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Energy Minister says dip in oil price will not hurt revenue

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine assures his Government’s projected revenue stream has not been compromised by the drop in global oil prices.On Monday oil prices fell below US$80 a barrel. Trinidad and Tobago’s national budget is pegged at an oil price … Continue reading →

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Suspended TCL workers re-instated

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

All suspended Trinidad Cement Ltd workers have been reinstated. Yesterday, eleven workers were escorted by Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) president general Ancel Roget and executive members through the gates of the Claxton Bay cement producer. The workers were allowed … Continue reading →

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US rapper and Sugarhill Gang founder member dies at 57

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

Big Bank Hank, the NY rapper who as part of the Sugar Hill gang, released what is generally regarded as the first rap record has died at the age of 57. According to reports the performer, real name Henry Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Court hearing for Venezuelan judge put off again

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

A Venezuelan judge whose arrest has sparked international condemnation had her day in court postponed yet again. Maria Lourdes Afiuni was arrested in 2009 after then-President Hugo Chavez objected to her decision to free a banker awaiting trial on charges … Continue reading →

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State of emergency in Missouri over killing of an unarmed black teenager

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

The governor of the US state of Missouri has activated the state’s National Guard in anticipation of a grand jury decision over the killing of an unarmed black teenager. In a statement, Jay Nixon said the guard will “support law … Continue reading →

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3 weekend murders in St Vincent

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

Three weekend murders in St Vincent and the Grenadines are engaging the attention of the authorities. Detective Station Sergeant Trevor Bailey told reporters on Sunday in Kingstown Park, police can confirm three people have been killed in 15 hours He … Continue reading →

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Jamaican on murder charge in the UK to appear in court

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

A man who was extradited from Jamaica has been charged with the murder of a teenager in Nottingham in the UK. 20 year old Loandre Palmer, was arrested in Jamaica last month after a witness appeal and reward for information. … Continue reading →

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The Tobago Council of the PNM slams Dr Baker

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

The Tobago Council of the People’s National Movement is urging the Minister of Tobago Development, to desist from what it calls the immature and erratic behaviour in which he has been engaged, especially in recent months. It says at his … Continue reading →

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Bandits hit offices of the Ministry of Tobago Development

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

Police are now probing the disappearance electronic items from the Ministry of Tobago Development. The incident took place at the ministry’s Orange Hill Road lower Scarborough offices. According to police an employee of the ministry last week secured two Dell … Continue reading →

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State files appeal against Pistorius

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

South African state prosecutors have filed an appeal against the conviction and sentence given to athlete Oscar Pistorius for killing his girlfriend. Pistorius began serving a five year prison sentence for the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp last month although … Continue reading →

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