Trinidad and Tobago News

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.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett were seen speaking ahead of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, signalling continued diplomatic engagement despite recent disagreements.

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Amar Bissoon in St Augustine after he became the fourth member of the Bissoon family to die in violent incidents since 2018.

Commissioner Allister Guevarro said the TTPS has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to criminal conduct, warning that any officer who abuses the public’s trust will be removed from the service.

Police intercepted the suspect as he disembarked in Port of Spain after launching a coordinated operation following the fatal stabbing of a church deaconess in Mt. St. George, Tobago.

Police have detained a 25-year-old woman after businessman George Reece was found with fatal stab wounds inside a Woodford Gardens apartment.

Saharan dust is gradually clearing across Trinidad and Tobago, improving air quality, but authorities are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as rough seas and dangerous rip currents continue.

Lightning activity caused two transmission circuits to trip on Tuesday night, leading to a temporary voltage dip across Trinidad and Tobago, but electricity supply remained uninterrupted.

Police said the suspect allegedly injured an officer with knives before fleeing.