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The Trinidad and Tobago government has denied reports of an imminent coup.
Rumours of a coup against the Government on Friday led to many businesses closing early and citizens hurrying home out of fear.
Social media sites were abuzz throughout the day, spreading rumours of criminal activities and even shoot-outs taking place, involving police officers in Port of Spain. Mass text messages were circulated warning people to stay home after 7.00 pm.
However, Communications Minister Vasant Bharath, in a taped message to media houses, described the rumoured plot as a hoax and part of an orchestrated campaign to destablise the country.
He said this was the second rumour in the past week, aimed at disturbing the public peace
Rumours of a coup against the Government on Friday led to many businesses closing early and citizens hurrying home out of fear.
Social media sites were abuzz throughout the day, spreading rumours of criminal activities and even shoot-outs taking place, involving police officers in Port of Spain. Mass text messages were circulated warning people to stay home after 7.00 pm.
However, Communications Minister Vasant Bharath, in a taped message to media houses, described the rumoured plot as a hoax and part of an orchestrated campaign to destablise the country.
He said this was the second rumour in the past week, aimed at disturbing the public peace
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