Cop held with ganja in his back pocket
A suspended policeman was fined $6,000 yesterday after he was found guilty on a charge of possession of marijuana.John Parsons, 46, last attached to Court and Process Branch at the Princes Town Police...
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A police constable, formerly assigned to the ANR Robinson Airport, Tobago, who admitted to stealing items from passengers’ luggage, has been fined $150,000. In addition to the hefty fine, Brian...
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Mystery over body in garbage bags
Police up to last night were trying to identify the body of a man which was found wrapped in several garbage bags in Freeport yesterday.The discovery was made by a school bus driver who was travelling...
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We’re fed up of poor conditions
Parents whose children attend the St Joseph Girls’ RC School says they are fed up of the poor conditions which have been affecting the Standards Four and Five classes.One member of the Parent Teacher...
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US ambassador provides update on FATCA extension request
The United States Government "strongly recommends" T&T pass FATCA legislation no later than February next year.In a release issued Friday by the US ambassador to T&T, John L Estrada, he...
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T&T national extradited to Canada
T&T national Septimus Neverson was yesterday extradited to Canada to face 54 charges including murder, attempted murder and kidnapping.The 54-year-old is wanted to face trial on three charges of...
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Angelo: It ain’t going to be long again
President Anthony Carmona was moved to tears on Thursday night, when a 34th birthday celebration and book launch for author and historian Angelo Bissessarsingh turned out to be a kind of final farewell...
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T&T gets FATCA breathing room
Rosemarie SantGovernment is getting some breathing room to pass the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), as it now has until February 2017 to pass the legislation to make this country FATCA...
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Elite tax for high income earners
Pay up!Motorists immediately began spending more for diesel yesterday.Smokers, drinkers and online purchasers will also be doing likewise—paying more—from October 20.And a new “elite” tax for high...
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T&T going into debt trap—Kamla
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday described the Budget as a “debt trap.”Analysing the fiscal package moments after Finance Minister Colm Imbert delivered his presentation, she said the...
View ArticleLondon gives Sandals project his blessing
Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Orville London says many people on the island are in support of the establishment of a Sandals hotel.He made the comment during an interview following...
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Citizens happy at T&TEC rebate, no hit on food
Debe housewife Rita Chanka raised her eyebrows with a worried facial expression when she heard Finance Minister Colm Imbert yesterday mention property tax coming into effect next year.“Now self we need...
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Gas stations face closure
Already facing hardships from the last petroleum price increase, secretary of the Petroleum Dealers Association Saleema Sattar said petroleum retailers may have no choice but to close down their...
View ArticleJTUM happy about no budget job cuts
Although the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) is not totally satisfied with the 2017 National Budget, they are happy that the Government did not announce cuts in jobs and wages.In fact, convenor of...
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Body in bag identified
The body of a man found wrapped in garbage bags on Thursday has been identified as Kurt Melville, 36, who had addresses in both Chaguanas and Laventille.Speaking with the media at the Forensic Science...
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Fuad: Open Couva Hospital in phases
Former health minister Dr Fuad Khan says the Couva Children’s Hospital and Training Facility can be opened without a mortuary and an incinerator.Responding to Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s disclosure...
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Govt protecting corporate interest—Kublalsingh
Hunger striker Dr Wayne Kublalsingh, who stopped the construction of smelter plants in south Trinidad and a highway through the Oropouche lagoon, is now kicking up a fuss over the Government’s plans to...
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Caribbean Airline cancels flights
Caribbean airlines has cancelled 14 of its flights to and passing through Jamaica as Hurricane Matthew continues its trajectory toward the Caribbean island.Matthew is expected to hit Jamaica early...
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Rowley to citizens: Wean yourself off the Government
“You better begin to get weaned off the Government because the Government’s shoulder cannot carry the weight anymore.”This was the statement made by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley last night as he said...
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Imbert cuts Pres allocation
The budget allocation for the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has decreased by $6.7 million for fiscal year 2017, following steady increases over the past three years.The 2017 estimate...
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