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The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Cunupia, Valsayn and St. Joseph on Monday (20th May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Cunupia, Valsayn and St. Joseph are as follows: CUNUPIA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
VALSAYN (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
ST. JOSEPH (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.
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Keen observation and quick action from Police Officers led to the halting of a robbery in progress and the arrest of two (2) suspects, along with the seizure of a firearm and ammunition in the South Western Division.
According to reports, around 2:00 PM on Saturday (18th May, 2024), Officers attached to the Siparia Police Station were on mobile patrol along the Siparia Old Road, proceeding towards Fyzabad, when upon reaching the vicinity of the area known as “the teak,” they observed a Toyota Fielder wagon driving in a suspicious manner. The vehicle came to a stop and the 51-year-old driver exited the vehicle, approached the Officers and informed them that he was being robbed by two (2) occupants in his vehicle. The Officers approached the vehicle and saw two (2) suspects, a 34-year-old Venezuelan national and a 32-year–old Trinidadian from Woodland. When the Officers searched the vehicle, they found a revolver and six (6) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition. The two (2) suspects were arrested and the Officers took possession of the illegal items. The exercise was conducted by Ag./Sgt. Chase in company with PC Jagoo, PC Idemodia, Cpl. Ramkissoon, PC Bryan, PC Seepersadsingh and PC Collins. Enquiries are continuing.
A man is dead and two (2) others wounded following a shooting incident in Claxton Bay on Friday night (17th May, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Marcus Williams of San Fabien Road, Gasparillo.
The incident is said to have occurred around 7:05 PM on Friday night at Dump Road, Claxton Bay, inside a wooden shed, where Williams and two (2) other men were liming — 38-year-old Joseph Mollineau of Fifth Company Village, Moruga, and 52-year-old Christopher Tobby of Dump Road, Claxton Bay.
Reports state that Williams, Mollineau, and Tobby were inside the shed when two (2) gunmen emerged from a dump truck and opened fire. Witnesses ran for cover and immediately alerted the Police. Upon arrival, Officers found Williams lying face-down in a pool of blood, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was killed on the spot. Mollineau and Tobby were rushed to the Couva District Health Facility with assistance of personnel from PRD Security Services. Mollineau was subsequently transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital for further treatment, while Tobby was said to be in a stable condition at the Couva District Health Facility. Crime scene investigators, WPC Samaroo and WPC Cadette, retrieved twelve (12) spent 9mm casings and one (1) live 9mm round. Ag. Insp. Stewart, Sgt. Francis, Insp. Maharaj, Sgt. Smith, and other members of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region III visited the scene. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian]
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it acknowledges that it has experienced challenges recently with maintaining a consistent pipe-borne water supply to customers in parts of South East Trinidad, including Ben Lomond, Ecclesville and Williamsville. This comes as residents block the Main Road in protest of a lack of water, allegedly for over a month.
In a News Release today (Sunday 19th May, 2024), WASA said customers in these supply zones “receive a supply from the Navet Water Treatment Plant, which like all of the Authority's other major surface water treatment plants, is currently being affected by the ongoing harsh Dry Season. This situation has resulted in production at the Navet facility to drop to 14.9 million gallons per day (mgd), down from its normal 19.8 mgd. This has impacted negatively on the Authority's levels of service to customers at the extremities and elevated areas of the pipeline network.”
On Monday 13th January, 2024, the Authority said it delivered a comprehensive overview of the current impact of the Dry Season on its surface water treatment facilities, which has led to a deficit of 35 million gallons per day in water production.
In an effort to improve the level of service to the Ecclesville and Williamsville areas, the Authority said it is currently installing one (1) kilometer of 12-inch diameter pipelines, from Williamsville junction to Ecclesville. These works are being undertaken by the Authority, under the Ministry of Public Utilities funded Community Water Improvement Programme (CWIP) and is expected to be completed in the next two (2) weeks. WASA added, “To mitigate the impact of the reduced water available to service customers in these areas, the Authority has been providing a dedicated supplementary truck-borne water supply, with particular focus on customers at elevated and extremities of the distribution system, who are most affected.” The News Release concluded by saying, “The Authority assures customers that it remains committed to maintaining open lines of communication with all stakeholders, including Parliamentary and Local Government Representatives, regarding supply issues in these areas and the provision of a supplementary truck-borne service where required.” The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (RDLG) said it has intensified its efforts to enhance preparedness and resilience across communities for the upcoming Rainy Season.
