Former Guardian photographer dies
Published: Monday, June 26, 2017Former T&T Guardian photographer Lester Forde died last Friday at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital.Forde, a father of three, of St James, died two days after he...
View ArticleTHA’s Joel Jack: Two new ferries by July
Rosemarie SantPublished: Monday, June 26, 2017Finance Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Joel Jack says the Assembly has been assured there will be two new vessels on the sea bridge by...
View Article‘Help me get my home back’
Kevon FelminePublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Ever since they were evicted from their Couva home last Saturday, 18-month-old twins Rahesh and Sahesh Rampersad have been sleeping on the porch of their...
View ArticleSewer stench at Preysal Primary
Radhica SookrajPublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Even though the Education Ministry is insisting that it had fixed sewer problems at the Preysal Government Primary School, officials said the stench from...
View ArticleRubbish piles up in Williamsville
Kevon FelminePublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017River clogged, debris along streetsA week after Tropical Storm Bret ravaged the country, in Williamsville where muddy flood waters were up to five feet...
View ArticleGuard hurt in jailbreak seeks damages
Jensen La VendePublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017As investigation into a deadly jailbreak two years ago continues, a security guard who was shot by police during an alleged shootout with one of the...
View ArticleElderly man held with loaded gun
Kevon FelminePublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Police are trying to determine whether an elderly Gasparillo man, who was arrested for possession of an illegal firearm, was involved in any of the recent...
View ArticleOpposition did not walk out during debate—Kamla
Yvonne BaboolalPublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has denied reports that the Opposition walked out during debate in the Lower House on flooding after Tropical...
View ArticleFlooded out twice in a week
Sharlene RampersadPublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Williamsville residents appeal for helpStill reeling from the damage caused by flood waters which swept through her home , Gloria Ramgobin broke down...
View ArticleNot enough Lifeline for the despairing
Published: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Warning after recent suicidesThe three young people who took their lives in the last two weeks is not just an urgent call about mental illness, but the need to examine...
View ArticleDookeran backs Seepersad-Bachan to lead COP
Gail AlexanderPublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Former Congress of the People (COP) political leader Winston Dookeran is supporting Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan’s bid for the leadership of the party. But...
View ArticleMedia will be happy with Cybercrime Bill—Cuffie
Richard LordPublished: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Public Administration and Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie says he is confident that after Parliament’s Joint Select Committee completes its...
View ArticleSabga-Aboud apologises for "careless words" on CNN's 'Parts Unknown' episode
Published: Tuesday, June 27, 2017Chairman of the Global Brands Group of Companies, Mario Sabga-Aboud has issued a statement apologising for statements made of the recent CNN production, 'Parts Unknown'...
View ArticleNew PCA deputy coming soon—PM
Radhica SookrajPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017Investigations of police corruption and malpractice are set to resume soon.This after Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Opposition Leader Kamla...
View Article‘Respect us scum too’
Jensen La VendePublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017Accused angry as Marcia matter drags onOne of several murder accused trapped in legal limbo following chief magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar’s ascension...
View ArticleSabga-Aboud apologises
Rhondor DowlatPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017After CNN show comments upset publicChairman of the Global Brands Group of Companies, Mario Sabga-Aboud, has described yesterday as “one of my worst...
View ArticleNo retrenchment at Studley Park, says Charles
Rosemarie SantPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles yesterday gave the assurance that there will be “no retrenchment” of workers at the Studley Park...
View ArticleBourdain crime piece an indictment on T&T—Solomon
Gail AlexanderPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017US travel guide Anthony Bourdain’s recent documentary on T&T, which should have been an opportunity to showcase local food and culture,...
View ArticlePenal family gets help to rebuild
Sharlene RampersadPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2017After flooding in south...Braving the pouring rain yesterday, Sameer Ali began trying to piece together the small wooden home he shares with his...
View ArticleChicken depot owner fatally stabbed
Published: Wednesday, June 28, 2017An ongoing dispute between some Coalmine men ended in one person being fatally chopped on Monday night.Sheldon Ramdhan , a 32-year-old chicken depot operator, of...
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