A Soldier has been shot dead by a Police Officer in Point Fortin. He is CPL Kervon Miller of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, details remain sketchy, but southsidenewstt understands, the incident occurred around 1.30 am today during a lime in Reservoir Hill, Point Fortin. Mr. Miller was rushed to the Point Fortin Area Hospital where he died while undergoing emergency treated around 3.35 am.

We were also told that a Police Officer who is currently attached to the GEB Section of the TTPS is being questioned by his colleagues about the incident.

We will bring our readers more information on this development as it comes to hand in a subsequent newscast.

The staff of the Ministry of Works and Transport Unemployment Relief Programme in Point Fortin, are now bracing for victimization, mass transfers, and even dismissal as they throw their full support behind their colleague Independent Candidate Christopher (Boy Ross) Wright for the upcoming local bye-election for the electoral district of Hollywood, in Point Fortin.  Several employees reached out to our newsroom voicing their concerns about the threats made by a Senior Staff of the programme in Point Fortin to them.

Southsidenewstt reached out to Minister of Works and Transport and Party Deputy Political Leader of the People’s National Movement, Rohan Sinanan, but calls to his mobile phone went unanswered.

Southsidenewstt will update you on this developing story as it comes to hand.

A Point Fortin teenager has gone missing. She is SELENA MIRCHAR, 16, of Cap-de-Ville, Point Fortin, who was last seen on 02.01.2021.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Selena Mirchar is asked to please call the Point Fortin Police Station at 648-2426 /0200 or Call 999, 555, 911, 800-TIPS or contact any Police Station, text/WhatsApp 482-GARY or report via the TTPS App.

Three Candidates is seeking the fill the seat left vacant by Member of Parliament Kennedy Richards Jr. and former Councilor for Hollywood in the upcoming local bye-elections on January 25th, 2021.

They are PNM Candidate and Deputy Mayor, Alderman Leslie Chang Fong, Independent Candidate, Christopher (Boy Ross) Wright and UNC Candidate, Daniel John. They all filed their nomination papers this morning at the Returning Officer of Point Fortin.

The PNM Candidate Mr Chang Fong is confident of victory. He went on to say that Hollywood has always been a PNM stronghold and he expects it to remain so after the election.

However, Independent Candidate, Mr Wright said that the PNM candidate has no moral authority to represent Hollywood’s people since he does not reside in the district and has no ties with the people.

Meanwhile, the UNC Candidate Daniel John said the after years of neglect the PNM has now insulted the people by putting an outsider to represent them. He is calling on the people to vote against the PNM Candidate on January 25th, 2021.

The Residents of Point Fortin and Environs are calling on the Health Minister, Terrence Dayalsingh to say when the new Point Fortin Area Hospital would be fully operational. Several residents contacted southsidenewstt complaining that the Health Facility which opened in July this year does not accommodate emergency patients. These patients said, they still have to visit the Old Hospital and those who are deemed as critical Patients are sent to the San Fernando General Hospital.

We were also told that while the new facility is accommodating some Outpatient Clinics, many still have to travel to San Fernando for a clinic appointment.

Southsidenewstt contacted the Corporate, Communications Manager of the South-West Regional Health Authority, Mr Kevon Gervais who says the facility will become fully operational early in the new year.

Southsidenewstt regret to inform you that our show “Focus on the Constituency” which was carded to be aired at 8:00 pm has been rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.

The Management of Southside Media Services Ltd, the parent company of southsidenewstt sincerely apologize to all, as we are continuously looking forward to be of service to you.

The program will now be aired on Saturday 12th December 2020 at 8:00 pm. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with you.

Albert Maintenance & General Service Limited has donated eight tablets to the Ferndean’s Children’s Home in Harriman Park, Point Fortin.

Speaking at yesterday morning handing over ceremony was Chief Executive Officer Mr Alexander Joseph who said he was so happy to give back to the community.

As the world is facing this global pandemic, we all must play our part as citizens. We at Albert Maintenance were happy to do ours as this donation is to ensure that the children of this home are equipped with the necessary resources for their school work, as the future now lies in the hands of the children, not with any destructive elements/objects but with Technology.

So, I want to thank the Management and Staff of the Institution for accepting our gift to the children. In closing, I want to call on the business community of Point Fortin to assist the home with high-speed internet. 

Also in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony was the Member of Parliament for Point Fortin, The Rt. Honourable Kennedy K. Richards Jr. He congratulated the company for their initiative in assisting the Children’s Home. He also indicated that he will reach out to the Business community of Point Fortin seeking their assistance in giving the home a facelift.