Triple murder shatters Laventille peace

Three men were shot dead at the Unipet gas station in Laventille shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday, in what police say was a targeted attack that sent Trinidad and Tobago’s murder toll to 209. The killings, involving residents of Morvant and Laventille, have raised concern that violence could return to an area that had been relatively calm.

By Verdel Bishop

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From baby photo to World Cup final

A viral 2008 photo of Lionel Messi holding baby Lamine Yamal has resurfaced as Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final, turning the pair into a talking point for fans worldwide. In Trinidad and Tobago, the matchup has boosted demand for Messi and Yamal jerseys, caps and other memorabilia, with shops reporting heavy sales and near sell-outs.

By Michelle Loubon

Retrieved about 7 hours ago

Pensioner found dead in outhouse

The body of 62-year-old Siparia man Dennis Archargee was found in the pit of an outhouse next to his Quarry Road home after relatives alerted police that the house appeared ransacked and several items were missing. Police are treating the case as suspicious while awaiting a post-mortem, and the discovery has shocked his family and neighbours.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved about 7 hours ago

Regional search plea for missing fishing crew

Regional authorities and commercial vessels are being urged to intensify search-and-rescue efforts for the six-man crew of the St Vincent VII, which caught fire near the Suriname-French Guiana maritime border on July 13 and has had no power or communication since. Four crew members are from Trinidad and Tobago, and the vessel is believed to be drifting toward Brazil.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved about 7 hours ago

Sobers calls for global unity against political terrorism

Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers urged a united international response to political terrorism at a Washington meeting hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying the threat must be confronted regardless of ideology. He called for stronger intelligence-sharing, border and maritime security, and protection of critical energy and tourism infrastructure, noting Caribbean states are especially vulnerable.

By Anna Ramdass

Retrieved about 7 hours ago

From CLR James to the Hadeeds: T&T’s history of house arrest

The Court of Appeal ordered Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed released from prison to house arrest at their Bayshore Westmoorings home while they challenge a preventive detention order, but the State’s emergency appeal briefly stayed that decision. The case has revived attention on Trinidad and Tobago’s rare use of house arrest, which has previously been applied in high-profile political and security disputes, including CLR James, Occah Seapaul and suspected gang members.

By Shaliza Hassanali

Retrieved about 11 hours ago

Three arrested in La Romaine anti-crime operations

Police in La Romaine arrested three people and seized two firearms-related caches during intelligence-led anti-crime operations across the Southern and South Western Divisions. Officers found a firearm and six rounds at one home on Murli Street and, in a separate search, four rounds of .38 ammunition, while one arrested man is wanted for serious offences in San Fernando.

By Guardian

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Young welcomes Venezuela outreach but says issues with T&T still unresolved

Former prime minister Stuart Young welcomed Trinidad and Tobago’s humanitarian response and renewed diplomatic exchanges with Venezuela after last month’s earthquakes, saying the crisis required solidarity rather than politics. He said the outreach was appropriate but warned that deeper issues between the two countries, including strained ties and energy cooperation, remain unresolved.

By KEVON FELMINE

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Researcher: T&T must build AI safeguards as sector develops

Trinidad and Tobago has improved in the Global Index on Responsible AI, ranking 86th, but its policy and ethics safeguards lag well behind its ambitions for major AI data-centre investment. Researcher Shurland George says the country needs a national AI strategy, stronger environmental rules and more public transparency before moving ahead.

By Otto Carrington

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‘Nothing will stop the work of God’: Priest responds after church break-in

A break-in disrupted morning operations at the Pro Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in San Fernando, but police found only minor damage and nothing stolen. Masses, baptisms and weddings were moved temporarily while the church was checked, and parish priest Fr Matthew d’Hereaux said the incident was a violation of sacred space but would not stop church work.

By KEVON FELMINE

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Former cyclist found dead in outhouse; police discover house ransacked

Dennis Achargee, 62, a well-known mechanic and former cyclist from Quarry Road, Siparia, was found dead in his outhouse on Friday after relatives discovered his home ransacked and several items missing, including a gas tank and generator. Police are investigating the death as residents fear foul play and await a post-mortem to determine the cause.

By KEVON FELMINE

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Human rights concerns grow over PDO detentions

Human-rights advocates warn Trinidad and Tobago could face serious legal and reputational consequences if a detainee dies in custody under the current State of Emergency, as Dominic Hadeed says his health is worsening while held under a Preventive Detention Order. The case has intensified scrutiny of hundreds of emergency detentions, with no complete public record of charges, releases or outcomes, and critics saying the system lacks transparency and effective oversight.

