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NYC Police officer convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting unarmed black man

Posted on February 12, 2016 by newscenter5

A New York City police officer is convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in a darkened stairwell. 

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University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica is now treating with 2 cases of Swine Flu

Posted on February 12, 2016 by newscenter5

The University Hospital of the West Indies is now treating two cases of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus commonly called Swine Flu. According to The Gleaner the patients – a 10-month-old child and an adult – were transferred to the University … Continue reading →

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Police hold 5 with high-grade marijuana in Moruga

Posted on February 12, 2016 by newscenter5

Police have held five people following the seizure of 1.4 million dollars worth of high-grade marijuana in Moruga. The find was made on Carnival Monday and Tuesday by officers of the Southern Division Task Force. At around 1:30am on Tuesday officers … Continue reading →

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Police question 2 people in connection with death of Japanese national

Posted on February 12, 2016 by newscenter5

Police have questioned two people in connection with the death of Japanese national Asami Nagakiya. 

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Road Results, Carnival 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by newscenter5

He has done it again. Machel Montano reigns as king of the road. His 2016 song ‘Waiting On The Stage’ has copped the Road March title…making it three in a row for the soca star. TUCO yesterday said “Waiting On The Stage” was … Continue reading →

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Woman found dead at Queens Park Savannah identified

Posted on February 11, 2016 by newscenter5

The woman found dead at the Queens Park Savannah has been identified as Asami Nagakiya. 

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Brazil says Rio Olympics would not be cancelled due to Zika virus outbreak

Posted on February 2, 2016 by newscenter5

Brazil says there is no chance that the Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of a Zika virus outbreak. 

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Supermarkets need a few more days to adjust prices following new VAT implementation

Posted on February 2, 2016 by newscenter5

Supermarket dealers need a few more days to put new prices on shelve items, following the implementation of the new VAT. President of the Supermarkets Association of T&T Dr. Yunus Ibrahim says while some products on grocery shelves still carry prices … Continue reading →

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Another Appointment to the Ministry of National Security

Posted on February 2, 2016 by newscenter5

Another appointment to the National Security Ministry. The Prime Minister has now appointed the Toco/Sangre Grande MP Glenda Jennings Smith to the Ministry. 

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Police continuing investigations into the death of 10-year-old Stevie Hansraj

Posted on February 2, 2016 by newscenter5

Police are continuing their investigations into the death of 10-year-old Stevie Hansraj. 

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