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Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known globally as “The Mighty Sparrow,” has died at the age of ninety-one (91). Francisco died peacefully earlier today (Sunday 27th September, 2026) in New York, surrounded by family and loved ones, following a brief illness. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of calypso and Caribbean music, and widely celebrated for his talents as a singer, songwriter and mentor. The announcement of his passing by made by Karen Francisco, who said the following in a statement: “ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso icon, Slinger Francisco, known to the world as “The Mighty Sparrow.” He was 91 years old. He was an institution in the entertainment industry, well admired for his skill and finesse as a singer, songwriter and mentor; beloved by many. He was also a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, life partner and friend. He died peacefully surrounded by family on Septemb...

Police have located the man seen being stabbed in a video circulating on social media. He was reportedly found at a Hospital and is receiving medical treatment. The injured man, who is listed in stable condition, has been identified as Keon Brown of Second Street, Barataria. He was reported missing after being seen in cellphone footage of a stabbing incident on Friday night (25th September, 2026) at the corner of Sixth Avenue, Malick, Barataria. The suspect has not yet been identified or arrested. Brown’s relatives reported him missing after he returned home following the incident, but was not seen or heard from since. Details surrounding the incident remain unknown at this time. Following the circulation of the video, Head of the North Eastern Division, W/Snr. Superintendent Claire Guy-Alleyne, directed an immediate investigation. Officers of the Morvant Criminal Investigations Department (CID) identified the location shown in the video as an area near the Eastern wall of Happyness Su...

Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) said it has completed its audited financial statements for 2017, 2018 and 2019, marking a significant step in strengthening transparency, financial accountability and governance across the organization. In a Media Release on 22nd September, 2026, CAL said the airline is “also progressing the completion of its remaining outstanding audits. The audited financial statements for 2020 are targeted for completion by the end of October 2026, while those for the financial years 2021 to 2025 are on schedule to be completed.” The update was presented at Caribbean Airlines’ 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 22nd September, 2026 at the airline’s head office in Piarco, Trinidad. According to CAL, “The completion of the audited financials represents a major milestone in the Board’s oversight and commitment to the airline’s long-term sustainability. It also reinforces the airline’s transparency and accountability to its shareholders, stakeholders and the publi...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), sunshine today (Sunday 27th September, 2026) will be interrupted by partly cloudy or cloudy periods, with a few scattered showers. There is a medium (60%) chance of these showers becoming heavy and/or thundery over some areas. Tonight will become settled, with a few lingering isolated showers. Gusty winds and street/flash flooding can occur in the event of 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 moderate with waves near 1.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for hot and humid conditions, with temperatures reaching 33°C in Trinidad and 32°C in Tobago, while keeping an umbrella or raincoat handy for scattered showers and the possibility of heavy showers or thunderstorms. Those venturing ...

Police in St. Augustine rescued an elderly woman from a home invasion on Wednesday night (23rd September, 2026) and arrested the suspect. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 7:10 PM, St. Joseph Police received a report of an elderly woman being held against her will at her home. A party of Officers responded and entered the said premises, around 7:20 PM. Upon entry, they found the suspect, dressed in dark-coloured clothes, ransacking the victim’s bedroom. The 81-year-old victim was also in the house and was being held against her will. Police detained a 35-year-old Santa Cruz man at the scene, who remains in Police custody. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Police arrested four (4) men following an armed robbery at a Curepe business place on Tuesday afternoon (22nd September, 2026). According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 1:56 PM, two (2) men, one (1) reportedly armed with a firearm, entered the establishment and announced a robbery. The victim was relieved of an iPhone 16 valued at $3,500 and daily sales amounting to $7,000 in cash before the men fled. Officers, conducting an intelligence-led operation under “Operation Watch Tower” in the North Central Division, received information about the robbery, including a description of the suspects and the vehicle used in the incident. While proceeding along Mt. Hope Road, Officers observed a silver Toyota Fielder wagon with four (4) male occupants matching the information they received. The vehicle was intercepted along Mendoza Road, Mt. Hope. The occupants were searched and a bank card and a cellular phone belonging to the victim were recovered. During a subsequent s...

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is issuing a firm warning following reports of schoolchildren deliberately sitting in the middle of roadways as a dare or challenge to oncoming motorists. In a Public Advisory issued today (Saturday 26th September, 2026), the TTPS said, “Let us be clear: this behaviour is reckless, it is dangerous, and it will not be tolerated. A child sitting in the path of a moving vehicle is one moment away from tragedy. A driver who is forced to swerve or brake suddenly may lose control, putting the child, the driver, passengers, pedestrians and other road users at grave risk of serious injury or death. No trend, no dare and no social media video is worth a life.” The TTPS added that it is “treating this matter with the utmost seriousness. Active investigations are underway and the TTPS will take all appropriate action under the law against anyone found to be engaging in, encouraging, recording or promoting this conduct.” The public will be updated on t...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), partly cloudy or cloudy periods with a few scattered showers will interrupt sunshine today (Saturday 26th September, 2026). There is a medium (40%) chance of these showers becoming heavy and/or thundery at times over a few areas. A generally settled night is expected, despite lingering isolated showers. There is a low chance of the isolated thunderstorm, mainly over Tobago. Gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. A  Hot Spell Alert (Yellow Level)  is in effect for Trinidad and Tobago until 31st October, 2026. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are moderate with waves near 1.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for hot conditions, with maximum temperatures reac...

