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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy, hazy and breezy conditions today (Saturday 25th July, 2026), with a few light or moderate showers occurring, mainly during the morning to early afternoon period. There is also a medium (40%) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Tonight will be fair.  Gusty winds and street flooding may occur near heavy showers or thunderstorms.  The Met Office notes that there is a mild/moderate concentration of Saharan dust in the atmosphere. Persons who are sensitive to this change in air quality 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 slight to moderate with waves 1m 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 Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Fraud Squad is advising business owners, retailers, service providers, and members of the public to remain vigilant against criminals who use fraudulent cheques to obtain goods and services. According to the TTPS, in this scheme, fraudsters present counterfeit, altered, forged, or stolen cheques as payment for goods or services. They often create a sense of urgency, requesting that goods be released or delivered immediately. Businesses that release goods before confirming that the cheque has been successfully cleared, may suffer significant financial losses when the cheque is subsequently returned unpaid. How The Fraud Works Fraudsters may: Request quotations for large orders via the telephone or WhatsApp; Present a fraudulent cheque to purchase high-value goods or services; Present a screenshot of the fraudulent cheque or deposit slip; Claim that the payment has already been processed or will clear shortly; Pressure staff to release goods ...

A man has appeared before a Master of the High Court, charged with the murder of 81-year-old pensioner, James Le Cadre, which occurred on 27th June, 2026. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), 22-year-old Kendelle Michael Seales, aka ‘Shango,’ of Valencia, was charged with the offence when he appeared before Master Raydon Dalrymple-Watts, in the High Court North ‘B,’ on Tuesday (21st July, 2026). The matter was adjourned to 10th October, 2026. Le Cadre, of Plantation Road, Valencia, was found burnt to death at his home on 27th June, 2026. A male suspect was arrested in connection with the incident on 14th July, 2026, in the Valencia district, by Officers of the Valencia Police Post.  Investigations were supervised by ASP (Ag.) Victor, Sgt. Radhaykissoon, and Legal Officer PC Subiah, all of Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region II. Seales was charged with the offence on Monday (20th July, 2026) by WPC La Fortune-Salina, also of HBI Region II, following...

A man is dead following a shooting incident near his home in Chaguanas last night (Thursday 23rd July, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old taxi driver, Joel Macoon of 111 New Settlement, Caroni Savannah Road, Chaguanas. According to reports, Macoon was crossing the road near his home, heading to a nearby mini-mart, when a gunman alighted from a silver Toyota Axio and opened fire in his direction. The gunman then re-entered the waiting vehicle, which sped away from the scene. Macoon collapsed on the roadway after being shot. Officers from the Chaguanas Police Station were alerted by the E999 Police Command Centre to a report of loud explosions heard in the area, and responded to the scene, shortly after 7:00 PM. The area was secured while investigators processed evidence. A District Medical Officer (DMO) was summoned, who pronounced Macoon dead at the scene. While Police have not yet established a motive for this murder, they believe it was a targeted attack. Investi...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Princes Town today (Friday 24th July, 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 Princes Town are as follows:  From LP #A179 Cleghorn Village to LP #232 Naparima Mayaro Road, Princes Town, including Friendship Road, 2nd Corial Road, Road A, Road B, Corial Road and all associated side streets. In addition to the above areas in Princes Town,  several other parts of Trinidad may also experience a loss of electricity today (Friday 24th July, 2026).  T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect fair but hazy conditions today (Friday 24th July, 2026), interrupted by partly cloudy spells with showers, mainly over South Trinidad. There is a low (30%) chance of the isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm. Tonight will be generally fair, despite a few isolated showers. Gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. The Met Office notes that a moderate concentration of Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere. Sensitive persons should 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 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.

UPDATE (27/07/26): Dominic Hadeed, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Waters Products Limited, received a warm and emotional welcome from employees today (Monday 27th July, 2026), as he returned to the company’s operations for the first time since his Preventive Detention Order (PDO) was revoked. A video circulating on social media showed employees applauding and celebrating his return, with many describing the moment as a significant one for the Blue Waters family. Hadeed, who had been away from the business during the period of his detention, was greeted by cheering staff members who expressed their happiness at seeing him back at the company. Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, has revoked the Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve Hadeed. In announcing the revocation of the PDOs via a Media Release this afternoon (Thursday 23rd July, 2026), he stated that their continued detention was no long...

