Latest news in Trinidad and Tobago? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
The top news headlines in Trinidad and Tobago:
- Teachers’ Backpay Disbursed: Teachers across Trinidad and Tobago have begun receiving their long-awaited collective $900 million backpay settlement. Trinidad Guardian
- State of Emergency Expiration & Detainee Release: With the current State of Emergency approaching its expiration deadline, rights advocates are calling for the state to formally apologize after over 300 individuals held under Preventive Detention Orders were released without charge. Caribbean National Weekly
- Judiciary Decision on Surveillance: The High Court struck down legislation that permitted the State to monitor communications between incarcerated individuals and their attorneys. Trinidad Guardian
- Public Procurement Alarm: The Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) released findings indicating that while approximately $16 billion in contracts were awarded, roughly $3 billion remain unfulfilled amid systemic compliance issues. Trinidad Guardian
- Border Security Operations: Fifty-three Venezuelan nationals were taken into custody during an overnight joint police exercise codenamed “Border Shield” in Curepe. Trinidad Guardian
- Tobago Drug Seizure: Authorities charged two individuals following a major anti-narcotics operation in Tobago that resulted in the seizure of $1.1 million worth of illicit substances. Trinidad Guardian