Grenada on alert
Grenada acting Prime Minister Elvin Nimrod and researcher from the Seismic Research Unit of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Lloyd Lynch have told residents in St George’s that the...
View ArticleFIXIN’ T&T to Law Association: Probe alleged $$ from Jack to AG
Watchdog group, FIXIN’ T&T, is calling on president of the Law Association of T&T, Reginald Armour, to say why no investigation has been launched into the alleged payments to Attorney General...
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Last-minute checks at all EBC offices
As the electoral registration period drew to a close yesterday, there was a steady flow of visitors to all Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) offices as last-minute checks were carried out to...
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Focus on creativity in mas
Major changes were announced for next year’s Carnival by the National Carnival Commission (NCC) which proposes additional competitions and cash incentives for masqueraders and steelbands.The changes...
View ArticleJail for four murderers
In the space of a few hours four men were allowed yesterday to plead guilty to the murders of a housewife and a taxi driver who were killed in separate incidents over ten years ago. Because of their...
View ArticleMan found not guilty on attempted murder charge
Kegal Blackman who was charged with attempting to murder his co-worker during a fight 12 years ago was on Wednesday found not guilty by a San Fernando jury. After deliberating for about two hours, the...
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Body found near D'Abadie cemetery
The partially burnt body of a man was found this morning near the D’abadie Public Cemetery. At about 6.40 am the Arima CID was informed of a body near the cemetery. Police responded and found the body...
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UTT aviation school to open soon
For the first time in T&T’s history, a 727 Boeing jet touched down in Couva yesterday.Hundreds of enthusiasts lined the airstrip at the Camden fields, as the jet landed at 9.16 am. It was donated...
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Ruben’s parents forgive boy who shot him
The 11-year-old boy who accidentally killed his friend, Ruben Rocky Reid, after firing off a 12-gauge shotgun on Thursday has been forgiven by the child’s parents who stressed that adults with guns...
View ArticleTaxi drivers against rapid rail
Maxi Taxi and taxi drivers in T&T are saying a firm and resounding no to any Rapid Rail system in T&T, whether it comes from the UNC or the PNM, as they say it makes no sense and will only...
View ArticlePM concerned about Leaders’ Debate leak
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has voiced concern over the T&T Debates Commission’s (TTDC) proposed Leaders’ Debate, including leakage of confidential information about that forum.She did so...
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Businesswoman pickets Central Bank over US$
A Port-of-Spain businesswoman and three female employees demonstrated outside the Central Bank yesterday, claiming the Central Bank was not releasing sufficient US dollars to commercial banks.Managing...
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Kamla: PP manifesto not same as PNM’s ‘Vision 2020’
The People’s Partnership (PP) 2015 general election manifesto is geared to tackling the country’s number one problem—crime—and police will be mandated to roll out plans to deal with “hotspots” within...
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Former COP official now ILP member
Former chairman of the Congress of the People (COP), Arouca/Maloney constituency councillor Rufus Foster appeared on an Independent Liberal Party (ILP) political platform in Sangre Grande on Thursday...
View ArticleWater crisis worsens in Tobago
A severe water crisis is continuing to cripple business and tourism operations in Tobago, despite efforts by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) to regulate limited water supplies.As the crisis...
View ArticleDefensive riding can save lives
As motorcycle deaths escalate, president of the Trinbago Motorcycle Riders Association, Keith Kirk, is appealing to all clubs to provide safety training for their members.Kirk, who is also the...
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Invaders Bay project stalled
An almost five-year battle between the Joint Consultative Council (JCC) and the Ministry of Planning and the Economy has stalled the billion-dollar proposed Invaders Bay development project.Businessman...
View ArticleMoonilal calls on Matt to probe
Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal yesterday called on the Media Association of T&T (Matt) to launch a full-scale investigation into allegations raised by investigative journalist Anika Gumbs...
View ArticleCharles denies PP involvement
UNC campaign manager Rodney Charles vehemently denies that the allegations of improper conduct against Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley made by former Express investigative reporter Anika Gumbs are...
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TOP drops Toppin
The Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP) has reversed its decision to allow incumbent MP Vernella Alleyne-Toppin to contest the Tobago East seat for a second term. The party has selected Goodwood...
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