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A man is dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in Morvant early this morning (Tuesday 25th August, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Kebeedy Perpignac, also known as “Rhino,” of Clarence Circular, Never Dirty, Morvant. He was said to be the subject of an outstanding Preventive Detention Order (PDO) and was wanted in connection with several recent homicides in the Morvant and Besson Street Police Station districts. According to reports, Officers from the Morvant Criminal Investigations Department (CID), North Eastern Division Task Force, Morvant Police Station and San Juan CID conducted an operation in the Morvant Police Station district, between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. The Officers, acting on intelligence, proceeded to Perpignac’s residence, where they announced their presence. However, Police allege that Perpignac confronted them with a firearm. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon, but he allegedly refused and instead engaged them. The Officers, fearing for thei...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny, hazy and breezy conditions today (Tuesday 25th August, 2026), despite isolated showers. There is a low (25%) chance of isolated heavy showers/thunderstorms, favouring Southern regions of Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair but hazy, despite the chance of isolated showers. Gusty winds are likely with showers and in the event of heavy showers/thunderstorms, street/flash flooding may occur in areas so prone. The Met Office notes that a significant concentration of Saharan dust is expected. Persons sensitive to changes in air quality should take the appropriate 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 1.5m to 2m in open waters and up to 1m in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons planning to spend time outdoors today should stay hyd...

UPDATE:  T&TEC has cancelled its planned maintenance work for Mt. Lambert and Champs Fleurs. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of St. James, San Juan/Barataria, Mt. Lambert, Champs Fleurs, Lopinot, Carlsen Field, Longdenville and Granville on Tuesday (25th August, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works. According to T&TEC, the affected areas are as follows:  ST. JAMES (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM) Patna Street between Bournes Road and Long Circular Road, inclusive of Bronton Road, Bombay Street, Khandahar Street, Calcutta Street, Middle Street, Agra Street, Bengal Street, Long Circular Road between Patna Road and Camp Ogden and all associated side streets. SAN JUAN/BARATARIA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Eastern Main Road between First Street and Sixth Avenue, Third Avenue between Eastern Main Road and Bhagoutie Trace, inclusive of Fifth Street betw...

According to the Customs and Excise Division, on Saturday 15th August, 2026, a male passenger arrived at the Piarco International Airport aboard JetBlue Airways Flight B617 from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York. In a Media Release on Friday (21st August, 2026), the Division said during the course of routine Customs operations, the passenger was found to be in possession of one (1) Ruger firearm, one (1) magazine and twelve (12) rounds of .380 ammunition. The passenger was formally charged under Sections 212(a) and 213(a) of the Customs Act , Chapter 78:01. The accused subsequently appeared before a Master of the High Court, on Tuesday 18th August, 2026. The charges were laid indictably, and the accused was not called upon to enter a plea. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to re-appear before the Court on 9th September, 2026. The Media Release concluded by saying, “The Customs and Excise Division continues to maintain a robust presence at the nation’s ports of...

The Treasury Division of the Ministry of Finance is advising that the payment of Government Salaries and Pensions for September 2026 will be made on the undermentioned dates: Salaries:  Tuesday 22nd September, 2026 Pensions:  Wednesday 23rd September, 2026 The Treasury Division notes that Government Pension is applicable to retired Public Officers only. Please be guided accordingly.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally sunny and at times, breezy conditions today (Monday 24th August, 2026), despite brief, partly cloudy spells with showers. There is the low to medium (30% to 40%) chance of the heavy shower or thunderstorm developing near hilly and Western areas of Trinidad. Tonight will be generally settled, despite the light, lingering shower. In the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, gusty winds and street flooding are possible. The Met Office notes that a significant concentration of Saharan dust is expected from overnight tonight. Persons who are sensitive to this change in air quality should 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 slight to moderate with waves 1m to 1.5m in open waters and 0.5m to 1m in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons wh...

The body of a man was recovered from the waters off Pigeon Point Beach in Tobago this afternoon (Sunday 23rd August, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Ravi Seelochan. According to reports, passengers aboard several reef tour boats spotted a body floating near the Nylon Pool, around 12:00 PM, and alerted lifeguards at Pigeon Point. Lifeguards responded and were able to bring the body ashore before notifying the Police. The man was later formally identified as Ravi Seelochan by his brother, Sunil Seelochan. Moments before the tragedy unfolded, Ravi was recorded by someone on video, while sitting on the shore: The body was subsequently ordered removed to the Scarborough Mortuary, pending a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

Officers of the National Operations Task Force (NOTF) have captured escapee Jose Britto, more than a month after he escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) in Arima . According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), at approximately 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon (22nd August, 2026), a party of Officers from the NOTF was conducting an exercise along Moonan Road, Wallerfield, when they spotted Britto standing along the roadside. Britto was recognized by the Officers as one of the persons who escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre on Saturday 18th July, 2026. The TTPS said the Officers stopped, identified themselves as Police Officers and cautioned Britto. He was subsequently arrested and conveyed to the Arima Police Station, where an interpreter was provided before he was interviewed by W/Insp. Ramai. Britto was subsequently charged with escaping lawful custody and two (2) counts of assaulting a Police Officer. His matter is scheduled to be heard before the ...

