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Four shot dead in New Grant
Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Four shot dead in New Grant
Two of the victims were Venezuelan nationals

Venezuelan housekeeper, 3 men shot dead
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mc Donald Jacob in charge of Intelligence and Investigation said it was believed the shooting occurred overnight between 11p.m. on Sunday and 1 a.m. on Monday. "We have some leads … We are at the stage now where we have particular leads and we are looking forward to solve this crime…"

Chief Secretary scoffs at UNC 'ghost hotels' remarks
Dennis pointed to the THA's Tobago Tourism Agency Limited's (TTAL) 2019 Tourism Product Audit on the island's accommodation sector. "TTAL used the audit to inform the policy for the grant distribution,"

87 people quarantined, 56 more expected to return home soon

Home at last: Disney Fantasy cruise ship workers return to T&T
On Friday, the National Security Ministry announced that Government will permit the entry of Trinidad and Tobago nationals on the various cruise ships by establishing a schedule. It added that it is also managing the return of close to 275 UWI students from Barbados and Jamaica.

'Not enough beds to quarantine all returnees at once'

32 Venezuelan nationals sent back home
The 32 Venezuelan nationals, who were rescued by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG) from a sinking vessel, were repatriated on Sunday.

Trini on Vision of the Seas: 'Let us quarantine on-board'

Transport official: Demerit system to change not punish drivers
Come Wednesday, people's behaviour on the nation's roads will be monitored through the demerit system but all drivers will start with zero demerit points. Gonzales said people with tickets before the courts will now be able to pay half the fine and be discharged of the matter. Other than that, points will only be allocated for offences.

Espinet objects to terms of Govt Vat bonds
According to Espinet: "The issue of the Bond is a concession from the Businesses to the State. This should not come with conditions. Additionally, the regulations should be amended to allow Companies to offset VAT Refunds against any Tax Payments that are due."

Panday turns 87, vows to help daughter in elections
Even at 87, there is no stopping former prime minister Basdeo Panday as he embarks on another chapter of his political career.

Hunt to campaign on crime in upcoming elections
"I think the answer is obvious...based on the current crime situation, again I don't want to explashiate into areas. I want to hold back a bit for when the time is right but the current state of security requires somebody with immense experience, capability, knowledge to really take all the forces in Trinidad and Tobago under the Ministry of National Security forward."

Seales shifted to Tabaquite; hints of Marlene return

Chaguanas East MP: Teach people to fish, grow crops
He said, "It was better to teach people how to do something themselves than to just do it for them. The solution has always been there, but its success needed collaboration, camaraderie, cooperation and genuine care for humanity before it could work."

COP goes virtual to reach the people

The new Carnival: Stakeholders make changes for post-covid19
The covid19 pandemic has brought many challenges across the Carnival and entertainment sectors, but practitioners are seeing the lockdown as an opportunity to be innovative and to find new ways of operating in 2021.

Fisherman charged with neighbour's murder
Gardner and father of four Damien Mollineau, 40, of Edward Trace in Basse Terre Village was shot and killed in his garden, near his home, on December 26, 2019. With his last breath, he allegedly told his brother who killed him.

Musical director reported missing
Ricardo Charles Rameshwar, a musical director, was last seen leaving his Union Hall, San Fernando home on March 5, to go to work. He was reported missing to the San Fernando Police Station around 12.30 am on Monday by a relative.

Two teenage girls reported missing in separate incidents



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