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Maduro, wife captured
Posted: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Maduro, wife captured as US strikes Venezuela
The land attack came after months of missile strikes on suspected narco-traffickers in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific, which claimed the lives of over 100 people.
Trump says Maduro captured as explosions rock Caracas
'They will soon face the full wrath of American justice'
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been arrested by U.S. personnel and will stand trial on criminal charges in the United States, U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday, 3 January 2026, following pre-dawn military strikes in Venezuela.
PM: Trinidad and Tobago not involved in Venezuela strikes
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has said Trinidad and Tobago played no role in any United States military operations in Venezuela, following claims by US President Donald Trump that the action led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The United States launched a series of large-scale military strikes on Venezuela in the early hours of today, Saturday, January 3, 2026, marking a major escalation in tensions between the two countries.
Trump announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during the operation and flown out of Venezuela.
Venezuelan VP demands "Proof of Life" for Maduro after U.S. strikes
'They will soon face the full wrath of American justice'
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been arrested by U.S. personnel and will stand trial on criminal charges in the United States, U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday, 3 January 2026, following pre-dawn military strikes in Venezuela
Venezuela condemns US military attacks on Caracas
In a statement issued by the Venezuelan Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said it "rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population".
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Caricom meets after reports of military action in Venezuela
Guyana activates security plan as US bombs Venezuela
"We have activated our security plan to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Guyana," Ali told reporters, adding "he security architecture is fully active.
"The Guyana Defence Force and the security forces are monitoring the situation and Guyanese should be reassured that the government is working to ensure the safety and security of our citizens."
Concern for T&T Nationals in Caracas
Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles has describes the United States military attacks in Caracas and claims of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as "deeply troubling".
CAL issues air travel update amid U.S. strikes in Venezuela
Caribbean Airlines confirmed on Saturday, 3 January 2026, that all its flights are operating as scheduled despite reports of U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Browne: Trinidad and Tobago has distanced itself from PM
DR AMERY BROWNE said Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has established herself as the worst PM in the history of Trinidad and Tobago. He said in the history of TT, he had never seen a population distance itself so quickly from a government.
Gaston Browne aims to meet Kamla to discuss Clico
ANTIGUA and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne hopes to meet Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to discuss compensation owed to former Colonial Life Insurance Company (Clico) and British American Insurance Company (Baico) policyholders across the region, reported Antigua News on December 2.
Licence delays force closure of Cyril Ross Children's Home after 31 years
For years, the Cyril Ross Children's Home in Tunapuna was a lifeline for children living with HIV/AIDS. On December 31, 2025, however, the institution closed its doors after failing to receive its residence licence from the Children's Authority.
PM: Full fireworks ban, lowering road traffic fines up to public
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the public's behaviour will determine future changes with respect to a ban on fireworks and the revision of fines for traffic offences. She said her government is committed to working with law-abiding citizens to fix the country.
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Ramsey-Moore promises to strengthen steelpan legacy
Detained businessman Danny Guerra released
His release came hours after his attorneys escalated their legal challenge to his preventive detention, issuing a pre-action protocol letter to Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander and threatening immediate High Court proceedings unless the detention order was revoked or extensive disclosure was provided by 4 pm on January 2.
Son calls for justice after father struck, killed on highway
The 53-year-old was crossing the main road near Anand Gym, Belle Vue, around 10.18 pm, when a seven-seater driven by a Point Fortin man struck him.
Police confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol, with a breathalyser test returning negative results. However, Balkissoon's son, Anthony Balkissoon, 32, is not convinced the driver was not at fault.
Commissioner on decline in murders, serious crime...'Thanks to cops, not SOE'
COMMISSIONER of Police Allister Guevarro is praising the men and women of the TTPS, as he said improved intelligence-gathering coupled with honest, hard police work – and not the state of emergency (SoE) – were what led to the drastic decline in murders and serious crime.
Relative of slain businessman: Criminals tried to 'tax' him
The sister of this country's first murder victim for 2026 is appealing to the victims of extortion to come forward and report their experiences to the police, as she says her brother was also pressured by criminals to pay a "tax" in the months before his murder.
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