http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061713_s2.jpgThe internal discord within the Tobago Organization of the People has now spread to their youth arm. Some are now expressing a lack of confidence in the current TOP executive and calling for their resignation.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061713_s3.jpgThe Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service has been greatly enhanced as sixty one fire officers have now been added to the fleet. Sixty one smartly dressed young recruits fell in at 15.30 hours to await the start of the proceedings which would cement their new role as fire officers.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061513_s1.jpgChannel 5 News has confirmed that headway has been made in what is believed to be the biggest drug bust in the island’s history. A source close to our newsroom, verified that the two men who fled the scene last Tuesday after being stopped in a roadblock, have been identified and warrants have since been i...Read more...

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061413_s1.jpgHundreds of family friends and co-workers turned up at the Calvary Road Tabernacle to witness the funeral service of former works employee, Tyrone Crawford who was electrocuted.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061313_s1.jpgOne person dies every 8 seconds of Diabetes; while within one year, there are 1 million amputations world wide as a result of the same disease.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061313_s2.jpgPrime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar met with the President of the Regional Council of Martinique Mr. Serge Letchimy. Both leaders discussed a number of issues, including energy, transport, exchange programs, security and tourism.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061213_s1.jpgA meeting between the Chief Secretary and National Security Minister is imminent; the main topic of which will be the increase in crime on the island. This was confirmed by Chief Secretary London at the weekly post-executive media briefing.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_061213_s2.jpgTobago Police made one of their largest drug busts in recent times. This latest drug haul is estimated to have a street value of almost twelve million dollars.

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There is no rehabilitation centres specifically designed for women in Trinidad and Tobago, this according to CARIAD’s Director- Dr. Sandra Reid as she addressed participants on Day 3 of the 39th programme of alcoholism and addiction studies.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060613_s1.jpgOn the heels of the tragic incident on Wednesday at the DIPU Shaw Park compound, the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission is stating that the lines do not belong to them, but to THA’s infrastructure division.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060513_s1.jpgTragedy stuck at the DIPU Shaw Park’s head office earlier this morning after a 34 year old lorry loader Tyrone Crawford better known as (piggy puff), was electrocuted at around 7:30a.m.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060413_s1.jpgOne motorist is claiming that the potholes in the road caused by pipeline maintenance being conducted by the Water and Sewage Authority, is creating a problem to drivers proceeding along Milford Road.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060413_s3.jpgThe Water and Sewerage Authority on Tuesday hosted a meeting for Tobago Contractors to discuss matters relevant to pipeline maintenance, road restoration and NSDP activities.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060313_s1.jpgAfter being found guilty on two charges of assault, former Local Government Minister and Tobago Council of the PNM Education officer, Rennie Dumas, was ordered to pay the total sum of $18,500 dollars when he appeared before Magistrate Nannette Forde John at Scarborough Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

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http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060313_s2.jpgThe Tobago Homicide division on Monday morning announced that an investigation has already been launched into the death of the fisherman who was said to be in his seventies, Gordon Eastman.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_060313_s3.jpgAs trouble continues to loom within the Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP), Sunday’s 4th Annual Party Conference had to be aborted after a difference in opinions amongst the party members.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_053013_s1.jpgLater this year, Principal Aaron Reid will face retirement having given thirty nine years of service to the teaching fraternity. With his final years spent at the Parlatuvier Anglican Primary School, he described his tenure which began in 2001 as trying, exciting and at times interesting.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052913_s1.jpgPlans to implement powers that already exist in the Tobago House of Assembly regarding planning and development in Tobago will soon be undertaken.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052913_s2.jpgNational Security Minister Senator Emmanuel George has agreed to meet with Chief Secretary Orville London to discuss security concerns in Tobago.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052813_s1.jpgLast evening, the red carpet was rolled out for what we can only call a whirlwind arrival and schedule of the Vice President of the United States the honorable Joseph Biden and the second lady Dr Jill Biden at the old Piarco airport, known as South Terminal.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052813_s2.jpgThe Cove Eco Industrial and Business Park welcomed its first local tenant in the person of Deon Rojas, owner of Rojas Engineering Limited. The company has been commissioned and will be open for business by the end of this month.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052813_s3.jpgTRICO Industries Limited hosted their Customer Appreciation Day celebrating 18yrs as the island’s lone cable television provider. Trico provides Cable television to 90% of the island’s 60,000 residents.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052813_s4.jpgFollowing the Tobago Organization’s loss against the People’s National Movement in the THA elections and with the upcoming internal elections just around the corner, will a new chairman be able to steer them in the right direction?

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052713_s1.jpgOn Sunday, The Tobago Organization of the People held their Annual General Meeting. This meeting held special significance as it marked day one of the two-day process for the electing of persons to the new TOP executive.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052713_s2.jpgResidents of the Blenheim Housing Development were both alarmed and distressed on Monday morning by what was found to be live electricity wires sprawled across the Dusty Park roadway.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052413_s1.jpgTobago now has one member appointed on the newly installed criminal injuries compensation board. THA state attorney, Alvin Pascall was installed earlier this morning by Justice Minister Christlyn Moore.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052413_s2.jpgThe Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities has reassured the public that the walkover at the Mt. Marie junction is structurally sound following reports that concrete was seen falling.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052413_s3.jpgRecently, the Tobago Council of Churches delivered on a promise to donate toys to the Paediatric Ward here in Tobago. The nurses and the numerous children presently warded at the Paediatric Ward gathered to accept the donation.

http://www.tobagochannel5.com/images/news/videothumbs/news_052313_s1.jpgWith over $463M spent to repair pipes and fix roads in the past five years, the Water and Sewerage Authority is implementing a harsh standpoint in its business dealings with contractors in order to effectively tackle the problem of sub standard road restoration and pipeline repair works.