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Gaspard looks into UDeCOTT
Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Gaspard confirmed as DPP
Congratulations rang out from every corner of the Judiciary but none louder than from Gaspard's office. Although they opted to remain anonymous several State attorneys said they were elated by the appointment.
Police probe Calder Hart
MERE HOURS after being appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard yesterday acted swiftly in his new post, holding a meeting with Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) James Philbert, advising that police investigate Calder Hart over documents which raise questions about Hart's tenure as Udecott executive chairman.
Gaspard tells top cop: Probe Calder Hart
Roger Gaspard wasted no time yesterday, as moments after receiving his instruments as T&T's new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), he met with a high-powered police team to begin investigations into allegations made against Calder Hart, the former executive chairman of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (Udecott).
Gaspard looks into UDeCOTT
IT is now official. Roger Gaspard has received a letter from his employer, the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, confirming his appointment as Director of Public Prosecutions.
Uff: Udecott report before Easter
Professor John Uff has promised, before Easter, to deliver the report of the Commission of Enquiry into the construction sector, the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (Udecott), and the Cleaver Heights housing project.
Dick-Forde: Hart was hounded out
Hart Hounded Out
DPP to Philbert: Move swiftly on Hart probe
Former UDeCOTT executive chairman Calder Hart was hounded out of office and the people of the country should be ashamed, Minister of Planning Emily Dick-Forde said yesterday.
Dick-Forde: T&T should be ashamed
Minister with responsibility for the Urban Development Corporation of T&T (Udecott) Emily Dick-Forde says citizens of this country should be ashamed because of the manner in which its executive chairman Calder Hart was forced to resign last weekend.
Check with Malaysian govt
Ramadhar to sceptics of 'UDeCOTT' evidence:
Deputy leader of the Congress of the People Prakash Ramadhar says those who are questioning the authenticity of the evidence his party has presented against former UDeCOTT chairman Calder Hart can go to the Malaysian government and verify it.
Lawsuit threat forced COP to seek papers
THE threat of a lawsuit prompted the Congress of the People (COP) to obtain documents linking former UDeCOTT chairman Calder Hart to the directors of CH Development, now Sunway, the company awarded a $368 million contract by UDeCOTT.
UNC gets nod for Udecott debate
The Opposition UNC has obtained permission from Parliament to debate a call for the removal of all board members of the Urban Development Company of T&T (UDECOTT) at Friday's Lower House session.
Kamla: Fire UDeCOTT board
Motion on Friday
Although her motion for UDeCOTT's former executive chairman Calder Hart to be removed from all State boards was blocked by her own colleagues Basdeo Panday and Kelvin Ramnath last week, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar returns to the Parliament on Friday with another motion calling for all other members of the UDeCOTT board to be dismissed immediately.
Kamla: Panday's refusal an act of sabotage, betrayal
The refusal by Basdeo Panday and Kelvin Ramnath to have the UDeCOTT scandal debated as a matter of public importance was an act of sabotage, betrayal and political stupidity, their political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has said.
Discipline Bas, Ramnath, says Moonilal
Moonilal, the Member of Parliament for Oropouche East, said he believes the two would continue to 'make mischief' in the Parliament.
Bas: I'm nobody's puppet
Former UNC leader Basdeo Panday is supportive of the Opposition's no confidence motion against Prime Minister Patrick Manning and intends to speak in the debate.
D/Martin West has no confidence in PM
THE PNM Diego Martin West constituency of Dr Keith Rowley on Monday night passed a motion of no confidence in the party's political leader, Prime Minister Patrick Manning, as criticism over his handling of the Calder Hart/Udecott affair intensified.
Ramlogan: Dookeran lacks 'fire'
Ramlogan, who endorsed Persad-Bissessar as the next Prime Minister, said he wanted to be part of the political revolution. And with open arms, he called on his colleagues in the COP to join him.
Regional corporation CEO transferred
WINIFRED David, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation, has been transferred to the Port of Spain City Corporation last week, according to a source who asked not to be named. Two weeks ago, David, in an interview with the Guardian newspaper, spoke about the regional corporation's intention to serve notice to stop construction work at the controversial church being built in the Heights of Guanapo, since no approval was given by the corporation for the erection of the building.
CEO transferred
Ten days after she threatened to shut down work on the controversial church under construction in the Heights of Guanapo, chief executive officer of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation Winifred David has been transferred to the Port-of-Spain City Corporation...
Come forth Rev Pena
President of the South Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, Ramesh Bhola, is calling Reverend Juliana Pena to come forward and tell the public the truth about her relationship with Prime Minister Patrick Manning and the construction of her multi-million dollar church in the Heights of Guanapo.
Montano cautions Suruj in Senate
In his maiden contribution, a fiery Senator Suruj Rambachan slammed the Government for allowing a company to be established by the Civil Aviation Authority and to operate for five years without legal authority.
The coming change in T&T
WITH the People's National Movement (PNM) in evident retreat, speculation is inevitably on the rise about its chances of retaining power whenever a new election is called. The 'time for change' chant is expected to grow in volume.
One step closer to Local Govt polls
Government's proposed Local Government Reform Bill is currently before the Cabinet and will be brought to Parliament for debate and passage "very soon," PNM Senator Conrad Enill said yesterday.
Distressing delay in Panday case
$2M, too much for flag
DARREN MILLIEN, executive director of the Sport Company of TT (SPORTT) yesterday agreed with members of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) of Parliament that the $2 million price tag for the National Flag at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, was too much.
PNM MP hits Sport Company
THE Sport Company of TT was yesterday criticised by PNM MP for St Ann's East Anthony Roberts for not treating with the Brian Lara recreational grounds and pavilion at Santa Cruz with "urgency".
Mark: Probe Unanan Persad's company
OPPOSITION SENATOR Wade Mark last night in the Senate called on Attorney General John Jeremie and the police to investigate the involvement of former UNC treasurer Unanan Persad in a company which was allegedly based at Persad's home in Point Lisas and which collected monies on behalf of the TT Civil Aviation Authority (TTCA).
Corruption all around
Hero cop shot dead
...friend also killed in visit to Laventille to retrieve rented car
A POLICE constable and his best friend were ambushed and killed on Monday night when they went to retrieve a rented car from a man at Mango Alley, Trou Macaque, Laventille
...Lawman and close friend shot dead
Prisoner recaptured after three-hour escape
State witness charged with stealing $60,000
State witness Jarvis Mark who is due to testify against a police officer charged with renting his loaded service revolver, appeared before a Siparia magistrate yesterday charged with three offences of larceny. He was denied bail and a court order made for him to be isolated at prison.
Trini gets 'life' in London for killing ex-girlfriend
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