A man and woman were found dead at an apartment in Penal last night (Friday 25th September, 2026) in an apparent murder-suicide. The deceased couple have been identified as 26-year-old Stephon Kandon and 23-year-old hairdresser, Giselle Ougrah, aka “Precious.” Ougrah is said to have operated at a popular barbershop on Market Street, Princes Town. According to reports, Ougrah was last seen by family members when she left to visit Kandon at his apartment, located along Sundarsingh Trace, Penal, on Wednesday (23rd September, 2026). The couple was reportedly in a relationship for approximately one (1) year. Ougrah was later discovered deceased in the apartment with multiple stab wounds by her brother-in-law, following several failed attempts to contact her by phone. Kandon allegedly committed the act and then took his life by hanging himself with a length of rope he cut from a nearby hammock. Police were alerted and responded to the scene. Investigations are continuing into the circumstan...

Bomb threats targeting four (4) schools were reported earlier today (Friday 25th September, 2026), forcing students and staff to evacuate their buildings. The affected schools were Arima North Secondary School, El Dorado East Secondary School, El Dorado West Secondary School, and Tunapuna Secondary School. The Ministry of Education said it was informed that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) received information concerning the threats and subsequently responded to the affected schools. In a Media Release, the Ministry said, “As part of the security response, the affected schools were thoroughly searched by Officers of the Explosive Detection and Disposal Unit and the Special Branch of the TTPS. Following the completion of the security sweeps, no explosive devices or suspicious items were found. The affected schools have therefore been cleared by the TTPS and deemed safe for the resumption of normal school operation.” The Ministry said it “wishes to assure parents, guardians,...

A pedestrian is dead after he was struck by a red band maxi taxi along the Priority Bus Route (PBR) in D'Abadie on Wednesday evening (23rd September, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Jalani Nigel DaCosta of Mora Trace, D’Abadie, an out-patient of the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital. According to reports, DaCosta was walking East along the PBR, in the vicinity of Boys Lane, D'Abadie, when he reportedly began drifting toward the middle of the roadway, around 5:40 PM. At the time, a red band maxi taxi was also travelling East along the same route. The 47-year-old driver attempted to avoid DaCosta by maneuvering the vehicle to the left and right. However, he reportedly moved back into the path of the maxi taxi, resulting in a collision. DaCosta sustained severe injuries. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded, including Inspector Estrada, Sergeant Forgenie and Woman Corporal Bynoe. However, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the s...

UPDATE: Four (4) masked men reportedly stormed the residence and ordered the occupants to the ground. One of the armed intruders then entered a bedroom where the 59-year-old Prison Officer was inside at the time. The Officer, who was armed with his licensed service pistol, confronted the intruder after hearing the commotion. The suspect pointed his firearm at the Officer, who, fearing for life, discharged three (3) rounds in his direction, causing the suspect to collapse to the floor. The other three (3) intruders fled through the front door after hearing the gunfire. A suspect is dead following a shooting incident involving a Prison Officer during a home invasion in Freeport last night (Thursday 24th September, 2026). The deceased has not yet been identified. According to reports, the bandit was shot by a Prison Officer at a residence located along McLeod Trace, Freeport, around 6:50 PM. It is unclear whether there were other suspects involved in the home invasion. Police and Emerg...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect partly cloudy to cloudy conditions today (Friday 25th September, 2026). Showers are likely over a few areas, especially during the afternoon and evening, and there is also a low (30%) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity. Tonight will be settled once again, despite the odd isolated shower.   Street flooding is possible in the event of heavy downpours. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 32°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago.  Seas are slight to moderate with waves 1.2m to 1.5m in open waters and below 0.5m in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with showers likely over a few areas, particularly during the afternoon and evening, so carrying an umbrella or light raincoat is advisable. With a low (30%) chance of isolated thunderstorms, p...

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is warning motorists against drinking and driving following a fatal road traffic accident along Guaico Tamana Road last Friday night (18th September, 2026). According to the TTPS, around 10:00 PM, Eastern Division Officers responded to a road traffic accident involving a Toyota Hilux, which struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was thrown into a drain on the left side of the roadway and suffered fatal injuries. Responding Officers detected the scent of alcohol on the driver, a 40-year-old Sangre Grande man, and administered a breathalyzer test, which he failed. He was immediately arrested and charged. Officers are continuing efforts to identify the deceased. Senior Superintendent Lincoln Daly, head of the TTPS Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, is meanwhile warning drivers to cease and desist from irresponsible behaviour involving the consumption of alcohol and driving. He disclosed that twenty-two (22) drivers were arrested and charged...

