Greyfriars owner submits demolition plan
Almost three months after he was ordered to halt demolition of the Greyfriars Church of Scotland, Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain, owner Alfred Galy has submitted a method statement to the...
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The fast and the curious
My name is Ishan Poonwassie and I’m a do-it-yourself kinda guy.I was born in Augustus Long Hospital, Marabella, but I had boy days with my cousins in San Francique, where my dad grew up. The family...
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Fire at Bourse Securities, Maraval Road
Fire officers have contained a fire that broke out at Bourse Securities, Maraval Road this morning.The exact cause of the fire is not yet known. It was reportedly confined to a server room at the back...
View ArticleCops probe two killings in Laventille
Weeks before he was gunned down near his Soogrim Trace, Laventille home, Michael Coy gave his girlfriend specific instructions about what to do after he died.He was gunned down on February 22, exactly...
View ArticleTTPS calls for "restraint" in media coverage of Seetahal murder probe
The Police Service (TTPS) labelled as "irresposible" news reports on the ongoing probe into the murder of Dana Seetahal SC."The reports are inconsistent with the progress of the investigation thus far...
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Thieves use floor plans for access
In a style reminiscent of a scene from the movie The Bank Job or one of the Ocean 11 franchises, thieves broke into the M&M Pawn Shop, Henry Street, Port-of-Spain, over the weekend and carried away...
View ArticleCops, CPO in key salary talks today
Today’s meeting between the Police Service Social and Welfare Association and Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) Stephanie Lewis will determine what course of action police officers will take in future....
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Acting CoP on Dana’s murder: Killers still unknown
Who ordered Dana Seetahal’s murder and why? These are the questions being asked by Seetahal’s relatives following reports that at least six men are to be charged with her murder. On one of two Facebook...
View ArticleLawyers challenge new civil limit law
The Southern Assembly of Lawyers (ASL) is prepared to mount a fierce challenge to stop a variation to the Finance Act which has increased the limit of petty civil cases to $50,000, which they say is...
View ArticleCooper: Creed was due for promotion
Head of the Public Service Reynold Cooper says former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Sport Ashwin Creed, one of the people at the centre of the Life Sport investigation, was appointed to work...
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Panday on Dyer-Griffith’s resignation: No impact on PP
Nicole Dyer-Griffith’s resignation as chairman of the Congress of the People (COP) will have no impact on the People’s Partnership’s chances in the upcoming general election, says former prime minister...
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Islamic Front to Govt on five detainees: Ask Maduro to help us
Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro is expected to arrive today in T&T for the signing of a new agreement on energy affairs. With his arrival, the Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) thinks...
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Dookeran tells of Arms Trade Treaty importance
Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Dookeran has underscored the importance of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) which he described as the “missing link” in the global regulation of the illicit movement of...
View ArticlePensioner, two sons homeless after fire
A Rio Claro pensioner and her two mentally disabled sons were left homeless after a fire gutted their home last week. According to reports, Shiroon Dookie, 75, was at her Rajpaul Trace, Ecclesville...
View ArticleKey state witness to testify
The state’s main witness in the Vindra Naipaul-Coolman murder trial is expected to begin his testimony next week.Lead prosecutor Israel Khan, SC, made the announcement in the Port-of-Spain High Court...
View ArticleBe wary of same sex adoptions
T&T has to be prepared to deal with issues, such as adoption of children by same sex couples and similar issues, says Independent Senator Joy Abdul-Mohan.She made the point in the Senate yesterday...
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PM: We can share with each other
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday entered into an initial agreement with Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro which will see the two countries bartering products they produce. It is a...
View ArticleDoma boss wary of trading plan
Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (Doma) president Gregory Aboud is warning the People’s Partnership Government to be cautious of trading with neighbouring Venezuela since that country is...
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Creed still not at work
For the second consecutive day, new permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ashwin Creed, did not report to work. Head of the Public Service Reynold Cooper confirmed that Creed was...
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Claim CPO reneging on salary guidelines
Heads of the bargaining bodies representing the Fire, Police and Prisons Service are accusing Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) Stephanie Lewis of reneging on already agreed guidelines for their salary...
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