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TWO SHOT DEAD OVERNIGHT…ONE IN CENTRAL & ONE IN SOUTH TRINIDAD…

An ice cream vendor is one of two men shot dead over night. He has been identified as Winston Sammy. Reports say, the incident took place at Dow Village, California. Reports say, Mr. Sammy was asleep when armed men stormed … Continue reading

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INCREASE STOP AND SEARCH EXERCISES SAYS, THE TTPS…

Motorists and members of the public are being told to prepare for an increase in stop and search exercises as the fight against violent crimes are beefed up Roadblocks and searches are said to be among the tools to be … Continue reading

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MAXI TAXI DRIVER CHARGED…

The maxi taxi driver, who said no to helping police officers trying to make an arrest at city gate, has been charged. The driver’s name is Tristan Gilkes. He has been charged with failing to render aid to a police … Continue reading

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TEEN GUNNED DOWN IN EAST PORT OF SPAIN…HE IS 15 YEAR OLD JEROME JOSEPH…

A teen is shot dead in east Port of Spain. He has been identified as, 15-year-old Jerome Joseph also known G.I. Reports say, the incident took place on George Street around 6 o’clock this morning. News Centre five understands, the … Continue reading

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FLOODING IN SOUTH WEST REGION…

Services resume today, at the Penal Rock Road Health Centre. A release from the South West Regional Health Authority said, it was closed due to its inaccessibility as a result of overnight flooding. Chairman of the Penal Debe Regional Corporation … Continue reading

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MAXI TAXI DRIVER ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO ASSIST IN ARREST…

A maxi taxi driver has been detained, after he reportedly refused to help police officers make an arrest. On Tuesday, officers from the Port of Spain division were trying to make an arrest, and they asked the maxi driver to … Continue reading

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ANOTHER DENGUE DEATH…THE VICTIM A SIPARIA TEEN…

A 16-year old boy from Siparia South Trinidad is reported to have died, as a result of dengue fever. This brings the total number of fatalities linked to, the virus to three. There are also 303 lab confirmed cases. Dengue … Continue reading

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POLICE OFFICER ON THE RUN HELD…ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A TEENAGED RELATIVE…

A police officer suspected of sexually assaulting a female relative, is held by his colleagues. The officer is attached to the Eastern Police Division. He was taken into custody at a police station in the, Arima district. The accused was … Continue reading

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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF THE BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE, FINBAR BOLAND FACING 20 FRAUD RELATED CHARGES…

Fraud, tax evasion and money laundering charges, against the Acting Assistant Commissioner of the board of inland revenue, Finbar Boland. Police last Friday went to the B.I.R, at the government campus in Port of Spain and arrested Mr. Boland. He … Continue reading

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DWINDLING POPULATION IN BARBADOS…

Efforts to boost Barbados’ dwindling population have been the focus of debate, in the lower house. Among the possible solutions being considered, is importing skilled workers. Prime minister Mia Amor Mottley says, managed migration is one of the recommendations to … Continue reading

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