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Diversify the economy!
Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Jwala ready to challenge potential dismissal
Central Bank Governor Jwala Rambarran will likely challenge any unjustified move against him, it was confirmed yesterday
Chamber president: Cut high imports
President of the Penal/Debe Chamber of Commerce Shiva Roopnarine has appealed for Government intervention to reduce the high level of imports into the country.
Utilities rate review coming
PUBLIC Utilities Minister, Ancil Antoine, yesterday said there will be a review of electricity rates paid by customers in this country, "in the not too distant future."
'Put talk into action'
TRADE and Industry Minister, Paula Gopee- Scoon, observed that the current economic circumstances in which the country has found itself, underscores the need for diversification of the economy.
Woman found in barrel identified
The decomposing body found stuffed inside a plastic barrel last Thursday was identified yesterday as that of missing security guard Carol Gopaul.
Vendor gets $170,000 for wrongful arrest
In awarding Tunapuna pillow vendor Wayne Clarke $170,000 for malicious prosecution, justice Frank Seepersad said errant police officers should be made to pay for damages they cost the State.
Fire destroys Samaroo's
Members of the Carnival fraternity involved in the art of costume making could be severely affected as they prepare for next year's presentations following a fire which destroyed a warehouse belonging to Samaroo's Group of Companies at Boundary Road, San Juan.
Two Defence Force officers in court
Two members of the protective services appeared before different Port-of-Spain magistrates yesterday. A Coast Guard officer charged with unlawfully killing a child and a soldier charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Raped teen 9 times in 2009: will serve 8 months more
A TAILOR charged with raping a teenager nine times will serve eight months in prison.
COP, STUDENT GUNNED DOWN
No response shot
Four suspects were last night assisting police in their investigation into the murder of one of their colleagues and a University of the West Indies student.
Phase II parts ways with Petrotrin
The 16-YEARLONG relationship between steelband Phase II Pan Groove and State-owned energy company, Petrotrin, has ended.
Deal with 150,000 outstanding warrants
ONCE a local Commissioner of Police is appointed, Justice of the Peace (JP) Ackbar Khan said yesterday, he or she would have the herculean task of implementing measures to rid the police service of the 150,000 police warrants which remain outstanding to be served.
Woman awakes to knife at throat
SHERRY Ann Lawrence, a Communications Specialist at the Office of the Attorney General escaped unhurt yesterday when she woke up and discovered an armed burglar inside her bedroom at the family's Penal home.
Deportee with hand grenade fined $10,000
A DEPORTEE from Canada found a hand-grenade and decided that he would set if off at a birthday party.
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