Trinidad and Tobago News

Mechanic crushed to death in freak accident on Audrey Jeffers Highway

Truck mechanic Lennox Sylvan, known as “Mr Berry,” died yesterday after his blue truck was struck from behind by a garbage truck while he was working on the Audrey Jeffers Highway. The impact pinned him between the cab and tray and caused the vehicle to roll across traffic before stopping, snarling west Trinidad traffic. His death brings this year’s road toll to 74.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

ASJA faces legal challenge ahead of elections

ASJA is facing possible High Court action after nine jamaats challenged the association’s decision to downgrade several mosques’ status ahead of its November 29 elections. The dispute has also deepened concerns about the elections committee, after three of its six original members resigned amid complaints about transparency, eligibility lists and candidate screening.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Barakah Foundation premises locked down amid leadership dispute

Barakah Foundation in Chaguanas was placed under lockdown amid a leadership dispute that began after founder Inshan Ishmael died last year and his son, Zaakir Ishmael, was removed as chairman. The foundation said police were notified as it tried to regain control of the premises and address alleged wrongdoing, but gave no names or details.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Oil worker’s family wins appeal for increased compensation

A Court of Appeal ruling means the family of oil worker Asim Arthur can keep a larger negligence award after judges found a $939,006 Occupational Safety and Health fine against Well Services Petroleum and Trinity Exploration was a penalty, not compensation. The decision could increase the payout for Arthur’s widow, mother and children unless the companies take the case to the Privy Council.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Police search for Debe man missing since October 30

Searches are under way for Debe resident Taran “Melbourne” Chankar, 58, who has not been seen since leaving his hardware store job in Philippine, San Fernando, on October 30. He was driving a missing white Mitsubishi Sportero L200 company van, and police, along with the Hunters’ Search and Rescue Teams, are asking for information.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Labour hearing set for 42 dismissed SWRHA workers

A Labour Ministry hearing in San Fernando will consider the dismissal of 42 daily-paid South-West Regional Health Authority workers, as the NUGFW seeks their reinstatement. The union says the workers were fired without due process and their absence is worsening staffing shortages across the authority, which is already facing governance turmoil and multiple board resignations.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

State to compensate man whose car was destroyed in Licensing Division fire

The State has settled a lawsuit brought by Rory Rampersad over his Honda Civic, which was impounded at the Licensing Division’s Caroni headquarters and destroyed in an arson attack in 2023. Compensation will be assessed later by a High Court Master, after Rampersad argued he had a financial interest in the car and lost money when it was destroyed.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Bodoe: A healthier nation is key to true prosperity

Health Minister Dr Lakram Bodoe said undiagnosed diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension and mental health issues remain major health concerns in Trinidad and Tobago, urging stronger prevention, early detection and access to care. At the NCRHA’s Diwali event in Mt Hope, he praised health workers, while chairman Dr Tim Gopeesingh said 15 operating theatres are now running across three hospitals to cut waiting lists and improve treatment access.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Canaan Presbyterian Standard Five pupils to resume classes in church hall

Standard Five pupils of Canaan Presbyterian School will return to classes today in a church hall in Duncan Village, San Fernando, nearly three weeks after a fire destroyed the main classroom block. The Education Ministry and Presbyterian Schools’ Board are arranging temporary spaces for other pupils while engineers assess the damaged buildings and decide whether power can be restored safely.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Venezuelan worker seeks ministry’s help after two workplace injuries

Venezuelan national Shaheed Leonel Sencler Ali says he is seeking help from the Ministry of Labour after two workplace accidents left him injured, out of work and without income. He says the incidents at A&A Mechanical Contractors caused broken ribs and a foot injury, and he is asking for financial support while he recovers and for help returning to work.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Fire stations across T&T face growing safety concerns

Several fire stations in Trinidad and Tobago need urgent repairs because of structural problems, mould and other safety hazards, acting Chief Fire Officer Ansar Ali said, after the Rio Claro station was closed following 20 OSH violations. The Fire Services Association says stations in Siparia, Mon Repos, Piarco, Crown Point, Chaguanas and Wrightson Road also need attention, warning that poor facilities and slow response times put lives at risk.

