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Opposition Leader scoffs at Finance Ministers Budget presentation
The leader of the opposition Kamla Persad Bissessar is not impressed by the measures laid before the country by the government. Mrs. Persad Bissessar scoffed at Minister Imbert’s presentation calling it a package of lies. She said the government is … Continue reading
Finance Minister delivers Budget valued at over 45 billion dollars
Minister of Finance Colm Imbert has delivered a Budget valued at over 45 billion dollars. Among the proposals of his government, the removal of the fuel subsidy, the introduction of property tax next year, tax concessions on imported private vehicles … Continue reading
COVID deaths continue to rise
COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise. The death toll now stands at 81. In a release, the Health Ministry says 3 additional people have tested positive for COVID-19. There are 1,801 cases. The number of samples which have tested positive … Continue reading
Fatal police shooting in south Trinidad
A fatal police shooting in south Trinidad. The deceased is identified as Damien Scoon. Mr. Scoon also known as “Yankee” was shot and killed by officers this morning. Reports say Mr. Scoon was at his Jamadhar Street, San Fernando home … Continue reading
Legal opinion that police did not present a warrant when entering DSS headquarters
There is a legal opinion that the police service erred in not presenting a search warrant before entering the premises of DSS in La Horquetta. Millions of dollars was found at the house, which is said to be the center … Continue reading
Outrage from Prison Association after killing of another prison officer
Outrage from the Prison Officers Association following the killing of another colleague. Officer Stephon Richardson was gunned down outside his Princes Town home last evening. Reports say the bullets came from within a moving vehicle. Mr. Richardson was hit 5 … Continue reading
Pandemic Budget
The first ever Budget in a pandemic is to be presented in just over an hour’s time. Finance Minister Colm Imbert last week said expenditure on the COVID-19 pandemic could come in at close to 5 billion dollars. The Minister … Continue reading
Commission which oversees US Presidential debates says it changing its format after Trump-Biden debate disaster
The commission, which oversees US Presidential debates, says it will change the format to ensure the remaining 2 encounters between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are more orderly. One new measure could be to cut the microphones if the candidates … Continue reading
Investigation launched by EMA into reports of diesel dumping
An investigation is launched by the Environmental Management Authority into reports of diesel dumping in the western peninsula. In a brief release yesterday the EMA said it is working alongside the Institute for Marine Affairs, the Trinidad and Tobago Coast … Continue reading
A call for government to implement electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abuse offenders
There is a call for the government to introduce electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abuse offenders. The call comes from opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar. This after the brutal murder of the 25-year-old mother in Penal. In a statement posted … Continue reading
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