The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Sangre Grande, Valencia, Caparo Valley Brasso Road and Biche on Friday (25th September, 2026). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.  According to T&TEC, the affected areas are as follows:  SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM) From LP #949, Sangre Grande, extending East and South along the North and South Manzanilla Roads, inclusive of Shiran Drive, Vade Road, Green Way Drive, Lezama Road, Francine Lane, Terry Rondon Drive, Kowlessur Drive, Boodoo Street, Gajadhar Street, Israel Drive, Boodoosingh Street, Caigual Road, Seechandra Street, Pleasant Drive, Warden Road, John Humprey Road, De Gannes Road, Anthony Trace, South Manzanilla Road, Cedar Hill Road, Sadhoo Drive, El Querdo Land Settlement, Isodore PLM 4, Plum Mitan Road, Plum Road, Old Plum Road, Anthony CR Trace, Nariva Road, North Manzanilla Road, Jat...

Police exercises between Wednesday afternoon (23rd September, 2026) and this morning (Thursday 24th September, 2026) resulted in the seizure of a firearm and ammunition by North Eastern Division Officers in Morvant, and the recovery of a stolen car and several household appliances and electronics by Western Division Police. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), in the first incident, around 3:30 AM on Wednesday, Officers received a report of a vehicle left abandoned with its engine idling in the St. James area. Western Division Officers responded and observed a burgundy-coloured Nissan vehicle left idling and unoccupied in the middle of the road on Bengal Street. Further information revealed that the vehicle may have been stolen from the Chaguanas area. The vehicle was wrecked and taken to be photographed and processed. Later, between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Officers of the Four Roads Criminal Investigations Department (CID) conducted an anti-crime exerc...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), at approximately 8:21 AM this morning (Thursday 24th September, 2026), there was a fault experienced at the Ojoe Road 12kV feeder out of the Sangre Grande Sub Station. At the time, the area was experiencing heavy wind gusts and torrential rainfall.  Scattered thunderstorms associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) brought gusty winds to parts of Trinidad this morning, with a downburst affecting parts of Sangre Grande, ripping roofs off multiple homes and downing a cell tower on Ojoe Road. Power outages have been reported in parts of Central and Northeastern Trinidad. T&TEC said subsequent checks “revealed a fallen communication cell tower which resulted in downed power lines, in the vicinity of Graham and Katwaroo Trace just off Ojoe Road in Sangre Grande. Additionally, a large tree became uprooted, eventually falling onto power lines at another location along Ojoe Road. Supply was restore...

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), partly cloudy to cloudy conditions today (Thursday 24th September, 2026) with occasional showers will interrupt settled periods. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance of heavy showers/thunderstorms over a few areas. Partly cloudy periods with a few showers tonight will interrupt settled conditions. There is a medium (40%) chance of isolated thunderstorms. In the event of heavy showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds are likely and street/flash flooding may occur in areas so prone. The Met Office has issued a Hot Spell Alert (Yellow Level) for Trinidad and Tobago until 31st October, 2026. 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 1m to 1.5m in open waters and below 1m and choppy during showers in sheltered areas.  Recommendations for outdoor activities today:   Persons heading outdoors today should be prepared for ...

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Her Excellency Delcy Rodríguez Gómez and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C. MP held a meeting today (Wednesday 23rd September, 2026) at the Permanent Mission of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations in New York, United States, within the framework of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. A joint statement between the Governments confirmed that President Rodríguez Gómez and Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar “held a cordial working meeting heralding the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations.” According to the statement, “During the meeting, the leaders reaffirmed the historical bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, while reiterating their commitment to consolidating the bilateral agenda under the principles of mutual respect, sovereignty, good neighborliness, dialogue, and cooper...

The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers in parts of Central and South Trinidad that there will be a disruption in their water supply as a result of the annual planned maintenance shutdown of the Point Lisas Desalination Plant , operated by the Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Desalcott). The Desalcott plant supplies 40 million gallons of water daily to WASA, supporting the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and augmenting supply to parts of Central and South-West Trinidad. In a Media Release today (Wednesday 23rd September, 2026), WASA said the shutdown, which will occur between 12:00 PM on Monday 28th September, 2026 to 12:00 PM on Sunday 4th October, 2026 , is necessary to facilitate planned maintenance works at the facility. During this period, customers normally supplied or supported by production from the desalination plant can expect interruptions or changes to their regular water supply. Desalcott has advised that delivery to WASA is expected to rec...