Kay-Marie Fletcher

The startling twist to the Joshua Samaroo probe, which resulted in his girlfriend Kaia Sealy facing charges of manslaughter and shooting with intent, has sent shockwaves among Opposition parliamentarians.

House Speaker Jagdeo Singh has come under renewed criticism from the Opposition following a ruling that spared him referral to the Privileges Committee over allegations of bias in his role as Chairman of the Public Accounts and Appropriations Committee (PAAC).

That is the latest advice to members of the public from attorney Criston CJ Williams, who is representing the family of Joshua Samaroo, as emotions continue to run high over the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service's handling of the probe into his death in a police-involved shooting incident January.

For many commuters this week, getting to work, school or probably trying to make it to an appointment on time has become a real challenge, as maxi taxi operators take industrial action across Trinidad.

That was the warning from Attorney General John Jeremie yesterday, as he defended the Government's proposal to extend the State of Emergency (SoE) by three months.

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath said he remains unfazed after Opposition MPs walked out of Parliament during his contribution to the debate on the Supplementation and Variation of Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 yesterday, insisting the protest will not deter the Government from exposing the People's National Movement (PNM).

Independent senators Marlene Attzs and Francis Lewis are warning that Trinidad and Tobago could face mounting fiscal pressures, citing rising debt, persistent foreign exchange shortages and weak economic growth.

State-owned LandmarkTT Properties Ltd says it is still awaiting a response from the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) as the regulator continues its review of the procurement process for the company's proposed $100 million Allamby Residential Development project in Corinth, San Fernando.

As Caricom prepares to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the process used to reappoint its Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett, some stakeholders say the move could provide long-awaited legal clarity while strengthening the regional body's governance and decision-making.

Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles is calling on Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath to address complaints of prolonged water shortages in several communities.