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Plot to cover up section 34

Published on May 21, 2013 in Crime in T&T, General T&T, Law, Opposition Party, People's Partnership, Police, Politics, Security and UNC. 6 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

By Gail Alexander
May 21, 2013 – guardian.co.tt

Dr. Keith RowleyOpposition leader Dr Keith Rowley wants the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Integrity Commission to probe e-mails purportedly bearing the names of frontline government officials who allegedly wanted to tap the DPP’s phone after the Section 34 furore. Rowley also claimed the e-mails revealed moves to shift the DPP to the judiciary and further discussed intended intimidation of a T&T Guardian reporter who broke the Section 34 story last September.
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Assault on Press Freedom

Published on May 15, 2013 in General T&T, Law, Media, People's Partnership, Politics and UNC. 3 Comments Tags: , .

By George Alleyne
May 15, 2013 – newsday.co.tt

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-BissessarThe People’s Partnership Government’s deliberate policy of offering jobs to and the eventual hiring of several key members of the media, along with the dangling of additional employment prospects to yet other media practitioners, has been a not too subtle assault on Press freedom.
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Massacre of the moral minority

Published on April 28, 2013 in corruption, General T&T, Law, People's Partnership, PNM, Politics and UNC. 9 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

By Raffique Shah
April 28, 2013

Raffique ShahThe issue here is not Jack Warner’s amoral attitude, his disdain for integrity in the conduct of public affairs. We have long established that Warner does not conform to the rules of the engagement, be it campaigning in an election, running a ministry or navigating the murky waters of global football. We expect no better from him.
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Jack Warner Has Resigned

Published on April 21, 2013 in corruption, General T&T, Law, Media, Money Laundering, Opposition Party, People's Partnership, PNM and Politics. 37 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Jack WarnerMinister of National Security Jack Warner has resigned and Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has accepted his resignation.

Works Minister Emmanuel George is to be appointed interim National Security Minister.
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Analysts put the Warner ball in PM’s court

Published on April 20, 2013 in General T&T, International, Law, Money Laundering, People's Partnership, PNM, Politics, Security, Sports and UNC. 18 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

By Yvonne Baboolal
April 20, 2013 – guardian.co.tt

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-BissessarPolitical scientists/analysts are divided on the issue of whether Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar should ask National Security Minister Jack Warner to step down based only on allegations in the media, especially in media which have lost credibility with the Government. Some said they did not expect the PM to ask Warner to step down based only on allegations in the media.
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Driver in accident may walk as Sea Lots probe botched

Published on April 11, 2013 in Court, Crime in T&T, General T&T, Law, Media and Police. 12 Comments Tags: , , .

By Dr Sheila Rampersad
April 11, 2013 – www.guardian.co.tt

PoliceWhat might have been an open-and-shut case against a police officer, who ploughed into six residents of Sea Lots along the Beetham Highway, Port-of-Spain, on February 24, has turned into a lengthy and muddled investigation. Three people died and three others were injured in the crash, which occurred along the westbound lane of the highway.

The T&T Guardian was reliably informed that a breathalyser test, which measures blood alcohol level, was administered at 2.47 pm on the day of the fatal collision, almost six hours after the incident. It was administered at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital by WPC Marcia Lopez, a trained breath analysis technician assigned to Besson Street Police Station.
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Ish, Steve Lose on Section 34

Published on April 6, 2013 in Court, General T&T, Law, Media, Money Laundering, Opposition Party, People's Partnership, PNM, Politics, UNC and USA. 13 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

By Jada Loutoo
April 6 2013 – newsday.co.tt

Ishwar Galbaransingh and Steve FergusonBUSINESSMEN Ishwar Galbaransingh and Steve Ferguson, and 40 other persons, will face prosecution in their respective criminal trials having failed to get the courts to deem as unconstitutional the amendment to the Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) Act, which prevented the automatic dismissal of their cases under the controversial Section 34.
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PM Seeks Confirmation on Warner

Published on March 28, 2013 in corruption, General T&T, International, Law, Media, Money Laundering, People's Partnership, Politics, Security and USA. 9 Comments Tags: , , , , .

PM SEEKS CONFIRMATION
International news agency Reuters has identified Daryan Warner, son of Minister of National Security and former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, as a “cooperating witness” in a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into alleged corruption in international football.
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ZOO BANS ‘SAGGY PANTS’

Published on March 18, 2013 in Culture, General T&T, Law and Media. 16 Comments Tags: , .

Monday, March 18 2013
Newsday – newsday.co.tt

Front page of Newsday: ZOO BANS SAGGY PANTSResponding to scores of requests from its paying patrons over the last month, the management of the Emperor Valley Zoo took the bold decision to ban entry to men who are inappropriately dressed in sagging trousers which expose their jockey shorts or other choice of underwear being worn.

Athough the origin of “Sagging” is not known for sure, the prevailing opinion seems to be that it began in prison, due to inmates not being allowed to wear belts. Many people believe that bearing this in mind, it is therefore incomprehensible as to why this would gain popularity here in Trinidad or elsewhere, especially among the younger generation,
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Carmona’s coming

Published on February 18, 2013 in General T&T, Law, People's Partnership, Politics and UNC. 12 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

By Raffique Shah
February 17, 2013

Raffique ShahPresident-elect Anthony Carmona will assume office in a few weeks amidst great expectations by a large number of citizens. Ever since the judge was named as Government’s choice for Head of State, people from all strata of the society have been effusive in endorsing his nomination. Across the political and social spectra, it seems that everybody loves President Tony—if I may be familiar with His Excellency the way we were with President Max and President Robbie.
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