UPDATE: Several areas of Princes Town will also be affected on Friday (24th July, 2026) due to an emergency. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of North Coast Road, Manzanilla, Preysal and Claxton Bay on Friday (24th July, 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 Carrisal Trace, Fishing Bay Road, Old Bay Road, Maracas Bay, Grand Fond Road, Maracas Police Station, NP Gas Station Maracas Bay, Uncle Sam & Sons, Tyrico Bay, Damien Bay, Zorro Road, Rincon Road, Pierre Trace, Las Cuevas Village, Las Cuevas Health Centre, Fanta Sea Beach Resort and all associated side streets. MANZANILLA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers on Warden Road. PREYSAL (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #49 on Santa Clara Road heading Sou...

UPDATE 2:  Reports state that little Brithanny boarded a migrant pirogue off Erin en route to the place she called home in San Rafael, Tucupita, Venezuela, hoping to reunite with her grandparents and celebrate her first schooling milestone — graduating from kindergarten. Instead, she died while desperately trying to reach for her mother as she and at least twenty-eight (28) others were plunged into the ocean by the sinking vessel. Her final rites were performed at the Boysie Boodoo Crematorium in Penal. Speaking with the Trinidad Express, Brithanny’s Trinidadian stepfather, Sharzam Hosein, said: “The guy who died [Edwin Parra], he had grabbed Brithanny and they all swam out to the shore. When they reached out to the shore, they couldn’t find the man and the child.” He added, “I don’t know what happened. The cause of death was drowning but it looked like they were mashed up real bad when they were found. It looked like her head was swollen. Her mom did not want to leave the shore th...

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced that cashier stations at all Licensing Offices nationwide have extended their operating hours to 3:30 PM daily, effective from Monday 20th July, 2026. The Ministry said in a Media Release on 16th July, 2026 that “extended hours will apply to cash, LINX, and cheque payments and are intended to provide members of the public with additional time to complete their transactions while enhancing the overall customer service experience. This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, enhance accessibility, and better serve members of the public.” The Ministry added that it will “continue implementing practical measures to improve the efficiency and accessibility of services provided through the Licensing Division.” Please be guided accordingly.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect fair and hazy conditions today (Thursday 23rd July, 2026), becoming partly cloudy by mid to late afternoon, with brief showers over varying areas. There is a low to medium chance for an isolated heavy shower.  The Met Office notes that there is a moderate concentration of Saharan dust in the atmosphere at this time. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. 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 and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.  Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

A Princes Town woman, who was charged by Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s Anti-Extortion Unit with fraud, extortion and other related offences, has been granted bail in the sum of TT $200,000 following her appearance before Master Sarah Da Silva at the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court on Monday (20th July, 2026). The matter was adjourned to 4th September, 2026. According to the TTPS, the accused, 50-year-old Michelle Lisa Guyadeen-Lutchman, was charged with the following: Obtaining money by false pretences; Demanding money with menaces; Kidnapping; and Simple robbery. The charges arose out of an investigation conducted by the TTPS Anti-Extortion Unit into allegations that, between July 2021 and May 2026, the accused falsely represented herself as an employee of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services and promised to facilitate Government assistance for a victim to rebuild her home in exchange for monthly payments of TT $2,500. Investigators further all...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Chaguaramas, Lopinot, Valencia, Cunupia and Cap-de-Ville on Thursday (23rd July, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Chaguaramas, Lopinot, Valencia, Cunupia and Cap-de-Ville are as follows:  CHAGUARAMAS (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Western Main Road, Marine Road, Airways Road, Anchorage, Peake Yacht Services, Pt. Gourde, O2 Park, Crews Inn, Salt Docks, Gasparee Island, Monos Island, Heliport, Teteron Barracks, Macaripe Road and all associated side streets. LOPINOT (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) LP #8 Lopinot Road, between Gem Avenue and Olive Avenue. VALENCIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers from LP #35 on Aripo Road heading East, including Aripo RC School, Morne Pouis Road, Aripo Community Centre, Houlier Trace and all associated side streets. All customers on Plantatio...