By Shane Superville

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Police investigate alleged threat against senior officer

An acting superintendent reported threats from a man charged six months ago with firearm and ammunition offences, saying he was told the accused wanted to “drop” him and a civilian. The report was made at Rio Claro Police Station, and police are expected to patrol both homes as investigators assess the threat.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

King’s slavery remarks spark renewed calls for apology, reparations

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a shameful part of history but stopped short of a formal apology or reparations pledge. Reparations advocate Shabaka Kambon and others said Britain must do more than express regret, while the summit focused on investment and partnerships across the Commonwealth.

By Jesse Ramdeo

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

US midterm voting puts T&T’s ties with Trump in focus

Political commentators said Trinidad and Tobago’s close alignment with the Trump administration could face greater scrutiny if Democrats gained control of the US Congress, especially over Caribbean security operations, Venezuela policy and possible links to T&T. They also warned the Senate outcome could delay confirmation of T&T-born Jennifer John­son-Carroll as US ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.

By KAY-MARIE FLETCHER

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Five-day suspension for student who beat Cedros teen

A Cedros Secondary Form One student was suspended for five days after a 13-year-old girl was beaten in an incident captured on video and widely shared online. The ministry says it happened off campus and both students were referred for support, while the girl’s mother is seeking a transfer and plans criminal action, underscoring growing concern over school violence.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Bharath warns of T&T's diplomatic dependence on Washington

In this opinion piece, former UNC minister Vasant Bharath criticises the Trinidad and Tobago Government for abstaining on a UN vote on the International Criminal Court, saying it has bowed to Washington’s pressure. He argues the move breaks with T&T’s long-standing support for the ICC and weakens the country’s independent foreign policy.

By Guardian

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

T&T under fire for ICC vote abstention

Trinidad and Tobago abstained at the UN General Assembly on a resolution welcoming the International Criminal Court’s annual report, drawing criticism from analysts, former ministers and opposition figures. They say the move risks weakening T&T’s legacy as an ICC founder and may signal alignment with Washington’s campaign against the court, as the country prepares for a UN Security Council seat.

By Jesse Ramdeo

Retrieved Nov 4, 2026

Minister Watts Advances Sports Cooperation With India During CHOGM In Antigua

Trinidad and Tobago’s Sport and Youth Affairs Minister Phillip Watts met with India’s Meenu Singh Bist at CHOGM in Antigua to push forward a sports cooperation MoU between the two countries. They agreed to form a bilateral committee to advance priority areas such as athlete development, institutional strengthening and knowledge exchange, with the aim of turning the agreement into practical benefits.

By TTT News

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Presto takes hydroponics programme to Marabella Primary

Presto has expanded its school hydroponics programme to Marabella Government Primary School, giving pupils hands-on training in farming and basic business skills. Backed by Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath, the initiative aims to build practical agricultural learning while helping schools eventually sell produce to raise funds.

By Newsdesk

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

MP Joel Sampson Praises Tobago Carnival’s Economic Impact And Growing Appeal

Tobago West MP Joel Sampson said the 2026 Tobago Carnival was a strong success, pointing to high participation, a boost in economic activity and the festival’s growing profile. He also praised the island’s soca artistes and said visitors from as far as Cameroon attended, showing Tobago Carnival is drawing wider international interest.

By Kandace Jackson

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Tobago Chamber Welcomes Carnival Growth, Calls For Improved Logistics

Tobago’s business community says the 2026 Tobago Carnival was a success, with Chamber chairman Curtis Williams estimating more than 25,000 visitors and strong gains for hotels, villas, food and beverage businesses. He praised improved airlift, utilities and policing, and said the festival still needs better logistics and a clearer identity as it grows, with more private-sector leadership.

By TTT News

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Mastercard launches new payment solution

Restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados will soon be able to take contactless payments directly at the table after Powertranz and Mastercard launched the “Pay at the Table” platform. The system also supports QR-code payments, aiming to cut wait times, reduce hardware needs and help Caribbean hospitality businesses modernise checkout.

By GEISHA KOWLESSAR ALONZO

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Four motorists fined $70,000 for DUI during Tobago Carnival

Four motorists in Tobago were fined a combined $70,000 after pleading guilty to DUI charges before Senior Magistrate Alicia Chankar in Scarborough. They were stopped on the Claude Noel Highway after the Stink and Dutty Fete near Dwight Yorke Stadium, with breath tests showing alcohol levels above the legal limit.

