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Imbert defends hybrid tax waiver
Posted: Saturday, April 16, 2022
Imbert defends hybrid tax waiver
Imbert, in a post to his twitter page on Thursday evening said: "Businessmen with agendas are claiming that no hybrid cars exist that fit within the criteria under consideration by Government for tax exemption. However, the Hyundai Ioniq, Kia Niro, Toyota Aqua, Nissan Note and Honda Vezel are all examples of compact hybrids that can qualify."
Economist on Imbert’s tweet on fuel price rise: Other factors to consider
"Like these countries, we would be more justified in charging higher prices at the pump if we implemented measures to establish better living conditions and infrastructure to enhance the quality of life locally."
RIC assures: Water metering would be fair
Hinting at possible increased water rates, Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales said WASA was heavily funded by the Government for its day-to-day operations. He said it was for this reason, the utility recently completed its business plan which it intends to send to the RIC as an application for a rate review for water.
Rapid response: TTPS gets 31 new vehicles to add to its fleet
In August 2021, Cabinet agreed to the procurement of 80 vehicles for the TTPS, comprising 70 Sport Utility Vehicles and 10 pickup vehicles. The vehicles were procured at a cost of $18,400,000. On April 14, 2022, the first batch of 31 vehicles were delivered.
Hinds on cost of police command centre: Can't put a price on safety
The command centre which consists of 14 screens covers receives a live stream of CCTV footage from cameras throughout the country with specific focus on the North Eastern Division where the Barataria/ El Socorro police station is located.
How does TT earn revenue from oil and gas?
Senior Cop: Increase in road fatalities since COVID restrictions lifted
There has been a 29 per cent increase in road fatalities for this year so far when compared to 2021. That’s according to acting Senior Superintendent Wayne Mystar.
Kernal: 'Give my father the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' - Keeping Kitchener's legacy alive
To honour his life, legacy and works, Roberts along with the Arima Rebranding Team (ART) led by Henry Saunders will host two shows: one in Arima (Kitchener’s birthplace) and the other at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), San Fernando.
249 covid19 cases, 4 new deaths
The additional cases have brought the total number of active positive cases to 6,341. There were also four additional covid19-related deaths bringing the total death toll to 3,798.
Cancer-fighter Triston Ramlochan, 14, dies
In the January article, doctors at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) said even after treatment that ended in 2020, Ramlochan’s leukaemia was still present and he needed immunotherapy followed by a stem-cell transplant or cellular therapy to survive. None of those are available in TT.
Political bobolees in South, Central
Maraval committee takes international twist to traditional Good Friday bobolees
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