The body found in a pond in Barrackpore has been identified.
It is that of Anthony Hassanali
He was 30 years old and was from Ridgewood Gardens in Golconda
Police say, Mr. Hassanali had been previously arrested for housebreaking and larceny.
According to the police he was also a known narcotics, firearms and robbery offender.
When his body was found on Monday this week, there was a wound to the left side of his head
The body was identified by a relative on Tuesday.
The Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Authority is seeking to add context to a recent statement by the Public Utilities Minister in relation to litigation against WASA.
Back in March Minister Marvin Gonzales suggested, that members of the public who believe they have legitimate cases for damages against WASA, should seek legal counsel and initiate action.
His comment follows a high court ruling on March 20th that awarded Laventille resident Janet Rousseau, just over $1.7 million in compensation after a ruptured water line destroyed her home in 2005.
However, yesterday WASA Chairman Ravindra Nanga told a joint select committee of the parliament on land and physical infrastructure, the Minister’s comment was not a call for mass litigation against the utility.
Mr Nanga said, there is a system in place to address concerns by affected customers.
He said, WASA has successfully treated with matters involving affected customers outside the court.
Chairman Nanga said, WASA is going to appeal the ruling in the most recent case involving Laventille resident Janet Rousseau who was awarded $1.7 million.
The chairman said the current board at WASA has put things in place to manage the litigation portfolio with the aim of amicably settling matters.
Yesterday’s JSC was an inquiry into the
efficiency of road repairs, land slippage and landslides throughout Trinidad
and Tobago.
Niquan Energy Trinidad Limited has been instructed to cease operations by the occupational safety & health agency.
The order comes after the death of pipefitter with Massy Energy Engineered Solutions, Allanlane Ramkissoon
Mr. Ramkissoon died last Sunday, three days after an accident at the Niquan Plant.
The 35-year-old man suffered severe burns while preparing for maintenance work on June 15th.
In a release yesterday OSHA said, it received a report on the accident the next day and an investigation was launched.
At a news conference yesterday Energy Minister Stuart Young said, there would be no cover-up of the details as is feared by Mr. Ramkissoon’s relatives.
He said the Government has been seeking advice from its legal team on releasing the findings of the probe.
OSHA said, a prohibition notice was served on Niquan Energy Trinidad Limited.
The agency vowed that it remains committed to fostering the protection of the safety and health of all persons in workplaces, in and compliance with the OSH Act.
The Energy Ministry has launched its own investigation into the matter.
Minister Stuart Young told a news conference yesterday said he is aware of the order.
A march of a different kind in Tobago on Labour Day
Supporters of the Peoples National Movement yesterday marched along the streets of Scarborough demanding the resignation of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine and his administration
Led by minority leader, Kelvon Morris the small group insisted Mr. Augustine has admitted his administration has done wrong.
Referring to the public briefing hosted by the chief secretary last Friday, Mr. Morris said, the strategic plan heard in the leaked recording was very revealing.
He sees it as an admittance of guilt
The Trade Union Movement calls for an increase in the minimum wage.
During Labour Day celebrations in Fyzabad yesterday, the joint Trade Union Movement Leader Ancel Roget said, the rate must move from $17:50 to $30 dollars an hour.
Mr. Roget said nobody in the country should be working for less.
He called on the membership of the Trade Unions and other minimum wage earners to stand with the Labour Movement, in its bid to demand workers are treated with dignity and respect.
The JTUM leader lamented the plight of workers, especially single mothers.
The last minimum wage hike was affected in December 2019.
The Trinidad and Tobago police service reports an increase in thefts of motor vehicle.
Officer attached to the stolen vehicles section of the TTPS Inspector Lloyd Lazarus says, data show a worrying trend for vehicle owners.
He tells of the possible reasons for the crime.
Also commenting is SGT Shala Julien.
SGT Julien names some of the models most targeted by criminals.
He shares some tips for vehicle owners.
SGT Julien adds when socializing drivers should consider car-pooling, to avoid larger volume of risk for vehicle theft.
Both men were speaking at the weekly media briefing of the TTPS yesterday.
Police launch a probe into the leaked audio recording, which implicates the executive of the Tobago House of Assembly under Chief Secretary Farley Augustine
Assistant Commissioner of Police Wendell Lucas has been assigned to investigate the leak and the contents of the recorded conversation, purportedly involving two top ranking members of the assembly.
Speaking with News Center Five Deputy Commissioner of Police Curt Simon yesterday confirmed the probe
Word of the probe and one conducted by the Integrity Commission came from Tobago’s minority leader Kelvon Morris at a news conference on Wednesday.
Recent troubles being experienced by Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, and his executive are believed to be the results of ignorance and innocence.
That is the view of Former Chief Secretary, Hochoy Charles.
He believes Mr. Augustine is being poorly advised.
Mr. Charles also suggested, that the recording may be more than a year old.
At a district town hall meeting on Tuesday night, two residents called for answers from Mr. Augustine.
He said members of the media wanted him to talk on their time, but he will not.
Mr. Augustine said he sets his own agenda, not the media.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness stresses the importance of having a child picked up from school, by an authorized person.
He makes the point as he reiterates that the safety and security policy for all public schools will be reviewed.
This comes in the wake of the abduction and murder of 8-year-old Danielle Rowe.
One week ago the child was taken from the Braeton Primary School in Portmore St Catherine, then found hours later along Roosevelt avenue in St. Andrew.
Her throat had been slashed, and despite undergoing emergency surgery, Danielle succumbed on Saturday.
Noting that there is evil in the society, Mr. Holness laments that good nature, cannot be taken for granted.
The killing of little Danielle has shocked the society.
Mr Holness says such cruel incidents, should not be allowed to become the norm.
He has directed the Education Ministry to review schools security policy.
The Prime Minister was speaking in the parliament yesterday.
Quick action by police leads to the arrest of three suspects in a shooting in Maloney.
Officers held the men moments after the incident at building 9 am yesterday.
Reports say the men opened fire on a man shortly before 10 am.
The victim who is yet to be identified was wounded.
News Centre Five understands the three gunmen fled the scene in a Nissan Tiida.
Mere minutes later the assailants were intercepted by police in Piarco.
During the operation, officers found two handguns, fitted with loaded magazines.
Two cellular phones were also discovered in the vehicle.
The suspects all in their 20’s are expected to be charged
Investigations are underway.
The Progressive Empowerment Party joins forces with the Re-United Farmers Alliance to contest the August 14th local government elections.
The announcement was made yesterday.
RFA political leader Davica Thomas told a news conference, the membership of the party is made up of former supporters of another major political entity.
Ms. Thomas said, many have faith in the new alliance with the PEP and have come forward in the hope of representing the party at the polls.
Also commenting at yesterday’s launch was PEP political leader Phillip Alexander.
Mr. Alexander assured this alliance offers new hope to the electorate.
The RFA said, it will be contesting all 141 electoral districts come August 14th , 2023.
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