WASA on Water Restrictions
Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:39 AM
WASA is implementing, with immediate effect a string of prohibitions as a result of confirmation from the MET office indicating that this country is now in a drought position. In a press release issued this morning, The Authority
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Jearlean John on Appointment as UDECOTT Chairman
Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:28 AM
Housing Development Corporation Manager Jearlean John views her appointment as Chairman to the Urban Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago as a synergistic one. Speaking to Newspower this morning
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Consumers warn of increase in certain basic food items
Friday, March 12, 2010 5:46 PM
Citizens are yet again encouraged to conserve water. Public Utilities Minister, Mustapha Abdul Hamid, made the call in the House of Representatives on Friday. The Water and Sewage Authority has introduced water restrictions, as well as enforced fines and penalties for persons caught wasting the commodity and undertake an aggressive leak repair programme in a bid to address the situation. With local weather forecasters predicting a very harsh dry season this year, Minister Abdul Hamid praised citizens
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10 month old baby dies in Point Fortin
Friday, March 12, 2010 5:38 PM
A 10 month old baby girl has died at her Point Door Road, Point Ligor home. Annie Cudjoe had reportedly been playing with her 10 year old brother at approximately 5:15pm on Thursday when their heads clashed. The child fell into an unconscious state and was rushed to the Point Fortin District Hospital. She was then transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital but died before arriving at the institution. A post mortem is expected to be done on the toddler’s body to confirm the cause of death. Story
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Protest against smelter plant
Friday, March 12, 2010 5:32 PM
Anti Smelter Activist Dr. Peter Vine continues to condemn government’s smelter campaign. He maintains it is a waste of tax payer’s money. Government has been coming under fire for the controversial project for some time. Dr. Vine, speaking at an anti-smelter protest at the Central Bank on Friday claimed tax payers were paying for something they did not want. Story done by Felecia Valenzuela
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Riot on board prison van
Friday, March 12, 2010 5:29 PM
A riot erupted on board a prison’s van on Friday , after 100 or so prisoners were ordered to be taken back to the Remand yard without appearing before the Magistrate. The incident which occurred around 10am after the prisoners’ appearance at the San Fernando Magistrate’s Court, prompted officers to call in the Riot Squad of the Police Guard and Emergency Branch. It is understood that warring gangs who were caught in the melee, attempted to throw faeces at the police officers. Three prisoners were
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PM breaks his silence on UDECOTT debacle
Friday, March 12, 2010 12:23 PM
Prime Minister Patrick Manning has finally broken his silence on the controversial Calder Hart/UDECOTT issue. Speaking at a special News Conference at the Prime Ministers St Clair offices this
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Opposition to call for UDECOTT board to resign
Friday, March 12, 2010 12:22 PM
The Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar will this afternoon in the parliament raise a motion calling for the resignation of board of the Urban Development Corporation. The leader of the Opposition was grated
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Nizam Mohammed on UDECOTT Controversy
Friday, March 12, 2010 12:22 PM
Former Speaker of the House Nizam Mohammed says this country has taken the “winner takes all in politics” to the extreme. He says over the years party’s in government office uses their power to give positions to their
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BIGWU calls for Independent Senator Michael Annisette to resign
Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:37 PM
There continue to be calls for the resignation of Michael Annisette as an Independent Senator. The latest comes from the Banking Insurance and General Workers Union. Executives of the union held a special meeting on this particular issue on Thursday and moved a motion which was passed unanimously. The Union feels Mr. Anisette’s resignation from the independent benches would serve to maintain the integrity of the independent senators, giving his links to the many boards previously run by Calder
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Information Minister on UDECOTT controversy
Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33 PM
Information Minister, Neil Parsanlal is discouraging citizens from jumping to conclusions before the various probes are done into the public conduct of former Executive Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation, Calder Hart. Mr. Hart resigned from his position at UDECOTT and other state boards on Saturday. Thursday afternoon Minister Parsanlal underscored the importance of trusting the authorities as it probed the matter. He was speaking at the weekly post cabinet news briefing held at the Diplomatic
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Crime stories
Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:14 PM
A 48 year old man of La Brea was shot and wounded on Thursday. Vincent Anthony told police he was walking close to his home at approximately 2.15pm when he saw a man he knew. He said the man who was armed fired several shots at him, hitting him on the left side abdomen and on his right thigh The labourer of Freehand in La Brea was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he remains in a stable condition. The gunman escaped on foot. Anthony was unable to explain the cause of the incident.
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SEA examination on March 18
Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:08 PM
Education Minister, Esther Le Gendre, is confident of improved results in this year’s Secondary Entrance Assessment Examination which takes place on Thursday March 18th 17,353 students will write the 2010 SEA at 625 centers throughout the country. The necessary preparations have been done including concessions for 350 students with special needs and Minister Le Gendre is optimistic all will go well. SEA results will be released on June 25th and the text messaging system which was used in additional
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Integrity Commission to be sworn in next week
Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:53 PM
President George Maxwell Richards has “identified a full slate of appointees to the integrity commission and has scheduled a swearing in ceremony for next Monday. The appointment has not yet been officially announced by the President however, word of the appointment comes from the Indo-Trinbago Equality Council. ITEC views the announcement as a historic victory, noting that it was their doing that forced the president to make the appointment after all the members of the last commission in a historic
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Prakash Ramadar on Attorney General Statement on Calder Hart
Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:15 PM
Deputy Political Leader of the Congress of the People Prakash Ramadar is congratulating the Attorney General John Jeremie for informing the public that a probe was launched since last year against Calder Hart.
