Katwaroo Trace News Today

A birthday celebration at a Penal household turned tragic on Sunday when two members of the family were struck by a runaway vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver.

The nephew of former commissioner of police McDonald Jacob, who had been remanded into custody for murder, has been granted $800,000 bail by a High Court judge.

Penal residents affected by flooding and an oil spill were counting their losses on Friday as clean-up operations continued. Several wildlife species have also been affected but have since been rescued and rehabilitated. On Thursday, as the floodwater receded, state-owned Heritage Petroleum Ltd had isolated and repaired the source of the leak on a four-inch

HEAVY overnight downpours led to street and flash flooding in several areas in south Trinidad on Sunday. There were reports of flooding in parts of the Penal/Debe areas, Barrackpore, Fyzabad, Gasparillo and many other low-lying areas. Chairman of the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation (PDRC) Dr Allen Sammy told Newsday if heavy rains continued into the evening

HEAVY overnight downpours led to street and flash flooding in several areas in south Trinidad on Sunday. There were reports of flooding in parts of the Penal/Debe areas, Barrackpore, Fyzabad, Gasparillo and many other low-lying areas. Chairman of the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation (PDRC) Dr Allen Sammy told Newsday if heavy rains continued into the evening

A SIPARIA magistrate denied bail to two men who appeared in court on Tuesday charged with the murder of businessman and former police officer Syed Mohammed, 46, and other gun-related offences.

THE relative of a senior police officer is among two men expected to be charged for the murder of former policeman Syed Mohammed.

Two men are set to appear before a Siparia magistrate on Tuesday charged with the murder of businessman and former policeman Syed Mohammed, 46, and other gun-related offences.

Two men were held shortly after an off-duty policeman was shot dead in Penal on Monday morning.Police said PC Zaid Mohammed was killed at Katwaroo Trace, Penal, sometime before 10 am.Residents heard the gunshots and called the police.

Policeman-turned-businessman Syed Mohammed of Penal was about to go to his clothing store to start his week-long annual Christmas clearance sale on Monday when his life was cut short.