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Police Social and Welfare Association says outstanding back pay for SRP’s will be paid later this month

The Police Social and Welfare Association says outstanding back pay for 379 Special Reserve Officers will be paid later this month. President of the association Gideon Dickson on the association’s program on Tuesday made the announcement.  Speaking on i95.5fm Mr. … Continue reading

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Man charged with arson granted $100,000 bail

A 45-year-old man charged with arson is granted bail in the sum of $100,000. A statement from the police service says Kyle Richards, of Hubert Ranch Street, Vistabella, appeared before the Siparia Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The unemployed Mr. Richards … Continue reading

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Roget says Petrotrin deal is deliberately being interfered with

President General of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union Ancel Roget is saying a lot more now about the yet to be sealed Petrotrin deal with the government. Yesterday Mr. Roget said all was not well with the negotiations to take … Continue reading

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3rd floor of Hall of Justice closed for sanitising

The Judiciary closes the 3rd floor of the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain. Via a statement the Judiciary says the floor was closed for deep sanitising yesterday after a member of staff, who is a secondary COVID-19 contact, … Continue reading

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T&T COVID spread partly being connected to bars and parties

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Trinidad and Tobago is partly being connected to bars and parties. Technical Director at the Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health Dr. Avery Hinds yesterday said 2 or 3 bars are super … Continue reading

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President of JTUM uses n-word to describe editors at newspapers in the country

The President of the Joint Trade Union Movement Ancel Roget uses the n-word to describe some editors at newspapers in the country. Mr. Roget was being critical of the way the media have treated issues in the trade union movement, … Continue reading

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PM says government remains committed to the Energy Sector

In La Brea, on a platform of the Peoples National Movement, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says his government remains committed to the Energy Sector. Last night he slammed the previous government’s handling of what is a critical sector for … Continue reading

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Former Executive Member of the PNM tells PM to get some help

Nafeeza Mohammed tells the Prime Minister he needs to get some help for his political treatment of women. Ms. Mohammed last night took issue with a statement reportedly made by Dr. Keith Rowley in Chaguanas east on Monday. According to … Continue reading

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TTUTA insists S.E.A. preparations classes be halted due to rising COVID infections

There is a possibility that teachers may not go out to work until the new school term begins. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is suggesting that all schools be closed the S.E.A. preparations go online. President Antonia De-Freitas … Continue reading

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Guyana’s new President says his government will deliver the best to the people

On his first full day in office as President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali tells Heads of Department at his official office, his government will deliver the best to the people. President Dr. Ali also reminded staffers he prefers teamwork. … Continue reading

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