Monthly Archives: May 2020
Teenager and 37-year-old Trincity man shot dead in Cascade
A teenage boy is one of two people shot dead in Cascade. The boy is Micah Payne and the other fatality is 37-year-old Lincoln ‘Yankee’ Gopiechan. Micah was from Foncette Road, Cascade, while Mr. Gopiechan was from Trincity. An 18-year-old … Continue reading
Man shot dead by police in Morvant described as one of the country’s most wanted
Police have described the man they shot dead as one of the country’s most wanted. According to the police Nigel Dufu Mayers was a known gangster. He was shot and killed by police early yesterday morning, following a reported exchange … Continue reading
UNC/PNM prepare for General Election which has not been yet announced
The two main political parties are continuing their preparations for a General Election, which has not yet been announced. Both the ruling Peoples National Movement and the opposition United National Congress have been screening and selecting candidates for the poll, … Continue reading
US has crossed 100,000 Coronavirus deaths
The United States has passed 100,000 Coronavirus deaths in less than 4 months. It has seen more fatalities than any other country, while its 1.69 million confirmed infections account for about 30% of the worldwide total. The first US infection … Continue reading
Another police shooting in Carenage
Police say they were forced to shoot Anthony Junior Skinner because he pulled a gun on officers who had gone to his home to issue a search warrant. The fatal shooting took place at Mr. Skinner’s home on Smith Hill … Continue reading
Basdeo Panday speaks on Bail Amendment Bill
Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday speaks on the Bail Amendment Bill. He says the position of the opposition United National Congress, not to support the crime fighting legislation is political. Mr. Panday says the UNC brought the same bill to … Continue reading
Reports that police recovered burnt vehicle rented by 1 of the 4 victims in New Grant
Reports that police recover a burnt out vehicle rented by 1 of the 4 murder victims in New Grant. Officers yesterday at Cocosan Road, Tableland, using the GPS on the vehicle, made the find. A trace of the vehicle led … Continue reading
Cruise ship workers test positive for Coronavirus in Jamaica and Grenada
Cruise ship workers who returned to Jamaica and Grenada have tested positive for the Coronavirus. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday confirmed that following tests done on the nationals who returned late last week, positive results were delivered. At a … Continue reading
Finance Minister clears the air on criteria for businesses to secure VAT refunds
The Finance Minister is seeking to clear the air on the criteria for businesses to secure VAT refunds. During a media briefing yesterday Minister Colm Imbert said there was a circular notice by a private accounting firm on the issue … Continue reading
24-year-old man to appear in court for murders of retired officer and wife
A 24-year-old man is to appear in the Chaguanas Magistrates Court today charged with the murders of retired Corporal Kenneth Mackhan and his wife Lillawati Mackhan. The 2 were found dead at their Cunupia home on May 18th. They were … Continue reading
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