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The Head of the Strategic Services Agency was arrested
Government said it expects better performance from the Top Cop this year
And THA Chief Secretary, Farley Augustine, requested a meeting with the Prime Minister on crime
GREAT RACE IS ON DESPITE RUMOURS
Heading to the seas...
The 2024 Great Race will take place despite rumours of it being cancelled.
This comes from T&T Powerboats Association president Johnathan Tardieu, who says there was a misunderstanding which led to many thinking othrewise.
Vinod Narwan report
10TH MURDER
Two men were held in connection with the murder of 32 year old Samuel Maharaj alias Shooter of Whim Tobago, while one of the two cars involved in the incident was intercepted by police ..
The island's 10th murder victim, Maharaj was shot dead in a drive-by in Mt. Grace Tobago on Saturday night. More from Elizabeth Williams.
PM CONCERNED ABOUT DANGEROUS BACHANNAL
The Prime Minister says he had "no role" in what he called the "public spat" between the Attorney General's Office, Finance Ministry, the Central Bank, the Office of the Auditor General over what the Government is calling an error in its public accounts for fiscal 2023.
Speaking today shoortly after his return from an official foreign trip, the Prime Minitser said the matter, like "so many other things" has "been converted into an unnecessary dangerous bachannal."
Juhel Browne reports.
PM ROWLEY ON TOBAGO CRIME
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley does not appear to be sold on the idea of having talks with Chief Secretary Farley Augustine on crime in Tobago. .
The Prime Minister responded to the request by the Chief Secretary during a media conference on Sunday and expressed his disappointment in the escalating crime situation in Tobago and the country at large. More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
VOM WORKS WITH ELECTRONIC MONITORING ALSO
Vision on a Mission's C-E-O says the Non-Governmental Organisation's rehabilitation and reintregration success rate is just over 96 percent" and, it is making an impact on crime reduction in Trinidad and Tobago.
The NGO also supports individuals released from prison with special bail conditions and alternative sentencing options.
Juhel Browne reports.
18 ROOFS DAMAGED AFTER SHORT SEVERE WEATHER
Turning to the weather now...Trinidad did experience short, sharp, severe showers today that did some damage to properties in Siparia, as well as the Penal Debe region.
Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Alicia Boucher has more in this report.
QPCC T20 WC TROPHY TOUR
Cricketer Darren Bravo believes the West Indies are capable of winning their third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, with the tournament being jointly hosted in the Caribbean and USA next month.
He was speaking at today's trophy tour function in T&T at the President's Box at the Queen's Park Oval.
Vinod Narwan reports
NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED
Chief Secretary Farley Augustine is calling for answers in the deaths of Nadea Shanghie and her newborn baby at the Scarborough General Hospital. This follows an exclusive report by TV6 News on Wednesday where the mother of Ms. Shanghie called for answers. The TRHA is investigating the matter. More from Elizabeth Williams.
WORLD T20 TROPHY TOUR
Let's start with something positive...
A big moment for sport in Trinidad and Tobago ....The 2024 T20 World Cup Trophy is displayed at three venues in the country with the Brian Lara Academy in Tarouba being the first .
Some former World Cup winners were there.
Vinod Narwan reports
ATM ROBBERY IN MAYARO
Police are investigating a million-dollar heist at a bank Automated Teller Machine, in southeast Trinidad.
According to reports, it happened sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning.
SAN FERNANDO HOME INVASION
A San Fernando family was left shaken and traumatized after a home invasion on Thursday afternoon.
Gun-toting bandits stole a brand new CRV vehicle amongst other items from a woman, as she was entering her home after a day's work.
Reporter Cindy Raghubar-Teekersingh visited the family on Friday and tells us more.
SUSPENDED SSA HEAD INTERROGATED
The suspended head of the SSA, Major Roger Best , along with Pastor Ian Brown and two other former employees of the State agency who were detained by police overnight on Wednesday, were interrogated on Friday.
FARLEY WANTS TO MEET ROWLEY ON CRIME
THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine is hopeful of meeting face-to-face with Prime Minister and Head of the National Security Council Dr Keith Rowley, on Tobago's escalating crime situation, and even as the Chief Secretary was preparing to hold a media briefing on crime on Friday in Tobago, came word of a chopping incident in Scarborough.
The Chief Secretary is calling on Tobagonians to fight back against the criminal elements. More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
BATT WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT CREDIT CARD FRAUD
While fraudulent activity relating to debit cards are on a decline, the opposite is true as it pertains to credit card fraud.
The Bankers Association of T&T has provided insight into what customers should look out for when shopping online to better protect their information.
BATT has also responded to claims by the police that getting information on fraud from banks is a very slow process.
Alicia Boucher has the details.
CURRENCY CODE CAUSED CARD DUPLICATION
In October of 2023, thousands of debit and credit card users across the country experienced duplication in their payments that were made between the months of August and September of that year.
At a Joint Select Committee on Finance and Legal Affairs held on Friday, TV6 News posed the question to the Bankers Association of T&T, as to exactly what caused the problem and what measures have been implemented to prevent it from reoccurring.
CREDIT UNION LEAGUE WANTS INTRUSIVE POWER
The Co-operative Credit Union League of T&T is calling for more intrusive power through legislation, as it says at this time, it has no regulatory authority over the multi-billion dollar industry. It is being seen as a big impediment to the League carrying out its functions.
Alicia Boucher has details in this report.
WASA ADDRESSES WATER WOES
WASA is reminding the public to conserve water. The Authority is also advising that supply to some areas will be disrupted to assist communities suffering, under the pressure of dry taps.
Tv6's Nicole M Romany tells us more.
WASA: TOBAGO WATER SUPPLY LOW
Acting CEO of Wasa Kelvin Romain says despite the present low water supply challenges at reservoirs across the country, the situation could have been worse.
Mr. Romain addressed a media conference in Tobago on Thursday, about the current water supply challenges. More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
CAURA RIVER LEVEL LOW
The Tunapuna Piarco Regional Corporation says water levels at some of the rivers in its region are notably low, including at the popular Caura River. Members of the Corporation undertook cleanup and beautification of the Caura River and Valley area on Friday, and issued a call to visitors to keep a clean scene. Rynessa Cutting has more.