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Egypt man who had Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) done on his 3 daughters charged along with doctor

A man in Egypt, who allegedly had Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) carried out on his 3 daughters after tricking them, has been charged along with the doctor who performed the procedure. Egypt’s Prosecutor-General said the doctor went to the girls’ … Continue reading

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MET Office issues first diverse weather alert “Yellow Level” for the Rainy Season

Heavy and persistent showers in several parts of the country overnight and earlier this morning. The MET office says there is a tropical wave in the area and a cloudy to overcast day can be expected. It says there will … Continue reading

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29 nationals from the Carnival Cruise Line begin their quarantine period

Twenty-nine nationals who work with the Carnival Cruise Line have begun their quarantine period. They returned home yesterday and were immediately whisked away to the National Racquet Center in Tacarigua. the cruise ship workers spent months on board the fantasy … Continue reading

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Police believe the killing of Isaiah Cadet is connected to another murder

Police say there may be a connection between the killings of Isaiah Cadet and Sean Pablo Allen. Mr. Allen was shot dead on Tuesday night while at his Sawmill Avenue, San Juan home. 25-year-old Mr. Cadet, the son of the … Continue reading

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Videos of police brutality emerge during protest in US

Several videos of police brutality have emerged during protests over the death of African American George Floyd. In Buffalo, New York State, two officers were suspended after they were seen shoving an elderly white man to the ground. And in … Continue reading

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Cyclone Nisarga kills at least 1 person after it struck India’s west coast

At least 1 person dies after cyclone Nisarga struck India’s west coast near the densely populated city of Mumbai. The eye of the storm narrowly missed the city; while nearby coastal areas to the south bore the brunt.  The extent … Continue reading

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Police arrest 10 during anti-crime exercises

Police arrest 10 persons. They were held during anti-crime exercises conducted in the Northern, Eastern, and Northeastern Divisions early yesterday morning. According to police, the suspects were detained for various offences ranging from possession of firearm and ammunition, shooting enquiries … Continue reading

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T&T nationals stuck in Venezuela said to be getting anxious

Trinidad and Tobago nationals marooned in Venezuela are said to be getting anxious. The nationals who were expected to be flown in last month are saying while National Security Minister Stuart Young has granted the exemption, no communication has been … Continue reading

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Another reminder that masks must be worn in public spaces

Another reminder from the Minister of Health that masks are to be worn in public spaces. Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says he observed that while commercial businesses are enforcing the safety policy; customers and persons in rural areas are ignoring the … Continue reading

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Finance Minister dismisses claims of money laundering and fraud

Finance Minister Colm Imbert, dismisses claims of money laundering and fraud leveled against him, by Opposition Senator Wade Mark. On Tuesday in the Senate, Mr. Mark questioned a connection between the Cannon Belgrave land transaction and the Finance Minister. Senator … Continue reading

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