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PM: Witnesses who stay silent unpatriotic
Soldiers are to return to the streets of T&T immediately to assist in searching and taking out criminals, and they will become a permanent fixture.The decision came in the wake of the outrageous...
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Sampson NantonAs one of four gangsters was murdering the two Success Laventille students on Thursday, he shouted, “Five for Five”.It was specific and calculated—each of the boys was shot five times....
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Opposition MP tells legislators: Violence becoming pervasive in schools
A breakdown of homes as well as an increase in criminal behaviour and violence is becoming pervasive in schools and people are unaware until “you’re waiting for your child to come home and you hear...
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Health Minister admits: Delay in delivery of swine flu vaccines
There have been some logistical challenges in having the H1N1 vaccine reach various health centres in a timely manner.This is according to Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh who addressed members of...
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South mas hit by recession
San Fernando mas band leaders are feeling the effects of the economic downturn as one mas band veteran says half of his usual number of masqueraders are yet to register.Lionel Jagessar told the T&T...
View ArticleJudge halts Warner’s extradition
A High Court judge yesterday halted the extradition proceedings against former government minister Jack Warner pending the outcome of his lawsuit challenging its legality. At a hearing in the High...
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Minister: T&T looking at South America as market for pan
Minister of Arts, Culture and Community Development Nyan Gadsby-Dolly says T&T is looking to South America as a potential market for steelpan and steelpan services.Gadsby-Dolly said this during an...
View ArticleGynaecologist calls for debate on right to abortion
There needs to be a conversation about a woman’s right to an abortion considering the potential implications of the Zika virus entering T&T.This is the opinion of gynaecologist Dr Sherene Kalloo,...
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Crime a social issue not political—Ian
The crime upsurge throughout T&T in recent times is not to be used as political mileage for political games.“Crime is a social issue not political. It is a social issue and problem which must be...
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Five murdered, two killed by police
Within 24 hours seven people were shot and killed, while another four were shot and wounded throughout the country.Among the seven, five were murdered and two were killed by the police.Three of the...
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Thieves cart off materials from Brian Lara Stadium
Under the noses of security guards, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth in fittings and fixtures at the controversial Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba have been carted away by bandits.Among the items...
View ArticleFour suspects held in schoolboys’ murders
A joint police and army net in the Picton, Laventille, area has led to the arrest of four men allegedly connected to Thursday’s shooting death of two teenagers in the area. Hours after Prime Minister...
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Penal man gunned down at his fruit stall
A Penal man, described as a jovial and giving person, was shot dead at his vegetable and fruit stall yesterday morning.Police are yet to determine a motive for the killing of Steve Stephenson, 39, a...
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HDC probe into political kickbacks
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is currently investigating whether millions of taxpayers’ dollars were used to pay off political debts under the former administration.The Sunday Guardian...
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Alcohol sales going strong
Alcohol—both in T&T and the United States of America—continues to be one of the biggest sellers during a recession.However, while many alcohol lovers may not be able to buy premium drinks because...
View ArticleRowley gives used-car dealers green light
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has given his assurance that vehicles more than four years old that are already on the port or intransit will be allowed to be cleared.This was revealed by President of...
View ArticleSeventh person dies from H1N1
A 56-year-old woman man died at the Sangre Grande Hospital yesterday, making her the seventh victim of the H1N1 virus since the first reported death last year. A release from the Ministry of Health...
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Sagewan-Alli: Stadium should not be priority now
Economist Indera Sagewan-Alli is urging Government to hold its hand on completing the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, since it could put a drain on the Treasury, given the country’s economic...
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Reform Village wants Children’s Hospital instead
Residents of Reform Village, Gasparillo, who live a short distance away from the controversial Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, say the $90 million being spent on refurbishment of this facility should...
View ArticleMan shot dead at lover’s home
Police are investigating the murder of a La Horquetta man who was shot dead at his girlfriend’s Tacarigua home on Saturday night.Investigators said Stefan Noray, 28, was at his girlfriend’s home at...
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