are encouraged to register for real-time flight notifications and updates via https://www.caribbean-airlines.com/#/caribbean-flight-notifications . Flight status is also available via the FLIGHT STATUS tab on the Caribbean Airlines homepage on www.caribbean-airlines.com . Customers may also visit www.caribbean-airlines.com , download the Caribbean Airlines Mobile app, and check their social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates. Please be guided accordingly.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny conditions today (Friday 26th December, 2025), except for brief, partly cloudy periods over the Western half of Trinidad, with a few isolated showers during the afternoon. Tonight will be cool and clear.  The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and near calm in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The United States launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas night (Thursday 25th December, 2025), who have been accused of allegedly targeting and slaughtering Christians in that country. The announcement was made by President Donald Trump via Truth Social. According to the President, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY ...

Four (4) male suspects were caught shortly after allegedly breaking into a facility belonging to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) in Mausica, early this morning (Thursday 25th December, 2025), following information received from Minister of Homeland Security, the Honourable Roger Alexander. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), a well-coordinated response to the report of breaking in progress was executed by Officers of the Northern Division, which resulted in a vehicle with four (4) male suspects being intercepted, around 2:20 AM. A quantity of mattresses and white plastic tables belonging to the ODPM were recovered. The tables were found inside the suspects’ vehicle, a silver Nissan Wingroad wagon (PDZ 101), while the mattresses and other stolen items were found in bushes near the ODPM compound. The suspects were arrested in connection with the finds. They have been identified as follows: Jonathan Joseph, 29, of 6th Avenue, Barataria. Ne...

Two (2) persons are dead, including a teenager, and a child wounded following a brutal home invasion and shooting incident at Pinto Road, Arima, early this morning (Thursday 25th December, 2025). The deceased have been identified as 23-year-old Dijon Cottoy and 14-year-old Fadius Malchan. According to reports, armed assailants stormed a residence along Pinto Road, Arima, around 5:00 AM, and opened fire while the occupants were inside their home.  In the chaos that followed, Cottoy and Malchan were fatally shot, while Malchan's 8-year-old brother, a student of Santa Rosa Government Primary School, was wounded during the attack.  Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and Officers responded to the scene shortly after the shooting, including Insp. Sylvester, Insp. Smith and Sgt. Ramoutar. The child was rushed to Hospital, where he remains in stable condition after being shot in the shoulder. Investigations are continuing, led by PC Salina of the Homicide Bureau of In...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect long sunny spells today (Thursday 25th December, 2025), interrupted at times by isolated light to moderate showers, near, but not confined to, hilly areas. Tonight will be mostly fair and cool, except for some isolated pre-dawn 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 1.5m to 2m in open waters and 0.5m to 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

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The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MoRDLG) is advising the general public that there is presently a heightened level of activity at the Piparo Mud Volcano, and co-ordinated monitoring and assessment efforts are actively underway to safeguard public safety. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 24th December, 2025), the Ministry said it is conducting Initial Damage Assessments in collaboration with Disaster Management Units (DMUs) from the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation (CTTRC) and the Princes Town Regional Corporation (PTRC), along with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service (TTMPS), the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (MoW), the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS).  Reports indicate that the volcano's main vent is experiencing increased activity, with visible cracks observed along the roadway in the Western area. This h...

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is advising the public of a fraudulent online investment scheme, operating under the name “Stable Rowdex” (also referred to as “Stable Capital”), which is promoting a cryptocurrency-related investment opportunity.   In a Public Advisory issued on Tuesday (23rd December, 2025), the TTSEC said it has confirmed that the entity is distributing Al-generated videos, fabricated news articles, altered images and other falsified promotional content purporting to show endorsements from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Minister of Finance and other prominent individuals. The TTSEC said it wishes to make it unequivocally clear that: These endorsements are entirely false; No such investment product or the entity has been endorsed by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance or any other public official or individual referenced in the promotional materials; and The materials being circulated ...

