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FLOODS IN PARTS OF THE CAPITAL CITY … A WARNING FROM THE AUTOHOTITIES TO PEOPLE DURING THIS HURRICANE SEASON…

Several parts of Port of Spain are now under water following heavy rain. The office of disaster preparedness and management says, there is street flooding along independence square, Wrightson Road, George, Queen, Charlotte and Prince Streets. It says the St. … Continue reading

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THE PRIME MINISTER TELLS OF GROWING INTEREST IN THE PETROTRIN REFINERY …

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is saying, a bit more about efforts by his government to get an investor for the Petrotrin Refinery. Last weekend, Dr. Rowley estimated that by August this year, there could be a successful bidder for … Continue reading

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6 HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCOVERY OF A QUANTITY OF AMMUNITION, ILLEGAL NARCOTICS AND ROBBERY ENQUIRIES

Police arrest six persons in connection with the discovery of a quantity of ammunition, illegal narcotics and robbery enquiries. A release from the TTPS says, a party of officers from the Southern Division conducted anti-crime patrols between 4am to 9am … Continue reading

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NURSE SHOT AND KILLED IN PRINCESS TOWN…

Police say, they are feverishly looking for the man who shot and killed mother of one and nurse Sadna Gangoo. She was shot in the head near her workplace at the Princess Town district health facility yesterday afternoon. It is … Continue reading

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4 MEN KILLED IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN TRINIDAD … WHILE FOUR WOUNDED IN A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING IN TOBAGO …….

A stabbing, gun crime, a fistfight and a vehicular accident leave four men dead. The incidents occurred in Ste. Madeline, Point Fortin, Freeport and Port of Spain between yesterday and this morning. 4 men are now hospitalized at the Scarborough General … Continue reading

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GOVERNMENT UNDER FIRE FROM THE OPPOSITION FOR ITS REPORTED RELATIONSHIP WITH AN INDIAN BUSINESSMAN

The leader of the opposition is taking the government to task, for its reported relationship with Indian businessman, Naveen Jindal. Kamla Persad Bissessar last night linked the Keith Rowley government to; Mr. Jindal’s reportedly corrupt practices. She claimed, Dr. Rowley … Continue reading

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DRUGS FOUND IN, ANTI CRIME EXERCISE IN TOBAGO…

Cocaine, marijuana and a fire are seized by police during an anti crime exercise in Tobago. Officers of the Tobago divisional task force conducted the exercise, in the lowlands district early yesterday morning. Acting on information, the officers found one … Continue reading

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THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECEIVES PAHO REPORT ON DEATHS OF 18 BABIES AT PORT OF SPAIN GENERL HOSPITAL…

The ministry of health says, it has received the final report on the neonatal deaths at the Port of Spain General Hospital. 18 babies died, at the neonatal intensive care unit of the hospital. The Pan American Health Organization report … Continue reading

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PM HITS BACK AT ANCEL ROGET…

Prime minister Dr. Keith Rowley, hits back at union leader Ancel Roget following his statement about the future of the Petrotrin refinery. Dr. Rowley dismisses a warning from Mr. Roget, that there will be no new ownership of the Petrotrin … Continue reading

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IT’S BUDGET DAY IN TOBAGO WITH A FOCUS ON HUMAN CAPITAL, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Today is budget day in Tobago. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, will this morning deliver his final budget presentation as secretary of finance, trade and the economy. In announcing the long-awaited executive council reshuffle, back in May.  Mr. Augustine revealed that … Continue reading

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