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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of St. James/Cocorite, Barataria, Sangre Grande and Chaguanas on Thursday (25th June, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in St. James/Cocorite, Barataria, Sangre Grande and Chaguanas are as follows:  ST. JAMES/COCORITE (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) John Street, Main Street, Jeffers Street, buildings located along the Western Main Road opposite the St. James Medical Complex, Dawn Street, Nile Street, Hansen's Disease Control Unit, Cocorite Government Primary School, Harding Place, Community Hospital of Seventh-Day Adventists, Cocorite Terrace, Powder Magazine Road and all associated side streets. BARATARIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers North of the El Socorro Substation on El Socorro Extension Road up to the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, including customers along th...

The Ministry of Education is conducting a Means Test to determine eligibility for the School Supplies and Book Grant, to support financially disadvantaged students at both the Primary and Secondary levels. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burdens students face in acquiring essential school supplies, ensuring they have the resources for learning. The Means Test commenced on Monday 22nd June, 2026 and the deadline for applications is on Wednesday 8th July, 2026. Download, complete, and re-upload all forms to bookgrant.moe.gov.tt . WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Trinidad and Tobago Nationals only. Parents/Guardians earning a gross salary of $7,500 or less, with students currently enrolled at the following institutions: Government and Government Assisted Primary and Secondary Schools (Special schools included); Government Funded Private Secondary and Private Special Educational Institutes; and SERVOL Junior Life Centres. Parents of students with Special Needs. Parents/Guardians of student...

UPDATE (27/06/26): At least two (2) suspects have been arrested by Police in connection with this daring attempted robbery, including the one dubbed “Batman” due to his attire . The ATM vault, valued at $238,000, was found lying in the parking area near the roadway after the suspects fled the scene. A check of the vault revealed that it contained $641,000 in cash. The large opening in the wall of the building is said to have caused approximately $185,000 in damage. Two (2) FCB signs were also destroyed by the backhoe, with damage estimated at $40,000. Police in Tobago are searching for several masked men, including a Batman-like character in a cape, who attempted to steal an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) using a backhoe in Plymouth, Tobago, early this morning (Wednesday 24th June, 2026). The suspects allegedly targeted the First Citizens Bank (FCB) ATM located at Supreme Plaza, Shelbourne Street, Plymouth, after stealing a backhoe and a truck from a nearby area. According to report...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The body of this article has been updated with new details. A prominent businessman and his wife from Westmoorings are now in Police custody after Officers executed search warrants at two (2) properties early this morning (Wednesday 24th June, 2026). The couple is said to be businessman Dominic Hadeed, the Executive Chairman of Blue Waters Products Limited, and his wife, Genevieve Hadeed. Reports state that plain-clothes Officers from a specialist unit arrived at the couple’s home in Westmoorings, around 5:00 AM, following which they executed a search warrant and seized several electronic devices, including laptops and cellphones belonging to the occupants. Investigators then drove Hadeed to his business in Trincity, to conduct additional searches as part of ongoing enquiries. However, it could not be ascertained if anything had been seized from that location. In a Media Release after the incident, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it “confirms that, a...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is assuring the public that the national electricity grid remains stable following a significant voltage “dip” experienced across parts of the country at approximately 9:15 PM last night (Tuesday 23rd June, 2026). According to the Commission, the “dip” occurred when, during adverse lightning activity in Central Trinidad, two (2) circuits between the Brechin Castle and Debe 132 kV Substations tripped and were automatically re-closed by the built-in protection system. There was no interruption to the supply of residential customers. T&TEC said it “remains committed to delivering a reliable and secure electricity supply and continues to actively monitor the grid. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers as a result of this event.” More on this as it becomes available.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy or cloudy conditions today (Wednesday 24th June, 2026), with periods of showers and the medium (60%) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorm activity, favouring but not confined to, South Trinidad. Conditions will become gradually settled as the night progresses, despite a few lingering showers and the low chance of the isolated thunderstorm, favouring the early night. Gusty winds near 50 Km/h and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. The Met Office notes that a significant concentration of Saharan dust will infiltrate the atmosphere later today. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 31°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves 2m to 2.5m in open waters and near 1m and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Please contin...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cascade, San Raphael, Carapichaima, Libertville and Craignish on Wednesday (24th June, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Cascade, San Raphael, Carapichaima, Libertville and Craignish are as follows:  CASCADE (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Along St. Ann’s Main Road from Coblentz Avenue Junction to St. Ann’s Avenue Junction, including Nook Avenue, Chinese Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Normandie Hotel, La Fantasie Road, Food Plaza along St. Ann’s Road, Coblentz Gardens and all associated side streets. SAN RAPHAEL (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Esperanza Road, including Brazil Arena Dam. CARAPICHAIMA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #151 heading West up to LP #215 along Waterloo Road (in the vicinity of the Temple by the Sea). From LP #50 along Waterloo Road heading South on...