By Elizabeth Gonzales

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Six-man crew missing after vessel burns at sea; families appeal for help

Families of six crew members missing from the fishing vessel St Vincent VII are urgently appealing for regional help as the burned boat is feared adrift between Suriname and French Guiana after catching fire on July 13. Relatives say they have had no confirmed contact or sighting, while fishermen’s group FFOS says the case exposes gaps in Trinidad and Tobago’s fisheries safety and rescue response.

By Otto Carrington

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Taxi driver dies after confrontation over roaming dogs

A 66-year-old taxi driver, Peter Peters, was found dead on Friday afternoon in San Juan after an alleged fight with neighbours following long-running complaints about his loose dogs. Residents and relatives said the dogs had attacked people for years; homicide officers are continuing investigations.

By Guardian

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Warner ruling renews calls for justice reform

Commentators say Jack Warner’s extradition case ended in a hollow victory, with no real winners after 11 years of legal battles that cost Trinidad and Tobago money and damaged reputations. Political scientist Bishnu Ragoonath and attorney Fareed Ali urged stronger state accountability and legal reform, while AG John Jeremie’s probe found a claimed 2015 “special arrangement” may never have existed.

By PETER CHRISTOPHER

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Eight Venezuelan migrants escape detention centre

Police were searching late yesterday for eight Venezuelan men who escaped from the Immigration Detention Centre in Aripo, including Luis Brito, Jose Brito and Roimer Duran. The latest break-out adds to repeated security concerns at the facility, which has seen multiple escapes in recent years and prompted government promises to fix roofing and tighten immigration monitoring.

By Jensen La Vende

Retrieved about 11 hours ago

Major AI data centre already in works in T&T but location a secret

Trinidad and Tobago’s government has already built and equipped a Tier 4 data centre, funded by a US$120 million CAF loan, but has not disclosed where it is or whether it is operating. The secrecy comes as it signs new MOUs for more large AI and data centre projects, raising questions about transparency, reliability, connectivity and whether the country can attract major international customers.

By Asha Javeed

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Plans for Tobago data centre shelved

A planned data centre for Tobago, announced in 2017 to improve ICT services, has not been built and TSTT has not explained why. The stalled project matters as Tobago pushes digital transformation, while experts say local data storage would improve security and continuity for businesses and help the island keep pace with growing tech demands.

By Stephon Nicholas

Retrieved about 12 hours ago

Village mourns beloved 'Bill' after fatal fire

Barrackpore grandfather Bridgenath Heeraman, 70, died at hospital after being rescued from a pre-dawn fire that gutted his two-bedroom home on Friday. Neighbours broke into the house to pull him out, but he died about an hour later; fire and police are investigating the cause.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved about 18 hours ago

Adverse weather alert extended as unsettled conditions expected into Sunday

Trinidad and Tobago’s Meteorological Service has extended its Yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert until 2 pm on July 19, warning that showers and thunderstorms will return after a brief lull. Forecasters say an approaching tropical wave could bring gusty winds, street flooding and flash flooding, with conditions improving later Sunday.

By Seigonie Mohammed

Retrieved about 19 hours ago

SOS issued for crew after vessel catches fire at sea

Authorities and nearby vessels are being urged to intensify the search for a six-member tuna fishing crew after their boat caught fire near the maritime borders of Suriname and French Guiana on July 13. The disabled vessel, which left Chaguaramas on July 6, has had no power or communication since, and four of the crew are from Trinidad and Tobago.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved about 19 hours ago

T&T Open Caribbean Men’s Final Four Championship Against Barbados

Trinidad and Tobago opened their Caribbean Men’s Final 4 Championship campaign against Barbados in Curaçao, looking to improve on their disappointing sixth-place finish at last year’s senior tournament. The round-robin event also includes Bahamas and host, reigning champions Curaçao, with the top two advancing to Monday’s gold medal match.

By Wayne Cunningham

Retrieved about 19 hours ago

WHO Data Highlights Cancer Risk In Trinidad And Tobago

A Trinidad and Tobago resident aged 30 to 70 faces a 20% risk of being diagnosed with cancer, according to World Health Organization data shared by UN resident coordinator Joanna Kazana. Speaking at the Caribbean Association of Oncology and Hematology conference, she warned that global cancer deaths now reach 26,000 a day and could rise to 35 million a year by 2050, with the poorest most affected.

