Trinidad and Tobago News

Police said foul play is not suspected after 59-year-old Dave Blackman was found dead at The Hollows in Port of Spain on Saturday afternoon.

Caribbean Airlines has added 1,200 seats between Trinidad and Tobago from August 14 to 17 as demand rises for travel to Tobago during the Great Race weekend.

Caribbean Airlines is offering one-way fares from US$214 between Orlando and Trinidad during a five-day Travel Tuesday promotion running from August 11 to 15.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau signalled greater support for private-sector investment in Trinidad and Tobago as both countries seek to expand trade, strengthen supply chains and deepen energy cooperation.

Seventeen athletes completed the inaugural RunPres Backyard Ultra in San Fernando, with Avinash Anamalay claiming the top spot after 24 demanding laps over the Emancipation weekend.

Caribbean Airlines will add 2,856 seats to its Trinidad-Tobago domestic service from August 7 to 31 to meet increased demand during the peak summer travel period.

The airline added 72 flights between July 16 and August 31, providing 7,565 additional seats as demand increased during the peak summer travel period.

The United States is strengthening intelligence sharing, maritime patrols and joint security operations with Caribbean partners, including Trinidad and Tobago, to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking and organised crime.

The Meteorological Service forecasts above-average temperatures across both islands from August to October, while Tobago is expected to receive below-normal rainfall that could affect water supplies and agriculture.

The government has identified 24 locations for the rollout, with six more to be confirmed, as part of a four-month plan to strengthen security, improve police visibility and enhance public safety across communities.

Search teams recovered the bodies of a five-year-old Venezuelan girl and an adult man after an overloaded migrant boat carrying 29 people capsized shortly after leaving Los Iros Beach in southern Trinidad.

Richards claimed silver in the men's 400m, while cyclist Nicholas Paul secured another silver and the women's 4x100m relay team earned bronze as Trinidad and Tobago enjoyed another successful day at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The government plans to strengthen anti-terrorism laws, expand intelligence-sharing with the United States and CARICOM, improve border security, and disrupt terrorist financing.

The 22-year-old sprinter claimed silver in the women’s 200m final with a time of 22.35 seconds, earning Trinidad and Tobago a podium finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Wildlife officers seized a suspected poached sea turtle, turtle meat and eggs during a patrol at Lambeau Beach, where two men were arrested as investigations into the alleged wildlife offence continue.

The public registry, which allows citizens to search convicted sex offenders by name, alias and location, is now accessible again after months of technical issues left the website offline.

Akil Campbell claimed bronze in the men’s omnium cycling event as Trinidad and Tobago continued its strong medal-winning run at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Persad-Bissessar defended the government's anti-crime measures, saying expanded cooperation with United States security agencies has unsettled criminal networks and those seeking to undermine law enforcement.

Justice Vigel Paul ruled that Sabga should be released from prison under strict house arrest, finding that her continued detention was no longer justified after two alleged co-conspirators were freed.

The Director of Public Prosecutions advised police to lay a manslaughter charge after investigators completed their inquiries into the fatal jet ski collision that claimed the life of seven-year-old Angelica Jogie.