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UNC MP: $10 billion to fight crime annually
Naparima MP Rodney Charles says the incompetence of the Government has been costing taxpayers and the economy more than $10 billion annually to fight crime.Charles made the statement as he delivered...
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Cancer Society accepts $1.5M from Govt
Chairman of the T&T Cancer Society George Laquis says his organisation is willing to sign an agreement accepting $1.5 million from the Government but will not forget the $6 million which the...
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Two men gunned down in South, Central
Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in south and central Trinidad, bringing the murder toll to 131 in just 84 days for the year.A suspected drug dealer Lyndon Jack, 39, aka Teebo and Bull, was...
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Mendes returns unopposed as Latt president
Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes has been re-elected unopposed as the president of the Law Association of T&T (Latt).Mendes was returned as the head of Latt following the association's annual meeting...
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Matt sets up committee to tackle Cybercrime Bill
The Media Association of T&T (Matt) has appointed a steering committee to address its concerns regarding the proposed Cybercrime Bill.Matt, in a release yesterday, said it believes the Cybercrime...
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Free classes in French, Patois, Spanish, gardening
Did you know that Trinidadians use Patois in their everyday language? Think of: “bosee back” (hunched back); “bazodee” (stunned or startled); “zaboca” (avocado) or “doudou” (darling). Caribbean Yard...
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Farewell, Norman
Gerry Brooks, chairman of the NGC Group of Companies, left, shares a light moment with Norman Christie, outgoing regional president BPTT when BPTT hosted a farewell celebration in his (Christie) honour...
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Man charged for Sobo killings
More than a week after being arrested, a 38-year-old mason has finally been charged with the quadruple murder which rocked the community of Sobo Village in La Brea, earlier this month.After two days of...
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Tubal Uriah ‘Buzz” Butler Village opens
Members of the Spiritual Baptist parade along Coffee Street in San Fernando, in celebration of the grand opening of the Tubal Uriah ‘Buzz” Butler Village on Harris Promenade, yesterday.PICTURE: TONY...
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Govt mum on benefits from lobbyists
With just over six months left in a US$2.4 million ($16 million) two-year contract with The Group DC LLC to provide lobbying services for T&T, the question is what exactly are the benefits T&T...
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Doubles vendors absorb hike in channa price
Hundreds of doubles vendors across T&T have been paying higher prices for channa (chick peas) during the last six months.However, they have been absorbing that cost and not passing it on to the...
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‘Cuffie or by-election’
The population of T&T has been expressing concerns about the $2.5 million (TT) spent so far on MP for La Horquetta/Talparo Maxie Cuffie who has been on sick leave since suffering a debilitating...
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Fuad: Name benefits for T&T from US lobbyists
The hiring of lobbyists, The Group DC LLC, by the Government “must bear fruit that can be enjoyed by all” citizens of this country, Opposition Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan Dr Fuad Khan...
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Medical student destroys statues during church service
While the Palm Sunday celebrations were taking place at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Port-of-Spain yesterday, a medical student took out a pair of dumbbells and damaged the statue of St...
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Guns, ammo, bullet-proof vests seized in raid
A 26-year-old businessman from Enterprise was arrested on Saturday night for possession of three guns, ammunition, bullet-proof vests and a quantity of marijuana.According to a police report, during an...
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Activist plans rally against rising crime
An anti-crime campaigner is seeking the support of President Paula-Mae Weekes as he intends to stage another rally in August to protest against the rising murders in the country.Just over a year after...
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Rocks found in toilet system
Malfunctioning toilets on the lone cargo vessel servicing the domestic route forced passengers to relieve themselves inside and overboard the vessel during nine hours of sailing between T&T.The...
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NPTA: Caring helped school bully
“Do not go to schools irate and with violent intent, instead put pen to paper and air your concerns,” president of the National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) Raffiena Ali-Boodoosingh has advised...
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Hero’s farewell for brave landlord
The landlord who was bludgeoned to death as he tried to intervene to save three females from a crazed murderer was given a hero’s send-off yesterday as hundreds gathered in the quiet community of Sobo...
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‘More cameras for city streets’
Frustrated with rising crime in the southern city, members of the San Fernando Business Association have pledged financial assistance to the T&T Police Service to purchase more cameras for the...
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