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it has arrested three (3) men and seized firearms, ammunition and a quantity of narcotics, during intelligence-led operations conducted in the Central Division over the past twenty-four (24) hours. In a Media Release today (Sunday 23rd August, 2026), the TTPS said between 10:00 PM last night (Saturday 22nd August, 2026) and 1:00 AM this morning, Officers of the Central Division Gang Unit conducted an “Operation RESOLUTE” exercise. Acting on intelligence related to an illegal firearm, Officers proceeded to a location at Orangefield Road, Carapichaima. Upon arrival, the Officers located the suspect and observed an unusual bulge in the waist of his pants. The Officers approached the man, identified themselves by displaying their TTPS identification cards and badges, and informed him of the information they had received. A search was subsequently conducted, during which the Officers found a firearm and magazine. The firearm was seized and ...

UPDATE:  T&TEC has cancelled its planned maintenance work for Tunapuna. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Tunapuna and Rio Claro on Monday (24th August, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works. According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Tunapuna and Rio Claro are as follows:  TUNAPUNA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers on Centenary Street from LP #5, including Ramdath Street, Prescott Lane and Moore Street, Pasea, Tunapuna. RIO CLARO (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) LP #A1 Old Railway Road to LP #86 Rio Claro Tabaquite Road, including Devin Road, Old Railway Road, Dades Extension #1, Charma Junction Trace, Hamilton Trace, Killdeer Trace, Dades Extension Road #2, Dades Trace Extension, Dades Road, Mohangsingh Trace, Ayoube Trace, San Pedro Road, Railway Trace, Bhoopsingh Trace, Marapat Trace, Ridge Trace, Ridge Road Branch Trace, Jeffers Crossi...

Reports state that two (2) men are dead following a brutal attack outside a car wash in Fyzabad on Friday afternoon (21st August, 2026). The deceased have been identified as 38-year-old Richard Mc David of Julai Trace, Fyzabad and 30-year-old Anslem Nicholas of Easy Street, Fyzabad. Both were said to be labourers. According to reports, the two (2) men were walking along Delhi Road, Fyzabad, near Kings Car Wash, around 4:00 PM, when they became involved in an argument with an informant. The confrontation quickly escalated when three (3) Venezuelan men emerged from the compound of the car wash and approached Mc David and Nicholas. The informant described the men as being medium-built, fair-complexioned and of Hispanic descent. One was allegedly armed with a piece of wood. The three (3) men proceeded to brutally attack Mc David and Nicholas, beating them about their bodies. The informant said he attempted to intervene, however, by then both men had already suffered serious injuries.  ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect predominantly hot and sunny conditions today (Saturday 22nd August, 2026), despite a few partly cloudy spells with light or moderate showers at times. There is also a medium (40%) chance of isolated afternoon heavy showers and thunderstorms, favouring hilly and Western areas of Trinidad. Tonight will be mostly fair. However, a few showers are likely after Midnight. Gusty winds and street/flash flooding may occur near heavy showers or thunderstorms. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are slight to moderate with waves up to 1.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas. Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons planning to spend time outdoors today should prepare for hot and sunny conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C in Trinidad and 32°C in Tobago, so stay hydrated, wear lightweight clot...

A business on Ariapita Avenue in Woodbrook was the target of a brazen early-morning arson attack on Tuesday (18th August, 2026). According to reports, Loud Kicks Smoke Shop, located at 65 Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook, was locked and secured shortly before 10:30 PM on Monday night (17th August, 2026) by the Manager, who then left the premises. However, around 4:50 AM on Tuesday morning, the Owner was alerted that a fire alarm had been activated by SWAT Security Services. The Manager subsequently returned to the business shortly after 5:00 AM and reportedly found smoke emanating from the building, with flames already visible. Fire Services were called and Fire Officers were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. CCTV footage of the incident showed two (2) masked men arriving in a black Toyota Aqua (PDT 8308), before entering the compound. One suspect was dressed in a white jersey and black jeans and wore a ski mask, while the second was dressed in a black jersey and denim jeans, with a hat ...

