Shane Superville

A Coast Guard officer who commanded a vessel that ran aground appeared before a five-member military tribunal on Monday to answer four charges arising from the incident.

Police are trying to identify the body of a man who was found near the Maracas Bay lookout on the North Coast on Tuesday morning.

Members of the Opposition, including leader Pennelope Beckles, say they are waiting for an investigation into Acting Chief Magistrate Brian Dabideen to proceed without making any public comments to ensure the matter can continue without interference or hindrance.

Days after reports emerged that several state corporate entities had withdrawn their sponsorship from the 2026 Divali Nagar, the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) yesterday announced that Blue Waters had come on board as a Diamond Sponsor for this year's celebrations. And the company says it is proud to assist in preserving T&T's cultural legacy.

Residents from several communities in and around Arima are calling for the urgent intervention of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), as they say the lack of a steady water supply schedule has brought their lives to a standstill.

Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles says the Government has a responsibility to directly respond to claims that this country is in a recession, noting that she was not pleased with the lack of clear messaging on the issue.

Three people are assisting police with inquiries into a suspected arson attack that destroyed cables at the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) work centre in Laventille on Saturday.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she was grateful that no one was hurt during Saturday's multi-million-dollar fire at the cable yard of the Telecommunications Service of T&T (TSTT) in Laventille, saying the “reckless” act was carried out by a few gang members.

After spending almost a day and a half (some 33 hours) without electricity, several Beetham Gardens, Laventille, residents say they are grateful power has been restored, as they recalled the difficulties of doing their daily routine without access to appliances and the loss of hundreds of dollars in food items.

Three people remained in police custody yesterday as investigators continued probing Saturday's fire at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) compound in Laventille, with further interviews and a review of security camera and social media footage expected to help establish how many people were involved.