Below is the full release announcing the state of emergency: Full Release: Pursuant to section 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ...

Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency Monday as murder rates soar in the Caribbean twin-island nation. The isles ...

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency after a spate of killings over the weekend added to what was already an exceptionally deadly year for the Caribbean nation.. Under emergency ...

Mr. Young said the gangs were using AR-15s and AK-47s. Vernlyn Hernandez, who lives in the north coast village of La Cuevas, said, “The state of emergency should have been called after the New ...

Under the state of emergency, the military can make arrests, and it expands the powers of local authorities. Trinidad and Tobago reported more than 600 homicides this past year, in a country of ...

Trinidad and Tobago’s government declared a state of emergency Monday after a weekend of violence fueled by gangs and organized crime sent the year’s murder rate to 623.

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State Of Emergency Due To Rising Gang Violence. In the state of emergency, the army and police will have the authority to perform warrantless searches and detain ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — A spike in deadly gang violence prompted the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago to implement a country-wide state of emergency Monday. The declaration ...

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency following a surge in gang-affiliated murders.. The emergency declaration enforces curfews, heightened security measures, and restrictions on ...

The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, urging citizens to reconsider travel to the Caribbean nation following an ongoing state of emergency (SOE).. The ...

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to its surging murder rate. Photo by Ashley Allen Getty Images Bail will also be suspended for suspects under the order, officials said.