The Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPost) is once again advising the general public of fraudulent SMS text, WhatsApp and email messages being circulated to customers requesting them to: “Make online payments for packages and updating/uploading your personal information.”
In a Public Notice issued on Tuesday (7th May, 2024), TTPost said, “Please take note that TTPost has not requested personal information from our customers or issued any messages regarding online payments. These fraudulent notifications are not associated with TTPost.” Please visit TTPost’s official website (https://ttpost.net) as your secured source for information regarding their services.
If you are uncertain of any messages received from the entities appearing to be TTPost, you can contact its Customer Service Department at:
The Corporation said it is “actively working on addressing this issue and will be implementing measures to rectify this as soon as possible. At this time, we ask that you kindly remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. Your kind co-operation in spreading awareness and ensuring the security of our services is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention in this matter.” Please be guided accordingly.
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A Chaguanas man has appeared virtually before a Master of the High Court, charged with uttering forged documents. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Corey Sutherland, 44, of Edinburgh 500, was denied bail when he appeared in Court on Monday (6th May, 2024) to answer to the charge.
The matter was postponed to 3rd June, 2024. Two (2) contractors reported to Police that on 30th April, 2024, they were contacted by a man who claimed to be an employee of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The man allegedly invited the contractors to bid for an HDC contract to construct homes in the Couva district. Following site visits, the contractors were allegedly informed that they were awarded the contract and each given a Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago cheque drawn on the account of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, in the sum of TT $828,104.64. The money represented a mobilization fee payment which was accepted as genuine and later found to be fraudulent. A report was made to the Police and the Fraud Squad launched an investigation into the matter, spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Arlet Groome, Supt. Arnold Lutchman and W/Insp. Tricia Smith and assisted by Sgt. Lochan, Cpl. Edwards and PCs Kernahan and Ramkissoon and WPC Jointe. A male suspect was subsequently arrested in connection with the matter and charged by Cpl. Keston Williams, also of Fraud Squad. The Fraud Squad is advising citizens, especially business owners, to be vigilant for fraudulent Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago cheques. Investigators say fraudsters are claiming to be employed with Government Ministries and in a position to acquire Government contracts for business owners, usually contractors with registered businesses. The contractors are then asked to pay kickbacks to the employee in exchange for the contract. They are then given these fraudulent cheques to take to the bank for encashment. The public is reminded to follow the established procedures and processes within each Ministry, for the tendering and awarding of contracts. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect mostly fair but hazy and breezy conditions today (Wednesday 8th May, 2024), despite the low (20%) chance of a few brief isolated showers. Tonight will be fair but hazy and warm.
The Met Office notes that a significant concentration of Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere. Persons sensitive to these atmospheric conditions should take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 34°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 33°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are slight to moderate with waves up to 1.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS. A man is dead following a shooting incident in Point Fortin last night (Tuesday 7th May, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Brent Lewis of 19th Street, Techier Village, Point Fortin. According to reports, Lewis was sitting on a tank stand on the corner of First Street, Techier Village, when he received a phone call around 8:45 PM. As he walked to the corner of First Street, opposite the Techier Community Centre, a white heavily-tinted Nissan Tiida stopped. Two (2) men alighted from the vehicle and opened fire on Lewis, hitting him multiple times about the body. He died at the scene. Residents reported hearing over twenty (20) gunshots.
Investigations are continuing by Officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region III. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3] The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Prime Minister Keith Rowley will travel to London today (Tuesday 7th May, 2024) en route to Ghana, where he will be the special guest of honour at the celebration of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene's 25th-year of ascension to the Golden Stool and reign as the King of Asante. Mrs. Sharon Rowley will accompany the Prime Minister.
According to the OPM, in 2023, the Asantehene and his delegation visited Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate this country's Emancipation Day celebrations. While in Ghana, Prime Minister Rowley will also meet with the President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo. P.M. Rowley will lead the delegation which will include the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator the Hon. Dr Amery Browne. Minister of Finance, the Hon. Colm Imbert, will act as Prime Minister in the interim. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Sangre Grande and Guayaguayare on Wednesday (8th May, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Sangre Grande and Guayaguayare are as follows: SANGRE GRANDE (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
GUAYAGUAYARE (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. Mentally Unstable Man SHOT By Police After Throwing Stones At Vehicles In Barrackpore, Trinidad7/5/2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article deals with Barrackpore in Trinidad and NOT Barrackpore in India. Please be advised accordingly.
A mentally unstable man is currently hospitalized following a Police-involved shooting incident this afternoon (Tuesday 7th May, 2024) in Barrackpore, Trinidad. The suspect, a 33-year-old man, was said to be randomly throwing stones at vehicles that were passing by. He is presently being treated at the San Fernando General Hospital after being shot by Police.
According to reports, Officers were on patrol in the Barrackpore district, around 12:18 PM, when upon arriving at #2 Scale New Colonial, they observed a man throwing stones at vehicles.
They stopped and attempted to speak to the man. However, he allegedly lunged at one of the Officers with a cutlass. The Officer, fearing for his life, discharged his firearm, hitting the man multiple times. He was then taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for medical treatment.
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3] The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Southern Main Road, Claxton Bay, between Teak Avenue and Rosehill Street. This disruption will commence on Wednesday (8th May, 2024) and is expected to be completed on Thursday (9th May, 2024). This has become necessary to facilitate road works.
Hours of Work: 8:00 AM (Wednesday) to 8:00 PM (Thursday) 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. According to reports, a female soldier attached to the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment (TTR) was shot during a robbery early this morning (Tuesday 7th May, 2024), in the vicinity of Tembladora, Chaguaramas.
She is said to have been shot on her thigh and her white Nissan Note was stolen. The victim was taken to Hospital for medical treatment. Her condition is unknown at this time. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: DJ Sheriff] According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), we can expect generally fair, hazy and breezy conditions today (Tuesday 7th May, 2024), despite the low (20%) chance of the isolated shower.
The Met Office notes that a significant concentration of Saharan dust is present in the atmosphere. Persons sensitive to these atmospheric conditions should take the necessary precautions. The forecast maximum temperature today will be 34°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 33°C at Crown Point in Tobago. Seas are slight to moderate with waves up to 1.5m in open waters and below 1m in sheltered areas. Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS. |
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