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Those close to sea in danger
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says all residents on the seaward side of Bamboo Village Extension, Cedros, near the site of a major coastal landslip, are in danger and will have to be evacuated.During...
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Third time lucky
Third time’s the charm?It was a smiling Marlene McDonald who was sworn in as a Minister in Public Administration and Communication yesterday—her third ministerial posting in the Government’s term.And...
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Kamla, AG anxious to approve anti-gang laws
Let’s debate the Anti-Gang bill today.This was essentially Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s response yesterday to Prime Minister Keith Rowley’s acceptance of the Opposition’s proposed two and...
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Brace for more traffic jam today
If you plan on heading into the capital city today for work, business or pleasure expect a significant traffic disruption as one of the main arteries used by motorists, the Lady Young Road, in Morvant...
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Community cops go after absent students
North Eastern Division police officers will be cracking down on high absenteeism among primary and secondary school students in the Morvant district.After hearing about the problem from a group of...
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Free counselling for MoE teachers, employees
The Ministry of Education is encouraging employees to access the confidential psychological and support services available through its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).The programme is serviced by...
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Pupils treated to Black Panther mania
Marvel’s Black Panther movie has ignited a renewed sense of pride across the globe, as people of African descent are being portrayed as heroes and conquerors in a major film for the first time.In...
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Decision questioned
Opposition MP Barry Padarath says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has questions to answer on his reappointment of Port-of-Spain South MP Marlene McDonald to his Cabinet.“We don’t expect this ‘reshuffle’...
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10% fine for late Property Tax payments
Property owners will be charged 10 per cent interest on property taxes which remain unpaid by March 15 annually, Finance Minister Colm Imbert indicated yesterday.It’s among proposals to amend the...
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Cops still probing Calabar
The police probe into the Calabar Foundation matter involving People’s National Movement Port-of-Spain South MP Marlene McDonald - newly-appointed Junior Minister in the Ministry of Public...
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$100,00 bail for ex-Senator on sex charge
Former temporary Independent Senator Albert Sydney was released on $100,000 bail after appearing in court charged with two sexual offences against a 17-year-old girl yesterday.Sydney, 43, of Diego...
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Cop caught red-handed taking bribe
A police corporal was arrested on Thursday during a sting operation at Maracas Bay.The operation was conducted by Professional Standards Bureau officers who acted on information that the officer was...
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Judge rules Tuesday
Chief Justice Ivor Archie will have to wait until Tuesday to learn if the Law Association will be barred from continuing its investigation into allegation of misconduct levelled against him.High Court...
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Sea taking Guayaguayare homes too
While the nation is currently focusing on the current coastal erosion disaster afflicting residents of Bamboo Village, Cedros, yet another community has been plagued by the same woes long before...
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Restorative work on Lady Young Road continues
Restorative works on the Lady Young Road in Morvant is taking longer than expected due to the steep terrain and hard rocks embedded in the landscape, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management...
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Another oil spill in the Gulf
Four days after the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) initiated an investigation into an oil spill in the Catshill Field off Moruga, another spill has developed in the Gulf of Paria.The Ministry...
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Prison officer gets bail for drugs in locker
A 43-year-old prison officer has been charged with having a large quantity of marijuana and other contraband items in his locker at the Port-of-Spain State Prison.He was detained by police a few days...
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Cops: .40 pistol now weapon of choice by criminals
The .40 calibre pistol seems to be the weapon of choice for persons involved in criminal activities in T&T.This was disclosed by Central Division’s ASP Wayne Mystar on Thursday during a media...
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Brazil students want to break use of plastic bags
The global environmantal project "Go Green, not polythene" launched by students of Brazil Secondary School demonstrates the power of our youth, says President Anthony Carmona.Carmona challenged the...
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NGC, CNC return to the table
The National Gas Company Limited (NGC) and Caribbean Nitrogen Company (CNC) have quietly returned to the negotiating table after a major stand-off that resulted in the NGC cutting off natural gas to...
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