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AN earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale rocked parts of Trinidad on Wednesday. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre reported that the earthquake occurred at 8.35 pm. It had a location of latitude -10.97N, longitude -62.65W and depth: 59 km. It was felt in Carúpano, Venezuela, Port of Spain and […]Read More
A BOARD of Inland Revenue (BIR) employee who allegedly issued a false document to firearms dealership owner Brent Thomas has been charged. David Williams Jr, of Alvarado Avenue, Lowkie Trace, Penal, was granted bail in the sum of $100,000 bail on four charges when he appeared before Port of Spain Magistrate Maureen Baboolal-Gafoor on Monday. […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley has lambasted what he referred to as a “revolving door” arrangement that allows criminals to walk free and repeatedly commit crimes. In Parliament on Wednesday, Dr Rowley said that while the Trinidad and Tobago Service (TTPS) has some successes, it was not sufficient to overcome the […]Read More
A 37-YEAR-OLD attorney has been charged for larceny trick. Kavita Persad was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Dube in the sum of $200,000on Tuesday. Persad, of Old Factory Road Piarco, is due to appear at the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court on June 6 to answer to the charge, a release from the Trinidad […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow A FRUSTRATED registered farmer has challenged police officers on the issuance of a ticket for driving with unsecured items in the back of his van. The farmer shared a video of himself declaring, “I not taking that today,” as he argued with police officers who issued the ticket pointing to other items […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) is calling on Government to name a date for the local government election immediately. This follows the ruling of the Privy Council in the matter Ravi Balgobin-Maharaj v the Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago last week. LATT issued a release on Tuesday […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow EXPECT local government elections in the next few months. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley did not announce an election date on Wednesday as anticipated but said that legal provisions will be in place to ensure that the election was called within the legal timeframe. In a statement made to the House of Representatives, Dr Rowley said, “I want […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE new Chief Executive Officer of state-owned Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd Erik Keskula is set to receive a base salary of $180,000 per month. This was revealed by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley on Wednesday in Parliament. Keskula’s cash benefits will also consist of a relocation allowance of 7% which is $12,600 monthly and a completion bonus […]Read More
A Las Cuevas man has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking following the drug bust in Chaguaramas last week. He was also charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. Keon Aberdeen, of La Fillete Village, North Coast, Las Cuevas, was charged after officers received advice from Director […]Read More
CRIME is now an apparent lucrative business and police commissioners should unite in the fight against it. National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds on Monday said organised crime created a multitude of problems, especially for youths. He was addressing the opening session of the 37th annual general meeting of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), at […]Read More