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Suspect in fatal hit-and-run surrenders to cops
After 10 days on the run, the 35-year-old labourer suspected in the hit-and-run accident which killed Khemchand Roopnarine and his wife Patricia Harripersad has surrendered to police.But up to late...
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Withdrawal on China invitation a snub—Dumas
Former diplomat Reginald Dumas says “it is highly unusual” for China to withdraw an invitation to a foreign leader, and it does “represent on the face of it a snub.”He was commenting on China’s...
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Mental issues plague many
It is estimated that some five per cent of this country’s school population—which comprises some 250,000 students—face serious mental challenges, some of which may include suicidal tendencies.But even...
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Principal: Review CXC marking
Principal of Fatima College Fr Gregory Augustine is calling for a review of the marking at the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) after the school recorded the “worst marks”—a 30 per cent failure— in...
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Bishop, Trinity East top region in History, Maths
Regional first place history winner Shelly Ann Marcano says it is disappointing that more scholarships were awarded for the subjects of social studies and humanities.Marcano was speaking with members...
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US$19.5m deal stalled
A&V Oil and Gas, the company at the centre of an investigation by Canadian consulting company Kroll at state-owned Petrotrin, has reportedly hit a snag in its attempt to sell its lease on the...
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Govt steers clear of latest CJ issue
Government is looking on - like citizens - at a situation that “seems to be unfolding” following recent allegations about Chief Justice Ivor Archie and the security arrangements for judges.This was the...
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Young, PNM defend Antoine’s appointment
People’s National Movement’s Women’s League chairman Camille Robinson-Regis has defended the appointment of Makeda Antoine to the post of Ambassador to the United Nation’s permanent mission in...
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Parents plan protest outside Teaching Commission
Protesting parents of pupils attending the San Fernando Methodist School are prepared to take their protests outside the doors of the Teaching Service Commission if a school official accused of child...
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Fyzabad Sec principal, teacher get bail on corruption charges
A month after the Fyzabad Secondary School was booted from the Secondary Schools Football League for submitting false academic certificates for two players, principal Troy Jebodhsingh and physical...
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Man preparing for daughter’s birthday shot dead
A 30-year-old man, on his way to the barbershop in preparation for one of his daughters’ birthday celebration yesterday, was gunned down moments after dropping off the child at school.According to...
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Burkie gets green light to amend lawsuit against State
Self-proclaimed community leader Cedric “Burkie” Burke and his driver Keon Bain have been granted permission to amend their malicious prosecution and false imprisonment lawsuit against the State over...
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Owner used it rent free too
Government is currently probing the People’s Partnership administration’s 2012 purchase of an Arima building for $27 million despite advice from Government’s Property and Real Estate Services Division...
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Cunupia residents win EMA case
Cunupia residents have won their appeal against the decision of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) to allow a concrete batching plant to operate in their community without a Certificate of...
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Judge calls on colleagues to meet CJ on allegations
A senior High Court judge has called on her colleagues to requisition a meeting with Chief Justice Ivor Archie to discuss recent allegations levelled against him.In a written request sent to all judges...
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PSC wrong to suspend Ceron Richards
High Court Judge Ricky Rahim yesterday found that the Public Service Commission (PSC) acted illegally and irrationally when they decided to suspend president of the Prisons Officers Association Ceron...
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Blame game over $27m Arima building foolish—Jack
Former works and transport minister Jack Warner yesterday admitted he started the process to purchase the $27 million building in Arima which is now under investigation by the Government.During...
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NIB in trouble
The National Insurance Board (NIB) fund could go broke in the next 12 years because it is out of alignment with no long term sustained initiatives to generate rates of higher return.The fund now stands...
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Rowley: Stop embarrassing Chinese govt
Stop embarrassing the Chinese government and people!That was Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s rebuke to the Opposition in Parliament yesterday, after being pressed on the change of plans for his China...
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Former CJ: Archie must respond
Former chief justice Michael De La Bastide believes that Chief Justice Ivor Archie needs to “clear the air” on allegations made against him and while he said he will not “presume” to give the sitting...
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