Trinidad and Tobago News

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.

The MV Golden Carrier successfully completed its first sea trial between Trinidad and Tobago and is preparing to enter service as the replacement for the MV Blue Wave Harmony during its maintenance period.

Authorities said no injuries, structural damage or tsunami threat had been reported and advised residents to monitor official updates if further seismic activity occurs.

Young said Trinidad and Tobago was right to provide humanitarian assistance after Venezuela's earthquakes but stressed that recent diplomatic exchanges do not resolve the wider issues between the two countries.

The promotion offers discounted one-way fares between Trinidad and Orlando for bookings made from July 14 to 16, with travel valid between July 15 and August 31, subject to availability.

The additional flights, operating between July 16 and August 31, will add 7,656 seats to the domestic airbridge, helping meet increased demand during the Tobago Heritage Festival and The Great Race.

The pharmacist was discovered after family members forced open his locked bedroom door when he failed to respond.

The TTMS warned that additional rainfall over already saturated ground could cause streams to overflow, leading to localized flooding, ponding in low-lying areas and possible landslips across parts of Trinidad.

Police and volunteer rescuers launched an extensive search in Marabella after children reported seeing what appeared to be a baby’s body floating in a river.

CARICOM leaders agreed to use a Trinidad and Tobago state-owned ferry as a temporary cargo service while a permanent regional ferry network is developed to reduce freight costs and strengthen intra-Caribbean trade.

Scientists aboard the RV Falkor recovered a rare deep-sea octopus during Trinidad and Tobago’s first deep-sea expedition, with researchers now examining its DNA to determine whether it represents a previously unknown species.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London heard the final appeal in Trinidad and Tobago's landmark same-sex intimacy case on Wednesday, with a written judgment expected later this year.

While travellers report long appointment delays and slow passport processing, the Ministry of Homeland Security says there is no shortage of passport booklets and enough stock remains during the move to biometric e-passports.