Commissioner Guevarro warns criminals after CAL pilot rescued

Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro issued a stern warning to criminals today, saying those who choose a life of crime will “encounter my officers” and face “the full weight of the law,” following the successful rescue of Caribbean Airlines pilot Captain Daniel Kawall in the Maraval district, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) confirmed. […]

Guyana pledges to seek peace wth “all our neighbours”

United States aircraft were involved in a low pass fly over of Georgetown, the capital, as President Irfaan Ali was being sworn into office on Sunday for a second consecutive five year term. The US Embassy here in a short statement said that the fly pass was done in collaboration with the Guyana Defence Force […]

Matt: Maker Taker

My sister Charleen sent me this meme with the note “Someone needs to draw you in there with your arm up ” It’s a nice ode to the Dries essay on Maker/Taker problems. Well, thanks to the magic of AI, I asked the Nano Banana AI Studio to “make it so on the bottom one […]

Palestinian ambassador meets with Opposition Leader 

Leader of the Opposition, Pennelope Beckles received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Dr. Linda Sobeh Ali, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Trinidad and Tobago, on Friday at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. Beckles was joined by Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate, Senator Dr Amery Browne, Opposition Chief […]

Government strengthens school safety and digital access as students return

As thousands of children return to classrooms for the new academic year, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar highlighted the government’s efforts to make schools safe and digitally equipped, coinciding with the United Nations’ International Literacy Day. This year’s observance carries the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era.” Persad-Bissessar said literacy remains crucial not only for […]

Chief Justice appoints new member to Emergency Powers Review Tribunal

Chief Justice,Ivor Archie, has appointed Major (Retired) Arden D. Williams to the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal, replacing Kent Samlal. The Tribunal now comprises Chairman Mr David Alexander, Member Ms Shivangelie Ramoutar, and Member Major (Ret.) Williams. The vacancy was revealed yesterday as the Judiciary responded to a legal challenge over its composition.  Reputed gang leader […]

Petit Valley man killed in deadly home ambush

A Petit Valley man was killed on last night in an ambush at his home. The victim was identified as Wendell Charles of Capildeo Lands, Sita Drive, off Pioneer Drive, Petit Valley. Several residents expressed shock and horror over the killing, saying Charles was a “pastor” and well liked in the community. Residents reported hearing […]

Firearm and ammunition seized in Chaguanas

Officers of the National Special Operations Unit (NSOU) seized a firearm and ammunition during a targeted operation in Chaguanas yesterday. Between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, police focused on locating priority offenders, wanted persons, and individuals of interest within the Central Division Chaguanas Police Station district.  Acting on information from the public about […]

City Corporation worker charged with fraud and laundering

A Port of Spain City Corporation employee has been charged with fraud and money laundering following an investigation by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s (TTPS) Financial Investigations Branch (FIB). Police said the probe began in September 2024 after an accountant at the Corporation discovered discrepancies in the payroll system.  Checks revealed that National Insurance […]