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Another move by a local commercial bank, to deal with U.S. currency limits.

Weeks ago scotia bank told its customers of a reduced us spending limit on its visa debit card

Now, Scotia bank has stopped all overseas purchases and withdrawals on that card, while also announcing plans to lower the us-dollar spending cap on its credit cards.

Effective December 1st, Scotia bank customers with personal credit cards, with the exception of the Aero Master Card Black, will face a reduced maximum limit of US$2,000.

And Scotia bank T&T has attributed its decision to “foreign exchange considerations” here at home.

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley will deliver the feature address tonight at the close of the nine-night Divali Nagar.

National council of Indian Culture president Deoroop Teemal says, confirmation of the Prime Minister’s attendance has come from his office.

The global organization of people of Indian origin headed by pundit Karan Nancoo, had written to the NCIC asking that Stuart Young be barred from speaking at the Nagar in his capacity as acting Prime Minister.

Gopio said, Mr. Young’s  “obscene and filthy comments in the parliament”, was an attack on opposition leader Kamla Persad-­Bissessar and people of East Indian origin

But in response, Pundit Teemal said the NCIC would not be rescinding any invitation to Mr. Young

He said the invitation was made to the office of the Prime Minister and not to any individual.”

He said the NCIC board discussed the matter on Monday night and, “subsequent to that, there was confirmation that the Prime Minister, Dr. Rowley, will be speaking.

Police have detained a 21-year-old man, who was allegedly caught sexually assaulting his five-year-old nephew.

Police say, the incident occurred at the child’s grandmother’s home where, he was with other relatives and the suspect.

Reports say, last Sunday at around 2.30 p.m., members of the family saw the man sexually assaulting the boy.

The man was taken to a police station in central, where he allegedly confessed to the criminal act.

He was detained for the offence of sexual penetration of a child.

The child was taken for medical attention.

National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds suggests, he was misrepresented in an article carried in a daily newspaper.

Minister Hinds says, there was a misunderstanding in the reporter’s attempt to quote him.

The minister explained yesterday, his statement was about crimes committed by nationals of Trinidad and Tobago.

He insisted, there are very few occasions when foreigners commit crimes here.

The minister again said everybody has to take responsibility for the crimes being committed.

Finance Minister Colm Imbert is distancing himself from the reported non-payment to, fisherfolk in Tobago affected by the oil spill.

He says, despite requesting information from the Tobago House of Assembly on outstanding debt due to the accident, it yet to be forthcoming.

Minister Imbert was responding to opposition member of parliament for Couva South yesterday, before the standing finance committee.

Minister Imbert said, while the funds do come from the ministry the claims first have to be processed.

Minister Imbert said he had reports of Tobago fisherfolk still being owed.

The oil-like substance was spilled into the ocean overnight on February 6th and 7th, initially covering the windward coastlines of Tobago, closest to where the barge was stuck on cove reef.

On February 11th, the substance travelled up to 88 kilometers west and northwest of Tobago.

An apology from the MP for Port of Spain North St. Anns West, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Stuart Young.

In a brief statement via his facebook page yesterday MP Young said, he was sorry for comments he made in the parliament one week ago.

The cross talk last Thursday targeted opposition leader kamla persad bissessar and one of her MP’s, Ravi Ratiram.

The incident is being described as a hot mic issue.

Opposition MP’s walked out during a sitting of the standing finance committee in the house.

As members were leaving their seats there was cross talk coming from mp young and the finance minister Colm Imbert.

The video clip has gone viral and many have condemned Mr. Young and Mr. Imbert.

MP young yesterday admitted that better is expected of him, as a representative of the people.

He said, the comments generated much attention.

He also said, that he hopes and trust that his record of service to the country speaks for itself.

The minister further assures that he will continue to serve without fear of favor, malice or ill-will.

Many have condemened the comments made by the minister and called for him to be sent to the privileges committee of the parliament.

Opposition leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar is not impressed by the minister’s facebook post.

Her side is preparing to convince the speaker, that Mr. Young should be sent before the privileges committee of the parliament.

She is reported as saying the minister should be punished.

Mrs. Annisette George is expected to rule on a motion filed by the opposition.

Chief whip David Lee says the comments were obscene, offensive and insulting.

The parents of Hannah Mathura have been charged with her murder.

65-year-old Andrew Mathura and 63-year-old Alana Girod, were taken in by police yesterday.

The couple was at their Butu Road Valsayn home when they arrested.

The parents were taken to the arouca police station where they were processed and charged last evening.

Hannah Mathura was 18 years old when she disappeared.

She was last seen alive in 2017.

Skeletal remains were found in the backyard of her home, and they were confirmed to be those of Hannah.

It is reported in today’s Express Newspaper, that investigators had been meticulously building a case in the matter.

The couple was initially arrested on March 13^th.

Their seven children, and others are reported to have given statements to the police.