NEWS

WOMAN BUTCHERED

This can best describe the state of a woman’s body, discovered by police, cut in half, all limbs cut off and the parts stuffed in a blue plastic barrel floating on the Mitan River in Manzanilla on Tuesday night. The woman’s head has not yet been recovered although divers from the TT Coast Guard spent most of yesterday searching the depths of the river for it. The woman’s identity remains unknown. Read more…

Rowley on new allegation against McDonald: If I have to act I will

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley last night assured the nation that if Housing Minister Mc Donald is found guilty of any wrong doing he will take action, saying he would not ignore new information which has come to light. Read more…

Revoke her appointment, says Kamla

The Opposition will move a motion of censure against Government Minister Marlene McDonald calling for the revocation of her appointment should the Prime Minister fail to fire her, says Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Read more…

BUSINESS

ExporTT CEO: T&T companies ready for Cuba

Adrian Theodore, CEO of exporTT, believes companies in T&T have what it takes to do well in the Cuba and markets.“We see an opportunity and we have what Cuba needs in terms of ability to supply from a quantity and quality standpoint,” he told the T&T Guardian during a tour of the Carib Glass and Carib Brewery plants  in Champ Fleurs by Cuban Ambassador to T&T Guillermo Vazquez. Read more…

Need to adjust expectations

TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce President Robert Trestrail yesterday said the Chamber is mindful of Labour Minister Jennifer Baptiste-Primus’ call for the private sector to help re-employ recently displaced workers. In making this point during an address to the Chamber’s annual business luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Port-of Spain, Trestrail said, “The TT Chamber membership is in great need of employees.” Read more…

POLITICS

Wade: Control MPs’ spending

FORMER Speaker of the House of Representatives Wade Mark yesterday called for a stronger system of oversight of the expenses of Members of Parliament, in the wake of a report that Port-of-Spain South MP Marlene McDonald employed a relative at her constituency office for five years in the last Parliament. Read more…

REGIONAL

Former Cayman Islands football chief faces legal action by FIFA

As he awaits sentencing in the United States for his part in the huge corruption scandal that has rocked the world of football, former Cayman Islands Football Association head Jeffrey Webb, alongside others who have pleaded guilty, is now facing civil legal action from FIFA. Read more…

Bermuda Premier offers delay in some controversial immigration changes; protests continue

Protests against proposed immigration changes continued today in Bermuda, even after Premier Michael Dunkley last night offered concessions, including a three-month delay in implementation of the controversial amendments. Read more...

INTERNATIONAL

Denmark the 'happiest country' and Burundi 'the least happy'

Denmark is the world's happiest country while Burundi is the least happy, according to a new survey.The fourth World Happiness Report also found that countries where there was less inequality were happier overall.Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Finland, which like Denmark have strong social security systems, made up the rest of the top five. Read more…

King Tut's tomb: '90%' chance of hidden chambers

It's a mystery that has evaded the best minds in archeology for decades: the unknown fate of a beautiful queen who ruled over ancient Egypt at the height of its power. Read more…

17th March 2016

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