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Jack launches 'Shaq Attack' in Beetham
Posted: Sunday, July 1, 2012

Jack launches 'Shaq Attack' in Beetham
Ten million dollars—that is the estimated cost attached to the new social programme that has been launched by the Ministry of National Security geared at deterring delinquent youths from a life of crime.

'Blood-letting must stop'
Retired American basketball superstar, Shaquille O'Neal, will spearhead a million-dollar sporting and social intervention initiative aimed at stemming the nation's crime problem, particularly in depressed communities, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday.

Shaq Surprise
Govt teams up with iconic US basketball star in crime fight …PM launches $1m first prize for 'Hoop of Life' competition

Star player shines on and off the court
STANDING seven feet tall, retired National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Shaquille O'Neal was known for attempting to tear down basketball hoops as he hung on them after sinking another two points.

Treat for 'train line' residents
RESIDENTS living in what is considered one of the hottest crime spots in Trinidad were yesterday visited by retired American basketball superstar Shaquille O' Neal.

Kamla praises unlocked HDC building left untouched
Hands over keys to new apartments in 'Hell Yard'

Robbers kidnap Ste Madeleine woman
Police were up to last night searching for a 21-year-old woman who was abducted during a robbery at her Palmyra home early yesterday morning.

Doctor Creating a Health Hazard
The Medical Research Foundation (MRF) and its director, Professor Courtenay Bartholomew, have called for the immediate resignation of the council of the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Board.

Fuad and nurses wage war of words
A war is now brewing between Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan and nurses, over legislation governing its profession and lack of equity with salary allowances.

Society must deal with homophobia to move on - Verna
Education is the key to dealing with homophobia, former minister of Gender Affairs, activist Verna St Rose-Greaves, said yesterday.

It's very sad—Mahabir-Wyatt
The reconfiguration announced by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar a week ago, has left Cabinet with only two female members besides the PM—Marlene Coudray, Minister of Gender, Youth and Child Development, and Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan, Minister of Public Administration.

Andre Bagoo: Jack Warner, the action man

A bit too much for Manchoon
...UTT chairman enjoying many perks

Playing politics with religion
Different views on 'desecration' of murtis at Debe highway protest

Re-Route protesters rebuild camp

Highway headache...
'They will be disconnecting communities'

Outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in Jamaica

Martin Daly: Cabinet games


Selwyn Ryan: Our macco Cabinet

Lennox Grant: Gas-brain THA says 'We time now'

Sunity Maharaj: Going for broke

Raffique Shah: Return of Sheriff Lobo

Man found dead with face missing
Hours after Ugandan minister, Pastor Simon Kakande, prayed for the safety of himself and his family, Shurland Chance, 29, was found dead, with his face completely missing, in the middle of the road near the village cemetery.

Teen admits to stealing $7,000
...I needed things, she says



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