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UNC/PNM prepare for General Election which has not been yet announced

The two main political parties are continuing their preparations for a General Election, which has not yet been announced. Both the ruling Peoples National Movement and the opposition United National Congress have been screening and selecting candidates for the poll, … Continue reading

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US has crossed 100,000 Coronavirus deaths

The United States has passed 100,000 Coronavirus deaths in less than 4 months. It has seen more fatalities than any other country, while its 1.69 million confirmed infections account for about 30% of the worldwide total. The first US infection … Continue reading

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Another police shooting in Carenage

Police say they were forced to shoot Anthony Junior Skinner because he pulled a gun on officers who had gone to his home to issue a search warrant. The fatal shooting took place at Mr. Skinner’s home on Smith Hill … Continue reading

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Basdeo Panday speaks on Bail Amendment Bill

Former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday speaks on the Bail Amendment Bill. He says the position of the opposition United National Congress, not to support the crime fighting legislation is political. Mr. Panday says the UNC brought the same bill to … Continue reading

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Reports that police recovered burnt vehicle rented by 1 of the 4 victims in New Grant

Reports that police recover a burnt out vehicle rented by 1 of the 4 murder victims in New Grant. Officers yesterday at Cocosan Road, Tableland, using the GPS on the vehicle, made the find. A trace of the vehicle led … Continue reading

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Cruise ship workers test positive for Coronavirus in Jamaica and Grenada

Cruise ship workers who returned to Jamaica and Grenada have tested positive for the Coronavirus. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday confirmed that following tests done on the nationals who returned late last week, positive results were delivered. At a … Continue reading

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Finance Minister clears the air on criteria for businesses to secure VAT refunds

The Finance Minister is seeking to clear the air on the criteria for businesses to secure VAT refunds. During a media briefing yesterday Minister Colm Imbert said there was a circular notice by a private accounting firm on the issue … Continue reading

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24-year-old man to appear in court for murders of retired officer and wife

A 24-year-old man is to appear in the Chaguanas Magistrates Court today charged with the murders of retired Corporal Kenneth Mackhan and his wife Lillawati Mackhan. The 2 were found dead at their Cunupia home on May 18th. They were … Continue reading

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Demerit Points System is in effect

The Demerit Points System is in effect. Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan said yesterday while the system starts each driver off with a clean slate, demerit points could be accumulated for breaches. He said the points are electronically calculated … Continue reading

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Reports of murder in La Romain

There are reports of a murder in La Romain. The victim is identified as Darren Rajaram. The incident is said to have occurred in St. Johns Village. Reports say Mr. Rajaram was walking along Cipero Street, near the Community Center … Continue reading

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