The decomposing body of a missing man was found in the Heights of Aripo in Arima on Monday afternoon (20th July, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Mayfan Claircin of Eastern Quarry, Laventille, who was an employee of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. Claircin was last seen around 11:30 PM on Friday night (17th July, 2026), after he reportedly left home in his red Mazda 323 (PCC 9986) to meet a woman in Valencia — but never returned. Relatives became worried and visited the Besson Street Police Station, where they filed a report. His body was discovered days later, shortly after 4:00 PM on Monday, behind a wire fence on the Northern side of the entrance road leading to WASA’s Aripo Rural Intake Facility. The body, which was subsequently identified by relatives, was found in a slightly crouched position and was in an advanced state of decomposition. Investigators noted the presence of a wound to the left hip/flank region. While a District Medical Officer (DMO...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny and hazy conditions today (Wednesday 22nd July, 2026). A few partly cloudy spells and showers are likely over a few areas during the afternoon, evening and early night. There is also a low (30%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity, mainly over Southern areas. The Met Office notes that relatively mild concentrations of Saharan dust are currently present. Sensitive persons are advised to take the necessary precautions. 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 1.3m to 1.5m 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.

A man is dead following a brutal shooting incident in broad daylight in Barataria earlier today (Tuesday 21st July, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Shaquille Charles of Mon Repos Road, Morvant, who was said to be an employee of Parts World Limited (PWL).  Investigators believe this is the latest killing linked to an escalating gang feud between the Chinapoo and Mon Repos areas. According to reports, Charles was gunned down in the car park of a business place along the Eastern Main Road, Barataria. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded to the scene. However, Charles succumbed to his injuries. The killing is reportedly being treated as a possible reprisal attack following the horrific triple murder at the Unipet Gas Station in Laventille on Saturday (18th July, 2026). Reports state that Charles, who was not known to be involved in criminal activity, was allegedly targeted because he lived in the Mon Repos community, which has been at the centre ...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cunapo, Chaguanas, Carapichaima and San Fernando on Wednesday (22nd July, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Cunapo, Chaguanas, Carapichaima and San Fernando are as follows:  CUNAPO (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #87 on Cunapo Southern Main Road, including Kowlessar Trace and all associated side streets. CHAGUANAS (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #A57 on Chaguanas Main Road, heading West up to LP #75S (in the vicinity of the Chaguanas Borough Corporation). From LP #A65 at the junction of Chaguanas Main Road and Railway Road, heading South onto Perseverance Road up to LP #1, inclusive of Maraj Street, Layne Street, Lalla Street, Edinburgh Section Office Road, Joyce Road, Bhajan Street, Cemetery Street, Roy Gobin Avenue, Kleinsworth Trace, St. John Road, Derrick ...

UPDATE: Owner of the destroyed home, Candice Gosine, is claiming that her former boyfriend was responsible for the attack, alleging that he had been terrorizing her and her family for months, leading up to the devastating fire. Gosine said the ordeal began last year, when her ex-boyfriend repeatedly threatened to kill her and her relatives and warned that he would not stop until they were all dead. She alleged that the night before the fire, the man came to her home, pelted the house with large stones and threatened to burn it down before leaving. Upon leaving for work the next morning, the suspect allegedly scaled the perimeter of the property, used a grinder to pry open two (2) safes, stole cash, jewellery and other valuables, before setting the house ablaze, according to Gosine. She said despite making numerous reports to the Police regarding the alleged threats and harassment, the abuse continued unabated. The exact cause of the fire is being investigated, while Police are expect...

Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) arrested a wanted suspect and seized a firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in La Romaine early Friday morning (17th July, 2026). According to the TTPS, at approximately 5:10 AM, Officers attached to the San Fernando Police Station, Southern Division Task Force and the San Fernando Criminal Investigation Department (CID) were on operational duty, when they received information from the Echo Command Centre indicating that a wanted suspect, believed to be in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition, was at a residence located at Murli Street, La Romaine. Acting on the information and pursuant to Regulation 12 of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, Officers proceeded to the address, where a search was conducted. During the exercise, Officers allegedly discovered a firearm and six (6) rounds of ammunition. A 35-year-old man of La Romaine was subsequently arrested in connection with the find. The exe...

UPDATE (29/07/26):  The Government of Guyana has confirmed that a survivor of the MV Barima disaster has died, as an extensive search-and-recovery operation involving three (3) aircraft and fifteen (15) vessels continues across the country’s Northwestern waters — stretching West to Waini Point and East to Adventure. The latest update comes just hours after the vessel’s Captain and two (2) crew members appeared before a Guyanese Court, charged with the murders of the seventy-three (73) victims whose bodies have been recovered so far. The Government said seventy-seven (77) people were initially rescued, but one (1) survivor later died, reducing the number of survivors to seventy-six (76). Authorities also confirmed that out of the seventy-three (73) bodies that have been recovered, five (5) have yet to be positively identified — while an estimated thirty (30) people remain unaccounted for. UPDATE (22/07/26): President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, revealed this morning (Wednesday 22n...