By Newsdesk

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Ministers Alexander And Ameen Share Messages Of Hope, Unity And Perseverance At Divali

At a Divali celebration in Caroni Central, Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander urged citizens to unite, support one another and help bring positive change to Trinidad and Tobago. Rural Development Minister Khadijah Ameen also praised MP Dr David Lee’s perseverance and consistency, highlighting his long public-service journey and leadership through difficult political periods.

By Faith Cheruiyot

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

The UWI St Augustine Celebrates Graduation Of 3,091 Students

The UWI St Augustine Campus celebrated 3,091 graduates from 22 countries across six October ceremonies, including 2,270 undergraduates and 821 postgraduates from its eight faculties. The campus also honoured Winston Rudder, Colin Granderson and Shaneeta Johnson, while valedictorians urged graduates to lead, serve and help drive Caribbean development.

By Sunil Lalla

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Professor Hamid Ghany: T&T Has The Right To Determine Its Position On Cuba

Political scientist Prof. Hamid Ghany said Trinidad and Tobago has the right to set its own foreign policy after it voted against a UN resolution to end the US embargo on Cuba on October 28. He noted T&T was the only CARICOM state to oppose the motion, while others abstained or backed it.

By Terry-Ann Browne-Campbell

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

T&T soldiers deployed for CHOGM security

Personnel from the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment have been deployed to Antigua and Barbuda to help secure the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026. The detachment is supporting the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, highlighting regional military cooperation ahead of the major event.

By Newsdesk

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Caribbean Telecommunications Experts Discuss Future Of Wireless Connectivity

TATT is hosting T&T Week of Spectrum 2026 from November 2–6, bringing regional and international telecom experts together in Trinidad to discuss spectrum management, satellite policy and readiness for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference. The meetings aim to strengthen Caribbean cooperation, improve connectivity and help the region influence global telecom decisions.

By Marie-Therese Bernard

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Should anyone publicly wear gold? - 3 more robberies

Police are investigating three robberies in Woodbrook and St James over 36 hours in which victims were stripped of gold chains, pendants and a bracelet. The attacks targeted a 72-year-old woman, a 45-year-old man and another woman, raising concern about a recent spike in street robberies in north Trinidad.

By Express

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Dumas takes senior role at Visa

Trinidad and Tobago business executive Danielle Dumas has been appointed Director of Partnerships and Market Development at Visa. She joins the global payments firm after serving as Director of Business Development at Mastercard and brings more than 15 years of experience in finance, strategy and payments, a notable regional career move in the sector.

By Newsdesk

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

CWU wants to meet with PM on TSTT, Hilton

The Communications Workers’ Union wants a frank meeting with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to discuss TSTT’s sustainability, AMPLIA’s operations and the proposed sale of the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre. CWU secretary general Joanne Ogeer said the union remains concerned about the companies’ future, while defending Friday’s labour march as a solid start despite lower turnout.

By Akash Samaroo

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

T&T breaks 20-year support for ICC championed by Robinson

Trinidad and Tobago abstained for the first time on a UN resolution backing the International Criminal Court, ending a two-decade record of support for the tribunal championed by former prime minister Arthur NR Robinson. The move, made as the resolution passed 93-13 with 36 abstentions, has been linked to a possible foreign policy shift closer to Washington and drew criticism from former foreign affairs minister Amery Browne.

By Express

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

T&T abstains from UN resolution on International Criminal Court report

Trinidad and Tobago abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on the International Criminal Court’s annual report, joining 36 other countries. Former foreign minister Amery Browne said the move breaks with the country’s long support for the ICC and weakens the legacy of ANR Robinson, who helped revive the court’s creation.

By Akash Samaroo

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

King Charles describes slave trade as a ‘shameful chapter’

King Charles told the Commonwealth summit in Antigua that the Atlantic slave trade was a “shameful chapter” and said Britain must confront its history through action for the future, including education, jobs and climate resilience. Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne called for truthful talks on reparatory justice, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology.

By GUARDIAN MEDIA NEWSROOM

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026

Midterm elections are coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump’s second term

Voters are deciding whether to sharply shift power in Washington in midterm elections shaped by anger over high prices and President Donald Trump’s second term. Democrats hope discontent with Trump helps them win the House and possibly the Senate, while Republicans are relying on heavy spending and turnout in red states to hold on.

By GUARDIAN MEDIA NEWSROOM

Retrieved Nov 3, 2026