Sweeping powers in new regulations
Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Sweeping powers in new regulations
...Fine of up to $100,000, five years in prison

What the new State of Emergency regulations mean for you
Trinidad and Tobago is again under a State of Emergency, with the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, Legal Notice No. 40 of 2026, now in force.

Penny: Govt abusing power with new SoETHE Opposition is accusing the Government of abusing its power by potentially infringing on the constitutional rights of citizens following the declaration of a state of emergency yesterday.

PM vows fearless fight against crime
SoE declared...

Independent senators divided on SoE reintroduction
Independent senators are sharply divided over the Government's decision to impose a second State of Emergency (SoE) just 10 months into office, deepening debate over crime policy and constitutional limits.

Govt senator not supporting PM's backing of US-Israeli strikes on Iran
In a rare divergence within the Government's ranks, a sitting senator has publicly distanced himself from the Prime Minister's position on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

US warns of Iranian attack on Saudi oil city

US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US has urged its nationals to immediately leave most of the Middle East due to "serious safety risks", as the US-Israeli war against Iran widens.

Oil and gas prices surge following Iran strikes across Middle East

Swaratsingh urges landlords to register before May 30 deadline
Failure to register and file will attract penalties. Individuals face fines of $1,000 for every six months they are late, while corporations or limited liability companies will be fined $2,500 for every six-month period of non-compliance. More serious sanctions also apply, including fines of up to $250,000 and possible imprisonment for up to three years.

The Landlord Business Surcharge applies to gross rental income, with no deductions allowed. Rental income under $20,000 attracts a 2.5 per cent surcharge, while income above $20,000 is charged at 3.5 per cent. In addition, landlords are required to pay a one-time registration fee of $2,500.

State's final appeal fails: Former Vindra murder accused to get $20m
THE path is now clear for nine men once accused of murdering businesswoman Vindra Naipaul-Coolman to collect a combined total of close to $20 million from the State, after the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council shut down the Attorney General's final bid to challenge the award.

Arima businessman killed by gunman at home
An Arima businessman was killed on Monday, as he drove into the garage of his home at Plumrose Avenue, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima.

Grandma gagged, robbed in Petit Bourg home invasion
A BANDIT invaded the San Juan home of an 83-year-old woman on Tuesday, gagged her mouth, forced her into a bedroom and stole three cell-phones.


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