Colm’s son not given special treatment—cops
T&T Police Service (TTPS) head of corporate communications Ellen Lewis yesterday denied the police paid special attention to recovering Adrian Imbert’s stolen cellphone.Lewis made the position...
View ArticleEBC: 10 voters less in Barataria for by-election
There has been a decrease of 10 voters for the electoral district of Barataria for next Monday’s by-election, while the number of voters for Belmont East remains the same according to the Elections and...
View ArticleMini mart owner robbed, shot in Wallerfield
A mini mart owner was ambushed and robbed while at his business place in Wallerfield yesterday.According to a police report, at about 6 am Michael Wilson, 38, was at his business, Happy Shoppers Mini...
View ArticleBurnt remains found in Pepper Village
Homicide investigations are awaiting the conclusion of a post-mortem on the partially burnt body of an unidentified man before they take fingerprint samples in hope of identifying him.A police report...
View ArticleLegal action over blocked watercourse
As flooding remains a perennial problem in Debe, a couple is threatening legal action against a meat and produce company for blocking a watercourse which they said has led to water gushing into their...
View ArticleWe’re awaiting fee increase proposal
The Private Secondary Schools Association says it is awaiting communication from the Ministry of Education on the proposed fee increase since the issue has not been brought back to the table for...
View ArticleCop dies from burn injuries
Two days after he set himself on fire, SRP Gary Alexander has died.Alexander, 62, of Jebodhsingh Trace, Fyzabad died during the early hours of yesterday having sustained second degree burns to 90 per...
View ArticleEarly Anti-Gang hiccup
The recent passing of the Anti-Gang Legislation may have stumped the intelligence gathering and investigative work of the T&T Police Service, forcing them to return to the drawing board on cases...
View ArticleHinds: Critical to get process right
Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General Fitzgerald Hinds says he will be guided by the acting Police Commissioner on the approach the Police Service is taking on the evidential requirement...
View ArticlePM says no to state of emergency
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says it is clear there are “people roaming on the streets who are cold-blooded killers,” but is making it clear the Government will “not concede that those who behave...
View ArticleWhy’s he being scandalised?
Finance Minister Colm Imbert yesterday admitted that the cellphone belonging to his 25-year-old son Adrian Imbert, which was stolen in a robbery last Friday, had sensitive personal information on...
View ArticleBandit slain as prison guards foil robbery
A prison officer who walked into a robbery at a Chinese supermarket in Arouca attempted to run away but was chased down by one of the armed thieves. A passing colleague saw what was happening and in...
View ArticleMarlene seriously ill
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is awaiting confirmation on the full nature of Public Administration Marlene McDonald’s illness.In a release issued yesterday by the Communications Ministry, it revealed...
View Article5 charged in connection with killing of shop owner
Five men have appeared before a Sangre Grande Magistrate charged in connection with the murder of 53-year-old shop owner, John Samaroo.According to the Police Service, Torrance Villafana aka ‘Bully’,...
View ArticleODPM boss: We’re ready for the hurricane season
Despite 60 minutes of rain unleashing severe flood waters in several communities last week, head of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) retired Captain Neville Wint says that the...
View ArticleMan spared jail on gun charge
A father of three who is considered to be an outstanding person in his community has been fined $20,000 for being in possession of a loaded gun some 17 years ago.Sankar Dwarpaul, 51, a driver and...
View ArticleHomeowners owe WASA bulk of $604 million
Residential homeowners are responsible for the bulk of $604 million owed to the Water and Sewerage Authority by various sectors.The authority’s Customer Service Manager Alan Poon King confirmed...
View ArticlePM hopes for full recovery
Public Administration Minister Marlene McDonald has been diagnosed with renal/kidney failure.The Port-of-Spain South MP has been hospitalised since Saturday. A statement from the Ministry of...
View ArticleConstituents pray for MP
Sea Lots community leader Cedric “Burkie” Burke and contractor Kenroy Dopwell yesterday prayed for the speedy recovery of their Port-of-Spain South MP, describing her as a mother to their...
View Article5 charged with conspiring to kill mini mart owner
Five Guaico, Tamana men appeared in court charged with conspiracy to murder mini mart owner John Samaroo.They appeared before Senior Magistrate Gillian Scotland in the Sangre Grande Magistrates’ Court...
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