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The body found wrapped in a tarpaulin in Penal is believed to be that of 43-year-old Kareen Ramlal of Orange Grove Trace, Pasea, Tunapuna

A hammer was found near the body at Bobb Trace, Penal yesterday.

The woman’s identification card, her shoes and clothing were also found.

The body was found during a search by police officers and members of the Hunters’ Search and Rescue team.

The search for Ms. Ramlal began yesterday morning at 7am.

Ms. Ramlal was reported missing by relatives.

An autopsy is to be done on the body to determine the cause of Ms. Ramlal’s death.

Political leader of the Movement for Social Justice David Abdullah responds to the slamming he got from the Public Utilities Minister.

Last weekend Minister Marvin Gonsalez criticised Mr. Abdullah’s statements on the plans to restructure the Water And Sewerage Authority.

Minister Gonsalez said Mr. Abdullah has no moral authority to speak on what is to take place at WASA.

The Minister said Mr. Abdullah was in the Peoples Partnership government when the deal was made with DESALCOTT.

Yesterday Mr. Abdullah sought to set the record and the Minister straight.

Nevertheless Mr. Abdullah said Minister Gonsalez is yet to answer the questions posed about plans to send home WASA managers, and the hiring of others.

And there is a claim that the government has already started training people to fill management positions at the Water And Sewerage Authority.

The Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonsalez has confirmed that managers at the company are to be sent home.

Yesterday Oropouche east MP Dr. Roodal Moonilal questioned the government’s motives and its transformation plans for WASA.

The Opposition MP is also talking about government’s engagement of a foreign firm.

The Public Utilities Minister has promised that nothing is being done at WASA without consultations and negotiations.

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley sends congratulations to the 4x400M relay team and others who brought medals to this country at the Commonwealth Games.

In a release last evening Dr. Rowley said he was up in time yesterday to follow all the action as the country enjoyed a most fulfilling day, thanks to the 4X4 relay team.

According to the Prime Minister the teams gave of their all and represented Trinidad and Tobago magnificently.

 
He said yesterday’s activities and the cyclists’ performances, coming back to back, should dispel some of the negative vibes that flow through so many people who do not believe that citizens can make it or are indeed making it.

Athlete Jereem Richards yesterday made a specific request on Saturday.

The next day Jereem got his wish.

Mr. Richards was all smiles as he sang the words of the anthem.

Jereem Richards defended the title he won 4 years ago.

Earlier following his victory Jereem thanked all those who made his dream possible including the late Deon Lendore.

In his message yesterday Dr. Rowley said there is much for this country to celebrate although some have gone as far as to question whether there is anything to celebrate on the 60^th anniversary, this year.

He said unfortunately some people only know fear and even in the brightest sunlight can only see the darkness of the night.

Dr. Rowley said for those who believe in its citizens and in themselves this is truly a happy anniversary.

Over 500 people are today affected by flooding in the Caroni district after the river burst its banks overnight.

Several homes were flooded out in Caroni Village mainly in the Bridge and Persad Streets areas.

Councilor Samuel Sankar says officials from the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation and the Ministry of Works and Transport are on the ground assessing the damage.

He says clean up crews have also been deployed.

Mr. Sankar says works are to be conducted on the riverbanks to prevent a repeat of what he calls a disaster in the area.

And Chairman of the Regional Corporation Kwasi Robinson says the situation in Caroni remains a top priority.

However, he says there are reports of landslides along the North Coast Road and Aripo, which are also being addressed.

He assures his corporation is on top of the situation. 

Copper thieves strike again, this time shutting down Internet service in parts of Mayaro.

Residents say they have been coping with unsteady and unreliable service over the past weeks.

According to the residents last week they experienced 3 days of disturbance in all TSTT related services.

A release from the Member of Parliament for Mayaro Rushton Paray yesterday called on TSTT to do what is necessary to fix the problems.

TSTT has confirmed recent disruptions in other parts of the country.

Another fatal police shooting has occurred.

A Barbadian is the fatality.

Police shot Kyle King yesterday morning, near the St. Barbs Police Post in Laventille.

Police say officers on mobile patrol, when they tried to stop Mr. King along Laventille Road, St Barbs, Mr. king reportedly failed to stop and fired shots at the officers from within his vehicle.

The officers returned fire hitting 34-year-old Mr. King.

He was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Relatives have disputed the claims of the police.

One of them called for CCTV footage to be made available to the public.