UPDATE (07/09/26): Police have determined that the 23-year-old Venezuelan woman, identified as Deyanira de los Angeles Gomez, who reported that she found an abandoned newborn baby on the side of the road in South Oropouche, is in fact the child’s mother. She is facing several charges and was expected to appear in Court today (Monday 7th September, 2026). Based on enquiries conducted, intelligence gathered and information received, Gomez was detained on 3rd September, 2026, during an anti-crime operation relative to the report. On Sunday (6th September, 2026), W/Sgt. Ferguson of the Special Victims Department, Region III, received advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and formally charged Gomez with one (1) count of cruelty to a child and one (1) count of wasteful employment. The operation was co-ordinated by Supt. Reyes and ASP Jones, and supervised by Ag./Insp. Ishmael and W/Sgt. Ferguson. It included members of the Special Victims Department, Region III...

A man is dead following a shooting incident in St. Ann’s, Port-of-Spain, on Thursday evening (20th August, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old welder, Jamal Williams, of Symond Valley Road, St. Ann’s. He was allegedly killed by gunmen dressed as Police Officers. According to reports, Williams was liming along Symond Valley Road with another man, when a grey Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV with heavily tinted windows pulled along St. Ann’s Road, before reversing into Symond Valley Road, shortly before 7:00 PM. The vehicle stopped a short distance away before its driver’s door and two (2) rear passenger doors opened. Three (3) armed men alighted from the vehicle, dressed in dark clothing and wearing bulletproof vests bearing the word “Police,” along with Police-style hats, and opened fire in the direction of Williams and the other man. The other man reportedly jumped into a nearby river and escaped. The gunmen then fled the scene in the grey SUV. Police and Emergency Health Se...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect variably cloudy conditions today (Friday 21st August, 2026), with scattered showers and the medium (60%) chance of thunderstorm activity. These conditions are expected to become more settled during the afternoon. However, a few showers and the medium (60%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity will likely persist over the Western half of Trinidad, at least until mid-afternoon. Street/isolated flash flooding and gusty winds are possible in the event of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 30°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 29°C at Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves near 1.5m in open waters and below 1m and choppy near showers in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for variable weather conditions, including scattered showers and a 60% chance of thunderstorms, particularly...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of St. Helena, Manzanilla, Chaguanas, New Grant and Buenos Ayres on Friday (21st August, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works. According to T&TEC, the affected areas in St. Helena, Manzanilla, Chaguanas, New Grant and Buenos Ayres are as follows:  ST. HELENA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers on Madras Road from LP #4 to LP #6 Sarwansingh Trace, St. Helena. All customers located along El Carmen Trace #4 and El Carmen Trace #5, as well as along Caroni South Bank Road between LP #167 and LP #174, St. Helena. MANZANILLA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) All customers from LP #949 to LP #1148 on the Eastern Main Road, including Shivan Drive, Lezama Road, Francine Lane, Terry Rondon Drive, Kowlessar Trace, Boodoo Highway, Christian Children’s Home, Gajadhar Road, Israel Drive, Boodoosingh Street, Caigual Road #1, Seechandra ...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), a Freeport man was granted bail with surety in the sum of $120,000 by a Justice of the Peace (JP), after he was charged this week with obtaining goods valued at $19,500 by false pretences.  The TTPS said Kimraj Nandlal was charged with the offence when he appeared before JP Carl Dattoo on Wednesday (19th August, 2026). He is expected to appear before a Master of the High Court on Friday (21st August, 2026). Reports indicate that on 3rd July, 2025, a man allegedly obtained glass products and other materials valued at $19,500, from a business owned by a Sangre Grande victim. It is alleged that the suspect represented to the victim that payment for the goods would be made by way of an online bank transfer. Based on this representation, the suspect subsequently arranged for a representative to collect the goods. However, the purported online payment was never received.  The suspect then provided a post-dated cheque in set...

A dramatic high-speed chase along the Beetham Highway this afternoon (Thursday 20th August, 2026) resulted in a car flipping over and a Police van sustaining significant damage. According to reports, the driver of a dark-coloured car (PDZ 2539) allegedly breached a traffic light, prompting a chase by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). Highway Patrol Officers who were stationed at the nearby NP Gas Station on the Beetham Highway intercepted the vehicle, which then collided with a TTPS van, causing the vehicle to overturn on the side of the roadway. The Police van was badly damaged in the operation. A car flipped on the Beetham Highway this afternoon. It is understood the driver of the vehicle was fleeing police after breaking a red light. Highway Patrol stationed at the gas station on the highway intercepted the vehicle which flipped. The police car also was badly… pic.twitter.com/JpLZFy3kQu — CNC3TV (@CNC3TV) August 20, 2026 The driver of the car was subseq...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), cloudy periods with light to moderate rainfall today (Thursday 20th August, 2026) will be interrupted by settled conditions. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance of isolated heavy showers/thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to be generally settled by evening. Settled conditions tonight will transition to partly cloudy/cloudy, with occasional light to moderate rainfall. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance of isolated heavy showers/thunderstorms, mainly after Midnight. In the event of heavy showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds are likely and street/flash flooding may occur in areas so prone. 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.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for periods of light...