This incident forced airport closures, disrupted flight plans for thousands, people are hearing planes circling non-stop above their houses and are terrified that theyโll crash โ all because of your โentertainmentโ.
Media titan Jones P Madeira has died
Veteran journalist Jones P Madeira has died, leaving his family and the nation to mourn the loss of a trailblazer in the world of media.ย His daughter, Lorilee Madeira-Williams, described her father as a "legend" and her "superman," reflecting on the profound impact he had on those who knew him. She says his death is a tremendous loss.
Correction: Dr Rowley hinted at resigning before the Parliamentary term expires in August, which would leave 90 days for an election to be called. He can remain the political leader of the PNM until 2026. It's unclear if he intends to hold onto the position until then.
PM Dr Keith Rowley has just announced his decision to bow out of representational politics; he will not run for Diego Martin West in the upcoming general election. He also hinted at resigning from the leadership of the PNM before his term expires in 2026.
As 2024 ends, Trinidad & Tobago declares an unprecedented State of Emergency in response to a rising murder toll of 624 and fears of gang violence following an attempt on a leader's life. I joined BBC World Service to discuss the situation. #TrinidadAndTobago#StateOfEmergency
The PM has just announced the appointment of POS South MP Keith Scotland as Minister in the Ministry of National Security to deal with the TTPS. He said the police service requires more oversight as there are many issues. @DrKeithRowley hopes this will assist in the crime fight.
BREAKING: It is official - the Labour Party has won a majority in the House of Commons and will form the next government.
Sir Keir Starmer has won the magic number of 326 seats and will become the country's next prime minister.
#GeneralElection2024 https://t.co/xItZsH7tea
The National Musical Instrument Bill, 2024 has been passed in the Senate, bringing us a step closer to the steel pan being officially declared the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago ๐น๐น
Here are the Key Messages for extremely dangerous Hurricane #Beryl for Sunday evening, Advisory 10. The latest advisory is always at https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ
The way @acheabrahams was embraced when she exited the Piarco International Airport last night!
Miss World T&T is back home and loving it.
I wonder if she got her doubles ๐ค
Idk if not attending any events this Carnival season is me unlocking a new stage of adulthood but Iโm reallyyyyy feeling tanty-ish and uninterested ๐ฉ
8:00 AM - Air quality is improving across T&T, with air quality levels between moderate and unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Moderate to high concentrations of #SaharanDust still remain present, decreasing visibility at Piarco between 4 and 5 kilometers, while at Crown Point, visibility is between 6 and 10 kilometers.
All sensitive groups need to continue taking the necessary precautions as air quality remains degraded.
https://t.co/vpXDxqvrkp
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and the delegation that flew to Washington, DC on Sunday will return tonight. Dr Rowley will host a media conference at 10:30 am at White Hall tomorrow where the nation would be informed about his four-day trip.
Senator Paul Richards grills CoP Erla Harewood-Christopher about Beyond the Tape- -
"Very often I have heard contradictory information from the police leadership and from what I see on that show"
(worth the 2 minutes)