Category Archives: Local News
An appeal for justice from the sister of a man killed by police
The sister of one of the 3 young men shot and killed by the police, cries out for justice. One week ago Fabien Richards, Niko Williams and 17-year-old Isaiah Roberts were killed. Police have said they were pursuing a stolen … Continue reading
Citizens to unmask on July 17th
The mandatory wearing of masks will be no more as of July 17th. But the government says there will still be some restrictions. In making the announcement Minister of Health Terrance Deylasingh said the framework is yet to be finalised. … Continue reading
Bail Amendment Bill fails
The Bail Amendment Bill fails in the Upper House. The Bill was defeated yesterday by 1 vote. Government sought to have a continuation of the 2019 Bail Bill in which there would be no bail for 120 days to repeat … Continue reading
Case involving Dereck Ramsamooj is brought up at CARICOM summit
The issue involving Trinidad and Tobago based political analyst, Derek Ramsamooj has been raised again at the CARICOM Heads Summit. Derek Ramsamooj was taken into custody in Suriname in October 2020. The authorities also seized his passport. The police told … Continue reading
3 people held after fatal police shooting in Port of Spain are released
Three persons, detained after last Saturday’s police-involved fatal shooting, are released pending further investigation. A release from the TTPS says they were interviewed and statements recorded during the course of Saturday and Tuesday by lead investigator, AG Senior Superintendent of … Continue reading
Eastern Regional Health Authority says its HIV testing drive was a success
The Eastern Regional Health Authority says over 255 persons respond to its HIV testing drive. The ERHA says it conducted tests for the virus during the HIV Awareness Campaign held in observance of regional HIV testing day. It says during … Continue reading
Public assistance needed in finding 68-year-old man
The public’s assistance is being sought in finding missing person, 68-year-old, Ulric Kirton. Mr. Kirton hails from Leander Lane, Corinth Hills, San Fernando, and was last seen at 11am on July 2nd, wearing a pair of white jeans, a blue … Continue reading
Debate on Bail Bill continues in the senate this morning
Debate on the Bail Amendment Bill continues in the Senate today. And the Opposition Leader puts the government on notice; there will be no support from the Opposition bench. In the Senate the legislation got no support from the Opposition … Continue reading
UNC behaviour in Parliament leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Attorney General
Attorney General Reginald Armour is saddened by the behaviour of the Opposition in the House of Representatives. He made the comment as he wound up debate on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Criminal Proceedings) Bill, 2021 The Bill was passed in the … Continue reading
CEMEX and TCL accused of tampering with employees’ pension payments
Allegations of tampering and possibly stealing employees’ pension payments are leveled against the management of CEMEX and Trinidad Cement Limited. Workers staged demonstrations outside TCL’s head office in Claxton Bay yesterday. The Oilfeild Workers Trade Union represents the employees. Addressing … Continue reading
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