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A 73-year-old kidnapping victim was successfully rescued late last night (Wednesday 25th March, 2026), following a co-ordinated intelligence-led operation which resulted in the interception of a vessel and the arrest of eight (8) individuals. The victim has been identified as 73-year-old landlord Tara Poliah, who was abducted by a Venezuelan tenant and several accomplices from her home along Don Miguel Road in San Juan, shortly after 7:00 PM. Poliah’s kidnapping was captured on CCTV footage, which also showed her abductors bundling her into a white Nissan AD wagon (PEA 3592), before fleeing the scene in a Northerly direction. She was rescued from a vessel at sea several hours later.   According to the footage, one of the Venezuelan suspects, who was renting an apartment from the victim, appeared to have lured her outside, as she is heard asking if he was leaving and enquiring about the rent. However, as Poliah‘s back was turned, two (2) other men emerged from the apartment, one arm...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny and breezy conditions today (Thursday 26th March, 2026), with a few partly cloudy spells and isolated showers. There is a low chance of the odd heavy shower, favouring Southwestern Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising of a partial road closure on Fondes Amandes Road, St. Ann’s , for urgent sewer main works, as follows: DATE: Monday 23rd March, 2026 to Tuesday 31st March, 2026. PERIOD: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and follow Police or Traffic Warden instructions. The Authority notes that, where feasible, one (1) lane will remain open to avoid full closures. Weekend works will occur to expedite completion. For further information or assistance, please contact WASA's Customer Contact Centre, toll free at 800-4420 to 800-4426.  The Authority said it thanks the public for their patience and understanding. Please be guided accordingly.

The Customs and Excise Division (C&ED) said it successfully intercepted a shipment of marijuana during routine operations at a Port-of-Spain Customs Bonded Area on Wednesday 18th March, 2026. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 25th March, 2026), C&ED said, “Following a swift response from the Preventive Branch, Officers conducted a detailed examination of a shipment presented for clearance. The inspection revealed four (4) packages containing a green plant-like material concealed within the cargo. Field testing confirmed the substance as cannabis, with an estimated street value of $424,490. One individual was arrested and formally charged in connection with the seizure.” The Division notes that the accused subsequently appeared before a Master of the High Court and was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with surety. “This successful interdiction highlights the Division's unwavering vigilance in protecting the borders of Trinidad and Tobago. Through intelligence-led operat...

An employee of murdered businessman Danny Guerra is dead following a shooting incident at Trini River Lime Resort in Matura on Monday night (23rd March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Rondell Adolphus, also known as “Patch” or “Ponkie,” of Immortelle Crescent, North Eastern Settlement, Sangre Grande. He worked as a Quarry Supervisor and machine operator at DG Homes, which was owned by Guerra. The deadly attack in Matura comes ten (10) days after Guerra was also gunned down. Both Guerra and Adolphus were previously linked to threats against Minister of Defence, Wayne Sturge, according to Police. Reports state that Adolphus checked in alone at a cabin at Trini River Lime on Monday (23rd March, 2026), and was later joined by a woman. The woman told Police that Adolphus left the cabin to get ice from a nearby ice maker, around 9:50 PM. She then heard several loud explosions. Upon investigating, she found Adolphus lying on his back in a pool of blood. He had been sh...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly sunny and breezy conditions today (Wednesday 25th March, 2026), despite a few isolated showers. Tonight will be fair and cool. 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 in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

The Ministry of Education is providing an update regarding a fire incident on Monday afternoon (23rd March, 2026) at Carapichaima West Secondary School. In a Media Release today (Tuesday 24th March, 2026), the Ministry said smoke was detected at approximately 1:50 PM in a room located on the top floor of the Form 5 building block. “The school's emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and by 1:55 PM, all staff and students were safely evacuated to the designated muster point. The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) was contacted immediately, and responded promptly.” At the time of the incident, forty-two (42) teachers and one hundred and three (103) students were present on the compound. No injuries or casualties were reported, and ambulance services remained on standby throughout the incident. The Ministry is advising that Form 5 students had successfully completed their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) mock examinations prior to the incident. ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Tuesday 24th March, 2026) will be mostly sunny and breezy at times, despite the medium chance of a few showers developing from late morning. There is also the low chance of the isolated shower becoming heavy near Western areas of Trinidad during the afternoon. Tonight will be fair, with a light breeze.  The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 1.5m to 2m in open waters and up to 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

Pictured Above: Celina Balliram, 15 (left) and Alena Baksh, 12 (right). UPDATE (25/03/26): The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) said the missing sisters were found alone last night (Tuesday 24th March, 2026) at a house in Palo Seco. A member of the public reportedly tipped off investigators to their location. “Excellent Work by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Last night at around 8:30 PM, Police Officers attached to the Santa Flora Police Station led by Sergeant Breedy and Sergeant Jaglal, went to a home in the Palo Seco District and found the two (2) MISSING SISTERS: Celine Balliram and Alena Baksh. They were the only occupants. We thank the Police Officers and the member of the public whose vigilance we commend. GOD IS GREAT.” EDITOR’S NOTE: The body of this article has been updated with new details. The Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) is seeking the public’s assistance to find two (2) missing sisters. In a social media post today (Monday 23rd March, 2026), th...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Valencia and Champs Fleurs on Tuesday (24th March, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Valencia and Champs Fleurs are as follows:  VALENCIA (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) From LP #6 to LP #11 on Silica Sands Road. CHAMPS FLEURS (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From Palm Drive off Mendez Drive. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express passenger jet are dead after the plane struck a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York late last night (Sunday 22nd March, 2026). Forty-one (41) people were injured in the collision and were treated at local Hospitals, with some seriously injured. Thirty-two (32) have since been released, the Port Authority said. The collision involved a Jazz Aviation flight operated on behalf of Air Canada. The plane was carrying seventy-two (72) passengers and four (4) crew members. According to a Port Authority Spokesperson, a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting truck was responding to unrelated reports of an “odor” on a United Airlines flight, when it was struck by the plane at 11:40 PM. NEW: New video footage captures the moment an Air Canada jet and a fire truck collided at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Here is what we know: - The plane’s two pilots sadly died. - 41 passengers and crew members were taken to the hospital...

