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Election too close
Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2025

Election too close to call: EBC boundary changes could shift result
In a razor-tight election race, the PNM is defending a 22-19 majority and the UNC is seeking to pick up at least two seats in order to effect a shift in power.

Why did our foreign exchange supply dry up?

Alexander takes on PM Young in PoS North/St Ann's West
He made the announcement yesterday at the launch of prospective candidates for the April 28 general election. He named three candidates, himself included.

Garvin Nicholas breaks from UNC, to contest Diego Martin NE solo
Talks between Garvin Nicholas and the United National Congress (UNC) have collapsed, prompting the Movement for National Development (MND) leader to confirm he will independently contest the Diego Martin North East seat in the 2025 general election.

Manning's widow refutes activist's job claim

Wendy Lewis faces backlash over claims of connection to Manning

UWI students call for change in general election
With final exams happening in the same month, some felt the timing left them with little opportunity to weigh their options. Still, this does not deter some students' determination to cast their ballot.

Govt official, UK gangster in secret deal
Scrutiny over ties to money laundering, arms trafficking and drug smuggling.

SWRHA suspends Teelucksingh over his 'Ask the Doctor' column
However, in his satirical column which was widely circulated, Dr Teelucksingh poked fun at the "Great Unveiling" ceremonies often held by politicians as he wrote: "The Emperor has built a hospital with no hospital inside!

Agard resigns as NWRHA chairman
Her resignation follows a tumultuous period in her career. In May 2021, she was appointed CEO of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), after having served in an acting role for about a year. However, her tenure at TSTT ended in November 2023, when she was fired following a highly public and controversial data breach that exposed the personal information of thousands of customers, including that of Prime Minister.

Ahye misses out on 60m final at World Indoor Champs
The 32-year-old Ahye ran in the fifth of six heats, and her time of 7.28 seconds earned her fifth spot in the heat and saw her progress to the semifinals as one of the fastest non-automatic qualifiers. Ahye's heat was won by Poland's Ewa Swoboda (7.16), with China's Xiaojing Liang (7.17) finishing second with a personal best clocking.

WASA condemns acts of vandalism at south Trinidad facility
The public can contact WASA's security services at 696-4609 to report any concerns.

No bail for two charged with trafficking $254m worth of cocaine

Acid attack victim: I can't forgive my attackers
On February 26, James responded to an appointment for a hairstylist at a house near Brathwaite Lane, Belmont.

James travelled to the area, from the directions given by the "customer", but was confronted in a track by two women before she could reach the house.

Cop-killing chaos
POLICE killings are out of control. From January 1 to March 19, there were 21 deaths. Nine were killed over a similar period in 2024.

State of Emergency? - Four more gunned down

Suspected bandit killed by licenced gun holder in Claxton Bay
An 18-year-old alleged bandit was shot and killed by a man with a licensed gun after he tried to rob him when he went to sell a toy poodle in Claxton Bay on March 22.

Father of 4, friend to all, murdered
Relatives of former SRP (Special Reserve Police Officer) Arkim Baker, who was shot and killed at a bar in Curepe on Tuesday morning, are trying to come to terms with his death.

Two gunned down in St James, Chaguanas



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