ELIZABETH GONZALESTobago Correspondent Shark attack victim, British national Peter Smith, will leave Tobago within the next 24 hours. In a update sent to the media, Secretary of the Division of Health Wellness and Social Protection, Dr Faith B.Yisrael confirmed: “Arrangements have been made for Mr. Peter Smith to be airlifted out of Tobago to Miami within the next 24 hours.” Smith remains critical but stable at the Scarbrough General Hospital. Secretary B.Yisrael said a further update will be provided as the need arises. Guardian Media was told that Smith, 64, had a blood transfusion.  ..read more

…for Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 April 2024 The following is the bulletin issued by the Met Service to 4:00 pm, today, covering the period: tonight and tomorrow… TRINIDAD, TOBAGO AND THE SOUTHERN LEEWARDS Tonight… Mostly fair. Tomorrow… Predominantly sunny and at times breezy conditions, despite the low chance of the isolated shower. THE REMAINDER OF THE LESSER ANTILLES Tonight and Tomorrow… Partly cloudy with intermittent showers in varying localities. TEMPERATURE Piarco    Last Night’s Minimum                ..read more

This Wednesday, May 1, will see the local trade union movement marching through the streets of San Fernando, to celebrate International Workers Day or May Day. The theme at this year’s event is, “Unite To Fight, One Movement! One Voice! Justice for All!!!.” May 1 is the day on which many countries around the world commemorate the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. A statement from the Oilfields Workers Trade Union (OWTU) has confirmed that the solidarity march will begin at 9:00 am from the OWTU Head Office, 99A Circular Road, San Fernando. “The event will b ..read more

Economist Dr Vaalmikki Arjoon says despite several positive indicators of growth, there are many economic areas that need improvement, and in many instances, the T&T economy is still behind its pre-pandemic standing. Dr Arjoon was looking ahead to the Mid-Year Budget Review, on today’s edition of CNC3’s The Morning Brew… The post TMB – Economist: Economy still not back to pre-pandemic levels first appeared on CNC3 ..read more

Marine scientist Ryan Mannette is advising sea bathers to avoid bright colours and shiny objects like jewellery when in the water, as sharks are attracted by these things. Mannette told CNC3’s The Morning Brew that shark attacks are rare, and when an incident does occur, it is usually because the shark confuses a person for another prey… The post Marine scientist says shark attacks are rare first appeared on CNC3 ..read more

A 15-year-old boy lost his life in a road traffic accident along the Priority Bus Route, on Sunday night, while his sister remains injured in hospital. The deceased has been identified as Alejandro Sookhoo, of Glenside Gardens, Tunapuna Road, Tunapuna. Reports indicate Alejandro, and the driver of the vehicle—his sister, Shania Sookhoo, 23—were making their way home at 9:05 pm, driving along the Eastern Main Road in the Mount Lambert area, when their vehicle crashed into a wall. Guardian Media understands that passers-by managed to extract the brother and sister from the vehicle before it cau ..read more

RYAN BACHOOLead Editor - Newsgatheringryan.bachoo@cnc3.co.tt Chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, Ambassador Dr. Pa’olelei Luteru, says the G7 Climate Ministerial countries must acknowledge the severe deficiencies in their existing emission reduction targets and demonstrate their global leadership by committing to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 58% by 2030. The G7 Climate Ministerial brings together the leaders of the world’s richest economies. The 2024 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment is being held from 28-30 April and the outcome, D ..read more

Member of Parliament for Tabaquite, Anita Haynes-Alleyne, says it is “unfortunate” that the Opposition Leader has condemned her for not being in Parliament last Friday, when the Government MPs voted to extend the deadline for the Auditor General’s Report. Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert MP, had moved a motion for the extension of period of time under sections 24(1) and 25(1) of the Exchequer and Audit Act Chap. 69:01.  With 19 votes for, 14 votes against and no abstentions, the motion was approved. The Opposition MP was one of a few MPs who were given a leave of absence from that day’s ..read more

A Missing Persons Alert has been activated for 50-year-old Chaguanas resident, PETER COWARD, who was last seen on Friday 26 April 2024. PETER, of Endeavour, Chaguanas, was reported missing to the Chaguanas Police Station today, Monday, April 29. The Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating his whereabouts. Peter Coward is described as being of African descent, having a heavy build and is dark brown in complexion, with a low haircut. The last time he was seen on Friday, he was wearing a red tee-shirt and a pair of long black jeans. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of P ..read more

The Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) is urging the public to observe and adhere to the safety guidelines issued by TEMA and the Tobago House of Assembly at beaches in Tobago, following last Friday’s shocking shark attack at Turtle Beach. In a statement, the THAT says it endorses and fully supports the efforts being made by both entities to ensure public safety. “The THTA is liaising with the relevant authorities, and we support the efforts made by the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to ensure the safety of beachgoers,” the Association said in its release. The THTA notes t ..read more