PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Independent Senator Dr Marlene Attzs has described the Prime Minister’s statement questioning the independence of independent senators as “unfortunate.” Video by Melissa Maynard. | Trinidad Express Newspapers

THE BLUE WAVE HAS ARRIVED The MV Blue Wave Harmony arrived in Port of Spain just around 9 a.m. today, according to Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John. The vessel will service the inter-island seabridge, replacing the MV Cabo Star. The new vessel can transport significantly more cargo, accommodating approximately 125 freight units, up from the Cabo Star’s 90, and is expected to provide more consistent and reliable cargo service. Video: Express journalist Melissa Maynard Read more

‘WE CAN’T SAY’: Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander was asked about US military personnel in Trinidad currently and gave this response. He spoke while giving an update on the migrant registration process that he says will begin on Monday. Alexander made the comments outside the parliament this afternoon. Video: Vivian Bowen. | Trinidad Express Newspapers

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THIS TOY COULD GET YOU KILLED The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has expressed concern about the growing trend of young people using toy gel blaster guns, warning that the devices are increasingly linked to illegal activities. A TTPS officer shared video footage with the Express highlighting the seriousness of the issue. YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE: Channel link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5q0fOCBtxF9jJmH60f | Trinidad Express Newspapers

BECOMING THE INVISIBLE MAN: A story by CCN multimedia editor Richard Charan. You can step into the stories of Trinidad and Tobago like never before from mountain men and farmers to rumshop keepers, in The Village of One audio book now available on Odiyo, the region’s first-ever platform for Caribbean voices. Hear the stories in the voices and rhythms that feel like home. Get your copy today, audio or print, and experience The Village of One as it was meant to be heard. | Trinidad Express Newspap

PNM WIPE OUT Members of the TPP Executive at the Port Mall in Scarborough are celebrating victory in 14 of 15 electoral districts so far. The count for one seat is still underway: Darrel Spring/Whim. The PNMs Kelvon Morris won this seat by 4 votes in the 2021 THA election. TPP leader Farley Augustine is on his way to the esplanade in Scarborough to deliver his victory speech. Video: Anna Ramdass | Trinidad Express Newspapers