RISHARD KHAN and MYA QUAMIE

SEVERAL schools across Trinidad appealed to parents to pick up their children early on October 31 amid reports that the Defence Force has been placed on high alert. According to an internal memo, all military personnel were ordered to report to their respective bases by 6 pm on October 31.

Officers who are on pre-retirement leave or sick leave were also instructed to confine themselves to their homes and remain on standby. Other officers on vacation leave were also instructed to be on standby and await further instructions.