Within the next two months, the promised stand your ground legislation of the United National Congress will be taken to the parliament. Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar last night said, the draft is almost complete. The initiative was promised by … Continue reading →

There are grumblings within some sections of the trade union movement, over yet to be realized, salary increases promised by the United National Congress, before the general election. Specifically, they are the National Trade Union center and the association representing … Continue reading →

Government is telling dismissed workers of the community based environmental protection and enhancement programme, CEPEP not to worry, the ruling party will not turn its back on them. Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities Clyde Elder yesterday said, the … Continue reading →

It is now official Penelope Beckles is the new political leader of the Peoples National Movement. She is now the first woman to lead the party. After contesting the internal elections unchallenged Mrs. Beckles yesterday, called on members of the … Continue reading →

The job security of over 500 contracted workers at WASA’s Operational Control Center is said to be, hanging in the balance. Newscentre Five understands, the contracts of 50, in office, and over 400 field workers have not been renewed and … Continue reading →

Larry Howai is on the job from today, and he says among his priorities is the troubling foreign exchange situation in the country. Mister Howai has been appointed, cenral bank governor. This after the appointment of governor Dr. Alvin Hilaire … Continue reading →

Commissioner of Police Allistair Guevarro confirms his deputy, Suzette Martin is being investigated. At his maiden news conference yesterday, commissioner Guevarro said, the allegations against DCP Martin involves the 2022 arrest of a firearms, dealer and trainer in Barbados. According … Continue reading →

A man has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Savanna Dyer. Her body was found in Carlsen Field, one day after she was last seen outside a bar. Twenty-one year old security officer Kibwe Wells was charged over the … Continue reading →

A thorough investigation has started into the reported intrusion at the Santa Rosa Government Primary School in Arima. The incident is said to have occurred on June 6th. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association and the education ministry are … Continue reading →

Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro has vowed to tackle school violence, warning parents to “control” their children. Yesterday, officially took the reigns of the police service by Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander. After receiving the official appointment, commissioner Guevarro made … Continue reading →