By: Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly news |
Trinidad & Tobago: Police Probe Three Weekend Murders, Including Killing of Man Who Intervened in Dispute
Police in Trinidad and Tobago are investigating three separate fatal shootings that occurred over the weekend, one of which claimed the life of a 38-year-old Caroni man who was gunned down after intervening in an argument involving his brother.
The victim, Gabriel Simon of Main Road, Kelly Village, was shot dead outside a bar around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday. According to police, Simon had earlier stepped in to separate his brother and a woman who were engaged in a dispute inside the Safe Landing Bar on Caroni South Bank Road.
After the situation appeared to de-escalate, Simon stepped outside to smoke. Roughly 15 minutes later, patrons heard multiple gunshots. Simon was discovered in the car park with several gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
Investigators recovered a 9mm projectile and three 9mm spent casings stamped โTTR,โ suggesting they may be Trinidad and Tobago Regimentโissued ammunition. No arrests have yet been made.
Barbados: Fuel Prices Adjusted โ Gasoline and Diesel Down, Kerosene Up Slightly
Barbadians will now pay less for gasoline, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but slightly more for kerosene, following the governmentโs latest monthly fuel price adjustments effective December 8.
- Gasoline now retails at $3.85 per litre, down 9 cents.
- Diesel is now $3.32 per litre, down 4 cents.
- Kerosene rises by 5 cents to $1.56 per litre.
The next price adjustment is scheduled for January 4, 2026.
Japan: Strong 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami and Injuries
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimetres along parts of the Pacific coastline and prompting evacuation warnings.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the quake struck around 11:15 p.m., approximately 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Honshu. Media reports indicate that several people were injured, including hotel guests in the coastal town of Hachinohe and a man in Tลnoku who was hurt when a staircase collapsed.
Emergency authorities reported multiple fires in Aomori Prefecture and advised about 90,000 residents to seek shelter at evacuation centres. Nuclear facilities in the region initiated safety protocols, but no abnormalities were detected.
