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CHRISTIAN RAMPERSAD, 10 YEARS OLD, HAS BEEN SAFELY LOCATED.

Christian, who is autistic, was reported missing earlier today, after he wandered from his home in Curepe.

Christian has now been safely located at the Eddie Hart Grounds in Tacarigua.

On behalf of the registered Hunters Search and Rescue Team under the leadership of Commander Shamsudeen Ayube we wish him all the best in future, AMEEN 🙏

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Three people are facing charges after Alabama Department of Corrections agents say they found drugs, a drone and cell phones during a traffic stop near Donaldson Correctional Facility.

ADOC says narcotics agents and K-9 handlers were patrolling the area around the prison Thursday when they conducted a traffic stop. A K-9 alerted, and agents searched the vehicle.

According to ADOC, agents recovered a taped package containing about a pound of marijuana, nearly 16 grams of hydrocodone tablets, a DJI Mavic 3 drone, two cell phones, AirPods and charging cords.

Naveah Effie Hill of Huntsville is charged with drug trafficking involving opiates, conspiracy to promote prison contraband first-degree and possession of marijuana first-degree.

T’Nya Alyse Howard of Huntsville is charged with conspiracy to promote prison contraband first-degree.

Christopher A. Nelson of Montgomery is charged with conspiracy to promote prison contraband first-degree and possession of marijuana second-degree.

ADOC says all three were taken to the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer for processing.

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MEDIA RELEASE

Friday, September 04, 2026

SECOND PRISONS OFFICER DETAINED AS CONTRABAND TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION DEEPENS

The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service (TTPrS) advises that a male Prisons Officer, with just about twelve (12) years of service, was arrested by Police Officers attached to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, (Operations), on Friday, August 28, 2026, outside the Golden Grove Prison.

The latest development follows the recent arrest of a female Prisons Officer in connection with the alleged trafficking of prohibited articles into the Golden Grove Prison. It forms part of an ongoing police investigation into an alleged contraband trafficking network operating within the prison.

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, a Preventive Detention Order (PDO), pursuant to Regulation 14 of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, was executed on the Prisons Officer. He is currently detained at the Eastern Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.

Police investigations remain ongoing, and charges are expected to be laid.

Mr. Elvin Scanterbury, Commissioner of Prisons (Ag.), has issued a strong warning that there will be zero tolerance for any Prisons Officer involved in contraband trafficking. He stated that any Prisons Officer found culpable of facilitating, participating in, or otherwise assisting in the trafficking of contraband into or within prisons will face the full brunt of the law, regardless of rank, position or length of service.

The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service remains resolute that there is no place within the Service for persons who betray their oath, compromise safety and security, or facilitate criminal activity.

The TTPrS will continue to partner with external law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate, and disrupt networks involved in the trafficking of prohibited articles within the nation's correctional facilities.

The Service thanks members of the public for the valuable information provided and encourages the continued reporting of information relating to contraband trafficking, corruption, or other illicit activities within the prison system. Information may be provided via the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service Hotline at 800-PRSN (7776) or reported to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

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A traffic incident was reported along Jerningham Railway Road, after Flirts Bar heading north, on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.

The roadway is currently blocked in both directions, causing disruption for motorists traveling through the area.

Drivers are advised to exercise caution, expect delays, and consider an alternative route where possible.

Stay updated with breaking news, traffic updates, community alerts, and more!

#roadsafety #accidentnews #awareness #baddrivers #insurance #traffic #motovlog #trinidadnews

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A Prime Minister Divorced from History

The Prime Minister has delivered two Independence 2026 addresses, and I take this opportunity to condemn both as insensitive, divorced from reality, and devoid of any distinction between party politics and the responsibilities of national leadership.

On the occasion of our 64th Independence anniversary, the Prime Minister chose to address the UNC before addressing the nation, using a moment that belongs to all citizens to promote a partisan narrative of grievance and division. That is not the conduct of a Prime Minister seeking to unite a country.

I also reject the Prime Minister's attempt to rewrite the history of our nation. Trinidad and Tobago’s journey to Independence, and our development thereafter, cannot be reduced to a politically convenient version of history that serves whichever audience she is addressing.

The Prime Minister is wrong to present our colonial inheritance without acknowledging the profound inequalities and social conditions that existed at Independence. Equally, she is wrong to recast our post-Independence history as a partisan struggle between victims and villains.

Our history is more substantial than that, and our nation deserves better.

It is therefore no surprise that a Prime Minister who appears unwilling to properly acknowledge the historical place of Dr. Eric Williams as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago would now offer such a distorted account of the history of our Independence.

A Prime Minister who cannot speak honestly about our history cannot credibly lead the nation forward.

