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FIU uncovers $27B in suspicious transactions
Posted: Saturday, March 6, 2021

FIU uncovers $27B in suspicious transactions
A total of 1,831 Suspicious Transaction and Suspicious Activity reports worth $27 billion were received over 2019 to 2020 by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago - the most it has received in its 10-year history. The increase has been attributed to increased fraudulent activity - including resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic - and demonitisation of the cotton $100 notes.

How to self-quarantine: Dr Hinds urges patients to follow guidelines
He said: "The first thing about home self-quarantine is clearly that you need to remain at home. When you are on home self-quarantine it doesn't mean that you stay away from work but you go about your normal daily activities (such as) running errands etc. And the temptation is there because frequently if you are well enough to self-quarantine you don't feel particularly ill but you are infected and you are infectious."

Deyalsingh: No evidence of fake PCR test results
After observing the original question from Lee stressed the word "allegedly" and looking at UNC MPs, Deyalsingh said, "If anyone has evidence that we have fake PCR tests, I urge the Opposition to share it with us, so that in the interest of protecting all of us, we can work together."

Hall of Justice closed, staff member contracts covid19

Active covid19 cases down to 96

UNC condemns Gov't for its reservations over India's COVID-19 vaccine
Trinidad and Tobago's policy is that it will only import vaccines that are approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation. India's Covaxin jab was authorised by its government for restricted use in emergency situations back in January while it was still undergoing stage three clinical trials raising scepticism. Still, preliminary results suggest it has an 81% efficacy rate.

Tracy rejects Duke's ultimatum

40-days tributes for Singing Sandra
The tribute concert will take place on March 7 from 7 pm on Kenny Phillips' Wack 90.1 FM.

$150K stolen during black market US conversion
The victim, a 46-year-old businessman, told police that around 3pm on Thursday, he went to an apartment of one of his employees who introduced him to a third party.

Hiker lost in the waters off Turtle Rock, north coast
Qadir Shah went on a difficult hike to Paria Bay, Blanchisseuse on Saturday, from which he may never return.

Chinese restaurant owner killed after refusing to allow bandits in
A police report said that around 8.55 p.m. three men all dressed in hoodies entered Yang Hua Chinese Restaurant at Evergreen Drive and announced a robbery. Feng refused to open the gate to allow entry and one of the suspects shot him to the right side of the upper back.

Two killed by police after supermarket robbery
The five suspects on seeing the responding officers managed to steal a car from the scene of the robbery and sped off. The police gave chase, during which one of the suspects, was seen with his head out of the front seat of the stolen vehicle shooting at the police's vehicle.

Two dead, 17-year-old girl injured following Arouca shooting
The girl's mom, who was in a relationship with Chris, told police she was asleep with her daughter when she was awakened by noises from outside the house around 2:35am. On checking, she observed her boyfriend preparing dog food and returned to her bedroom. Shortly thereafter, she heard him shouting "gunmen" and saw him running into the bedroom. He was pursued and shot several times.

Point Fortin businessman gunned down
Neighbours reported that gunshots were heard at around 4pm. Three men were seen running from the scene. Investigators are expected to review footage from closed circuit cameras in the area.

Teen among two missing in separate incidents
Police are seeking the public assistance in locating two missing individuals.



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