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NO DEVALUATION FOR TT DOLLAR…

The finance minister says, there will be no devaluation of the TT dollar. According to Minister Colm Imbert, such a move will not increase the availability of foreign exchange in the country. The minister issued a three-page release, responding to … Continue reading

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NLCB THREATENED WITH SHUT DOWN BY VENDOR OPERATORS…

Lotto and Play Whe vendors are threatening to close their operations if the national lotteries control board goes ahead with new measures. The vendors say the national lotteries control board has been taking advantage of them and it is time … Continue reading

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UNC STANDS WITH POLICE RIGHT TO BE ARMED IN THE NATIONS COURTS…

The judiciary’s policy on blocking police officers from carrying their weapons in courtrooms is being criticized again. Police social and welfare association has said, the law allows officers to be armed in several places including courts. But the judiciary’s policy is … Continue reading

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POLICE COMMISSIONER LAMENTS DEATHS OF OFFICERS IN THE LINE OF DUTY…

The police commissioner is again telling of the risks her officers face while on duty. The reminder comes after the fatal shooting of constable Krishna Banahar in Point Fortin yesterday. Twenty-five year old PC Banahar was shot in the head … Continue reading

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FINANCE MINISTER DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM DISTRIBUTION OF FOREX…

The Minister of Finance is making clear, that he does not personally determine who gets access to foreign exchange. Business owners have been complaining about a lack of forex, saying it is crippling companies. Many have pointed fingers, at minister … Continue reading

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POLICE EXERCISE IN POINT FORTIN TURNS DEADLY…AN OFFICER IS ONE OF TWO PERSONS KILLED…

Two police officers are shot in the line of duty on, St. Rose Street, Gonzales Village Guapo. PC Krishna Banahar of the Siparia CID was pronounced dead at the, Point Fortin Hospital. Officer PC Tootsie was wounded during the exercise. … Continue reading

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ANTIGUAN MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOUND DEAD…

Police are at the home of the Independent Legislator, Asot Michael, who was reportedly found dead in a pool of blood at his house. The discovery was made this morning. Police have made no statement regarding the discovery of the … Continue reading

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PNM WOMENS LEAGUE IN HIS CONSTITUENCY OF LAVENTILLE WEST REJECTS SITTING MP FITZGERALD HINDS…

Contention within the Laventille West constituency of the ruling, Peoples National Movement. There is a split among PNM members in the constituency, regarding support for sitting MP, Fitzgerald Hinds. A group of women in the constituency has rejected Mr. Hinds … Continue reading

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SCOTIA BANK CUTS BACK ON ACCESS TO US DOLLAR…

Another move by a local commercial bank, to deal with U.S. currency limits. Weeks ago scotia bank told its customers of a reduced us spending limit on its visa debit card Now, Scotia bank has stopped all overseas purchases and … Continue reading

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DR. KEITH ROWLEY TO DELIVER FEATURE ADDRESS AT DIVALI NAGAR TONIGHT…

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley will deliver the feature address tonight at the close of the nine-night Divali Nagar. National council of Indian Culture president Deoroop Teemal says, confirmation of the Prime Minister’s attendance has come from his office. The … Continue reading

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