Plenty: Much more rain needed
Much more rain is needed in order to reach full capacity at the nations reservoirs, says Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) Communications Manager Daniel Plenty.Despite the persistent rainfall of the...
View ArticleExtortion threats for family of missing man
As police continue to investigate the disappearance of mas designer Kirby Mohammed, his family is being threatened to pay up or be killed.Mohammed’s mother, Linda Mohammed, said people have been...
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Counselling for family, colleagues
A 13-month old baby, his mother and grandmother were killed instantly in a collision along the M2 Ring Road in Debe yesterday. Baby Rahul Sirjudeen, his mother Woman Police Constable (WPC) Rashma, 26,...
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Seniors blocking juniors
National Security Minister Carl Alfonso said yesterday that some senior members of law enforcement should not be selfish and retire when their time comes to do so.Alfonso, a retired brigadier general...
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Death penalty for 6 in sisters’ deaths
Six men from Freeport, among them a former Special Reserve Police Officer (SRP), were yesterday convicted of the murders of two young sisters who died in an arson attack on their home in 2009.Siblings...
View ArticlePM: Gregory was with me in China
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her husband, Dr Gregory Bissessar, accompanied her on an official trip to China in 2014.She also said she wanted to tell Independent Liberal Party (ILP)...
View ArticleMixed views locally on US same-sex marriage ruling
Local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists say T&T has to make a greater effort to create equality in the country in the wake of yesterday’s US Supreme Court ruling that same-sex...
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PM, AG file papers
One hour before the closure of nominations for the United National Congress (UNC), Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar filed her papers to contest the Siparia seat at Rienzi Complex, Couva...
View ArticleWarner questions timing of buy out
Independent Liberal Party (ILP) leader Jack Warner is questioning why Acting Commissioner of Police, Stephen Williams, agreed to the reported $5 million buyout offered to pay for the leave of several...
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Prisoner attacks inmate in court
Blood flowed in the San Fernando Magistrates Court yesterday after a prisoner attacked another with a padlock for allegedly sexually assaulting him in prison.The incident left attorneys who were seated...
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Relief as school finally opens
After an almost year-long legal battle two private schools in Maraval have finally opened their doors. The Arbor and Rosewood Schools moved into their building at Long Circular Road, Maraval, hours...
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50 complaints before council
The Council for Responsible Political Behaviour has so far received just under 50 complaints and there’s a “good chance” it may also be looking at Independent Liberal Party leader Jack Warner’s...
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Deonarine upgrading security for her family
Former deputy leader of the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) Anna Deonarine plans to increase private security around her and her family after boldly taking on her former boss Jack Warner on Friday...
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WPC’s dream to own home died
Plans to own a home and further her education died with WPC Rashma Sirjudeen when she and her 13-month-old son, Rahul, and mother, Una Samkarran, were killed in Friday’s crash in Debe.Sirjudeen, 26,...
View ArticleNo Central Bank report yet on Clico
The deafening silence by the Central Bank following the dismissal of Clico chairman Gerald Yetming and managing director Carolyn John continues. Meanwhile, the Central Bank has yet to submit its report...
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PM Kamla riding high in Siparia constituency
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar continues to enjoy widespread support and popularity in the Siparia constituency, even in the face of damning allegations levelled against her by her former ally...
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‘Leverage talent in services sector’
Leveraging the talent that exists in the services sector is one sure way for this country to realise sustained growth in the non-energy sector says Dr Terrence Farrell.Professions such as accounting,...
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St Peter's Day procession
St Peter’s RC Church Caranage parish priest Fr Gregory Mc Lawrence, left, sits in a dingh durind the St Peter's Day procession along the Western Main Road, Caranage before the blessing of boats yesterday.
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Gang war cripples Central district: Fight for drug turf, state contracts
The scent of violence and fear hung thick in the air on the “Gaza Strip” in Enterprise last Friday. “They does call here the Gaza Strip. Here have Taliban,” a resident said, hurrying to get off...
View ArticleCentral anti-crime strike compromised
A co-ordinated overnight anti-crime strike in Enterprise, Chaguanas went awry yesterday as criminals were reportedly tipped off and police said they did not recover the number of firearms or arrest...
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