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PNM behaving just like UNC, says Rowley Posted: Friday, May 9, 2008
Leaked CAPE test going for $5,000 FOR $5,000 students could have purchased the Caribbean Examinations Council Advanced Proficiency Communication Studies paper which was leaked in Trinidad at least a day before the exams were held.
Newborn abandoned in washing machine POLICE expect to lay charges against a 20-year-old Chaguanas woman for abandoning her new-born baby in an old washing machine yesterday...
Cops in court on robbery charge THREE detectives involved in high-profile investigations in the Central Division appeared in court yesterday, charged with robbing the son of a senior policeman of $300.
Boynes gets $20M tax break FORMER Minister of Sport and Toco/Manzanilla MP Roger Boynes and his brother Ronald Boynes, chairman of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation chairman, have enjoyed a $20 million tax break on their Salybia Resort and Spa.
PNM behaving just like UNC, says Rowley "The PNM is doing nothing now that the UNC didn't do, leading up to the 2001 election," he said, responding to the Government's resistance to the call for a Commission of Enquiry into UDeCOTT.
Saith: Govt considering special UDeCOTT probe A special investigation by the Auditor General of Trinidad and Tobago into the State-owned Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) is now being considered by the Government.
Cabinet to review tender system Trade and Industry Minister Dr Lenny Saith, the chairman of the Cabinet's Finance and General Purposes (FNGP) Committee, says it will appoint a new committee to review a draft policy on the tender procedures on construction projects when it meets on Monday.
TTTI chairman: Piarco, Udecott similar While former trade minister Dr Keith Rowley declined yesterday to respond to the Government's arguments against an enquiry into the operations of Urban Development Corporation of T&T (Udecott), other key stakeholders described the Government's defence of the company as a "red herring."
Planning Minister: More talks needed on performing arts hotel WHILE the 2005 Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) for the Academy for the Performing Arts covered the clearing of the Princes Building grounds and the construction of a centre, further negotiations have been necessary to add a hotel.
OWTU warns Manning: We can be 'wajangs' too First vice-president of the Oilfield Workers' Trade Union (OWTU) Ancil Roget yesterday warned Prime Minister Patrick Manning that if the behaviour of jagabats, wajangs and hooligans is warranted to ensure proper leadership, labour unions were not afraid to act accordingly.
New dates likely for PNM parley A new date may be considered for the PNM's annual convention—initially scheduled for June 28 and 29-since that date is the same weekend as the busy St Peter's Day celebrations in Carenage, PNM officials confirm...
Bulldozer digs up crops FOUR families from Spring Village, Valsayn, are now contemplating their future as their crops are being destroyed daily by a land developer's bulldozer.
Law Lords find merit in argument The Privy Council yesterday found some merit in an argument raised by Jamaat al Muslimeen leader Imam Yasin Abu Bakr to use a controversial affidavit to defend himself from paying the State a multi-million-dollar debt.
Machel tops world music awards Soca superstar Machel Montano dominated the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in New York last weekend, receiving not only the most wins of the night but also the most coveted awards of the night.
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