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T&T SOE Triggered by Reprisal Forewarning By Police Following Holiday Murders.
The toll of 61 murders for the month of December has triggered Trinidad and Tobago’s police and the government’s urgent reaction on Monday. A State of Emergency has been declared across the nation, but according to the National Security Minister, the SoE will specifically target criminals and not law abiding citizens.
The issue of high powered gun use across the Caribbean region, and specifically in Trinidad and Tobago, is something of major concern, according to government. This morning it was noted that events that have taken place over the past month, with further violent attacks over the past seven days, crystallized the situation to authorities. The police, according to government officials, are of the view that reprisal attacks are forthcoming – something that will ultimately affect law abiding citizens.
A curfew will not be immediately implemented, according to Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart Young. Further to that, public gatherings and marches will not be denied or restricted. The SoE will however give police the right to stop and search as needed, enter private premises to search without warrants and detain persons deemed suspicious of criminal activity, without warrants. Those held will be detained for 48 hours at the onset, with the possibility of a request for an extension, which may be allowed for up to seven days. There will be no bail application allowed during this time.
On Monday, during the government’s press conference Minister Young said the decision not to implement a curfew is done in a bid to avoid economic interruption.
Trinidad and Tobago has recorded more than 614 murders for the year thus far.
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Iwer George Bids For Ownership of Government Water Vessels, Issues Pre-Action Protocol Letter.
Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste, Neil ‘Iwer’ George has threatened legal action against state owned, NIDCO (National Infrastructure Development Company), arising out of the company’s indecision following his sole bid for the purchase via auction, of three vessels last year.
According to legal documents obtained, it is noted that George, the owner of radio station, TriniBashment 91.9FM, placed bids for the purchase of the HSC Milancia, the HSC Olivia, and the HSC Katia, on December 29th, 2022. Following the bidding process, George received a letter issued by the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, indicating that his bid submission had in fact been received for and on behalf of NIDCO, however there has been no further correspondence from either company.
Iwer, documented as the sole bidder in the process, is now demanding that NIDCO and PATT prepare and execute the Sale Agreement to transfer the vessels to him. George’s attorney, Annabelle Davis has offered a 28 day timeframe, following which she warns legal action will proceed, should either of the parties ignore the pre-action protocol letter.
Iwer George is the owner of the the Coral Vision party boat. It is not yet known what his plans are, relative to the acquisition of three additional vessels.
In June 2012, the Trinidad Express newspaper reported the four water taxis, which cost tax payers in Trinidad and Tobago some $133 million dollars, were sold for $6 million. The vessels were purchased by the People’s National Movement government, according to that report. The vessels that were in fact bid upon by George, in December 2022, were among the four that were said to have been sold. They had cost tax payers $12 million each.
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Caribbean Airlines Adds More Flights Ahead of T&T Carnival.
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Now maybe you can come to T&T for Carnival!
Carnival chasers in Jamaica, Barbados, Toronto, Miami and surrounding cities now have a chance to make it for Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival. Caribbean Airlines has added flights from these destinations between February 12th and February 26th, allowing for more visitors during the peak period.
For months there has been chatter online related to high flight costs ahead of T&T’s “Mother of All Carnivals.” It’s nothing really new since traditionally, flight availability and cost is high during this period. Amid high demand, the country’s National air carrier has committed to operating additional flights. Take a look at the flight options below:
In its statement, CAL said the flights are now available via its website at www.caribbean-airlines.com.
lisa
4th January 2025 at 9:37 AM
I’m not going to lie as a Trini living abroad this level of killing
for such a small country is just unacceptable.
I don’t see Trinidad as a place to visit anymore.
To those who love to make comparisons with the USA.
To compare less than two million people on and island to millions spread across 52 states, is the reason nothing has or will change. Stop trying to be like everyone else and focus on the madness on your soil. And please note God give up his Trini citizenship a long time.