FOREX FALLOUT
Posted: Saturday, December 13, 2025

FOREX FALLOUT: Moody's lowers T&T's outlook to negative
...slams ratings agency's lowering of T&T's outlook

PM, top cop after 2.2 tonnes of 'creepy marijuana' seized in 24 hours: Drug hauls save lives
TWO major marijuana seizures within 24 hours, totalling 2.2 tonnes and valued at an estimated $227 million, are being hailed by top government and national security officials as life-saving successes and evidence that the controversial radar technology in Tobago is paying off.

2 citizens held by DEA agents: Wanted for largest ever cocaine bust in T&T
The operation was carried out by US Embassy personnel assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Vetted Unit, with support from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Special Investigative Unit (SIU).

Griffith slams publicising US radar system in Tobago
FORMER police commissioner Gary Griffith has warned that public statements about the US military radar in Tobago's link to the drug bust in the Caroni Swamp on December 11 are undermining it's effectiveness.

Alexander, Griffith in war of words over radar comments

Jamiaca reports 32 deaths remain under investigation following passage of Hurricane Melissa

Machado's daring escape to Norway
VENEZUELA'S opposition leader María Corina Machado wore a wig and disguise to pass ten military checkpoints during her daring escape from the country as she attempted to travel to Norway to collect the Nobel Peace Prize.

Prime Minister gives police 12 more refurbished vehicles
The release said this initiative underscores the government's ongoing commitment to properly resourcing and supporting the police service with practical, tangible tools that deliver lasting impact in the fight against crime.

T&T nationals held in 772-kilo BVI cocaine bust
The exercise took place between December 8 and 9 and involved His Majesty's Customs, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, United States Customs and Border Protection, and the Joint Regional Command Centre from the Caricom region. Officers moved in after intelligence pointed to suspicious maritime activity within BVI waters, leading to the interception of a vessel and the recovery of the cocaine.

Kidnappers agree to consider lower ransom for Monos couple
Less than 24 hours after relatives received proof of life for kidnapped Monos Island couple Derek Tardieu and his wife Claribel, negotiations have started to lower the ransom demand for them.

Grieving father says fireworks laws not strong enough
In October, an autopsy on Kemani concluded that his death was caused by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, his parents, Badal and Destiny Gordon, 19, believe that their baby's death was triggered by fireworks set off on Divali night.

Dad dies after brutal beating in Talparo
Father of two Bissoon Ramlakhan, 42, of Talparo Main Road, Christine Hill, has died following a violent assault a month ago.

Sangre Chiquito killing takes murder toll to 347
A white Nissan sedan with four occupants was proceeding along the roadway when it came under fire from another vehicle, which was going in the opposite direction. The driver of the sedan put the vehicle in reverse and attempted to speed away from the scene. However, the gunmen continued firing.



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