Chaguanas J’Ouvert celebrations successful
Tuesday, March 4, 2014The biggest J’Ouvert celebrations in the history of Chaguanas Carnival commenced around 5.45 am on Monday. Chaguanas Mayor Gopaul Boodhan and Chaguanas East MP Stephen Cadiz...
View ArticleIsland People in stand-off with police and army
Nadaleen SinghTuesday, March 4, 2014Joint army and police were forced to intervene when Island People Mas band made a determined effort to break the Port-of-Spain Carnival parade route yesterday.
View ArticleSando reveller jailed for two months
Sascha WilsonTuesday, March 4, 2014Hours after being held with a knife during J’ouvert celebrations in San Fernando, a reveller appeared in court and was jailed for two months.
View ArticleSEC investigates Citigroup over fraudulent Mexican loans
Tuesday, March 4, 2014The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Citigroup for accounting fraud after it disclosed bogus loans in its Mexican Banamex unit, a source familiar with...
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Safest Carnival Ever
Melissa Doughty and Shaliza HassanaliWednesday, March 5, 2014Former Miss Universe Wendy Fitzwilliam with Harts presentation Of Love & War cross the Queen’s Park Savannah stage during the parade of...
View ArticleMontano’s MOR in front
Richard LordWednesday, March 5, 2014Carnival bands crossed the stage at Queen’s Park savannah quicker yesterday ensuring there was no major congestion and delays.
View ArticleNCBA head: Too much political interference
Richard LordWednesday, March 5, 2014President of the National Carnival Bands Association (NCBA), David Lopez yesterday complained that there was too much political interfer
View ArticleFour families mourn during Carnival
Kevon FelmineWednesday, March 5, 2014While thousands were enjoying the Carnival festivities on Monday and Tuesday, four families were plunged into mourning with the murders
View ArticleNo sleep for homicide cops during festive weekend
Jensen LaVendeWednesday, March 5, 2014Head of the Homicide Bureau ACP Wayne Dick said yesterday that his officers have had little to no sleep since Carnival Friday with nine
View ArticleChallenges facing T&T in curbing drug trade
Wednesday, March 5, 2014WASHINGTON—The United States says corruption, lack of sustainability of government funded programmes as well as gaps in legislative and organisational
View ArticleFormer employee awarded damages
Geisha KowlessarWednesday, March 5, 2014A commercial bank has been ordered to pay compensation to former employee for failing to provide a safe working environment.
View ArticleKillers lose appeal before Privy Council
Wednesday, March 5, 2014The Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by two men convicted of a double murder in Barataria in 2004. In rejecting the duo’s application for leave to challenge their
View ArticleActing CoP: Only 35 serious crimes reported over Carnival
Camille ClarkeThursday, March 6, 2014A total of 251 people were arrested by the police between J’Ouvert morning and midnight on Carnival Tuesday, according to acting police
View ArticleJewish sect blocked at Piarco
Geisha KowlessarThursday, March 6, 2014Nine members of Lev Tahor, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect from Quebec in Canada, who were detained on Monday at Piarco Airport were expec
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No sign of missing teen
Sharlene RampersadThursday, March 6, 2014Nicole JagganAlmost a month after she disappeared without a trace, police investigators are now calling on the public to help them find missing teena
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Chow Lin On: Glen Antoine's death a loss to local radio
Peter Ray BloodThursday, March 6, 2014Broadcaster Glen AntoineBroadcaster Glen “Thunder” Antoine, 57, died on Carnival Tuesday morning on his way to work at 107.7 FM, Woodbrook. A post by 96.1 WEFM on...
View ArticleKiller dies from ingesting poison
Kevon FelmineThursday, March 6, 2014The day after murdering his common-law wife Marilyn Murggan, Cepep worker Harold Ali died yesterday of poisoning at the San Fernando Gen
View ArticleConvicted murderers ask Government to stay execution
Geisha KowlessarThursday, March 6, 2014Two convicted killers, who lost their final appeal before this country’s highest appellate court, are seeking an assurance from the Stat
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Fr Harris knocks revellers’ lascivious behaviour: That’s not our culture
Yvonne WebbThursday, March 6, 2014Fr Kenneth Assing, left, assists a member of the congregation in putting ashes on the forehead of another congregation member during the Ash Wednesday Mass at the...
View ArticleAlderwoman wants action on child abuse: Public drive now critical
Paras RamoutarThursday, March 6, 2014There is an urgent need to embark on a programme of public education to sensitise the population on the vexing issue of child abuse, according to alderwoman Ria...
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