The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is expressing concerns over government’s plans to implement the property tax. It says the timing is bad. In a statement the Chamber says while it understands the need for the implementation of property tax, … Continue reading →

Residents in Diego Martin Central staged a peaceful protest, outside the offices of their member of parliament. They are calling on Symon Denobriga to fix the problems plaguing their community. The residents say their challenges include poor infrastructure and a … Continue reading →

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he too is hurt by the crime situation now plaguing the country. He says every life lost to crime is of concern to his government. Over two hundred and forty people have been killed … Continue reading →

In Carenage, the victim is businesswoman Radica Dabideen The 69-year-old Miss. Dabideen was reportedly called out of her business place and shot yesterday morning. The woman runs a business place called Ravi By The Bay, which is located along the … Continue reading →

Teachers have accepted the government’s four percent salary increase offer. Yesterday the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association Martin Lum Kin signed on the dotted lines. 12,500 teachers are to benefit from the payout. During an interview … Continue reading →

A shooting incident at the licensing office in Port of Spain leaves one man nursing a gunshot wound. The man is a driving instructor. Reports say the incident took place at the Wrightson Road office, at around 11:30 am yesterday. … Continue reading →

The Police Commissioner admits her target of reducing murders in the country by next month is not likely to be realized. During a grilling from members of the joint select committee on national security yesterday Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher gave a … Continue reading →

A 17-year-old is allegedly held with a high-powered rifle and a quantity of ammunition. A statement from the TTPS says, the minor was detained by officers of the gang intelligence unit. Sangre Grande is currently assisting police with investigations. According … Continue reading →

The Police Commissioner’s self-rating of excellent is not sitting well with opposition senator David Nakhid Last Saturday commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher graded her performance in office so far as excellent. Reporters asked her how she saw her performance in the first … Continue reading →