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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.

Opposition MP Barry Padarath says, the time has come for a national discussion on the implementation of the death penalty.

The Princes Town MP was responding to what he describes as heinous crimes in recent days.

He says, drastic times call for drastic measures.

Mr. Padarath says, while Tara Ramsaroop and her infant daughter were being laid to rest, one of his constituents Laura Sankar was brutally murdered by her common law husband over the weekend. 

He says, hanging is the law and its time to put the conversation on the front burner.

Mr, Padarath expressed concern for victims and the resources available to them.

The Princes Town MP said, he believes that the backdrop of which the society finds itself today, could possibly see growing instances of domestic abuse.

Brian Lara is to lead a new youth-targeted programme of the government.

Word of this programme has come from the Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert in the parliament yesterday.

An estimated 15 million dollars is to be pumped into the initiative.

The minister says, details of the programme are being worked out.

He is assuring this will not be another Life Sport programme.

The minister made the announcement during the standing finance committee exercise.

Police are still searching for a kidnapped businessman from Cunupia.

Suvesh Madanlal Ramnarine was snatched last Saturday.

Five men wearing what appeared to be police uniforms took 33 year-old Mr. Ramnarine and later demanded a ransom of 3 million dollars for his safe release.

Mr. Ramnarine lives in Warrenville Cunupia.

Reports say, Mr. Mamnarine is the owner of a foreign used car and parts dealership.

Footage circulating online show Mr. Ramnarine sitting inside a bar and being approached by the armed men, one of whom held what appeared to be an assault weapon.

The men wore masks partially covering their faces.

Almost immediately after Mr. Ramnarine was seen being escorted outside the bar.

He was bundled into a black vehicle with what appeared to be a blue light to the front, resembling police unmarked vehicles.

At about midday yesterday, Mr. Ramnarine’s Toyota Prado SUV was recovered abandoned along Corra road, off Chin Chin road in Cunupia.

The vehicle was examined by crime scene investigators for fingerprints.

Up to 6 p.m. yesterday, Mr Ramnarine remained in the hands of his kidnappers.

This is the third kidnapping of a businessman in recent weeks.

The Trinidad and Tobago police service has successfully rescued 11 Venezuelan women, who were allegedly victims of human trafficking.

The TTPS says, the operation on Tuesday also led to the arrest of three suspects, two males and one female, believed to be connected to a human trafficking ring operating in Cunupia, a town in central Trinidad.

Police say, after gathering intelligence on a suspected human trafficking operation and conducting extensive surveillance, a team of officers proceeded to a residence in Cunupia

During the operation, the officers found 11 persons who were allegedly being held against their will.

According to the TTPS, the central divisional task force area north and the counter trafficking unit provided crucial assistance throughout the operation.

Several items of evidential value were also seized at the scene to aid ongoing investigations.”

The TTPS adds the three suspects arrested are now in custody, as further investigations continue.

The immigration department was also contacted to assist with the women who are currently receiving support services.

The police service says, it remains resolute in its fight against the scourge of human trafficking and is committed to bringing all perpetrators to justice, while ensuring the safety and well being of victims.