Beena Mahase

Trinidad and Tobago

Journalist and Writer at Loop Trinidad & Tobago

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Hilaire out, Howai in: Central Bank gets new Governor

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Larry Howai has been appointed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. A press release from the Ministry of Finance noted that Howai was presented his instrument of appointment by Line Minister Davendranath Tancoo on Wednesday, June 25. The release noted that this follows a request made to the President by Cabinet on Tuesday, June 24, to revoke the appointment of Dr Alvin Hilaire as Governor with immediate effect.
Condor flights return to Tobago, Barbados for 2025/2026 winter season

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

The Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) has announced the return of the direct Condor flight between Germany and Tobago for the 2025/2026 winter season. In a statement, TTAL noted that Tobago is continuing to make its presence known on the world stage, this time through a bold new collaboration with Barbados aimed at boosting arrivals from Germany.
Two arrested, stolen vehicle and firearm recovered following mini mart robbery

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Following a report of a robbery at a mini mart in St Lucien Road, Diego Martin on Tuesday, officers of the Western Division conducted several exercises which led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, seizure of a firearm and ammunition, and the arrest of two suspects following a report of Robbery with Violence.
Cops arrest two, seize firearm during anti-crime exercises

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Police say an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers of the Southern Divisional Task Force (SDTF) on Tuesday has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of a firearm and ammunition. A TTPS report said that while on mobile patrol along Southern Main Road, St. Margaret’s, PC Jugmohan conducted a stop and search on a 26-year-old man. During the search, a black plastic bag containing a revolver, along with three brass-coloured .38 caliber ammunition found on his person.
Children among 16 Venezuelan nationals detained in Santa Flora

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Sixteen Venezuelan nationals, including six children, were detained by police during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Santa Flora district on Tuesday, after they were suspected of entering Trinidad and Tobago illegally. A TTPS report said that based on intelligence received, officers proceeded to the camp area along Beach Road, Palo Seco, where they observed several individuals fleeing toward the shoreline and others entering nearby bushland.
Following fight in Couva, five female students charged with assault

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has confirmed that five female students have been formally charged in connection with an assault that occurred outside Holy Faith Convent, Couva, on Tuesday, June 10. Assistant Police Commissioner Wayne Mystar confirmed that following a thorough investigation conducted by WPC Boodoo attached to the Couva Police Station, charges were laid against five females from the Couva district with ages ranging from 14 to 18 today, Wednesday, June 25.
Common External Tariff on paints, varnishes to be adjusted to 35 per cent from July '26

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says that it welcomes and strongly supports the decision taken at the Sixtieth Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for the alteration of the Common External Tariff (CET) on paints and varnishes to 35 per cent, effective July 1, 2026.
Unmarked police vehicle involved in road traffic accident

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Police are investigating a traffic accident involving an unmarked police vehicle and a private vehicle that occurred along the Audrey Jeffers Highway on Tuesday evening. According to reports, shortly before 8pm, a blue-grey Toyota Corolla driven by a 38-year-old police officer of Carenage, was proceeding east along the highway in the vicinity of Maraval Parkway. The vehicle was occupying the southernmost lane and had come to a stop at a red traffic light.
Elderly woman tied up and robbed during early morning home invasion

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Police are investigating a burglary in the Mon Repos Police District in which an elderly woman was tied up by an armed intruder during a home invasion early Tuesday morning. The 67-year-old victim of Plus Gardens, Dallas Avenue Extension, Cocoyea Village, reported that around 9pm on Monday, she secured her home and went to bed. At approximately 2am the following morning, she was awakened by a loud noise and confronted by a man armed with a firearm.
Unidentified body discovered inside wooden shed in Valencia

3 days ago | loopnews.com | Beena Mahase

Police are investigating the discovery of the body of an unidentified man found on private land at Mack Trace, Valencia, on Tuesday morning. According to reports, a 43-year-old man who occupies the property made the discovery and reported the incident to the Valencia Police Post shortly before noon. The man told officers that he was proceeding to his land when he observed the body of an unknown individual in an upright position on a chair inside a wooden and galvanized shed.