Chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCD) have reached epidemic level in T&T, and the inability of parents to control their children’s poor eating habits is a significant contributing factor, says Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan.
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UNC deputy political leader Dr Roodal Moonilal said yesterday the Congress of the People (COP) was formed by poaching members of the UNC.
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General secretary of the Public Services Association (PSA) Nixon Callender yesterday appeared before a Port-of-Spain magistrate accused of assaulting the union’s industrial relations officer, Joanne Semper-Caprietta.
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Tobago Development Minister Vernella Alleyne-Toppin has apologised for the misuse of her Government-issued credit card. She has also returned it to First Citizens.
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High Court judge Vashiest Kokaram will hear legal submissions on March 29 in an application for judicial review which embattled Integrity Commission deputy chairman Gladys Gafoor has brought against her fellow members of the commission.
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Plans to introduce new shirts for the Police Service, costing approximately $290,000, were in the making two years ago but owing to a lack of legislation, the initiative was never implemented, says Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs.
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The controversy over the Police Service Commission’s (PSC) performance appraisals of the top brass of the Police Service continues, with Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs admitting there is “tension” between himself and the commission.
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National Security Minister John Sandy yesterday urged a more integrated approach in combating crime, especially as it relates to border security.
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A senior staff member of Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) says he fears for the safety of his family after his home was firebombed on Sunday night.
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