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Bob Linguist investigating Calder Hart
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM
Attorney General John Jeremie has revealed that Canadian forensic financial investigator Bob Linguist was appointed to head investigations into UDECOTT. AG Jeremie told a news conference yesterday afternoon that the
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Local farmers and dry season
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:54 PM
Local farmers are having a hard time braving the current dry season. Dhano Sookoo Head of the Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago says this should not be. Speaking today on CNC3 Ms Sookoo maintains solving this problem really requires common sense. She wants Government to intensify its efforts to assist local farmers. The agricultural official says a Water Pricing Policy Seminar held since 2002 which included all the key players bore several suggestions to address the water woes of
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Energy Minister on former UDECOTT Executive chairman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:47 PM
Energy Minister Conrad Enill reminds citizens that a person is innocent until proven guilty. This was the basis of his response to questions from the media today on the sudden resignation of Calder Hart from UDeCOTT. The controversial ex UDeCOTT boss resigned with immediate effect on Saturday and hurriedly left for Fort Lauderdale with his family. Minister Enill describes as unjust his view that Mr Hart has been judged without even the courtesy of a trial and l dismisses claims that Mr. Hart was
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Health Ministry wants to partner with business
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:44 PM
In a move aimed at tackling chronic diseases and promoting a healthier lifestyle, the Health Ministry plans to work closer with the business community. Health Minister Jerry Narace reveals the government is considering the introduction of regulations which would help companies produce healthier foods. However, he assured this would only be done after consultations with the relevant stalk holders. Speaking at a Chronic Disease Partner’s Forum on Wednesday , Minister Narace called on the public to
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Route Two maxi taxi association on new fares
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:34 PM
Maxi taxi drivers plying the east west corridor are feeling the pinch. 2 days after an increase in fares they say they are facing members of the travelling public who refuse to pay the new cost. In an interview on Wednesday, Head of the Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association, Linus Phillip, is calling for understanding about the situation. He says he understands the concerns of travelers but maintains the move was necessary. Meantime, maxi taxi drivers are told they must produce a tariff of the
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Body found in Siparia identified
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:30 PM
The body of the man found beneath coconut branches at Skinner Trace in Siparia on Monday has been identified. Police investigators say following fingerprint testing on Wednesday , the corpse was positively identified. However, until family members are located and notified, the identity will not be revealed to the media. Initial investigations suggest foul play. Story done Aba Luke
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Police officers complain about working conditions
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:27 PM
Newly recruited police officers, now attached to the Ste. Madeleine police post are up in arms over what they describe as unsatisfactory working conditions. The officers were assigned to the post after hundreds of impounded vehicles were moved from a plot of land owned by Maritime Life, adjacent to the San Fernando police station, to Ste. Madeleine, near to the Sugar Manufacturing Company Ltd. The lawmen who are on shift duty at the post say there are no bathroom facilities, no running water and
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Man killed by police
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:35 PM
Police shot and kill a man during a road block in Princess Town. Reports say just after 11 this morning while police was carrying out their checks in the Princess Town district a man reportedly challenge officers and was killed Investigators
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TTRA debate Michal Harris and Finance Minister
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:32 PM
Political Commentator Mr. Michael Harris says the establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority with the Finance Minister having full authority over its running, is a case of himself to himself. Speaking on TV 6 today Mr. Harris said the new structure lacks proper checks and balance. He says there is no room for proper accountability. Mr. Harris tells the TTRA line minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira, she has mixed up her terms, accountability and oversight. Meantime, the Finance Minister
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Linus Phillip on increase maxi fares
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:29 PM
Days after the route two maxi taxi drivers increased fares come word from the association President Linus Phillip that drivers must produce a tariff to passengers of the increase fares. This follows numerous complaints from commuters who are unsure about the increase fares implemented recently. Speaking to Newspower Mr. Phillip notes that it’s the passenger right to request the tariff for clarification. Failure to provide the tariff drivers cannot demand more monies since this is illegal Meanwhile…
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Patricia Meijas on Church in Guanapo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 PM
Chairman of the Tunapuna Regional Corporation Patricia Mejias is today maintaining that the transfer of Mrs Winifred David’s to the Port of Spain City Corporation has nothing to with statements she made on the construction of church in the heights of Guanapo. Ms Mejias dismissed newspaper reports which claimed Ms David threatened to shut down work on the controversial church under construction as she took up duties at the Port of Spain Corporation. Speaking to newspower this morning on the Power
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COP wants Anisette to be removed as a Senator
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:26 AM
Deputy political leader of the Congress of the People Prakash Ramadar has said the documents it presented last week are authentic despite those who may say otherwise. Speaking yesterday at a press conference
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Martin Joseph says citizens to collect there passports
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:19 AM
40 percent of the national population still does not have new passports. So says National Security Martin Joseph. Yesterday speaking in the senate Minister Joseph also admitted that 30 percent of the applicants
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T&T gas reserves safe for the next 18 years
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:13 AM
This country has enough gas reserves to last the next 18 years. So says the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy Leroy Meyers. Mr. Meyers made the disclosure as he responded to question during the joint select committee
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WASA trial programme
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:55 PM
Recycled treated wastewater will be used as an alternative source of water supply for industrial usage and the watering of public lawns from today . This according to the Water and Sewerage Authority which says its wastewater
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