In a Media Release today (Sunday 19th May, 2024), the RDLG said it “recognizes the critical importance of proactive measures and has amped up its collaboration with the fourteen (14) Municipal Corporations. The Ministry has deployed relevant equipment for de-silting exercises in drains and watercourses to optimize water flow and mitigate flood risks, ensuring the safety of citizens in flood-prone areas as above-normal numbers of wet days are forecasted.” Additionally, RDLG, in partnership with Municipal Corporations' Disaster Management Units (DMUs), the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service, and Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, has launched a Disaster Preparedness Outreach Programme in primary and secondary schools. “This initiative aims to empower students with the knowledge and skilis necessary to respond effectively to natural disasters.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “As we transition into the Rainy Season, we urge all residents to stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe. By taking proactive steps and working together, we can minimize the impact of heavy rains and ensure our community remains unscathed. For more information on safety tips and updates, please visit our official website or contact our emergency services hotline.” The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is issuing a stern warning to all motorists to strictly adhere to road laws, particularly those regarding driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. This comes in light of a troubling trend where Officers have observed an increase in the number of motorists found to be exceeding the legal alcohol limit.
In a Media Release today (Sunday 19th May, 2024), the TTPS said over the past forty-eight (48) hours, three (3) persons were arrested for driving under the influence, while Officers were conducting routine traffic stop and search exercises along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Uriah Butler Highway and the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway. The TTPS said it has observed a “significant upsurge in cases where motorists have been apprehended for driving under the influence. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in Trinidad and Tobago is 35 micrograms of alcohol to 100 millilitre of breath. However, numerous drivers have been detected far above this threshold, endangering their lives and those of others on the road.” Tragically, this spike in drunk driving incidents has coincided with an increase in road traffic fatalities in 2024. The TTPS said it is “deeply concerned about the safety of all road users and will be intensifying its efforts to curb these preventable deaths.”
A man is dead following a shooting incident in Tobago last night (Saturday 18th May, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Samuel 'Indian' Maharaj, aka ‘Shooter,’ of Mt. Zion Road, Whim Village, Tobago. This is said to be the tenth murder recorded on the island for 2024.
According to reports, residents of Mt. Grace heard a series of loud explosions around 9:00 PM. Two (2) men were then observed fleeing the scene.
Upon checking the area, they found Maharaj's body in some bushes near the Mt. Grace Open Bible Church. However, Maharaj succumbed to his wounds. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and Officers from the Tobago Division and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) responded.
Crime scene investigators recovered several spent shells.
