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Ramlogan, Ramdeen case straight to High Court
Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2020
DPP takes Ramlogan, Ramdeen case straight to High Court
The charges against Ramlogan and Ramdeen arose out of an investigation into almost $1 billion in legal fees paid to private legal practitioners who represented the state and state companies in legal proceedings during Ramlogan's tenure between 2010 and 2015. The lawsuits included several over corruption which allegedly occurred under former prime minister Patrick Manning.
COLM'S UNWELCOME CUT
Is Government attempting to get a "career public servant" into the position of Governor of the Central Bank? This is the question being asked by several persons, including Opposition Senator Wade Mark.
Lawyer challenges AG on IACHR
In a statement by Guardian Media, attorney Criston J Williams claimed that this country could not denounce the IACHR without withdrawing from the Organisation of American States (OAS), as the IACHR is a core part of the OAS. "You cannot acquire the benefits of an international organisation without being cognisant of its burdens and the international protection of the Rights of Man," Williams said.
Dr Hinds: No cases of MIS-A in Trinidad and Tobago
WHILE there have been 20 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), epidemiologist Dr Avery Hinds says there have been no cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults (MIS-A) thus far.
Covid19 death total rises by one to 123
The Health Ministry's release on Monday said six new cases were reported from samples taken between December 11 and 13. There are now 582 active cases, down from 612 on Sunday.
Drug Abuse Prevention director: Don't use alcohol to cope
She said, "Alcohol use, especially heavy use, weakens the immune system and reduces its ability to cope with viruses like covid19. Heavy alcohol use is also a risk factor for acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is one of the more severe effects of covid19."
25 Venezuelans held in Santa Flora after illegal entry
In a release on Monday, the police said members of the South Western Division Task Force on an anti-crime exercise from Sunday night were told "several illegal immigrants disembarked a vessel at Mahawal Beach, School Road, Santa Flora, and boarded vehicles around 12.30 am.
Venezuelan authorities probe sea tragedy
Desperate search in the Atlantic for 3 fishermen
A frantic search for three fishermen who failed to return three days after sailing into the Atlantic Ocean off Trinidad's south eastern coast.
Owner of shipwrecked boat arrested in Venezuela
He said the wreck of the boat left at least 20 people dead on December 12 on the coast of Guiria (Sucre). The authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were travelling in the boat.
Griffith hits posting of Tobago "zesser party" women's info online
AFTER at least one NGO and several social media commentators on Monday hit videos posted online of police officers recording the private information of women held during a "zesser" party in Tobago, Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith has called on the person/s posting said videos to pull them from social media immediately.
AFETT: Address gender-based violence year-round
The Association of Female Executives of TT is calling for gender-based violence (GBV) to be made a priority year-round.
Murdered teen laid to rest: Ashanti's sunset
Friends and family of Ashanti Dennisia Riley said their final tearful goodbyes to the brutally slain 18-year-old on Monday afternoon. Her funeral was held at Mount D'Or Seventh Day Adventist Church and her body laid to rest at the San Juan Public Cemetery.
Murder, rape charges for San Juan man
Almost an hour later, he reappeared before Jagroo on two separate charges of raping a 16-year-old girl on March 14, at La Canoa Road, Santa Cruz and at Bagatelle Road, San Juan, on the same day. Both charges were laid contrary to section 18 of the Children Act.
Ashanti murder accused also facing charge of assault of minor, 16
OWTU: NP explosion was preventable
He said the union was suspicious of the way NP cleaned up the site of the explosion before the union was given a chance to assess the scene.
Man, dog shot dead, woman burned, house gutted in Cocorite
Police are working on the theory that gunmen killed Lewis while searching for a younger male relative who they believe was behind the murder of Akeil "Smeagol" Andrews, who was shot dead in Cocorite over the weekend.
94-year-old executed, house torched
TWO men with the same last name were killed hours apart yesterday morning in Cocorite but up to yesterday afternoon the police were unable to say if these incidents were related.
Woman kills boyfriend during fight over phone call
Contacted yesterday, head of the Gender-Based Violence Unit Supt Claire Guy-Alleyne said 12 per cent of the reports, roughly 100 reports annually, made to the unit are from men. She said most of the complaints were of physical abuse.
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