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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...

“PNM corporations should stop suskaying, because they’re not going to get a cent more than the almost one billion dollars that they are already receiving for this fiscal year.” This from Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP. She is also warning that the future monetary allocations to the regional corporations will depend on their delivery over the next eight (8) months until the next reading of the national budget. In a statement issued on her X account on Saturday afternoon (24th January, 2026), the Prime Minister said, “Instead they should begin spending taxpayers’ money on services to citizens and not on feteing, rum, wining on the road and paying for ghost projects. In 2026, seven (7) PNM corporations will receive a total of 987.29 million dollars, 181.83 million dollars more than the 805.46 million dollars that the seven (7) UNC corporations will receive. There is currently a total of 13,406 people employed across all regional corporations. The seven (7) PN...

A pedestrian has died at Hospital a day after he was struck by a van in Arima on Tuesday afternoon (20th January, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Ricardo Nicome of Arima. According to reports, Nicome was walking home with his wife along Subero Street, near the corner of La Chance Street, Arima, when he was suddenly struck by a van. The driver immediately stopped to render assistance to the victim. The impact caused Nicome to be knocked to the ground. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Arima Hospital for emergency medical treatment. However, despite efforts by doctors, Nicome succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Wednesday evening (21st January, 2026). CCTV footage captured the moment Nicome was struck by the van on the roadway. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing.  More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect sunny and at times, breezy conditions today (Sunday 25th January, 2026), interrupted by occasional cloudy patches with showers. There is a low chance of the isolated heavy shower. Lingering isolated showery spells are expected overnight. Gusty winds are possible near showers. The Met Office notes that Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. 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 near 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it is “aware of the footage now circulating and understands the public concern it has generated,” regarding the recent fatal Police-involved shooting incident in St. Augustine, in which 31-year-old Joshua Samaroo was killed and his common-law wife, 24-year-old Kaia Sealy, was critically wounded. The CCTV footage shows Police pursuing the couple’s vehicle along Bassie Street Extension and Dookiesingh Street. The car then swerved around a corner and crashed over a drain. Officers, exiting a marked Toyota Rav4 SUV, opened fire on the vehicle. Samaroo, the driver, is seen raising his hands through the window in surrender. However, both Samaroo and Sealy were struck by Police gunfire. In a Media Release this afternoon (Saturday 24th January, 2026), Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Suzette Martin, said, “Any loss of life during a Police operation is a matter we treat with the utmost seriousness. At this time, the circumstances su...

The bar industry in Trinidad and Tobago is facing an unprecedented crisis. This according to the Trinidad & Tobago Coalition of Bars & Restaurants. In a statement issued via Facebook today (Saturday 24th January, 2026), the Coalition said the crisis being experienced by the bar industry is a result of several factors, including what it calls “disproportionate policy decisions” that it says threaten the very survival of an entire sector. See their full statement below: AN INDUSTRY ON THE BRINK: A PLEA FROM THE BAR SECTOR OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - By Nicholas Ramsundar The bar industry in Trinidad and Tobago is facing an unprecedented crisis. What we are experiencing today is not the result of poor management or reckless behaviour, but the cumulative impact of drastic, unconsulted, and disproportionate policy decisions that threaten the very survival of an entire sector. This is not an exaggeration. It is the lived reality of thousands of bar owners, workers, suppliers, and fami...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Chaguanas on Sunday (25th January, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Chaguanas are as follows:  From LP #464 Southern Main Road heading North to corner of the Southern Main Road and Ramsaran Street. From corner of the Southern Main Road and Ramsaran Street heading West to corner of Ramsaran Street and Railway Road. From LP #75S Chaguanas Main Road heading East to corner of the Chaguanas Main Road and Railway Road. From corner of the Chaguanas Main Road and Railway Road heading South to corner of Railway Road and Lalla Street and all associated side streets, inclusive of Marc Street, Manick Street and Success Street. From corner of Yard Street and St. Yves Street heading East to LP #58 on Yard Street. From corner of Yard Street and ...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising motorists using Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, today (Saturday 24th January, 2026), that it is conducting emergency underground work in the vicinity of the Fire Services Headquarters. T&TEC notes that the work is necessary to repair a fault on an underground high voltage cable and, as a result, there will be an interruption in the flow of traffic along the Westbound lane until 6:00 PM today (Saturday 24th January, 2026). The Commission says it apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these repair works.  Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and to follow the instructions of Police Officers on-site. Please be guided accordingly.

Pictured Above: Sarah Khan Mohammed, 39. UPDATE (25/01/26): The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), led by Captain Vallence Rambharat, was able to locate Sarah and her vehicle a short while ago today (Sunday 25th January, 2026). The HSRT said she is currently at the Chaguanas Police Station with her relatives. “We thank our teammates Ramnauth ‘Hulk’ Ramcharitar and Ria Sinanan for their efforts to locate her with the assistance of others. We thank the Police Officers involved as well as relatives. GOD IS GREAT.” The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find a missing 39-year-old woman. In a social media post today (Saturday 24th January, 2026), the HSRT said Sarah Khan Mohammed of Princes Town was last seen on Thursday (22nd January, 2026). However, according to the HRST, even though Sarah contacted the Cunupia Police Station vía telephone to say that she is fine, she has not been in contact with her relatives.   Her relatives said that ...

Pictured Above: Adiar Allsop, 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 on Friday (23rd January, 2026), the HSRT said Adiar Allsop of Cunupia was last seen on Thursday (22nd 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 Adiar home today.

The Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago is advising that with effect from 12th January, 2026, the Court of Appeal will operate solely from the Hall of Justice, Knox Street, Port-of-Spain. Accordingly, all Court of Appeal operations at the Waterfront Judicial Centre located at Tower D, International Waterfront Complex, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, have been relocated to the 3rd Floor, Hall of Justice. The Judiciary notes that all services related to the Court of Appeal will be available from the 3rd Floor, Hall of Justice, including: Court of Appeal Courtrooms; Court of Appeal Court Office/Registry; and In-person customer/counter services. Contact details for the Court of Appeal Registry remain unchanged as indicated hereunder: Judiciary Contact Centre: 224-5182, 62-TTLAW (628-8529) or 23-
LAWTT (235-2988), Extensions: 2293, 2399, 2398, and 2432. Email: HOJCOA.Response@ttlawcourts.org. Please be guided accordingly.