Latest news in Trinidad and Tobago? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Major developments across Trinidad and Tobago:
- National Security & State of Emergency: The National Security Council is convening to decide the future of the current State of Emergency (SoE), amid claims from Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales that detainees may begin being released.
- Judiciary & Law Term Opening: Following the ceremonial opening of the 2026/2027 Law Term at the Hall of Justice, Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh called for court staff and judicial officers to reduce remote work to tackle significant case backlogs. Both Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles expressed support for judicial reform to ease court delays.
- Proposed Parental Responsibility Legislation: In response to recurring violent student fightsincluding viral altercations involving Northeastern College pupilsthe government announced it is drafting legislation to hold parents legally accountable for their children’s misconduct.
- Public Sector Wage Negotiations: The government has issued a final two-week extension to the Public Services Association (PSA) to accept its outstanding wage settlement offer spanning previous negotiation periods, maintaining that the terms will remain unchanged.
- Tobago Beach Fatality Investigation: The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) formally rejected legal liability concerning the fatal jet ski collision at Pigeon Point that claimed the life of seven-year-old Angelica Jogie, asserting responsibility rests entirely with the operator.
- Public Health Modernization: The Ministry of Health announced initiatives toward digitizing public health records, coordinated alongside the expansion of the public TTWiFi service across key medical facilities.