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12 Venezuelan nationals held as they arrived at beach in Palo Seco

Twelve Venezuelans are held as they arrived on a beach in Palo Seco Beach, Palo Seco. Reports say last Saturday officers of the Santa Flora Police Station received information that a boat with Venezuelan nationals came ashore illegally. The officers … Continue reading

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294 nationals onboard quarantine cruise ship are to be moved to State facilities on land

Two hundred and ninety three nationals onboard the quarantine ship, are to be removed to State facilities on land. Word of the relocation comes from the Ministry of Health and come amid complaints about the conditions on board the quarantine … Continue reading

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PM contemplating closing bars once again

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley said he is contemplating order the bars to close once again, because of what he said are irresponsible actions by patrons. President of the Bar Owners Association Teron Mohan said yesterday the … Continue reading

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2 men shot dead by police in Morvant identified

Two of the three men shot dead by police in Morvant are identified. And the relatives of one of the victims are crying foul on the part of the police officers involved.’ The two dead men are Israel Clinton and … Continue reading

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Man shot dead in Petit Valley

Jessie Mascall is shot dead in Petit Valley. That incident took place at Ravine Bata Circular around 12:45 yesterday morning. A man told the police he was walking in the area when he heard gunshots. He told investigators upon checking … Continue reading

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43-year-old Diego Martin man shot and killed at basketball court

The man shot and killed in Diego Martin is identified as Marlay Valentine. He was 43-years-old. Mr. Valentine also known as “Mango Dog”, lived at Patna Village, Diego Martin. He was gunned down at River Estate shortly after 9 o’ … Continue reading

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NYC, NJ and CT have asked people traveling from certain states to self-isolate for 14 days

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have asked people travelling from states where COVID-19 cases are rising to go into self-isolation for 14 days. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said, those states are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, … Continue reading

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Minister of Culture and the Arts says newspaper article was wrong to imply Carnival 2021 is on

The Minister of Culture and the Arts is insisting a newspaper headline was wrong when it implied that Carnival 2021 is on. The article in the Trinidad Guardian forced a release from the Minister, saying no decision has been taken … Continue reading

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High Court blocks CoP from firing officer

The High Court has blocked the Police Commissioner from firing an officer who is now on remand awaiting trial for the murder of 3 civilians in Barrackpore 9 years ago. Commissioner Gary Griffith feels Officer Safraz Juman should tender his … Continue reading

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TRNA sends warning to government

The Registered Nurses Association sends a warning to the government; the time for talk is over. President Idi Stuart says his members have had enough of being treated like second-class citizens. For weeks now nurses at several regional health authorities … Continue reading

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