The Great African Scandal (Video)
Robert Beckford visits Ghana to investigate the hidden costs of rice, chocolate and gold and why, 50 years after independence, a country so rich in natural resources is one of the poorest in the world... Continue to Video
Sultan-Khan selection taken to AG, Integrity Commission Transport Minister Devant Maharaj has written to Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and chairman of the Integrity Commission Kenneth Gordon concerning the selection of a consultant to provide services for national carrier Caribbean Airlines in 2010.
Top traffic cop laments manpower shortage With the road fatality figure for the year standing at 64, head of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, acting Senior Supt Dianand Naipaul, is describing resources as "woefully short."
Witness: Harry's school friend turned a blind eye 'Former commissioner ignored wrongdoing' WHEN Keith Maharajh was commissioner of cooperative development, he turned a blind eye to the questionable practices of the Hindu Credit Union (HCU) because he enjoyed a long-time friendship with the credit union's former president Harry Harnarine.
Harnarine's attorney: His family is hurting HARRY Harnarine yesterday complained that the "bad boy" image being portrayed of him in the media has taken a toll on his children.
A company gone wild The picture which has emerged so far from the HCU part of the CoE is that of a company gone wild, using the vast sums accumulated from depositors to make risky or impulsive investments outside the normal business of a credit union. Spending sprees also seem to have been part of the HCU's corporate culture, with few if any checks on how funds were disbursed and to whom.
Police, protesters clash Heavily armed police clashed with residents of east Port of Spain when officers attempted to arrest two people during several fiery protests in the area yesterday.
Arrested G4S officer claims brutality CO-WORKERS of a G4S security officer who was arrested by police yesterday are claiming police brutality after the man was allegedly beaten by the arresting officer "just so".
Unions join fight against 'Point' highway The Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) has thrown its full support behind the Highway Re-route Movement, vowing to fight for the people living in the communities between the proposed Debe to Mon Desir segment of the highway to Point Fortin.
Roget signals 'epic battle' to stop project In what has been described as the start of an "epic battle," trade unionists yesterday joined Highway Re-Route Movement activists in a quest to stop the relocation of 13 communities affected by the $7 billion Point Fortin to Golconda highway.
Unfazed minister: They didn't vote for me Works and Infrastructure Minister Jack Warner yesterday dismissed strong criticism of his appointment as acting Prime Minister saying his critics did not vote for him and he would not be bothered by their criticism.
Manning's constituents cry neglect Acting Prime Minister Jack Warner expressed contempt for the lack of representation to constituents in the San Fernando East constituency yesterday.
Security officer, debt collector 'executed' Detectives investigating the deaths of two men in separate incidents in San Juan on Monday afternoon believe they were both executed.
Warrants against three cops stayed A High Court judge has granted a further stay of arrest warrants against three police officers who were ordered to be charged with murder by a Port-of-Spain coroner in March.
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