+1 (868) 225-4465
Ext: 5113, 5116, 5117
newsroom@guardian.co.tt
Nicholas Pooran is a force to be reckoned with on the field, especially when it comes to T-20 cricket. However, his impact spans beyond the game, as his dedication to inspiring young people off the field is scoring him a lot of runs as well.
A High Court representative has confirmed that the files relating to the contentious renewals of Community-based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (CEPEP) contracts were sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) last Friday. According to the official, the DPP’s secretariat has confirmed receipt and the documents were transmitted electronically.
Following the results of a second autopsy on six-year-old Jasher Francois, which suggested that an adverse reaction to intravenously administered medication caused his death, the Ministry of Health has appointed a committee to investigate the matter.
One hundred days after sweeping into power in the April 28 General Election, the United National Congress (UNC) is marking a period of legislative action, early reforms, and a cautious but determined start on its ambitious campaign agenda.
A Morvant man, who was charged two months ago with throwing prohibited items into the Port-of-Spain Prison, was granted $250,000 bail after he was finally held by police on Sunday.
The father of alleged gang leader Rajaee Ali has publicly rejected police claims that his son was involved in a plot to kill judicial officers, while one of Ali’s attorneys, Keron Ramkhalwhan, has denied that Ali made any threats against him.
Three more men have been transferred from the Maximum Security Prison (MSP) in Arouca to the Defence Force’s headquarters at Chaguaramas.
Tobago East MP David Thomas says consultations on the proposed stand-your-ground legislation are “on the horizon” and likely to happen on the island before the end of August.
Tobago East MP David Thomas says that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is likely to visit Tobago before the end of August.
The Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) says Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine owes his political career to its leader, Watson Duke, who gave him his start when Augustine was “a little dry foot boy from Speyside.”
A group of calypsonians and calypso aficionados are calling for an audit into the finances of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) amid furore over significant payments recently made to senior executive members.
The Tobago Maxi Taxi Drivers’ Association says there is no need for parents and students to worry about transport services when the new school term starts, despite calls by one driver for a boycott over unpaid fees.
+1 (868) 225-4465
Ext: 5113, 5116, 5117
newsroom@guardian.co.tt