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After boy falls into oil-slicked river
Energy Minister and La Brea MP Nicole Olivierre said she was disappointed with Petrotrin’s delay in responding to Vance River residents concerns about an oil spill in the river.Olivierre visited the...
View ArticleMSJ wants status report on police killings from PCA
Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) leader David Abdulah is calling on the Government to amend the legislation to give the Police Complaint Authority (PCA) more investigative powers. Abdulah, however,...
View ArticleDallas Buyers Club coming to T&T for Govt talks
The US company behind 2014 Academy Award winning movie, The Dallas Buyers Club, arrives next month for talks with Government on T&T’s film industry, Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has...
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Local Government campaigning begins tonight
Local Government Elections activities by political parties begin tonight and voter registration also moves into high gear. November 26 is the final deadline for voter registration for upcoming Local...
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Criminologist: Gun violence a norm in T&T
Gun and gang violence, though unfortunate and sickening has become the norm in T&T. And while it has become customary for many to hear and witness it daily, society must become more motivated to...
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Moderator of Presbyterian church: Spare education from cutbacks
The moderator of the Synod Presbyterian Church has criticised Education Minister Anthony Garcia over recent statements in which he challenged denominational schools to be more proactive in raising...
View ArticleNACTA Poll: PNM takes lead in Locals
Despite significant disenchantment with the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM), the administration has still managed to take an early lead over the Opposition UNC and other parties for control of...
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Road safety activist: Fine speeding drivers by category
Even as there is a recommendation by the Police Service to increase the speed limit from 80 kilometres to 100, there is also a proposal to fine errant divers in various categories for...
View ArticleFamily traumatised
Police are investigating an incident in which a two-year-old girl from Bamboo Settlement, Valsayn, was accidentally crushed to death under her father’s van last week. According to reports, the incident...
View ArticleFamily finds woman’s body
Police are investigating the discovery of a woman’s semi-nude body at her home in Malabar yesterday afternoon. Police said relatives of Melise Coutain, 49, went to check on her around 5 pm yesterday,...
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Mom of six wants help to move out after husband killed
A Diego Martin mother of six whose husband was murdered on Saturday near the family’s home says she wants to start over with her life, but will need assistance in doing so.Shameilia Awong, 22, wept...
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Task Force cops get counselling
Facing a bounty on their heads, Southern Division Task Force police officers who were involved in the fatal police shooting of suspected criminal Adelle Gilbert have not yet returned to work.The...
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Tobago killing linked to debt
Police have described the shooting death of a Tobago man as a hit and may have been linked to an outstanding debt.Investigators said Zaki Lorde, 30, of Lambeau, was shot in the head and shoulder.The...
View ArticleBring on body cameras—PCA
The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) agrees with the Police Service Social and Welfare Association that all police officers should wear body cameras.This renewed call for body cameras follows social...
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Plans for care of Zika babies
One week after brain abnormalities were detected in four unborn babies as a result of the Zika virus, senior officials at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) are making sure measures...
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House boy no more
The greatly contentious section in Brian Mac Farlane's 2017 presentation, entitled La Belle Dame and Garçon de la Maison ( The beautiful woman and the house boy) will not be on the road for Carnival...
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Health ministry: Robbery report false
The intern who was allegedly robbed at the Port of Spain General Hospital says she made it up.In a release today, the Ministry of Health said a meeting was held with the intern in the presence of her...
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Heavy rains flood Central
Torrential rains at midday resulted in flash flooding along Endeavour Road, Chaguanas today.The rain, which began around noon, saw nearby tributaries overflowing into the road and traffic slowing to a...
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Substance of case remains
Don’t exhale yet.Recent judgment quashing the Finance Ministry’s audit report of the LifeSport programme does not close the book on LifeSport, since the police and Attorney General are continuing...
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UNC leader tells Diego supporters: Senate post for Anil
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she may appoint former government minister Anil Roberts to the Senate shortly.She made the comment during a public meeting of the United National Congress...
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