A man is dead following a shooting incident outside a sports bar in Sangre Grande early Sunday morning (22nd March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Shaquille Layne Samuel. According to reports, Officers attached to the Eastern Division Task Force were alerted about a shooting in the vicinity of Cypress Sports Bar, located along the Eastern Main Road, around 1:55 AM. Upon arrival at the scene, the Officers discovered Samuel lying motionless on the Eastern side of the roadway, with multiple gunshot wounds about the body. Police immediately transported the victim to the Sangre Grande Hospital in a marked vehicle. However, despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Several Officers, including members of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), also visited the scene. Reports indicate that Samuel was threatened during an altercation hours before the attack, with the suspect warning, “I will come back for you.” Crime scene investigators re...

Three (3) men are dead following a horrific shooting incident in Penal early this morning (Monday 23rd March, 2026). The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Jordan Cudjoe Burke of Sunset Drive, Lachoos Road; 22-year-old Ishmael Matthews of Hibiscus Drive, Smart Avenue; and 21-year-old Roberto Samuel Carlos of Corinth Hills, San Fernando.  Burke is said to be the son of the infamous “community activist” and businessman Cedric “Burkie” Burke of Sea Lots, who died in 2020 from complications related to COVID-19 . According to reports, a female resident of a two-storey concrete house, located in an area commonly called “D Dog Patch,” along Lachoos Road, was asleep upstairs, when she was suddenly awakened by the sound of several loud explosions, around 2:56 AM. Upon checking a downstairs bedroom in the Western section of the house, she discovered the three (3) men lying motionless. Burke was near a bed, Matthews a short distance away, while Carlos was partially beneath the bed. ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect predominantly sunny conditions over most areas today (Monday 23rd March, 2026), with a few showers mainly over Western and near hilly areas. Tonight will be clear and cool, despite the odd shower. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 31°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 Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Sangre Grande and Arouca on Monday (23rd March, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.   According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Sangre Grande and Arouca are as follows:  SANGRE GRANDE From LP #50 on Barker Trace West, including Chow Circular, Randal Avenue, Damien Avenue, Sherry Ann Avenue and all associated side streets. AROUCA Five Rivers: From LP #50 on corner of Range Road, including William Road, Laurel Hill Extension Road and all associated side streets. T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

Flow is advising customers across some communities in Central Trinidad, including Cunupia, Las Lomas, Kelly Village, Longdenville and environs, who may be experiencing service interruptions, that this is due to damage to its fibre cables caused by a fire.  In a Notice issued this afternoon (Sunday 22nd March, 2026), Flow said, “Our repair teams are already on-site working to restore your service in the shortest time possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.” More on this as it becomes available.

A man is dead following a multiple-vehicle road traffic accident along the South Trunk Road in La Romaine early Friday morning (20th March, 2026). The deceased has been identified as David Miguel Skerritt, a resident of Sangre Grande who worked as a fish vendor in Toco. According to reports, Skerritt was driving North along the roadway, when, upon approaching a traffic light intersection, his vehicle collided into the back of a van that was stationary at the time, around 12:28 AM. The initial impact triggered a chain reaction, resulting in two (2) additional vehicles being struck in quick succession. Skerritt sustained severe injuries in the crash. Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene. However, Skerritt subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The damaged vehicles were towed from the scene. Investigations are continuing into the fatal crash. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Sunday 22nd March, 2026) will be predominantly sunny and breezy at times, despite the low (20%) chance of a shower, favouring Northern and hilly areas. Tonight will be clear 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 1.5m to 2m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

According to reports, the Sangre Grande home belonging to a son of murdered businessman Danny Guerra was riddled with bullets a short while ago today (Saturday 21st March, 2026), just two (2) days after Guerra’s funeral. His four (4) children reportedly received death threats prior to the funeral , forcing them to stay away from laying their father to rest on Thursday (19th March, 2026), as a result of safety concerns for the family. No one was said to be at the home, located at Guy Trace, Oropouche Road, Sangre Grande, during the shooting. However, the brazen nature of the incident has left residents on edge. Police Officers are currently at the scene processing evidence, conducting enquiries and examining whether the attack is directly linked to Guerra’s brutal murder. The incident comes just over a week after Guerra, the owner of DG Homes, was shot dead by two (2) masked gunmen while inside his vehicle in Sangre Grande on Friday 13th March, 2026. Investigations are continuing. ...

“The recent developments surrounding delivery of an invitation to Dr. Keith Rowley, our former Political Leader and Prime Minister, for our 70th Anniversary Celebrations, present a unique opportunity for the People’s National Movement to continue strengthening our internal processes and rebuilding our Movement.” This from Leader of the People’s National Movement (PNM) and Opposition Leader of Trinidad and Tobago, Pennelope Beckles, MP, in response to recent claims made by Dr. Rowley that he was not invited to the milestone event.  However, the PNM has since rejected his claims and produced the invitation letter they say was hand-delivered to his residence. In a brief statement issued via Facebook on Friday (20th March, 2026), Beckles added, “I have been in direct communication with Dr. Rowley, following which, I have initiated a review of the circumstances with a view to ensuring that appropriate systems are put in place to prevent any similar situation arising in the future.” Mor...