The father of Joshua Samaroo, who was killed during a controversial Police-involved shooting incident earlier this year, has been detained under the State of Emergency Regulations after allegedly making a statement on live radio that investigators say was prejudicial to public safety. Joshua was allegedly shot and killed by Police in St. Augustine on 20th January, 2026, following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash. The shooting left his girlfriend, Kaia Sealy , critically injured. CCTV footage appeared to show Joshua seated inside the vehicle with his hands raised before Officers opened fire. According to reports, 63-year-old Christopher Samaroo of River Range Road, La Seiva, Maraval, became the subject of a Police investigation after making certain comments while speaking about the death of his son, Joshua Samaroo, during the Father's Day edition of the “Eye on Dependency” radio programme on i95.5 FM, on Sunday (21st June, 2026). Police said Samaroo was detained under Regu...

A man charged with attempted murder and possession of ammunition has been granted bail following his appearance before the Princes Town Magistrates’ Court on Monday (22nd June, 2026). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the accused, Ryan Sambucharan, was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with surety or $20,000 cash alternative for the offence of attempted murder, and $100,000 with surety or $10,000 cash alternative for the offence of possession of ammunition. He was also ordered to comply with strict bail conditions, including residing at Lengua Village, Lucy Trace, Barrackpore, reporting to the Princes Town Police Station once per month between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and having no direct or indirect contact with the complainant. He is further required to remain at least 500 metres away from the victim at all times. The Court matters have been adjourned for a Status Hearing on 22nd December, 2026 and a Sufficiency Hearing on 16th December, 2026. The separate cha...

A man is dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in San Juan on Monday evening (22nd June, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Abraham Hackette, who was mentally ill and said to be homeless, but had a last known address at Farroe Terrace, San Juan. He was allegedly killed by Police after attacking and stabbing an Officer. According to reports, Police Constable David Noel and other Officers of the San Juan Police Station responded to a call of domestic disturbance at the corners of Concord and Saddle Road, San Juan, around 6:40 PM. Residents at the location were being harassed by the outpatients of the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital and called the Police. When the Officers arrived, they met Hackette who was armed with a knife. Police said he attacked the Officers and stabbed PC Noel in the left and upper right arms. He was subsequently shot and taken to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) in Mount Hope, where he was declared dead on arrival. ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), the anticipated level of concern at the end of June 2026 is a Drought Warning in Southwestern Tobago; a Dry Spell over Central Tobago; a Dry Spell over Northeastern Trinidad and borderline dry across the remainder of Trinidad and Tobago (based on a 3-month SPI for April to June 2026). Implications Continuing vegetation browning; Decreasing soil moisture; Potential for bush, forest and wildfires through June to July; Reduced water recharge rates and stream flows, negatively impacting surface water availability. ( Click/Tap Images To Enlarge ) The Met Office notes that deficits in rainfall alongside above-normal temperatures and increased evaporation rates are expected by the mid-to-late 2026 Wet Season, as the El Niño event is forecast to strengthen by mid-to-late 2026. For the full TTMS Dryness/Drought Indicator & Outlook,  please visit:  https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/our-services/dryness-drought-indicator-...

UPDATE (05/08/26):  The skeletal remains discovered in a bushy area in Mon Repos, San Fernando, by the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), led by Captain Vallence Rambharat, last month, on 16th July, 2026, have been positively identified as those of missing Williamsville businessman Kelvin Samaroo. His skull was found approximately ten (10) feet from his decomposing body. A resident of the area first discovered the bottom-jaw of a human earlier that day and contacted the Police. The HSRT subsequently became involved and made the grim discovery later in the afternoon. Following the positive identification of the body, the HSRT said, “On behalf of HSRT, we extend our commiserations to his family, friends and love ones. SLEEP IN ETERNAL PEACE KELVIN. GOD’S BLESSINGS BROTHER.” UPDATE (25/06/26): CCTV footage is said to have captured a man outside of Samaroo’s business place on Friday afternoon (19th June, 2026), pacing about while on a phone. The individual reportedly left the ar...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect hazy and breezy to windy conditions today (Tuesday 23rd June, 2026), especially in elevated areas. Partly cloudy conditions are expected to become cloudy at times during the afternoon to early evening, with light to moderate showers in some areas and a medium chance for an isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm. After some settling during the evening, conditions will become cloudy again during the night with light to moderate showers and a medium chance for a heavy shower or thunderstorm.  In the event of any shower, winds are likely to become gusty, and with a heavy shower, there is expected to be some street or flash flooding in areas so prone. The Met Office notes that Saharan dust concentration remains mild to moderate in the atmosphere. 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 2.5m in open waters...

