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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

NAME THEM!
Pressure mounts on PM to reveal identities of 2 senators accused of seeking bribes

'Bring in the police'
Calls for Kamla to report allegations, name senators...

Boodhu: Govt future at stake; PM must speak today
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar must fire the Government senator who allegedly received "bribe" solicitations from two unnamed independent senators, since the Government senator's failure to alert the Senate of the issue is tantamount to a criminal act, says People's National Movement (PNM) deputy leader Sanjiv Boodhu.

Israel Khan: PM's allegations constitute criminal conduct

CARICOM Chair to meet T&T PM

TT Chamber calls for phased approach to gas pricing
The TT Chamber said manufacturers have operated under gas pricing arrangements set by the State as part of efforts to support diversification. It noted that electricity and water subsidies also form part of the framework under which businesses operate. The chamber said these measures are linked to growth plans that rely on partnership between the State and business.

Kamla claims "Afro-dominated" PNM blocking help for "Afro-dominated" communities

Tyre shop owner will be fined for littering, says PM
The announcement follows her tweet last week, which included a video showing three men removing tyres from a white panel van and dumping them on the ground. Persad-Bissessar urged those responsible to return to the area and pick up the tyres.

NATUC criticises police over Samaroo shooting
"No individual, no office, and no institution can be above the law," NATUC said. "The criminal law of Trinidad and Tobago applies equally to civilians and law-enforcement officers alike."

Officer collapses, dies while on duty at Golden Grove Prison
Dookie, of Cumuto Road, Cumuto, was reportedly speaking with personnel in the prison dormitory area when he collapsed. Paramedics were immediately called, and he was taken to Arima Hospital, but despite medical intervention, he later passed away.

Samaroo's father challenges Alexander's call to silence footage
The grieving father of 31-year-old Joshua Samaroo, who was killed in a police-involved shooting in St Augustine last week, is rejecting Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander's suggestion that laws may be needed to limit the posting of police videos on social media.

Sealy's attorney responds to CoP
Police said they chased the car from Malone, with the chase ending at the corner of Bassie Street Extension and Dookiesingh Street, Spring Village, Valsayn, when Samaroo crashed into a shallow drain. The couple was then shot by police, with CCTV footage later emerging which showed that Samaroo appeared to have extended both his hands outside the car—but both he and Sealy were still shot.

8 cops committed to stand trial
They are jointly charged with misbehaviour in public office, arising out of allegations that they conspired to issue approval letters to firearm holders for the purchase of additional rounds of ammunition.

During the proceedings, the State had led evidence through 61 sworn statements. At the close of the prosecution's case, attorneys for the accused filed no-case submissions. The State replied, and in an oral ruling, Master Sookraj-Goswami found that a prima facie case had been made out and called upon the officers to answer the charges.

Doubles vendor robbed of $35,000 in gold jewelry




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