Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has publicly called on the police to “take immediate steps” to find a 1997 report into children’s homes and institutions. Dr. Rowley said yesterday the police should seek to recover the Sabga Task Force Report … Continue reading →

A verbal clash between the Barataria/San Juan Member of Parliament and the Speaker of the Lower House. Not pleased with the ruling of Speaker Brigid Annisette George, Barataria San Juan MP Saddam Hussein last night said there was oppression in … Continue reading →

Senator Jerlean John takes the Prime Minister to task over his recent comments about Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. It during his Post Cabinet press conference last week Dr. Keith Rowley referred to the Opposition Leader wearing her nightgown However yesterday … Continue reading →

The rainy season in Trinidad and Tobago has officially started. Saide Shakeel of the Trinidad and Tobago MET Service says the season began this morning. The meteorologist says the end of this month may see below average Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone … Continue reading →

Prisoners may soon be afforded “Conjugal Visits” but only if they behave and are involved in a rehabilitation program. Acting Prisons Commissioner Deopersad Ramoutar was quick to clarify that conjugal is not only about sex. Speaking with Newscenter 5 this … Continue reading →

Christian church leaders receive a tongue lashing from a former Gender Affairs Minister. Verna St. Rose Greaves severely criticises the Anglican Church over what she describes as the abuse of children at some homes under its purview. She was speaking … Continue reading →

In response to the ruling, former Attorney General Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj SC and the man who was the last to use the death penalty in this country says, Parliament has always held the power of the death penalty. He says … Continue reading →

The United Kingdom-based Privy Council rules that only Parliament can remove the death penalty as the mandatory sentence for murder.  In a judgment today 9 Law Lords dismissed a novel constitutional challenge over the death penalty brought by Jay Chandler. … Continue reading →

A 17-year-old boy has been shot dead by police in San Juan. He is identified as Deandre Henry. Reports say the incident took place at the corner of 1st street and 1st Avenue yesterday. Newscenter 5 understands Deandre was among … Continue reading →