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SRP officer murdered in Arouca

There are reports of another early morning murder. The victim, Special Reserve Police officer Jason Cyril John. He was shot and killed in Arouca around 12:30 this morning. Police say, Constable John was on his way home at William Trace, … Continue reading

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Soldier shot dead in Arima

A soldier is gunned down at his Arima home. He is identified as Corporal Jerry Leacock. The incident occurred during the early hours of this morning. Reports say around 5:30, Corporal Leacock was at his Jacob Hill home when he was … Continue reading

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3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of the country

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of the country.

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Elderly man chopped to death in Rio Claro

A 33 year old man surrenders to police in connection with the murder of Mookram Kanhai. The 65-year-old gardener was killed in Rio Claro, during the early hours of yesterday morning. Police say around 4.20, Mr Kanhai of Mahabalsingh Branch … Continue reading

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Lesbian pair held after kissing in Hawaii win damages

A lesbian couple who say a policeman in Honolulu, Hawaii, harassed and wrongfully arrested them after seeing them kiss have been awarded damages.

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Several groups plan to picket Diplomatic Center amid Maduro/Rowley talks

There is to be tight security today for the visit of Venezuela’s embattled president Nicolas Maduro.

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Murder in Piparo

The bullet riddled body of a man is discovered in Piparo. He is identified as Lucky Mohammed of Chickland Road, Caparo. Reports say police responded to reports of gunshots at Stone Road around 7:30 last night. It is said when … Continue reading

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Man charged with sexually assaulting sisters appears in court

The man accused of sexually assaulting two sisters aged 9 and 14, appears in court.

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Government getting ready to deal with age old marriage law

  Government appears to be getting ready to deal with the controversial age old, child marriage law in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Archbishop slams IRO position on child marriage

  The Archbishop of Port of Spain is distancing itself from the Inter-Religious Organization’s support of the marriage act. Archbishop Joseph Harris says the Roman Catholic church is not in support of that section of the marriage act. Members of … Continue reading

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