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Last journey today for the 'Arima Kid'
Posted: Monday, June 6, 2016

Last journey today for the 'Arima Kid'
CULTURE and media icon Holly 'Holly B' Betaudier who was also fondly known as the 'Arima Kid' will be buried today in the soil of his beloved Arima following what is expected to be a major turnout at his funeral service at the Santa Rosa RC Church.

Rowley in 'peace' talks with Holness
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has intervened in the ongoing immigration and manufacturing dispute between Jamaica and T&T, and plans to pay an official visit there "in the not-too-distant future" to address the issue.

PM: Nothing wrong with HSF withdrawal
There is nothing wrong with the Government's withdrawal from the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said yesterday. He made the comment yesterday on his return from Cuba in response to a media report which indicated that the Government had withdrawn $2.5 billion from the fund.

The World's Greatest
THE LAST person to light the Olympic cauldron was Muhammad Ali. His power was legendary, but by 1996 the Parkinson's disease he had been diagnosed with was all too apparent. It was one of the most emotional and touching moments in Olympic history. The flame seemed to embody a man who – inside and out of the ring – was made of courage.

Daly knocks Carmona on SSA statement: 'He can't override Parliament's will'
Senior Counsel Martin Daly has said it was wrong for President Anthony Carmona to suggest that in every bill to be assented there is always need for "cause for pause." Daly made the comment on a radio programme yesterday, as he made reference to a press release issued last week by Carmona in relation to the controversial SSA Amendment Bill which was recently assented.

Let Cedros be 'twinned' with Venezuela
WITH an increase in arrivals of Venezuelan nationals at the Cedros port, Siparia Regional Corporation (SRC) chairman Leo Doodnath, has proposed the 'twinning' of the rural town with that of its Venezuelan counterpart Pedernales, to promote cultural exchanges and curb illicit activities,

Chaguanas mayor on Venezuelan crisis: Central burgesses wary of influx
Residents of Chaguanas are concerned about a possible influx of Venezuelan refugees into T&T and the busy central borough, Mayor Gopaul Boodhan said yesterday.

UNC hits PM over deals with Venezuela
Naparima Member of Parliament Rodney Charles says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is "rushing in where angels fear to tread in his nuanced relations" with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

People studying pan in America
PAN Trinbago President Keith Diaz has renewed calls for a local masters degree programme in steelpan as people are learning Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument in other countries.

Suruj calls for probe into Tobago Jazz flop
FORMER Works and Infrastructure Minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan has called for a detailed review and investigation into the management of finances at the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) as one of its signature events, the Tobago Jazz Experience experienced a shortfall of $48 million over the past five years.

Extra security at prisons after keys 'stolen': Offending guard faces charges

Policeman held for stealing stolen televsions
A POLICEMAN with over 19 years service and who was last assigned to the Western Division, has been arrested by officers of the TT Police Service's Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) on the weekend, following intense investigations into the theft of two television sets valued at $21,000.

Missing keys: prison officer still in custody
OFFICERS of the Port of Spain Criminal Investigation Department (CID) may approach the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) today for directives on if there is sufficient information to lay charges against the prison officer who was detained on Friday...

40 Zika cases in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago has 40 confirmed Zika cases. People are being urged to take care of their physical environment to prevent infection of themselves and their loved ones.

Block acquisition of Flow by CW
Secretary general of the Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Joseph Remy is calling on the Government and Telecommunications Authority to prevent the acquisition of Flow by Cable and Wireless.

Welder gunned down on his way to collect debt

12 foreign nationals detained
Eight Chinese here illegally were among 12 foreign nationals arrested in Sangre Grande over the weekend by Immigration officers during an anti-crime exercise conducted in business places such as restaurants and supermarkets.

POISON FOR GRANNY
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy, tired of being 'smothered' by his grandmother, has been detained after he confessed to mixing termite poison in a meal of macaroni, cheese and eggs which he prepared for the woman, at their Rio Claro home on the weekend.

Family cry 'set up' as Pleasantville man murdered



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