Pennelope Beckles MP
Leader of the Opposition

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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at this year's Independence Day Parade in Port of Spain

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Happy 64th Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago! —One people. One nation. One destiny.

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August 31st 2026
MEDIA RELEASE

19 Venezuelan Nationals Held and Cannabis Seized in Operation Resolute Shield Exercises

Two minors were among 19 Venezuelan nationals who are in the country illegally, detained during an Operation Resolute Shield exercise conducted in the Western Division this weekend.

Task Force officers conducted the exercise between 9 pm on Saturday 29th August, 2026 and 5 am on Sunday 30th August, 2026, in the Glencoe district.

During the exercise, officers conducted a road exercise along the Western Main Road and had cause to stop and search a white panel van being driven by a 47-year-old male suspect.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 19 passengers, all Venezuelan nationals, who had entered the country illegally.

The 17 adults and two minors were detained along with the male driver.

The Immigration Division was contacted.

The exercise was sanctioned by Snr. Supt. Williams and spearheaded by Insp. Grant and involved ASP Burris and ASP Hernandez.

Meanwhile, in a separate Operation Resolute Shield exercise, this time conducted in the Southern Division, three male suspects were arrested and quantities of cannabis seized.

Task Force officers of Area East, conducted the exercise between 3 pm and 8 pm, yesterday, during which they searched several vehicles proceeding along the Moruga and Naparima Mayaro Main Roads.

As a result, two male suspects were arrested for Possession of Cannabis, while a third, was held for using obscene language and insulting language.

The officers then proceeded to La Ruffin Road, Moruga, where they conducted a search in the vicinity of the old spring bridge.

The search resulted in the discovery of a brown package containing a quantity of cannabis.

The exercise was coordinated by Snr. Supt. Hospedales, W/Supt. Bridglal, ASPs Pacheco and Chulhan, Insp. Wilkinson and Sgt. Singh and included officers of SD Task Force Areas East and West.

Investigations are ongoing into the above matters.

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A traffic incident was reported along the roadway in Quarry Village, Siparia, on Monday, August 31st, 2026, after a car overturned.

Motorists traveling through the area are advised to exercise caution and expect possible delays while the situation is addressed.

Stay alert. Drive safely. Arrive safely.

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August 30th, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE

Firearms, Ammunition Seized and Several Persons Arrested in CD

Officers of the Central Division conducted several operations under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E., resulting in the seizure of firearms and ammunition, recovery of stolen property, and the arrest of several persons yesterday.

Between 10:00pm on 29th August, 2026 and 12:10am on 30th August, 2026, officers of the Longdenville Police Post proceeded to a bushy area along Pierre Road, Felicity, where one firearm was found.

The object was fitted with one magazine containing 13 brass-coloured 9mm ammunition. The item was seized and conveyed to the Longdenville Police Post.

During an intelligence-led operation conducted in Chaguanas between 2:00pm and 6:30pm on Saturday 29th August, 2026, officers acting on credible intelligence intercepted a grey Kia Cerato in the Chaguanas Police District.

The vehicle was used in the commission of a report of Robbery in the district.

Officers subsequently proceeded to an apartment building located at Felicity, Chaguanas, where three persons were arrested in connection with a report of Robbery with Violence which occurred on the 27th August, 2026.

The persons arrested are; a 46-year-old man of Grand Lagoon, Mayaro, a 34-year-old man of Matura Street, Felicity, Chaguanas and a 22-year-old man of Matura Street, Felicity, Chaguanas.

Enquiries are continuing.

In a separate incident, on Saturday 29th August, 2026, a report was made concerning a burglary at an establishment located at Exchange Estate Road, Couva.

Checks revealed that a cash register, a computer system inclusive of a Dell flat screen monitor, a keyboard, a quantity of clothing items and other merchandise were missing.

Acting on intelligence received, officers of the Couva CID proceeded to Railway Road, Couva, where the stolen items in the aforementioned report were recovered, together with the vehicle used in the commission of the offence.

Attempts to locate the suspect proved futile. Useful information was obtained and enquiries are continuing.

During another Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield exercise conducted between 1:00pm and 6:00pm, officers proceeded to Cunupia, where a 20-year-old man of Jerningham Junction Road, Cunupia was arrested for Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.

Officers seized one homemade shotgun and one round of 12-gauge cartridge.

On Saturday 29th August, 2026, between 4:00am and 9:00am, officers proceeded to the vicinity of a bar located on Marie Street, Chaguanas, where one male was arrested.

The male was identified as a 21-year-old man of Roystonia, Couva. Officers seized one black revolver and six rounds of .380 ammunition. He was arrested for Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.

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