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Hilaire to head Central Bank for three more years
Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2020
Hilaire to head Central Bank for three more years
Cabinet has also agreed to the appointment of the first of three individuals as deputy governors, Dr Dorian Noel, a lecturer at the Department of Government at UWI, St Augustine.
Imbert denies Mark's claims on tax breaks for energy firm, apts
FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert at a virtual briefing on Friday rejected allegations by Opposition Senator Wade Mark of any improper benefits from tax-breaks in the recent Finance Bill 2020 which enacts measures in the national budget. Mark had alleged a clean energy firm would questionably get a hefty tax break in getting listed on the TT Stock Exchange, while Imbert as an apartment builder would benefit from a tax break for first-time house buyers.
Government has given 10,000 devices to schoolchildren
She said a survey done by the ministry in late September showed 65,000 students still need devices. But she added, "(The figure) may well have been inflated due to the prospect of donations in the air."
5 million fleeing crisis face stricter border controls
PM summons Venezuela Ambassador to meeting
Since the shipwreck, T&T has been under pressure, including from international groups like Amnesty International, Venezuelan opposition members, opposition loyalists in Venezuela and in T&T and from locally-based Venezuelans. The majority of the calls have been for the Government to accommodate the migrants coming to these shores seeking refuge.
UNC: Government needs real plan for Venezuelan migrants
NAPARIMA MP Rodney Charles accused the Government of making up a Venezuelan migrant policy as it goes along, and in such a way as to cause long-term resentment all around.
Destitute Venezuelans roam Sando streets
At the corner of Penitence Street, five members of the Warao tribe stood with a placard, begging for help. Four young Warao children played nearby.
'Trini businessmen trafficking Venezuelans for bodies, organs'
Trinidadian businessmen are involved in the illegal trade of Venezuelans to this country for the sale of their bodies through prostitution and also sale of their organs. This statement was made by president of the Latin Association of Trinidad and Tobago, David Edghill.
Human rights group: Let Caricom help Trinidad and Tobago with Venezuelan migrants
The CCHR said despite the economic crisis due to covid19, TT still has a duty to protect human rights as set out in the TT Constitution and laws, plus its obligations as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS.)
Rowley: Stiffer penalties for human smugglers
THE Prime Minister vowed tougher penalties for individuals found to be encouraging the illegal entry into Trinidad and Tobago of Venezuelan migrants, speaking at Thursday's post Cabinet briefing at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's.
Diplomat: T&T right to resist OAS allowing Guaidó attack
Caribbean diplomat, Sir Ronald Sanders, has described as "sordid" and "a presumptuous assault", the recent attack on Trinidad and Tobago by a representative of Venezuela's Juan Guaidó, at a meeting of the Organisation of American States.
Losing slates unite to challenge Duke's PSA election win
Days after Watson Duke was re-elected president of the Public Services Association (PSA), his opponents have united in an attempt to overturn the election results.
Wildlife survey suggests quenk numbers low
The results suggest some of the species may be in danger and Rostant believes similar surveys should be continued regularly.
Transport boss admits bobol rampant at Licensing Office
"According to our records we have over 300 duplicate vehicles in our system right now," Clarke said. He said he has tasked Mc Farlane with investigating instances where there are duplicate registrations of vehicles.
Entertainer, hairdresser, LGBT+ mentor Anthony Medina dies at 75
His brother, Gregory Medina said eight years ago he had an enlarged prostate and had that treated. This year, Medina discovered he had prostate cancer. "He stood a lot as a hairdresser. He got back pains. Eventually, he went to the hospital to check it out and found out the cancer spread though his body," Gregory said
WPC charged with assaulting two relatives
A Woman Police Constable will appear virtually before an Arima Magistrate on January 25 next year, charged with assaulting two relatives.
Cops respond to crash, driver charged with fake insurance
Thomas was asked to present his documents to the responding police officers, and the the certificate of insurance raised their suspicions. The officers checked with the mentioned insurance company for its authenticity, and they were told the document was allegedly false.
Charlieville bandits try to steal gun owner's truck
GUN-TOTING BANDITS tried to rob a man of his Toyota Hilux on Thursday night, while he was at a grill hut at Munroe Road,Charlieville.
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