This latest murder in Tobago comes days after Anthony 'Seeba' Maynard, 42, was shot dead in Plymouth, on Wednesday night (15th May, 2024). Three (3) other persons, identified as Justin Black, 22, Ordell Melville, 27, and Timothy Johnson, 28, were also shot and seriously wounded in that incident. They remain warded in a serious condition at the Scarborough General Hospital. On Thursday 9th May, 2024, 27-year-old Nikesha Sandy was gunned down in Plymouth while on her way to work. Meanwhile, on Saturday 4th May, 2024, 32-year-old Shellon Walters-Joseph’s semi-nude body was found down a precipice along Saw Mill Trace in Mt. St George, Tobago. She was shot to death. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Loop] Prime Minister Keith Rowley will be hosting a Press Conference at 2:30 PM this afternoon (Sunday 19th April, 2024) at the VIP Lounge, Piarco International Airport. Today’s Press Conference was announced earlier today by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Prime Minister Rowley will be hosting the Press Conference on his return from working trips to Mumbai, India and Ghana. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 2:30 PM, courtesy of TTT. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
Eight (8) men are in custody, assisting Officers with their investigations into gangs, narcotics and ammunition discoveries on Friday (17th May, 2024), in various Policing districts.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) conducted operational exercises on Friday between the hours of 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, along Nelson, George, Duncan, St. Paul, Gibson and Small Streets, in known drug block areas. Three (3) persons were arrested after they raised the suspicion of the Police. Searches were conducted and a 21-year-old man from Old St. Joseph Road was arrested for possession of cocaine, while a 29-year-old man from Dan Kelly was arrested for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and a 28-year-old man of Duncan Street was arrested for possession of four (4) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition. A similar exercise was conducted in the North Central Division between the hours of 11:00 PM on Thursday (16th May, 2024) to 5:00 AM on Friday (17th May, 2024), where four (4) persons were arrested. The North Central Division Major Crimes Unit received information on gang activity and Officers proceeded to Temple Street, Spring Village, Valsayn, where several persons affiliated with a gang in the area were assembled by a pavilion. The Officers conducted a search of the area and a quantity of narcotics were discovered. Three (3) men of Spring Village, Valsayn, ages eighteen (18), twenty-five (25) and forty (40), were arrested for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, while a 46-year-old man of Benny Lane, St. Augustine was arrested during a sting operation at another location, for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Around 5:09 AM on Friday (17th May, 2024), the Northern Division Task Force executed a search warrant at the home of a 42-year-old man from Sanchez Street, Mausica Lands, where cocaine was discovered. The man was arrested for possession of cocaine. Over fifty (50) grammes of cocaine was seized from the exercises for use as evidential value. The TTPS said its Executive is “working on the reduction of gang violence, removal of illegal firearms and disrupting the trafficking of narcotics as its mandate, to dismantle criminal gangs and drug traffickers.” Investigations continue while charges are expected early next week.
Two (2) men are dead and two (2) others wounded following a shooting incident at a popular liming spot, Lounge 69, in Sangre Grande early this morning (Sunday 19th May, 2024). The deceased have been identified as 43-year-old Ricky Roopnarine, aka ‘Shorley,’ and 39-year-old Kendell Hodges of Coalmine, Sangre Grande. Hodges was a DJ at Lounge 69.
In an interview with Guardian Media, the owner of Lounge 69, located on the Eastern Main Road, Guaico, Sangre Grande, said it was reported that around 1:00 AM, Roopnarine exited the pub after staying for about twenty (20) minutes. While standing next to his vehicle, two (2) men, said to be slim-built, alighted from another vehicle parked behind Roopnarine's and began shooting at him. He fell on the pavement and died. Hodges, who was a DJ at the pub, was also shot. The owner, who asked for his name to be withheld, said Roopnarine did not visit his lounge for about three (3) months but returned on Friday night. He emphasized that he has all security devices in place at his business, and the incident did not happen inside his pub. “I have no control over what happens on the nation road,” he said.
He noted that crime was getting worse with no solution for the problem. “The criminals continue to rampage the business community and will continue because they have no fear of getting caught,” he added. Following the shooting, a report was made to the Sangre Grande Police Station and Officers responded to the scene. Roopnarine was seen lying motionless on the pavement with several gunshot wounds to his body. District Medical Officer (DMO), Dr. A. Rampersad, also visited the scene and ordered the removal of the body to the mortuary of the Sangre Grande Hospital, pending a post-mortem. The other victim, Hodges, who was shot in the abdomen and left side of his body, was pronounced dead at 3:22 AM, while receiving emergency medical treatment at the Sangre Grande Hospital. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Adriel Pablo of Toco Main Road, Sangre Grande, and 23-year-old Yulie Nunez, a Venezuelan national, who were also both shot during the incident, underwent emergency surgery at the Hospital and were reportedly “fighting for their lives.” PC Daniel, WPC Kheerai Roopnarine and crime scene investigators processed the scene and recovered fifteen (15) spent 9mm shells and a projectile. Investigations are continuing, led by by W/Cpl. Elcock. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian] |
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