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PUBLIC Utilities Minister Robert Le Hunte has said he cannot promise water to the people of the South on 24/7 basis because he is not a “magician”. But he is promising from next year there would be a two- to three-day a week supply. Read more here Read more
8th November 2019
Daily Brief - Thursday 7th November, 2019
Three men described by police as “known offenders” are in custody after they were caught wearing tactical police gear. One of the men is believed to be a retired police officer who worked in the Northeastern Division. Read more
7th November 2019
Daily Brief - Wednesday 6th November, 2019
Police Complaints Authority (PCA) director David West has said the police and the PCA are working on a memorandum of understanding which does not require legislative intervention. “We are almost complete with it. Once it is complete will see how it works.” West, speaking to Newsday in a phone interview,... Read more
6th November 2019
Daily Brief - Tuesday 5th November, 2019
Diego Martin and environs will have the opportunity to experience the world of Science, Technology and Innovation through Community Science Week hosted by the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (Niherst). Community Science Week began yesterday and runs until Saturday at St Anthony’s College, Westmoorings. Read more
5th November 2019
Daily Brief - Monday 4th November, 2019
Forty-Four men and women received their certificates at the Caregivers Training Programme graduation ceremony on Friday at the ANR Robinson Meeting Room of the International Waterfront, Port of Spain. Hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ayanna Webster-Roy, Minister of State in the OPM, first thanked the TT... Read more
4th November 2019
Daily Brief - Friday 1st November, 2019
Clare Anthony Alcala, the man found under a mattress at a dumping area at Penal last Thursday, suffered a fatal blow to his head.Police believe the killers hit Alcala with an object, then dumped the body at the site at Penal/Quinam Road. Read more
1st November 2019
Daily Brief - Thursday 31st October, 2019
Cover up! That is one of the major findings of the report of a committee set up by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley to investigate the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and payment of $150,000 to a former employee of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, after she alleged that... Read more
31st October 2019
Daily Brief - Wednesday 30th October, 2019
As rough seas continued to batter this country’s coastlines yesterday, fishermen in Maracas and Las Cuevas were unable to go out to sea and instead spent the day repairing their fishing vessels. A Guardian Media team visited the North Coast yesterday and spoke to several fishermen who said although they... Read more
30th October 2019
Daily Brief - Tuesday 29th October, 2019
The Movement for Social Justice (MSJ), will be very involved with the mobilisation and with solidarity with organisations that have been calling for the legalisation of marijuana. Speaking at the MSJ headquarters on Lord Street, San Fernando, yesterday, MSJ leader David Abdulah said it was through public pressure that government... Read more
29th October 2019
Daily Brief - Friday 25th October, 2019
Police Commissioner Gary Griffith met with members of the Congress of the People (COP) to discuss security concerns in light of the upcoming local government and general elections. A media release yesterday said the meeting was part of Griffith’s plan to meet with all relevant political parties ahead of the... Read more
25th October 2019
Daily Brief - Thursday 24th October, 2019
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley turns 70 today.Rowley is the oldest serving prime minister in Trinidad and Tobago’s history, and if he returns to the polls and is successful next year he will be one of the oldest serving members of Parliament. Read more here Read more
24th October 2019
Daily Brief - Wednesday 23rd October, 2019
Police are in Carenage where 18 Venezuelans have been detained after they were caught trying to enter TT illegally. The 18, including women and children, were held just after 5.30 am in a pirogue. Investigators say the people are believed to have come from Tucupita and Guiria. Read more here Read more
23rd October 2019
Daily Brief - Tuesday 22nd October, 2019
PLUMBING problems, a leaking roof, non-functioning and inadequate toilets, mouldy walls and ceilings, have resulted in the indefinite closure of the Couva West Secondary School. Read more
22nd October 2019
Daily Brief - Thursday 17th October, 2019
The husband-and-wife team of Anthony and June-Ann Henry has copped the coveted TT Manufacturers Association (TTMA) manufacturer of the year award for their A and J Homemade Ice Cream brand, which has amassed an impressive reputation since its debut four years ago. Read more
17th October 2019
Daily Brief - Wednesday 16th October, 2019
PRESIDENT Paula-Mae Weekes is calling for greater awareness and investment in the health and wellbeing of young people. At the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Congress on Adolescent and Youth Health, on Monday, at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, Weekes said, “We all play a role in improving... Read more
16th October 2019