UPDATE:  T&TEC has cancelled its planned maintenance work for Trincity. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Trincity and Chaguanas on Tuesday (23rd June, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Trincity and Chaguanas are as follows:  TRINCITY (8:45 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM) All customers from the intersection of Cane Farm Road and Trincity Boulevard, including the Trincity Mall roundabout along Trincity Central Road, up to the junction of Churchill Roosevelt Highway and Trincity Central Road, extending to Golden Grove Road. TRINCITY (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Corner of Churchill Rossevelt Highway and Trincity Central Road up to Golden Grove Road. CHAGUANAS (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) From LP #88 on Matna Drive (in the vicinity of Endeavour Substation) heading North onto Endeavour Roa...

A man is dead following a hit-and-run accident in Wallerfield late last night (Sunday 21st June, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Daveanand Santo of Wallerfield. The father was still struggling to come to terms with the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Aliyah Santo, who was killed less than two (2) years ago. According to relatives, Santo had spent part of Father’s Day with family and had just left his sister’s home after dinner, when tragedy struck shortly after 10:00 PM. While walking along Bermuda Road, Wallerfield, Santo was hit by a 7-seater vehicle whose driver failed to stop following the collision. The motorist fled the scene, leaving the injured man on the roadway. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and Santo was taken to the Arima Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His 16-year-old daughter, Aliyah Santo, was fatally shot at her home on Antigua Road, Wallerfield, on 27th August, 2024 . The teenager sustained a single gunshot ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), between 8:30 PM on Thursday (18th June, 2026) and 1:00 AM on Friday (19th June, 2026), Officers of the Guard and Emergency Branch (GEB), acting on information received, proceeded to Eastman Street, Tunapuna, where they recovered an AR-15 rifle with a magazine, concealed in a multi-coloured sheet. Shortly after, Officers conducted a further search in the same area and recovered a silver revolver containing three (3) rounds of ammunition. The firearms were conveyed to the Tunapuna Police Station for processing, while investigations remain ongoing. The operation was sanctioned by DCP Martin, strategically directed by ACP Hazel, co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Ramnarine and supervised by Sgt. Ghent. Meanwhile, in a separate intelligence-driven Operation Steady G.U.A.R.D., conducted between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM in the Santa Cruz district, Officers arrested an 18-year-old man after he was found in possession of a revolver loaded with fou...

Pictured Above: Rihanna Dhanraj, 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 on Sunday (21st June, 2026), the HSRT said Rihanna Dhanraj of Penal was last seen on Saturday (20th June, 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 Rihanna home today.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is advising the public that light motor vehicles only are authorized to use the Priority Bus Route (PBR) between Mt. Lambert and Curepe Junction from today (Monday 22nd June, 2026) to 1st July, 2026, between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM. This temporary arrangement is being implemented to facilitate pavement-marking work associated with the Reversible Lane System along the Eastern Main Road and to help ease traffic flow during this period. Motorists are advised to: Follow all traffic signs and the instructions of traffic personnel on-site. Expect temporary delays and use alternative routes where possible. Exercise caution when approaching work zones. Reduce speed and comply with all temporary traffic management measures. The Ministry said it “apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks the public for its patience and co-operation as these important road safety improvements are undertaken. Your safety is our priority.” Please be guided accordingly.

A man is dead following a shooting incident near a bar in St. Joseph on Sunday afternoon (21st June, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Warren Small, also known as “Quincy” and “Blacks.” He was killed just sixteen (16) days after he was cleared by a High Court Judge of two (2) counts of murder and related firearm offences, stemming from a 2020 shooting incident. According to reports, Police Officers were conducting enquiries in the St. Joseph district when they were alerted by patrons at “Khalid and Sons Bar and Lounge,” located along Royal Road, Maracas, St. Joseph, that a man had been shot and rushed to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) in Mount Hope, around 5:40 PM. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers discovered multiple spent shell casings and what appeared to be blood on the roadway near the establishment.  Small was reportedly standing near Centre Trace, close to the bar, when a vehicle pulled alongside him. Moments later, a gunman opened ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny, hazy and breezy to windy conditions today (Monday 22nd June, 2026), with brief showers in some areas. There is a low chance for a heavy shower favouring Trinidad and hilly areas elsewhere, during the afternoon to evening.  In the event of any shower, winds are likely to become gusty, especially in elevated areas.  The Met Office notes that Saharan dust concentration is expected to be mostly moderate. Sensitive persons are advised to 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 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.