By Terry-Ann Browne-Campbell

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Football Fiesta 2026 Ends On A High At Hasely Crawford Stadium

The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs closed its Football Fiesta 2026 at Hasely Crawford Stadium on Friday, drawing strong turnout for youth matches and exhibition games featuring local players, ministers and Diplo FC. The event, held with the US, Canadian and Mexican missions and local partners, was meant to build excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and promote youth engagement through sport.

By Wayne Cunningham

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TTCSI Launches Services Week 2026 With Focus On Economic Diversification

The Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries has launched Services Week 2026 to push the services sector to contribute more to GDP and exports as the country diversifies beyond energy. TTCSI President Dianne Joseph said the “50-50 by 2030” goal includes stronger support for local firms, SME-focused discussions, and awards recognising entrepreneurs and service professionals.

By TTT News

Retrieved about 20 hours ago

TTConnect Outreach Brings Government Services To Cumuto/Manzanilla

Residents in Cumuto/Manzanilla, East Trinidad, got help accessing online government services on Saturday through a TTConnect outreach hosted by MP Shivanna Sam. The initiative aimed to assist elderly and disadvantaged people in remote areas with forms such as GATE applications and online tax registration, bringing services closer to those who struggle to access them.

By TTT News

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Arazzi Restaurant Hosts Michael Jackson Tribute For Charitable Giving

Arazzi Restaurant hosted a Michael Jackson tribute fundraiser to support a shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence. Managing Director Riaz Bhagaloo said the event is part of the restaurant’s goal to raise $100,000 for charity this year, with proceeds helping survivors and raising awareness in the community.

By TTT News

Retrieved about 20 hours ago

Morvant man latest murder

A 22-year-old Morvant man, Khalil Malik Emmanuel Williams, was shot dead this morning at a gas station in Laventille just two days after signing up to join the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment. His family says he was focused on work and a fresh start, making the killing a painful blow as police investigate with no motive or arrests yet.

By Jensen La Vende

Retrieved about 22 hours ago

SOS issued for crew after vessel catches fire at sea

Authorities and the maritime community are being urged to expand search-and-rescue efforts for a six-member crew, including four Trinidad and Tobago nationals, after their vessel caught fire near the Suriname–French Guiana maritime border on July 13 and lost power and communication. The disabled vessel is believed to be drifting toward Brazil, and relatives say time is running out.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved about 23 hours ago

Police suspect fatal hit-and-run

Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run after 73-year-old John Barron was found dead Thursday morning in a grassy area near the cycling track along the Western Main Road in Chaguaramas. A British national exercising nearby discovered the body around 6:05 a.m., and Barron was later identified by his daughter.

By Express

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Missing man killed, buried in latrine

Police found the body of 62-year-old Siparia resident Dennis Archagee in an outhouse pit next to his Quarry Road home after a relative reported the house ransacked and several items missing, including a car, generator and gas tank. He had last been seen on Tuesday, and investigators are awaiting a post-mortem to determine how he died.

By Susan Mohammed

Retrieved 1 day ago

PH driver beaten to death in San Juan

A 66-year-old PH taxi driver, Peter Peters of Sunshine Avenue, San Juan, was beaten to death after an altercation with two people on Thomas Street yesterday afternoon. Police found his body with visible injuries and are investigating the assault, which has raised concern about violent disputes in the area.

By Express

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CXC: SBAs to be phased out for at least 5 subjects

CXC will replace traditional SBAs with supervised Paper 032 assessments in most non-practical CSEC and CAPE subjects from 2027, citing concerns that generative AI is making it harder to verify students’ own work. The change affects subjects such as Mathematics, English and Social Studies, while practical subjects like Art, Music and Agriculture will keep SBAs.

By Express

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Woman to get $103,000 in police assault case

A High Court has awarded Andrea Phillips more than $103,000 after finding a police officer “concocted a case” against her following an assault outside a Woodbrook nightclub in 2017. Justice Margaret Mohammed ruled the arrest and prosecution were unlawful, saying Phillips was detained for about 38 hours in harsh conditions and that the charges lacked basis.

By Rickie Ramdass

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Warner wins landmark 11-year extradition case

Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has won a High Court ruling permanently stopping his extradition to the United States, after Justice Karen Reid found Trinidad and Tobago’s State violated his constitutional rights and misled courts about special extradition protections. The court said the Authority to Proceed was issued unlawfully in 2015, ending an 11-year legal battle tied to alleged FIFA-related money laundering.

By Anna Ramdass

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