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Cox questions police "spy plane" LAVENTILLE EAST/Morvant MP Donna Cox yesterday challenged National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy to justify efforts being made to lease a fixed wing aircraft for the Police Service at a cost of US$144,000 for 12 weeks after Government decided to sell the Skyship 600 (the blimp) which was purchased by the former PNM government.
Vincey PM cries for Patrick PRIME Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonzales couldn't hold back his tears yesterday morning after visiting close friend former TT Prime Minister Patrick Manning who remains warded in stable condition at San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) after suffering a stroke last Monday.
No Manning in House FORMER Prime Minister Patrick Manning was granted leave from yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives only. House Speaker Wade Mark made this announcement as he joined the list of persons wishing the 65-year-old San Fernando East MP a speedy recovery from the mild stroke which he suffered on Monday night.
BAD TEACHERS REPORTS of teachers engaging in misconduct are on the increase, according to statistics disclosed by the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) which show a substantial jump in cases involving school teachers on criminal charges.
Parents sent comfort letter by Maraval principal Letters have been distributed to parents whose children attend a popular private primary school in Maraval yesterday informing them "not to worry" despite the principal being accused of allegedly flushing the head of a Standard Three pupil—an American citizen, in a toilet bowl.
...Principal writes parents PRINCIPAL of Blackman Private School Arlene Blackman yesterday in a note to parents in her school in Maraval accused two school boys of misbehaving in the school toilet to which she said she intended to put to an end.
TSC powerless against Private Schools THE TEACHING Service Commission (TSC) does not have jurisdiction to deal with cases involving alleged teacher misconduct at private schools, commission chairman Hyacinth Guy said yesterday.
Ministry oversight for private schools EDUCATION Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh yesterday said his ministry is considering establishing a committee to assess and monitor private schools.
Sat, TSC spar MEMBERS of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and the Maha Sabha yesterday exchanged heated barbs after a sitting of a Parliament Joint Select Committee (JSC) which was held to examine the functioning of the TSC.
Stand-off could end by next week The months of stand-off between Tunapuna Hindu School principal Sita Gajadharsingh-Nanga and the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha board could end as early as next week.
Judge chides PTAs WE welcome the ruling by Justice Sebastian Ventour in the High Court last Wednesday to clear up the roles and responsibilities of the various parties that run a school, such as the principal, denominational board, parent teachers association (PTA), Ministry of Education and Teaching Service Commission (TSC).
SWRHA probes sting death THE South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) has launched an investigation into the death of Israel Brown, three, who according to reports died while undergoing treatment at the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) from a scorpion sting, Chairman Dr Lackram Bodoe said yesterday.
Boy, 5, cries for best friend at funeral The five-year-old "best friend" of murdered school-boy Josiah Governor yesterday cried at Josiah's funeral service as he said that he will never find another best friend like Josiah in his life ever again.
CAL head sues Rowley CHAIRMAN of Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) George Nicholas III has filed a defamation lawsuit against Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley, Trinidad Express newspaper reporter Joel Julien and the daily newspapers' publisher One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM).
No evidence found for diesel bunkering Today marks four months since nine fishing vessels were seized by officers of the Coast Guard after it was suspected that they were involved in bunkering.
CNC3 Head of News petitions High Court FACED with the possibility of a criminal contempt conviction against her, lead attorney representing CNC3 Head of News, Rosemary Sant, has petitioned a High Court judge, asking that he postpone sentencing, so that arguments can be submitted to show that it would be unfair to convict her.
Four shot while liming Four Maraval men were yesterday recovering from gunshot wounds after surviving a gun attack on Thursday night as they were liming near their home.
Police kill fisherman at gated community Police have shot and killed a 37-year-old Claxton Bay man after he allegedly went on a shooting spree at a gated community in Point Lisas on Thursday night.
Cops recover guns and ammo Officers in the Northern Division believe they will be able to solve a number of robberies that have occurred in the Arima district within recent weeks following the arrest of two men yesterday.
Magistrate's husband: Bandit held gun to my head THE HUSBAND of Senior Magistrate Lucina Cardenas-Ragoonanan yesterday testified that he was awakened by bandits holding weapons to his throat and head before they robbed the family of jewelry and $40,000 worth of alcohol.
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