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Only army can bring back peace
Elders living in the hills of Laventille have called on Prime Minister Keith Rowley to call out the troops in a bid to prevent any more innocent young men from being senselessly killed.These calls were...
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Loss of two model students
T&T has lost two potential “bright stars” with the slaying of Laventille teens Deneilson Smith and Mark Richards who were well-adjusted young men, acting Education Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said...
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PM: Witnesses who stay silent unpatriotic
Soldiers are to return to the streets of T&T immediately to assist in searching and taking out criminals, and they will become a permanent fixture.The decision came in the wake of the outrageous...
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T&T Red Force hammers Americas
Fans hoping to make a Friday evening lime at the Queen’s Park Oval, had to divert to other venues and plans, as the red hot T&T Red Force finished off the ICC Americas in quick fashion in their...
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Champion Rios coming to defend marathon title
Defending T&T International Marathon champion Juan Cardona Rios of Colombia will aim for another title when the 34th edition of the race runs off from St Mary’s Junction, Freeport, tomorrow, from 5...
View ArticleWhy were boys targeted?
Sampson NantonAs one of four gangsters was murdering the two Success Laventille students on Thursday, he shouted, “Five for Five”.It was specific and calculated—each of the boys was shot five times....
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Opposition MP tells legislators: Violence becoming pervasive in schools
A breakdown of homes as well as an increase in criminal behaviour and violence is becoming pervasive in schools and people are unaware until “you’re waiting for your child to come home and you hear...
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Health Minister admits: Delay in delivery of swine flu vaccines
There have been some logistical challenges in having the H1N1 vaccine reach various health centres in a timely manner.This is according to Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh who addressed members of...
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South mas hit by recession
San Fernando mas band leaders are feeling the effects of the economic downturn as one mas band veteran says half of his usual number of masqueraders are yet to register.Lionel Jagessar told the T&T...
View ArticleJudge halts Warner’s extradition
A High Court judge yesterday halted the extradition proceedings against former government minister Jack Warner pending the outcome of his lawsuit challenging its legality. At a hearing in the High...
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Minister: T&T looking at South America as market for pan
Minister of Arts, Culture and Community Development Nyan Gadsby-Dolly says T&T is looking to South America as a potential market for steelpan and steelpan services.Gadsby-Dolly said this during an...
View ArticleGynaecologist calls for debate on right to abortion
There needs to be a conversation about a woman’s right to an abortion considering the potential implications of the Zika virus entering T&T.This is the opinion of gynaecologist Dr Sherene Kalloo,...
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Crime a social issue not political—Ian
The crime upsurge throughout T&T in recent times is not to be used as political mileage for political games.“Crime is a social issue not political. It is a social issue and problem which must be...
View ArticleT&T energy data inadequate
Improved industry data is essential for T&T’s energy sector to become more globally competitive, says David Borde, managing director of PetroCom Technologies Limited. He said data acquired over the...
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T&T, Bajans tangle for Nagico glory
Cricket fans are expected to converge on the Queen’s Park Oval in their numbers in the midst of the Carnival festivities this afternoon, as the T&T Red Force bids to repeat as champions of the...
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Massy shopper drives away with top prize
It’s Christmas in January and a dream come true for three lucky people who received their prizesas the ultimate winners of the 2015 Massy Claus Christmas promotion.Brent Agar received the keys to his...
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Central Bank: No information on fake currency
The Central Bank has no evidence of counterfeit $50 bills being circulated in the country. Alister Noel, senior manager of operations, said although a video is being circulated which claims to show a...
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Nero fails to make Olympic cut
National long distance runner Tonya Nero will not compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in August, after not making the qualifying standard at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon in Dubai, United...
View ArticleA backward step
While it would be a waste of the ridiculous amount of money spent on the Brian Lara Stadium to demolish it because of the many flaws and I do support any work to make it safe for use, I see the...
View ArticleLara Stadium not priority in guava season
The additional $90 million that Dr Rowley and his government are going to spend on the Brian Lara Stadium will soon morph into hundreds of millions of wasted dollars for a PNM-manufactured colossal...
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