Opposition on ruling: We have been vindicated
Former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her PP administration stands vindicated by yesterday’s Privy Council judgment which stated the repeal of the controversial Section 34 of the...
View ArticleImbert: PP govt spent $66b and counting...
Four ministries have so far reported unpaid bills from the past PP’s tenure totalling $2.1 billion, which together with other figures would take its last 2015 Budget expenditure to $66 billion, Finance...
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Man murdered at wake
A St Helena man was murdered on Sunday night while at the wake of his former boss’ brother, who had himself been killed.According to police, Nicky Joseph, 31, of Madras Street, was at the wake of...
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Zika alert with Carnival influx
With Carnival in full swing and given the influx of visitors to this country, it is important that precautionary measures be taken in light of the rapidly spreading Zika virus.But screening at ports of...
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Couva man killed by speeding car
The family of a 68-year-old man who was struck by a car and killed on Saturday is calling for stricker penalties for speeding.Ramesh Rajkumar, also known as “Butty”, was killed around 4 pm as he was...
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Phase II leads the pack
Phase II Pan Groove leads the pack going into the final night of competition in the large conventional bands category of the 2016 National Steelband Panorama Competition carded for February 6, at the...
View ArticleOAS owes us US$40m
Contractors yesterday held a demonstration in front of Construtora OAS Golconda compound, blocking the entrance with trucks, as they demanded payment of over US$40 million.The contractors who were...
View ArticleCop shot with own gun while under attack
After his attacker’s gun failed to fire, a San Fernando Fraud Squad detective was shot with his own gun while fighting for his life on Monday night.Cpl Errol Lewis remained warded in a stable condition...
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Union warns of backlash from cheap steel imports
With many hardware dealers now importing cheap Chinese steel products, the Steel Workers Union (SWUTT) is warning Government and contractors that infrastructure in T&T will not be able to stand...
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UNC senator slams army/police patrols
Days after soldiers were instructed to return to the streets to patrol with police officers in crime hot spots, Opposition Senator and attorney Wayne Sturge has criticised the move saying all the...
View ArticleSenators suggest ways to help youth
While the Government says it’s time for discussions on a national development plan to treat with at-risk youths in certain urban areas—particularly Port-of-Spain “hotspots”—the Opposition has suggested...
View ArticleImpossible to stop Zika—Minister
T&T’s only way to guard against the Zika virus is reduction of the host mosquito since stopping the virus’ entry into T&T is virtually impossible, says Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh.He...
View ArticleGovt: Section 34 ruling no vindication for PP
The PNM Government says the Privy Council ruling on the Section 34 issue is no “vindication” for the PP administration.The Privy Council on Monday ruled that the repeal of the controversial legislation...
View ArticleCane farmers to Rowley on $103 million payout: Keep your promise
Recalling that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley promised to pay cane farmers if the People’s National Movement was elected to Government, the Association of Combined Cane Farmers are now calling on him...
View ArticleCSO to be shifted from Govt control
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) will be moving to achieve a higher degree of autonomy as by January 1 next year the organisation will be transformed into the National Statistical Institute (NSI)...
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Windies sticks with Narine for World Cup
Embattled T&T off-spinner Sunil Narine has been included in the West Indies team for the upcoming World T20 in Sri Lanka, pending test results on an alleged illegal bowling action.Banned by the...
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Manhunt for 3 gang rapists
A pregnant woman was robbed and then gang raped while a nine-year-old schoolgirl escaped a man she believed was about to abduct her on Tuesday evening. The schoolgirl was forced to jump through the...
View ArticleDIU Task Force will be waiting outside fetes
With 17 road fatalities already for 2016, partygoers are being warned against drunk driving as the DUI Task Force will be waiting outside Carnival fetes. Already 65 people have been arrested by the DUI...
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Integrity body to probe Marlene
The Integrity Commission (IC) has confirmed it is examining Opposition allegations against Housing Minister Marlene Mc Donald that she allegedly abused her ministerial power in 2008 to facilitate an...
View ArticleMoses to help Dillon in National Security
Prime Minister Keith Rowley has appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Dennis Moses Minister in the National Security Ministry, assisting National Security Minister Edmund Dillon. The Office of the Prime...
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