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U-turn on demerits
Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025
U-turn on demerits
INSTEAD of abolishing the 2017 demerit points regime, the government on July 10, limited it to six traffic crimes. Because the prime minister had in May promised the scrapping of the system, this might seem a welcome compromise. It's not.
Candice's gruesome end
...dismembered body stuffed in suitcase, dumped in pond
Father's worst fears confirmed: Candace Honore found murdered
His daughter, 22-year-old Candace Honore, was found wrapped in plastic inside the suitcase submerged in a pond.
Horror in Valencia: Missing woman's body found stuffed in suitcase
Storm-Force winds hit Trinidad: Fallen trees, power outages reported
Overnight storm-force winds swept across parts of south, central and northeastern Trinidad, toppling trees, damaging property, and triggering sporadic power outages.
Inflation rate rises to 1.5% in June, says CSO
PM calls on citizens to reject prejudice, commits to Mandela's legacy
"Today, Trinidad and Tobago joins the global community in observing the United Nations' Nelson Mandela International Day, honouring the birth and legacy of one of the world's greatest champions of justice, peace, and human dignity," she stated.
Tobago's western beaches overrun by sargassum
... Experts warn climate change could worsen crisis
High winds claim roofs in Sangre Grande
Parents to sue over death of 4-year-old at Mt Hope hospital
THE parents of a four-year-old boy who died in April while under medical care at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC), Mt Hope, have issued formal notice of their intention to sue the hospital and medical staff for alleged medical negligence.
Alexander: 800 SRPs to enter TTPS
MINISTER of Homeland Security Roger Alexander said 800 special reserve police (SRP) officers will be absorbed into the regular police service to try to cut a 1,154 shortfall in regular officers, addressing the post-Cabinet briefing at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's, on July 17. He also said armed guards will be posted at schools.
'This isn't Crime Watch' -Gonzales: Alexander's fueling fear, not confidence
TT Tourism body takes UK media outlet to task for 'one-sided' crime report
Security officials tackle police trust crisis
Fatal police shootings remain one of the most significant barriers to restoring public trust. As of July 17, 2025, there have been 30 police-involved shooting incidents resulting in 38 fatalities, seven fewer than in 2024.
Promenade doubles vendor returns, fearfully
Doubles vendor Latisha Noreiga, owner of Shelly's Doubles on the Brian Lara Promenade, Port of Spain, said she has resumed selling, but she was still awaiting word on the investigation launched by Port of Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne.
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