RADAR CAN'T TRACK BOATS
Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025

RADAR CAN'T TRACK BOATS
US maker of radar denies it's for 'maritime or ground targets'...

UN Secretary General speaks to Venezuela's Maduro
The United Nations renewed its urgent call for restraint and de-escalation amid rising tensions in the region following a phone call between Secretary-General António Guterres and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela said to be using 'ghost ships' to evade oil sanctions
In a further escalation of tension between the United States and Venezuela, President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade to stop sanctioned oil tankers from entering and leaving the South American country.

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Venezuela accuses US President of "war-mongering" and seeking to appropriate its oil and assets

Venezuela fires back over US blockade
In response to the announcement, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez issued a statement on Telegram at 11.10 pm on December 16, rejecting Trump's "grotesque threat" and reaffirming Venezuela's commitment to defending its sovereignty and natural resources.

Trinis ducking Margarita, agencies insist island safe
The agent said customers are increasingly worried about airspace restrictions and the possibility of being unable to return to Trinidad if conditions worsen.

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut off Venezuelan oil sales could devastate a country already wrangling with years of spiralling crises.

Monos Island kidnap victim Tardieu freed

Farley assures required ground work done to ensure continuity when contract for MV Cabo Star comes to an end
The Tobago House of Assembly reveals the government assures the required ground work has been done to ensure continuity when the contract for the present cargo vessel the MV Cabo Star comes to an end on January 12th 2026.

From January 6, taxis can be inspected at Approved Vehicle Testing Stations
Approved Vehicle Testing Stations, including the Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT), will now be permitted to conduct inspections for Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) with a Tare Weight not exceeding 2,270 kilogrammes.

Eight additional scrap metal inspectors proposed
The Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism has signalled plans to seek Cabinet approval for the appointment of eight additional scrap metal inspectors, as a short-term measure to address challenges in the industry.

Crackdown across the island: Casinos, contraband, drugs and guns
Police carried out a series of operations across the island between Tuesday, and Wednesday, resulting in multiple arrests, seizures of firearms, narcotics, and contraband, as well as enforcement of unpaid gaming taxes.




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