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Gun seized after robbery traced to former CoP
Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Gun seized after robbery traced to former CoP
Scores of robbery victims from across north Trinidad yesterday came forward to take part in identification parades involving two journalists who were arrested on Sunday after an armed robbery.

'Overworked' PM back home
An "overworked” Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was flown directly to her private residence at Phillippine, south Trinidad for recommended bedrest minutes after she landed at Piarco International Airport from a seven-day official visit to Belize, United States and Barbados.

MISSING SISTER
Did the absence of Vidwatie Newton, sister and travel assistant to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, lead to her falling ill during her hectic trip to four countries?

Govt accused of avoiding questions on Newton
GOVERNMENT yesterday declined to answer questions on the Prime Minister's sister, Vidwatie Newton, as her personal assistant because the matter is before the Integrity Commission.

Accused WPC ends up in hospital
WPC Nicole Clement was taken to the Princes Town District Hospital for treatment after being injured while being transported to court yesterday.

I'm not going, says Abdulah
Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) leader David Abdulah will continue to hold his position in the Senate as well as vote with the Government in legislation and other matters which come before the Parliament.

No resignation letters yet, says Energy Minister
Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine yesterday said he has not yet received any resignations from energy sector State boards as promised by the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) leader David Abdulah.

Shotgun, $30,000 in 'ganja' seized
MARIJUANA with an estimated street value of $30,000, along with a shotgun have been seized following a police exercise yesterday morning.

Soldier points gun at woman
A 39-YEAR-OLD soldier from the TT Defence Force, a teenager and a private-hire (PH) taxi driver were yesterday placed on several identification parades at the Princes Town Police Station in connection with two separate firearm related incidents that occurred in Moruga over the weekend.

Cops shoot suspect dead
POLICE are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the body of a man who was shot dead yesterday morning.

Imbert questions why only US$10m profit for Equity Fund
Fees amounting to US$18.5 million were paid to managers of the non-US Core International Equity Fund of the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) in 2011 while only US$10 million in profits was realised.

95 officers for 700,000 vehicles
There are approximately 700,000 vehicles on the country's roads and only 95 officers available to ensure their roadworthiness, Transport Commissioner Reuben Cato has said.

Dealing with the diesel racket
At the heart of the diesel fuel racket is an economic question: do the benefits of subsidies outweigh their costs? In this case, the cost is a criminal network involved in selling Trinidad and Tobago's diesel on the black market.

Rickey Singh: Partnership's challenges at two

David's dilemma
MOVEMENT for Social Justice (MSJ) leader, David Abdulah, is in a quandary. He must try to walk the tightrope between being the leader of a labour-based political party and being a Government Senator, at a time when labour and Government are at loggerheads over wage talks.

Poverty level 21.8%—Minister
The poverty level is 21.8 per cent, according to a survey quoted by Minister of People and Social Development Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh.



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