The decomposing body of a man has been discovered at a house in Palo Seco in the vicinity of the gym. The body have been identified as Earl Baptiste, 66yrs old. According to reports reaching southsidenewstt, resident of the area was alerted by the foul smell, upon checking the area the body was found.
because of the stage of decomposition of the body, they couldn’t immediately determine the cause of his death. He was last seen alive on Friday 1st October 2021.
Southsidenewstt understands that Mr Batiste lived alone and that he was a drug addict. The body was ordered to be removed to the Forensic Science Center where a post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Five persons are now homeless following a fire at Hawk Avenue, Warden Road, Point Fortin. According to reports around 3.10 pm on Monday Point Fortin Fire Fighter responded to a trouble call, telling them about the house on fire.
Southsidenewstt understands when officers arrived at the scene the house was ablaze. The house was the completely destroyed. The house worth is estimated at Seventy Five Thousand Dollars.
Details on the cause of the blaze could not be immediately ascertained. Fire Prevention Officers are expected to determine the cause of the blaze.
Speaking to Southsidenewstt a very distort Simone La Foucade says, she is seeking help from the general public in any way they are willing to assist. You are kindly asked to contact Ms. Simone La Foucade @ 272-9938.
A house collapse in Rancho Quemado during Sunday’s heavy rain leaving one man dead. He is 37 years old Christopher Samuel, he died on the spot when his house collapsed. His wife and two children who was in house at time received minor injuries and was taken to Siparia Health Facility for treatment.
According to information reaching southsidenewstt the house collapsed around 9.30.am as the land slipped away causing the house to collapse which killed Mr. Samuel instantly. It took firefighters almost three hours to reach the scene as the entire area was flooded and all access points were impassible for some time.
The body of chirstopher samuel
Member of Parliament for the area Stephen Mc Clashie, tour the affected area and express his horror with what he has seen. He also met with Mr. Samuel’s family and express his condolences. He also promised some immediate relief.
The mother, Janice Wallace of the late 31yrs Jameda Le Blanc (DJ Splinters) has confirmed that her child never took any Covid 19 vaccine and is calling on Trinidad and Tobago to refrain from making those statements and let her son rest in peace.
Ms. Wallace spoke to Southsidenewstt from her home at Cochrane Village, Guapo on Sunday says, her 31yrs old had complained of feeling unwell and collapsed around 2 pm on Saturday and she tried to administer CPR, (mouth to mouth resuscitation) in an attempt to revive him before rushing him to the Point Fortin Health Facility, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The grieving mother told Southsidenewstt she understands a talk show host was on Facebook making these allegation and is calling on him to stop.
A post mortem is expected to be performed this week to determine the cause of death.
Southsidenewstt will update our readers as the information become available.
Police has shot and killed a seventeen year old youth. Police said around 9:00 p.m. last evening they were executing a warrant in Lowkee Trace, Penal when they were approached by the seventeen year old who opened fire, the police then returned fire in defense hitting seventeen year old Jeremie Pegus about the body. He died on the spot. Mr. Pegus of Penal Rock Road was not the person they were looking for.
Staff of the Republic Bank Point Fortin have donated Hampers across the Borough to families affected by the pandemic.
The Branch embarks on a community project name “Power of Care“, to uplift the lives of some families in Southern Borough. The group who proudly call themselves The Spartans, says they were delighted to assist in anyway they can during this difficult time.
Speaking at the distribution ceremony was Branch Manager, Verlene Browne. She said she was so happy of her staff members with their effort to lift the hearts of families at this time. She urged her staff to continue their community project.
A quote, “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal”.
Some staff at URP Point Fortin are calling on the Ministry of Works and Transport Unemployment Relief Programme Director to commence an audit into the operation at the Point Fortin Office immediately. Over the past weeks staff is alleging that the Manager who is referred to as Ms. Big (C) is out of control
Southsidenewstt is in receipt of a WhatsApp message which has been circulating by some staff members, who Ms. Big (C) refer to as the office dissident are calling for help. We also understand that materials and equipment’s are being moved to and from the stores department without any records. It is further alleged, when security request to record the items being removed from the compound, they are regularly reminded, I am in charge here. We have been told that Ms. Big (C) and some staff members of the materials department at the office have a special relationship
All this came to a head on, Friday 9th July 2021 when the unplanned construction at the office in Point Fortin became a very contentious issues following the heavy rains which flood out the office leaving several important files, office equipment, and electrical panel exposed to the weather causing mass hysteria among staff at the office.
Southsidenewstt attempted to reach out to the Program Director at his office on Friday, but he was not available for comment.
However, we can confirm of an emergency meeting by the Program Manager South for Monday morning to discuss the issues with construction at office.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ryan Johnnaty of Aripero
According to reports Mr. Johnnaty was discovered around 7:00 p.m. yesterday by relatives with multiple stab wounds about his body. Police Officers are working on the theory that robbery was the motive since Mr. Johnnaty’s vehicle was missing.
Homicide Bureau Officers from Region Three are continuing investigations.
Point Fortin residents breathes a sigh of relief as the much promised Accident and Emergency Department at the former Petrotrin building commenced operations this morning around 9:00 a.m. This replaced the emergency department of the new Point Fortin Hospital which was converted to a Covid 19 Facility just over one month ago. The walk in facility will provide services such as X-rays, blood test etc. etc.
Residents of the Southern Borough is pleading with the Ministry of Sports and Community Development to say when the people of Point Fortín will get back the Civic Center to use.
Renovation Works started on the Civic Center 2009 and was stopped in 2010 when the Partnership Government came into office in 2010.
When the current government came into office in 2015 the people of Point Fortin were promised that the work on center would have restarted however, it is almost six years in office, not one stroke was made, and residents are saying enough is enough and they want the Ministry and it’s Agency to immediately restart construction once again when the Covid 19 restrictions are lifted and complete it not later but now.
Southsidenewstt met a man who described himself as a legend of Point Fortin, he says that this Civic Center should have been built a long time ago. He went on to say that he was on the board when funds were allocated by the Panday Government in 1995-2001 term for the construction of the center.
An architect was contracted to design the place, some renovation was done on the bar so Ms. Neptune would continue to have a livelihood however, when the government was changed in 2002 the funds were redirected elsewhere by the new Minister, a popular Senator from south who some people refer to as Tanty.
current state of civic center
The legend went on to say what a glorious place here used to be, Best Village practice was held, Sporting Clubs were also housed, Civic Center Jet Cricket Team, Basketball Team (Black city) etc. etc. in addition we could come here in the afternoon to play draft, billiard, table tennis while other will come to watch TV. you know how much women learn to cook and learn dress making etc. etc. when the late Ms Cyrus and Christopher was giving courses here hmm.
When some people talk about Point Fortin, the Mecca of Culture or Cultural Capital, it is right at the Civic Center they were speaking about.
The late Kelvin Pope (The Mighty Duke), Austin Lyons (then Blue Boy, now Super Blue), started singing in Best Village in the center, are you aware that the know Soca Baptise song was first sung in a Best Village competition.
Boy these Icons of this place must be rolling and crying in their graves for this place to be rebuilt like Ms Neptune, Redman, Rambully, Cheezee, Mouse, and baldhead Charles he concludes, please rebuild our center.
