PNM denies inviting Twiggy to Parliament opening
The People's National Movement (PNM) has denied inviting suspended party member Christine “Twiggy” Livia to Wednesday’s ceremonial opening of Parliament.The party’s general secretary Ashton Ford, in a...
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‘Mediocrity is no longer acceptable’
In this spirit, I hope business leaders will get more involved in public policy issues. I think it is time for more of T&T’s business leaders to step up to the plate and make their voices heard in...
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‘I take this job seriously’
New Senate President Christine Kangaloo says her new job “carries tremendous responsibility” and she is prepared to execute it to the best of her ability.She said so during her maiden speech in the...
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Oil find in Guyana positive step for T&T —lawyer
Hugh Howard, attorney-at-law and former executive at Shell and Trintoc, believes the discovery of large oil reserves in Guyana earlier this year could be a positive development for T&T’s...
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‘Stormers’ caused fatal stampede
Two hundred and forty Trinidadians who journeyed to Mecca for Hajj have survived yesterday’s stampede which killed more than 700 people and injured 800 others in Saudi Arabia.T&T Guardian’s sales...
View ArticleGovt must hold firm to continuous educational development
Much has been said about the newly-constructed UWI Campus located in Penal/Debe. While I believe that there seems to have been full disclosure on both sides of the coin, I wish to add certain points...
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Warner case set for Dec 2
Deputy Chief Magistrate Mark Wellington yesterday ruled in favour of the prosecution in the extradition case against Jack Warner and ordered that his matter begin in December.In the process, Wellington...
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Trinis return tomorrow
The first batch of Trinis who survived the horrific stampede in Mecca, which left 717 pilgrims dead and 863 wounded, will return home this weekend.Relieved families will gather at the Piarco...
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Gasparillo man gunned down at bar
Police are yet to find a motive behind the killing of taxi driver Gordon Boney, who was shot dead while gambling at a bar close to his home on Republic Day.Boney, 34, of Caratal Road, Gasparillo, died...
View ArticleSepp linked to Jack in Swiss probe too
ZURICH—Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s lawyer says he will co-operate with Swiss authorities who are conducting a criminal investigation into corruption in the world football governing body. But in...
View ArticleBusinessman surrenders
Police yesterday arrested a 30-year-old Tunapuna businessman they believe can assist them in their investigation into what they have described as a human trafficking ring.The man was arrested around 2...
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Never venture into Parliament’s pit
President Anthony Carmona says Independent senators must refrain from venturing into the “pit” as they go about the nation’s business over the next five years.He made the comment yesterday during the...
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Errol Mahabir remembered as a giant among his peers
The late Errol Mahabir was remembered yesterday as a giant of a man both locally and globally as hundreds turned out at the St Paul’s Anglican Church, San Fernando, to bid him a final farewell. He was...
View ArticleConstable gets bail on ammo charge
A police constable with 15 years service was granted $40,000 bail when he appeared before a Princes Town magistrate charged with possession of ammunition yesterday. Ian Bishop, 36, of Naparima Mayaro,...
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Men, boys can eliminate violence against women
Men and boys play a critical role not only in the elimination of violence against women but also in treating with issues of gender equality.This was the urge from UN resident co-ordinator Richard...
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Don’t evict HDC tenants
Former housing minister Dr Roodal Moonilal is calling on his successor Marlene McDonald to hold off on evicting HDC tenants and home owners who violate rules for home occupation.He was responding to...
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Al-Rawi served with election petition at funeral service
In what has been described as gross disrespect to the dead, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi was served an election petition while attending the funeral service of PNM stalwart Errol Mahabir on...
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Mahabir: We are guided by conscience
Dr Dhanayshar Mahabir says independent senators do not conform to a party line and vote according to their conscience. He was speaking to journalists after the conclusion of the independent senators'...
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Tide turning against Kamla in UNC
Former prime minister and Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad-Bissessar is facing serious heat inside the party for the five losses at successive elections. While the party has closed ranks after the...
View ArticleTobago man dies in car crash
A vehicular accident in Tobago has claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.He has been identified as Marvin Kendall of Buccoo. According to police reports, the accident occurred shortly after 3 am...
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