The Ministry of Defence, under whose jurisdiction falls, securing our borders, including the airspace and territorial waters of Trinidad and Tobago, said it notes with great concern, recent drone activity in close proximity to both the Piarco International Airport and the ANR Robinson Airport. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 24th December, 2025), Minister of Defence, Wayne Sturge, M.P., said, “The Ministry of Defence advises that objective verification shows drones were flown within the 5 kilometre ‘No Fly Zone’ of our Airports , contrary to claims made that the drones operated outside 5 kilometres from our Airports.” According to Minister Sturge, “The Ministry of Defence wishes to highlight the reckless endangerment created by drone operators from the obvious and inherent danger posed to both incoming and outgoing commercial aircraft during such drone operations, with the real possibility of collisions which can potentially lead to loss of life on a massive scale. Quite apart fro...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), a mostly sunny day is expected today (Wednesday 24th December, 2025), with a few partly cloudy spells and showers likely, particularly over the Western half of Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair and cool. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 30°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves up to 2m in open waters and near 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

A 22-year-old man of Sangre Grande has appeared before a Masters’ Court, charged with robbery with aggravation, which allegedly occurred on 15th December, 2025. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Shakquan Park, 22, of North Eastern Settlement, appeared before Master Indira Chinebas at the Sangre Grande Masters’ Court, charged with the offence of robbery with aggravation on Friday (19th December, 2025).  Park was granted bail in the sum of $65,000 with surety. The charge stems from a report of robbery with aggravation, which occurred in the Sangre Grande district. According to Police reports, the victim was hired by Park — who is known to the victim — to transport him to Immortelle Crescent, North Eastern Settlement.  Upon arrival, the accused allegedly exited the vehicle, opened the driver’s door, removed the keys, and ordered the victim out of the vehicle. The vehicle was then reportedly surrounded by several unknown individuals. Fearing for his life,...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers along the North Coast Road that it has become necessary to interrupt the supply of electricity to carry out emergency maintenance on the overhead lines in the area, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM today (Tuesday 23rd December, 2025). Customers in the following locations will be affected: Along the North Coast Road, including Pierre Trace, Las Cuevas Village, Yarra Beach, 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, Beatrice Trace, Wilson Trace, Mesh Bay and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets any inconvenience caused by this unplanned outage.

A sales clerk was ambushed while driving his vehicle and robbed of TT $380,000 in cash in Siparia in broad daylight on Monday afternoon (22nd December, 2025), shortly after withdrawing the funds from a nearby bank. According to reports, the 31-year-old male victim visited Republic Bank Limited (RBL) on High Street, Siparia, where he cashed a cheque and received TT $380,000 in cash. He then placed it inside a black backpack and left the bank. The victim entered a white Honda Vezel and drove towards Daisy Voisin Street, Siparia, where his workplace and a MoneyGram outlet are located. However, while traveling along Mary Street, around 1:15 PM, his vehicle was suddenly blocked by a silver Nissan Tiida, which pulled directly in front of it, forcing the victim to stop. Three (3) suspects then alighted from the Tiida. The men were dressed in long-sleeve green coveralls, with ski masks fully covering their faces. One suspect was armed with a firearm, while another carried a hammer. The bandits...

A man is dead following a shooting incident in Marabella on Monday morning (22nd December, 2025), leaving his relatives and friends in mourning. The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old Kreston Phillips, who was unemployed and had addresses at Battoo Boulevard and Union Road, both in Marabella. According to reports, residents along Manohar Street heard several loud explosions, around 8:00 AM, followed by the sound of a speeding vehicle fleeing the area.  Police were alerted and upon arrival, Officers from the Southern Division Task Force found Phillips lying on his back along the road with several gunshot wounds. He was alive but barely breathing. Officers attempted to speak with him, but he appeared to be unconscious.  Phillips was conveyed to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. Crime scene investigators recovered several spent shells. No arrests have been made so far. Investigations are continuing by Officers of the Homi...