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FOOD RACKET
Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2016
FOOD RACKET
MINISTER of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Clarence Rambharat yesterday said that imported bottled water is among the biggest fraud being perpetuated against the public of Trinidad and Tobago. The minister made the comment as he spoke at a Joint Select Committee (JSC) hearing on Food Fraud at the J. Hamilton Maurice Conference Room at the Parliament in Port-of-Spain.
Trade Minister: Venezuelans to firm up trade details
TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon yesterday expressed optimism that the first shipment of locally manufactured goods to Venezuela could be headed to that South American nation next week.
Industrial Court slams claim of bias
THE Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago is taking issue with recent statements made by Chief Executive Officer of the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce Catherine Kumar who claimed that the Court is biased against employers.
Judge rules in Jack's favour
In a small legal victory for former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner, a local judge has refused the United States government permission to join the judicial review lawsuit brought by Warner challenging Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi's decision to sign off on an extradition request from the Justice Department.
Pay cut for NGC chair Brooks
National Gas Company chairman Gerry Brooks' monthly salary from NGC state boards has dropped from $82,500 to $69,000 and his travelling allowances have been discontinued, Finance Minister Colm Imbert said yesterday.
Acting CJ: 50 per cent increase in cases filed
In the last 15 years, the Chaguanas Magistrates' Court has seen an almost 50 per cent increase in cases filed, leaving its staff and magistrates grappling to keep up.
Lalla, Ramesar against giving PCA police powers
The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) is now facing public ridicule after director David West issued a call for the independent body's legislative powers to be increased to allow them to investigate, charge and prosecute errant police officers—effectively undermining ongoing police...
Backpay for police, prisons, fire officers
Cash payment of $309.2 million in backpay owed to police, prisons and fire service officers will be paid this month and the balance of $50.5m will be paid in July and August once all paysheets are processed and audited, Prime Minister Keith Rowley has assured.
Many state contracts illegal says PM
Government has encountered "a whole landslide" of improperly awarded contracts amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars that require careful scrutiny before any public money is paid to contractors, Prime Minister Keith Rowley revealed yesterday.
Child dies as State considers legal question
"EXCEPTIONAL circumstances."
Parliament yesterday heard that a one-yearold child – Navene Harripersad – died while the State was seeking legal advice from the Ministry of the Attorney General on the question of the interpretation of laws governing the Children's Life Fund (CLF). It is understood the legal issue involved two words in the law which were key to determining whether the child would qualify for a second surgical procedure needed after an initial procedure was funded by the State.
Civil Aviation Authority discusses possible drone regulations
DRONES have posed danger to the lives of Government ministers said the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), yet the technology will play such a big role in TT's future that children should be allowed to fly them.
PM, Imbert tackle State secrecy
GOVERNMENT is moving to possibly empower investigators to lift the lid on secret tax affairs through legislation, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said yesterday.
14 months jail for breaking driving life ban
FINED and disqualified by a magistrate from driving for life, because of three convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a Ste Madeleine man was yesterday jailed by a San Fernando Magistrate to 14 months, for disregarding the life ban and even driving with a false driver's permit.
Pregnant woman for drug treatment
A PREGNANT woman who was found with marijuana in a car was yesterday referred to the Drug Treatment Court. Leann Allicock, who is six months pregnant, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana.
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