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‘Saucy Pow’ denied bail on sex charge
Kelvin “Saucy Pow” Darlington was on Monday denied bail after he appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old runaway from the St Michael’s Home for Boys.Darlington, known mostly...
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Drug Lord killed in La Brea
A La Brea businessman was shot dead this morning. The police believe the man was one of the biggest drug lords in south Trinidad.According to reports, about 11 am, Curtis Williams, 50, also known as...
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Fraser freed: No case to answer
Justice has been served. These were the words of one of the 11 men on trial for the murder of businesswoman Vindra Naipaul-Coolman after he was discharged by presiding Judge Malcolm Holdip during a...
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Body of missing mother found
Even as relatives searched the Central area for 41-year-old mother of three, Hassina “Sarah” Khan, her killer was allegedly directing the police to her mutilated body.Khan, who went missing on Tuesday,...
View Article$2 million for two crime agencies—Imbert
The Government has allocated an initial sum of $2 million to set up two new agencies to deal with crime in the country.Finance Minister Colm Imbert told the Senate yesterday that an initial $2 million...
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No used cars over four years old
In a move expected to shake up the foreign used car industry, Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon yesterday announced a new policy which bars the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles more than four...
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TOFCO workers say firm should leave
With last year’s industrial action forcing Trinidad Offshore Fabrication Company (TOFCO) to outsource part of their construction of bpTT’s Juniper Platform to a US firm, protesting workers said they...
View ArticleBoy, 15, held for 13 robberies
A 15-year-old boy was being questioned by the police up to late yesterday in connection with 13 robberies in Arouca.A report said the teenager, of Maloney, and his accomplice robbed random victims...
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TOFCO workers say firm should leave
With last year’s industrial action forcing Trinidad Offshore Fabrication Company (TOFCO) to outsource part of their construction of bpTT’s Juniper Platform to a US firm, protesting workers said they...
View ArticleConsumers paying only $50 more on grocery bill
Consumers will have to pay only $50 more on their monthly grocery bills as a result of the removal of items from the VAT zero-rated list and the reduction of the 15 per cent tax to 12.5 per...
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Health Minister on Kamla’s salt talk: ‘If you don't cook with salt you eh go...
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh yesterday took a jab at former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar who, at a press conference earlier this week, had complained that salt ought not to be placed on...
View ArticleFamilies left homeless by fires receive help
With two separate fires leaving three families homeless on Wednesday, much needed help came in the form of government food cards and clothing allowances.A total of 24 people, including nine children,...
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Murder on Mucurapo Street
Chaos broke out in San Fernando yesterday as a man who was well known to police was gunned down along the busy Mucurapo Street.Shoppers and pedestrians said they ran for cover when they heard the...
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Weeping minister appeals for support
An emotional Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon shed tears yesterday as she appealed to members of the American Chamber of T&T (AmchamTT) to be hopeful despite the recession currently...
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CAL to bring more investors to region
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) chairman Philip Marshall yesterday pledged to use the carrier’s Caribbean base to bring more investors and tourists to the region.“In this regard, we stand ready to collaborate...
View ArticleGovt names NEL board nominees
Government has nominated four people to serve on the board of its investment holding company National Enterprises Ltd (NEL). They are Jerry Hospedales, Vishnu Dhanpaul, Janet Parks and Dr Ferri...
View ArticleVAT threat to yacht service industry
The Yacht Services Association of T&T (YSATT) said the impending imposition of VAT on goods and services provided to foreign yachts could result in a significant drop in business, reduced foreign...
View ArticleFocus on all sectors of construction industry
The T&T Guardian editorial, Sensible response to housing plan, of January 4, 2016 demonstrated a rare insight into the issues of housing and construction worthy of a response since it included a...
View ArticleMissing out on a golden opportunity with Carnival
To the blindfolded political party activists and supporters, I wish to kindly ask that you consider the fact that regardless of how we vote, we have to face the challenges of survival together. To the...
View ArticleKudos for HDC’s bulk garbage removal
I wish to publicly congratulate the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for its bulk garbage removal programme which occurred from December 1, 2015 to January 10, 2016. This programme was instituted...
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