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A 22-year-old Rio Claro labourer, Rohit Sitahal, appeared virtually before the High Court in connection with allegations...
06/06/2026

A 22-year-old Rio Claro labourer, Rohit Sitahal, appeared virtually before the High Court in connection with allegations that a 42-year-old woman, Sabita Basdeo, was unlawfully confined and abused over several years. Police allege Basdeo was held between 2019 and April 2026, forced to perform domestic duties and prevented from leaving a residence. The case gained national attention after a social media video prompted public concern and a police investigation.

Sitahal, who faces four charges including grievous bodily harm and grievous sexual assault, was granted $400,000 bail with strict conditions. His co-accused, Joshua Benny and Fareeda Balgobin, remain in custody under Preventive Detention Orders and face multiple charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment and assault. The matter is scheduled to resume on June 10.

Police are investigating the theft of approximately $36,000 worth of alcoholic beverages from a warehouse operated by Sa...
06/06/2026

Police are investigating the theft of approximately $36,000 worth of alcoholic beverages from a warehouse operated by Samba Brewing Company in El Socorro Extension, San Juan. The alleged theft was discovered during a review of CCTV footage, which reportedly showed two security officers removing boxes from the warehouse and later loading them into a van that entered the compound.

A stock check subsequently confirmed that two pallets of Rude Boy mixed alcoholic beverages were missing. Company officials said no permission had been granted for the products to be removed. Police have collected statements and requested the CCTV footage as investigations continue.

Police are investigating the death of 57-year-old Deonarine Samaroo after he was found unresponsive at his home in Penal...
06/06/2026

Police are investigating the death of 57-year-old Deonarine Samaroo after he was found unresponsive at his home in Penal following an altercation with a relative. Investigators said the two men were involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a scuffle, during which both reportedly fell. After the incident, Samaroo went upstairs, complained of chest pains and told relatives he believed he was having a heart attack before later being found motionless in a bedroom.

The District Medical Officer pronounced him dead and ordered a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Police processed the scene, recovered a piece of wood as evidence and continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Tobago House of Assembly will present its budget request for fiscal 2027 on June 22, with debate scheduled for June ...
06/06/2026

The Tobago House of Assembly will present its budget request for fiscal 2027 on June 22, with debate scheduled for June 25. Finance Secretary Petal-Ann Roberts said consultations with stakeholders have been completed and discussions with Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo focused on Tobago’s development priorities, including constitutional autonomy preparations, education, airport operations and salary-related funding.

Roberts also revealed that the THA has redirected $164 million from recurrent spending to development projects, with savings coming from areas such as travel and office expenses. She stressed that salaries and employee benefits will not be affected by the reallocation.

Farley Augustine says the police now have fewer excuses for failing to solve crime following the launch of the Active Di...
06/06/2026

Farley Augustine says the police now have fewer excuses for failing to solve crime following the launch of the Active Directed Grid Patrol system in Tobago. The technology links command centres and officers in the field, providing real-time access to tools such as facial recognition, vehicle tracking, CCTV feeds and electronic monitoring data. Augustine said the system will improve coordination, response times and overall policing, particularly after concerns about crime and communication gaps on the island.

Former police commissioner McDonald Jacob, who helped develop the initiative, said the platform brings advanced intelligence and monitoring capabilities into everyday police operations. Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro said the system will help the TTPS deploy resources more effectively, increase police visibility and move towards a more proactive approach to crime fighting.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar celebrated Trinidad and Tobago’s election to the United Nations Security Council, ...
06/06/2026

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar celebrated Trinidad and Tobago’s election to the United Nations Security Council, calling it a major diplomatic achievement and a sign of the country's growing international influence. She said T&T secured overwhelming support, receiving 181 of 191 eligible votes, and credited the success to active diplomacy undertaken since 2025. The Prime Minister also criticised the previous administration, alleging it spent approximately TT$67 million on lobbying efforts with limited results.

Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles noted that T&T previously served on the Security Council in 1985 under a PNM government, while former Prime Minister Keith Rowley welcomed the election but argued that groundwork for the successful bid was laid by his administration. Rowley also urged the Government to uphold T&T’s diplomatic traditions and international obligations as it takes its seat on the council.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar outlined the Government’s agenda for Parliament’s second session, highlighting pla...
06/06/2026

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar outlined the Government’s agenda for Parliament’s second session, highlighting plans for new legislation to regulate social media use by children under 12, establish a medical malpractice court, create a victims’ rights law, reform education and local government systems, and introduce frameworks for cannabis regulation and parental responsibility. The Government also intends to address Tobago-related reforms, including changes to the Tobago House of Assembly Act and exploration of a local police service.

The Prime Minister also focused on economic growth and employment, stating that more than 14,000 jobs were created across government ministries over the past year and that upcoming housing and revitalisation projects are expected to generate an additional 8,000 jobs. She pointed to planned industrial expansion at PLIPDECO and a proposed special economic zone for data centres as part of efforts to create long-term employment and investment opportunities.

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The Finance Bill 2026 proposes significant increases to fines across numerous laws, with penalties for some lesser-known...
06/06/2026

The Finance Bill 2026 proposes significant increases to fines across numerous laws, with penalties for some lesser-known offences drawing attention. These include raising the fine for producing vinegar without a licence from $2,000 to $8,000 and increasing the penalty for manufacturing copra products without a licence from $4,000 to $8,000.

The bill also introduces tougher penalties for offences involving to***co sales, gaming, forestry, hunting, liquor licensing and maritime operations as part of the Government’s broader effort to strengthen enforcement and combat crime.

While the Government says the measures are intended to modernise penalties and support public safety, Opposition MP Colm Imbert questioned the basis for some of the increases, arguing that several appear arbitrary, including a proposed rise in general penalties under the Motor Launches Act from $2,000 to $7,500.

The Government will seek approval for an additional TT$2.93 billion in the 2026 Budget, increasing total spending to abo...
06/06/2026

The Government will seek approval for an additional TT$2.93 billion in the 2026 Budget, increasing total spending to about TT$62.16 billion. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said TT$2.83 billion of the new funding will mainly cover salary increases for more than 62,000 unionised workers following recent wage settlements. Finance Minister Dave Tancoo is scheduled to present the mid-year budget review on June 15.

The accompanying Finance Bill proposes several tax and legislative changes, including tax exemptions for certain pension and annuity plans, adjustments to the Landlord Business Surcharge, revised gaming taxes, and updates to pension benefits for police, fire and prison officers. The bill also includes changes to shipping regulations and other fiscal measures announced in the 2026 Budget.

A 30-year-old Charlieville man has been charged with wasteful employment of the police after investigators concluded tha...
05/06/2026

A 30-year-old Charlieville man has been charged with wasteful employment of the police after investigators concluded that a reported kidnapping was allegedly staged. Daoud Mohammed was arrested on Thursday and is expected to appear before the South District Masters' Court following an investigation by officers of the Central Division.

The case began in May 2025 when Mohammed’s brother, who lives in the United States, received a WhatsApp call claiming that Daoud had been kidnapped. The caller allegedly demanded a $60,000 ransom along with drugs and fi****ms for his release, prompting an extensive investigation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

Police later determined that Mohammed had not been abducted and was instead allegedly hiding at a friend’s home in Philippine, Palmiste. Following legal advice and further enquiries, officers obtained a warrant for his arrest and charged him with wasteful employment of the police.

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