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No conflict of interest—Authority
The appointments of Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) deputy chairman Ingrid Melville to the positions of acting chairman and acting CEO are being viewed as an avenue for corruption.With Melville...
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Too many young men gone astray
Themes that explore several issues facing the country including fatherhood and proper role models for the youth among others will all be showcased by Carvalho Theatre, a fresh, dynamic theatre for...
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Insect Vector watchmen not paid for six months
With all their savings almost depleted about 12 watchmen contracted at the Ministry of Health’s Insect Vector Control Division (ICVD) claim they have not been paid for the past six months.The watchmen...
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Caribbean Awards celebrates 10th ceremony in Jamaica
Four laureates including Jamaican writer, Kei Miller, were inducted by the Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence at its first awards ceremony to be staged in Jamaica on Saturday night at the...
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Mixed Nuts hosts Mix Fun on May 30
Popular radio personalities of VibeCT 105FM George Gonzales, Natalie Morales-Thomas and acclaimed veteran comedian Tommy Joseph— hosts of the early morning radio show Mixed Nuts—will spend this week...
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Community lives in fear
Over a dozen people are believed to be marked for death following the murder of millionaire car dealer Sheron Sukhdeo. His associates and residents from his community say they are now living under a...
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Fireworks go off after murder
Kerwin Beckles’ killers reportedly celebrated his death by sending up fireworks after shooting him on Sunday night. It is believed Beckles was killed because of the close relationship he shared with...
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Scotia worker needs blood after shooting outside bank
A Sociabank employee remains warded at hospital in a serious condition, after he was shot in the abdomen and robbed in front his workplace yesterday morning.Rostan Mahabir, 28, of Carapichaima,...
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Garcia goes to Cabinet
The distribution of the 29 remaining retrenchment letters to University of T&T (UTT) academic staff was stopped yesterday until further notice. However, it does not mean the decision to terminate...
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Rowdy prisoners throw faeces at cops
Police officers attached to Sangre Grande Court and Process Unit were attacked late yesterday by prisoners, who threw faeces and urine at them from within the court’s holding cell at Sangre Grande...
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Relatives want probe of latest police killing
Relatives of Keshan “Teeths” Ramsumair, 22, claim he was running away from police officers when he was shot at Upper 7th Avenue, Malick, on Friday.Eyewitnesses alleged that as he fell to the ground he...
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Legislation coming to protect servicemen from criminals
National Security Minister Edmund Dillon yesterday gave the assurance that several pieces of legislation and policies are being drafted by the Office of the Attorney General to protect prison and...
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Hinds: Electronic bracelets for prisoners taking too long
Minister in the Office of the Attorney General and chairman of a Joint Select Committee of Parliament on National Security Fitzgerald Hinds has expressed concern that in the face of a worsening crime...
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Squatters without Certificates of Comfort safe
The Valuation of Land exercise to be done prior to Property Tax collection will first deal with people who have deeds and squatters who hold Certificates of Comfort—but those squatters who lack such...
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Couple jailed for stealing security cameras from PriceSmart
A woman and her husband who stole a security camera system because the wife “liked it” and she is often alone home were each jailed for nine months yesterday.Mala Rampersad-Deonarine, 46, a geriatric...
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Wife burnt to death
After escaping through a window with his two children, police officer Shane Ramdath risked his life and ran back into his burning home to rescue his wife. However, the flames and smoke were just too...
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Burger vendor slain in front customers
The murder of Navindra “Nari” Chatoor, owner of South’s popular burger joint Chatoor’s Burgers, has been described as a “hit” by police.Chatoor was killed on Monday night while at his burger cart at...
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Prisoner escapes from Arima court
Murder accused Teddy Singh made a daring escape from the Arima Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning. The incident occurred shortly after he was taken to the court in a prisoners’ van.According to a...
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Let’s look at options
Independent Senator Dhanayshar Mahabir yesterday again suggested that Government allow the use of medicinal marijuana, noting it can rake in billions of dollars in revenue and help diversify T&T’s...
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Resubmit claims with payment plan
Two- and- a- half years into its term of governance, the Government is asking contractors owed millions for work done for the Educational Facilities Company Limited (EFCL) to resubmit their claims with...
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