The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is notifying the public that all beaches and beach facilities in Tobago will be open as of today (Friday 3rd May, 2024). Following a shark incident at Turtle Beach on Friday 26th April, 2024, beaches in the Western end of Tobago were immediately closed.
In a Media Release today, the OCS said the victim involved in the shark incident was successfully treated at the Scarborough General Hospital (SGH) and subsequently airlifted to the Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida. The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), led by Director Allan Stewart, has been spearheading meetings comprising several stakeholders, to refine the Tobago Marine Safety Plan. The OCS said it thanks all involved in the co-ordinated efforts following the shark incident and also thanks the public, tourism stakeholders and the fishing community for their understanding, patience and co-operation during the period of beach closure. Please be guided accordingly.
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A man is dead following a shooting incident in Laventille last night (Thursday 2nd May, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Jerome Findley of Wharton Street, Laventille.
According to reports, Findley was walking along Wharton Street, around 7:30 PM, when a white SUV pulled alongside him and four (4) gunmen opened fire. He ran towards a football field where he collapsed. He was shot multiple times about the body and died at the scene. Officers on mobile patrol were informed that gunshots had been heard coming from the football field. Upon arrival, they found Findley lying face-down in a pool of blood. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3] According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly fair conditions today (Friday 3rd May, 2024), interrupted at times by some light to moderate showers near Southern and hilly areas. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance that some of these showers could become heavy. Tonight will be initially fair but becoming partly cloudy as the night progresses, with some isolated showers.
The Met Office notes that we can expect gusty winds, street and/or flash flooding in the vicinity of heavy showers/thunderstorms. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 34°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are moderate with waves up to 2m in open waters and up to 1.5m in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS. A woman was beaten and robbed after leaving First Citizens Bank in San Juan on Tuesday afternoon (30th April, 2024).
According to reports, the 61-year-old woman was leaving the bank after withdrawing $10,000 in cash, around 12:40 PM, when she was confronted by two (2) men. The suspects dealt the woman several blows before pushing her onto a parked car. The assailants then grabbed the victim’s bag containing the cash and other valuables before fleeing the scene in a gold Nissan Tiida. The woman notified the Police and a team of Officers responded to the scene, led by Cpl. Bhajan and PC Ferguson. She was subsequently taken to the Barataria Health Centre after she complained about experiencing intense pain. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne] The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Tacarigua and Moruga on Friday (3rd May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Tacarigua and Moruga are as follows: TACARIGUA (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
MORUGA (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is advising citizens to stay prepared for the upcoming 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on 1st June, 2024 and runs until 30th November, 2024.
Below is the list of twenty-one (21) tropical cyclone names that will be used for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season (in alphabetical order):
The Met Office notes that there are six (6) lists of names for tropical cyclones that develop in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Atlantic. The six (6) lists are used in rotation and recycled every six (6) years, (i.e. the 2024 list will be used again in 2030). The list of names covers only twenty-one (21) letters of the alphabet as it is difficult to find six (6) suitable names (one for each of the 6 rotating lists), starting with Q, U, X, Y and Z. Since 1953, Atlantic tropical cyclones have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). For more information on tropical cyclone naming, visit: https://wmo.int/content/tropical-cyclone-naming. Please be guided accordingly. A 63-year-old man was granted bail with surety in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared before a Master of the High Court yesterday (Wednesday 1st May, 2024), charged with multiple offences, including two (2) counts of sexual penetration and kidnapping of a minor.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Issac John, of Guapo, was also charged with sexual touching, when he appeared before Master Margaret Sookraj-Goswami, in the High Court on Wednesday. He was granted $400,000 bail or a cash alternative of $40,000. The sufficiency hearing date has been set for 9th January, 2025. Conditions of bail include him residing at a Guapo address, not having contact with the virtual complainant or any other witnesses and reporting to the Guapo Police Station twice per week. It is alleged that the female victim boarded a vehicle driven by a man in the Point Fortin district on Monday (29th April, 2024). She alleges that instead of being taken home, the man took her to a bushy area at Field Road, where he proceeded to commit the offences. A report of the incident was made to the Police and a male suspect arrested on that same date. Investigations were supervised by W/Supt. Claire Guy-Alleyne and Sgt. Ramnarine of the Special Victims Department (SVD). John was charged with the offences on Tuesday (30th April, 2024), by WPC Valentine, also of the SVD.
Businesswoman, activist and politician, Jowelle De Souza, was robbed at gunpoint during a terrifying home invasion in Palmiste, San Fernando, on Wednesday night (1st May, 2024). De Souza is the owner of Hair by Jowelle on Independence Avenue, San Fernando, and is also Vice President of Animals Alive.
According to reports, 53-year-old De Souza was at her home along Meadow Drive, when five (5) men entered through an unlocked door on the Northern side of the property, around 7:25 PM. De Souza was in a bedroom at the time when a masked man walked in with a firearm. Four (4) others were said to already be inside the house. De Souza was slapped and her hands and feet were allegedly bound with tie straps.
The bandits proceeded to ransack the home, taking documents from a safe inside her bedroom, expensive Louis Vuitton handbags, two (2) Apple iPads and other items of value. The suspects then fled the scene and a report was made to the Police. Officers of the San Fernando CID responded to the scene and retrieved CCTV footage. A search was conducted of the area, however, the suspects were not found. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Trinidad Express] The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary road closure along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, from Old Agua Santa Road to Demerara Road (Westbound). These works are scheduled to commence on Friday (3rd May, 2024) at 9:00 AM and is expected to be completed on Monday 6th May, 2024 at 5:00 AM. This has become necessary to facilitate road rehabilitation works.
Motorists are advised of the following:
In light of the above, motorists are advised to comply with the following:
The Ministry said it regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052.
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) is advising the public that vehicle transfers will be available at the Point Fortin Licensing Office, effective from Monday 6th May, 2024. “Yes, that’s right, we are expanding our services to the Point Fortin Licensing Office to give you more options of locations to choose from.”
Vehicle transfers are now available at the following locations:
This now offers you more convenience and accessibility to conduct your licensing transaction. The Ministry notes that customers must book an online appointment at https://licensingappointment.mowt.gov.tt to access this licensing service.
Please be guided accordingly.
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