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DENGUE DEATH NUMBER 5 IS RECORDED…

With confirmation of a 5th dengue related death, the Ministry of Health is reminding members of the public to be vigilant. Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh yesterday acknowledged, the climbing numbers and assured several agencies are at work in trying to … Continue reading

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ARIMA JOURVERT IS CANCELLED FOR 2024 …

Those in charge of governing the eastern borough of Arima have taken a decision to cancel j’ouvert celebrations, because of crime and the fear of crime. The borough’s carnival like j’ouvert has become a staple in recent years. But Mayor … Continue reading

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FIRED SSA STAFF TELL THEIR FORMER EMPLOYER CLEAR OUR NAMES…

Fired employees of the Strategic Services Agency, are insisting their names need to be cleared. They want the agency’s director Anthony Phillips-Spencer to wipe clean, any perceived or suggested claims they were involved in a plot to overthrow the political … Continue reading

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FAULTY BULLETPROOF VESTS WITHIN THE TTPS…

Meanwhile, Oropouche East Mp Dr. Roodal Moonilal is questioning why police officers have been given faulty bulletproof vests. He says, the Minister of National Security and the Police Commissioner must explain. Dr. Moonilal also says, officers have resorted to purchasing … Continue reading

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POLICE OFFICER SHOT, MAN KILLED IN EAST PORT OF SPAIN…

The Police Commissioner is concerned about an incident, which led to the death of a civilian, and the wounding of police officer, Shakala Charles. Up to last evening PC Charles was in a critical but stable condition after being shot, … Continue reading

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POLICE OFFICER SHOT IN EAST PORT-OF-SPAIN…

A police officer assigned to the Guard and Emergency Branch is shot in the chest, while on patrol in east Port of Spain. It happened around 8.30 pm yesterday. Reports say, PC Shakala Charles was with another officer in a … Continue reading

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ILLEGAL ITEMS FOUND IN NATION’S PRISONS…

Lawmen find cellphones, narcotics and weapons during several searches at the nation’s prisons. During a media briefing yesterday, National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds, revealed what items were discovered. Minister Hinds noted that contraband in the prisons is directly linked to … Continue reading

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GUNS & AMMUNITION CONTINUE TO ENTER THROUGH LEGAL PORTS…

The nation’s ports are said to be the biggest challenge to, national security. Minister of National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds says, guns and ammunition continue to enter the country through these ports. However, he says new measures implemented to combat … Continue reading

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SHOTS FIRED BY POLICE IN ROADBLOCK…

A motorist goes through a roadblock in the western police division. Police are said to have fired shots at the vehicle. The incident occurred last Friday night while officers were conducting the roadblock, at the corner of western main road … Continue reading

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BELIEVED TO BE THE CAUSE OF DEATH OF A 22 YEAR OLD WOMAN…

The search is on for a suspect in connection with the death of 22 year old, Shameia Went. She was pronounced dead, after being dropped off at the accident and emergency department of the san fernando hospital. Shameia Went, was … Continue reading

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