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BAD LICKS FOR BHARATH
Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
BAD LICKS FOR BHARATH
United National Congress (UNC) political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has maintained control of the party, winning a total of 14,873 votes at the party's internal elections on Sunday. Her challenger Vasant Bharath got 2,362 votes, according to preliminary results.
Panday: UNC is going to die
The UNC has lost its base and can never get back into the government under its current leadership, says the party's founder Basdeo Panday.
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Senate to vote on Public Procurement bill One must say 'aye'
Ashanti's aunt: Register sex offenders, regulate PH drivers
Activist: Public sex register solves nothing
"We had argued very well for not putting it out there for the public, but it certainly is available if people make pertinent inquiries. It is not like something you print in the newspaper. But there is provision for someone to say, 'This is why we need to know.' I don't think that position has changed. There has to be a controlled access to the information," Brown said.
Independent Senator: Make Sex Registry public
The original bill ordered the Commissioner of Police to establish a registry of offenders online, "accessible to the public via a website designated for that purpose." However, NGOs argued the register could lead to the stigmatisation and victimisation of offenders (and their families,) leading Parliament to water down the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2019, to restrict public access.
Incoherent teen from online video goes missing
Police said the 15-year-old ran away from her Valencia home on Friday, the day the man was released. Police said the child, who has reportedly run away from home in the past, refused to be medically examined or give a statement to police. As a result no charges could be brought against the man, who police clarified is 44.
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Don't expect 24-hour service from supermarkets
"As we have done previously, each supermarket will publish their respective hours of operation, as well as the dates on which those changes take effect, to advise customers of amended opening and closing times."
Oil money hindered Tobago's tourism growth
Tobago stakeholders have called on the public to get serious about tourism. During a virtual panel discussion on post-covid19 tourism recovery plan, hosted by Tobago Civil Network on Thursday, stakeholders agreed that a mindset change is needed to maximise the island's tourism potential.
Education Ministry: Next school term to be home-based for most
Trinidad and Tobago back online after internet service break
Internet connectivity to several service providers was affected by the disruption of an international cable link on Monday morning. But by afternoon, the companies said they had been able to restore full connectivity to their customers.
Business community calls for better back-up system
As yesterday's islandwide internet outage showed T&T's growing dependence on efficient and effective connectivity, business owners said they were thankful the disruption occurred in the morning before businesses were operating at full stream.
Nationwide power outage in Curacao hits T&T's internet
Tobago teachers accustomed to internet problems
Jailed political scientist Derek Ramsamooj threatens hunger strike
LANGUISHING in a Surinamese prison without charge for almost three months, political scientist Derek Ramsamooj is threatening to go on a hunger strike to protest his continued detention.
Partial IDs for 3 dead in St James fire
Homicide detectives are now on the scene of a possible triple homicide at Dibe, Long Circular, St James.
$.6 Million marijuana on board Cabo Star
The narcotics were contained in three crocus bags on a wooden pallet. Police said objects were seen protruding from the bags, which the suspicions of the officers on board the vessel.
Rape of girl 13, witnessed by infant
According the teenager, she was awoken by her six-year-old cousin who asked her if she knew a man who was standing in the doorway. The victim said the man covered her face with a towel before allegedly sexually assaulting her in the presence of her younger cousin.
Five Venezuelans detained for illegal entry
Missing Venezuelan woman returns home
A 31-year-old Venezuelan woman who had been reported missing since Sunday afternoon appeared in Arima on Monday.
Where is Serenity?
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said it is urgently seeking the public's help in finding 15-year-old Serenity Thomas.
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