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$3.4B HDC contracts halted
Posted: Friday, April 17, 2026
$3.4B HDC contracts halted by Office of Procurement Regulator
The regulator's chairman, Beverly Khan, issued a statement yesterday revealing that the decision was actually taken on Tuesday—a day after the matter was first raised by former housing minister Camille Robinson-Regis—pending a comprehensive review of the procurement proceedings.
SIS heads to Privy Council in battle with NGC over Beetham plant
Contractor Super Industrial Services (SIS) has been granted permission to pursue a final appeal before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council over a long-running dispute with the National Gas Company (NGC) involving the controversial Beetham Water Treatment Plant.
PNM removes John-Bates from PAAC
But the party remains silent on whether she will retain her seat in the Senate, amid allegations she improperly assisted former health minister Terrence Deyalsingh by editing his witness statement ahead of his appearance before the committee.
Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates Holy Week
The sound of prayer, the rhythm of ancient chants, and the quiet symbolism of ritual marked a sacred time for members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Trinidad and Tobago, as they observed Holy Week with ceremonies steeped in centuries-old tradition.
Guevarro: Fear more than crime damaging economy
DCP: 1,588 arrested, 355 charged so far under SoE
13 more detention orders issued
Thirteen more detention orders have been issued under regulation 14 of the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, including one for a detainee who assisted a corrupt member of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in interfering with evidence linked to a transnational organised crime group.
CoP concerned about PDOs issued to teens; promises more school-level intervention
Days after a Preventative Detention Order (PDO) was issued for a Guapo teenager for firearm offences and suspected gang affiliation, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro says he is particularly concerned by the involvement of children in serious criminal activity.
7 YEARS OF STRUGGLE
Sabita Basdeo's husband speaks of poverty, suffering
CoP defends FUL background checks
... says guns shared like nuts under previous executives
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