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Fiery protest over land
“No land, no vote.” That was the ultimatum given to Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal by residents of Picton Street Extension, Diamond Village, on Monday as they protested for land they said they...
View ArticleWhat does the law say about wrecking vehicles?
On the heels of a viral video showing a woman being arrested in a car on Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, the T&T Police Service issued a statement outlining several sections of the law governing...
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Carnival budget mistake has Howai in bind- Douglas, NCC hope for ‘bligh’
Finance Minister Larry Howai is reviewing T&T’s finances in order to find more money for Carnival activities due to a $150 million oversight made by Culture Minister Lincoln Douglas. Howai met with...
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Walk-in zoo for Manzanilla
A 500-acre nature park in Manzanilla is being developed as an extension of the Emperor Valley Zoo, Tourism Minister Gerald Hadeed said yesterday. He made the comment after visiting white Bengal tiger...
View ArticleGovt expenditure cuts to be disclosed today
Several ministries, including Tertiary Education, Housing, National Security and Health will not face any cuts in expenditure as Government begins restructuring its budget following a drastic decline...
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TTPS: Against the law to enter towed vehicle
The T&T Police Service says it is illegal to enter your vehicle when it is being towed and such action can result in a $10,000 fine or a two-year prison sentence upon conviction. In a media release...
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Unholy Alliances: How T&T's legal ports are a platform for drug cartels
Multi-media journalist Urvashi Tiwari-Roopnarine has been investigating T&T’s flourishing illegal drug trade for the past several weeks. That journey has taken her to several parts of the country...
View ArticleWitness: Concerns over statements of eyewitnesses
The homicide detective who investigated the murder of the son of calypsonian Michael “Sugar Aloes” Osuna, has admitted he had concerns over the alleged eyewitnesses’ accounts of the crime. Despite his...
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Raoul Pantin—gifted journalist—dies at 71
One of T&T’s most-gifted and prolific journalists was how Trinidad Express columnist Raoul Pantin was epitomised as tributes continued to pour in after his passing yesterday. He was 71. Pantin, who...
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New chairman to rethink Port’s goals
The newly-installed Port Authority chairman, Suresh Gangapersad, says his team will meet soon to chart a new way forward and to rethink the organisation’s goals to ensure maximum output and improve...
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City Gate to get facelift
The Ministry of Transport will soon be renovating the capital city’s major transport hub, City Gate, as well as increasing the Public Transport Service’s bus fleet and upgrading the ferries to Tobago....
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Kerwin weighs concert for fans
Reigning Digicel International Groovy Soca Monarch Kerwin Du Bois will not be defending his title on Fantastic Friday.Du Bois said yesterday he would not be a part of this year’s competition, making...
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Emailgate defamation law suit - Rowley moves to strike out
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley is moving to strike out a legal victory being claimed by Attorney General Anand Ramlogan in the emailgate scandal.This was announced by his attorney, People’s National...
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Drug cartels use oldest trick in book - State officials can be bought
Multi-media journalist Urvashi Tiwari-Roopnarine has been investigating T&T’s flourishing illegal drug trade for the past several weeks. That journey has taken her to several parts of the country...
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Soldiers get three more years to serve
Chief of Defence Staff Major Gen Kenrick Maharaj is to get a one-year extension as Cabinet yesterday agreed to increase the retirement age for members of the Defence Force by three years. So said...
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Minister on prisons officers claims: 80% hike in gun licences issued
Justice Minister Emmanuel George has dismissed claims by president of the Prisons Officers Association Ceron Richards that he was being “indifferent” regarding its call for better wages and improved...
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New $28m school opened in Rio Claro
Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh has assured that work on all schools earmarked for construction within the current fiscal period would be continued, even as the Prime Minister mandated a 15 per...
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St Vincent prepares to bury Rock Gutter tragedy victims
Relatives of five students who died when a minibus plunged into the sea at Rock Gutter, St Vincent have asked for a single funeral and burial ceremony, I-Witness News reported.Prime Minister Ralph...
View ArticleDevise plan to manage foreign exchange
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has instructed Finance Minister Larry Howai, Trade Minister Vasant Bharath and Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie to convene urgent talks to develop a sustainable...
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Woman, 72, dies in El Socorro fire
Quick response by the Fire Services yesterday saved the home of 72-year-old Phulmatie Ramnan Issarie, but could not save the woman's life. According to the woman's eldest son, Khimraj, around 9 am...
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