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Tim Kee to resign
Port-of-Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee is expected to tender his resignation tomorrow.His decision comes one day after scores of concerned citizens and human rights activists staged a protest at Woodford...
View ArticleMan held for questioning in Asami’s murder released
Police have released the man whom they had in custody since Thursday for questioning in connection with the murder of Japanese pannist Asami Nagakiya.Police said the man was released pending further...
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Lewis’ funeral a celebration
If it weren’t for his coffin on the stage, musical legend Joey “Pal” Lewis’ funeral could have been mistaken for a concert with couples dancing on the stage and grandstand to big band music from the...
View Article35 businesses damaged by fire
Over 100 employees and 35 businesses were affected after fire broke out at Imperial Plaza in San Fernando yesterday evening, resulting in millions of dollars in loses.Despite a problem with the water...
View ArticleEMBD CEO sent on leave over audit of $400m in contracts
Chief executive officer of the Estate Management Business Development Company (EMBD) Gary Parmassar was sent on administrative leave, pending a financial audit into the awarding of $400 million worth...
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3canal Show goes South
For the first time in its 12-year history, the highly acclaimed 3canal Show will run in south Trinidad at the Southern Academy for the Peforming Arts (SAPA). “We’ve always wanted to bring the show to...
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East Side Symphony hosts victory party
Sounds of victory filled the cool night air in Malick, Barataria, on Friday when joint Single Pan Band winners Trinidad East Side Symphony rolled out the welcome wagon for a much deserved victory...
View ArticleHDC plaza rent to be cut
The rental rates for units at the Housing Development Corporation Village Plaza in Couva will be adjusted as the country is in a recession. Minister of Housing and Urban Development Marlene McDonald...
View ArticleParliament to review CoP candidates
Government expects Parliament to be presented with candidates for a substantive Commissioner of Police within three months. So said Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley during a press conference, prior to...
View ArticleRowley defends Red House plans
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday defended his decision to take charge of restoration works on the historic Red House. He was responding to comments from former Speaker of the House Wade Mark...
View ArticlePM: Tim Kee did the right thing
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says Port-of-Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee did the correct thing in responding to criticism from the national community. He said Tim Kee’s statements following the murder...
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Sando Mayor upset after fire
San Fernando Mayor Kazim Hosein is calling for an inspection of all fire hydrants and an increased water pressure in commercial and residental areas in San Fernando. Hosein made the call after...
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Police probe abuse claims on Facebook
A 28-year-old mother of two who said she endured severe domestic abuse for more than a decade said she reached the point of frustration when she made a public appeal for help via social media over the...
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Akawaio student in T&T on a mission
Lenin Thomas, 30, is a member of a unique Amerindian tribe living in a part of Guyana’s rainforests so remote it is accessible only by airplane. He is also a final year theology student at the...
View ArticleGarcia on the stand as enquiry resumes today
Noel Garcia’s appearance at the sixth session of the Las Alturas Commission of Enquiry is being eagerly awaited as the enquiry resumes today. Garcia, chairman of the Urban Development Corporation of...
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Why citizens are rising up against fireworks
Wheeeeeeeeeee...Snap! Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Popopopopopopopopop-BANG! Neighbourhood dogs incessantly bark and howl. From night into early morning colourful bursts, like Carnival costumes, explode in...
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The high cost of living
My name is Robin Foster and I’ve learned that, to go about the business of living, you have to accept your own death.If you look at my face good, you will see Pelham St and the Circular Road running...
View ArticleThe offence of harassment
Ariel Haynes Student, Hugh Wooding Law SchoolWhat is harassment? The offence of harassment has been included as an offence against the person as it affects you directly. Section 30A(1) of the Offences...
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I wanted to give ashes to friends
A Cocorite mother was stopped yesterday from torching the body of her son, Mark “Markie Boy” Thompson, 33, whose bullet-riddled body was discovered not too far from his home yesterday morning.Sandra...
View ArticleAbused victim gives statement to cops
Investigating officers have obtained an official statement from a 28-year-old mother of two who is alleging she was abused by a relative for over a decade.The statement was taken from her on Sunday...
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