Former member of the PSC Pastor Clive Dottin on Philbert’s dismissal
Friday, September 03, 2010 12:20 PM
Former executive member of the Police Service Commission Pastor Clive Dottin says a cloud still hangs over the head of former Acting Police Commissioner James Philbert and the way he was dismissed. Today marks
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Ian Narine on Budget Expectations
Friday, September 03, 2010 12:09 PM
General Manger of Guardian Asset Management Ian Narine is today warning that this country could come to a standstill if the government does not deal with country’s finances. According to Mr. Narine since the 2010/ 2011 fiscal package will end in a deficit government needs to start focusing on coming up with the next balance budget. Power 102fm Tags: Ian Narine , General Manager of Guardian Asset Management , warning country coud come to a standstill if government does not deal with the finances
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Wayne Chance Talks About Jealousy In receiving National Award
Thursday, September 02, 2010 1:00 PM
There’s a shocking revelation from Ex-prisoner and president of prisoner reform group Vision on Mission, Wayne Chance. According to Mr. Chance he almost refused to accept a national award
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CLAXTON BAY MAN MURDERED
Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:54 PM
Police suspect that the murder of Christopher Jones is drug related. Mr. Jones was shot dead at about 10:20 last night on the Southern Main Road in Claxton Bay. Newspower understands that residents in the area
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Toco man to appear in court for marijuana possession
Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:40 PM
A Toco man is to appear in court later this afternoon for marijuana possession. He was arrested when officers from the Toco police station, led by Corporal Ramdeen and PC Casseram, acting on information swooped down on his La Roache Road, Toco home, at approximately 6:30 last night. Police seized a quantity of marijuana at the house and following a search discovered a field of over five thousand fully grown marijuana trees and a nearby camp. These we are told were eventually destroyed. Power
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Lennox Smith on addressing issues affecting the country
Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:16 PM
Social Activist Lennox Smith holds the view that crime should be dealt with simultaneously along with other issues such as land regularization, housing and structural development for the advancement of this country.
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NATUC proposes a housing bond to Finance Minister
Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:19 AM
The National Trade Union Center is proposing a housing bond to address the housing needs of the population for the 2010-2011 budget. A release from NATUC President Michael Annisette says he has written
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THA Chief Secretary to meet with Prime Minister
Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:13 AM
Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar is expected to meet with Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly Orville London today. The prime minister and her entire cabinet is in Tobago for a 4 day retreat.
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Police Welfare describes meeting with Acting top as promising
Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:08 AM
Promising that’s how PRESIDENT of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and Social Welfare Association Sgt Anand Ramesar yesterday described a meeting with Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams.
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New Used Car Dealers Association
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:07 PM
There’s word that Controversy continues to grow over the Used Car Dealers Association and some dealers are moving to form a new association. This follows a meeting with a group of dealers on Monday. This morning member
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TWO MEN TO BE PLACED ON ID PARADE
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:56 AM
Two men are expected to be placed on an ID parade in Chaguanas today after they were arrested for the kidnapping of a 20 year old woman. Newspower Plus understands that the woman was kidnapped in Curepe on Saturday night and taken to Carson Field where she was criminally and sexually assaulted. Police arrested one of the men a short time after the incident and the other was arrested yesterday evening. Power 102fm Tags: Two men to be placed on ID parade in Chaguanas , after they were arrested
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TWO PEOPLE DIE IN SOUTH ACCIDENT
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:46 AM
An early morning accident has claimed the lives of a couple in South Trinidad. The victims have been identified as Prakash and Michelle Subir of Chester Street in Debe. The two are said to be in their early 20s. Newspower Plus understands that the couple was driving along the SS Erin Road in Debe at about 2 o clock this morning when Mr. Subir lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole. Both husband and wife died on at the scene. They were the parents of the 4 year old girl.
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NAFESA MOHAMMED SUPPORTS KAMAL’S AWARD
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:43 AM
Former PNM Senator Nafesa Mohammed believes that the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, which was given to former PNM government Minister Kamaluddin Mohammed at this year’s Independence Day Award Ceremony,
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EPA on outstanding issues
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:21 AM
There’s a call for National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy to put proper regulations in place for the Estate Police Association. The call came from Executive Member of the Estate Police Association Holly Prescott. Mr. Prescott who was speaking this morning in a televised interview explains to date the industry is without the appropriate measures to be taken in screening officers for the job. He also contends that they are also concerned about women police officers who do not own their vehicles
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Prime Minister Says Give Gibbs A Chance
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:16 AM
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Dwayne Gibbs should be given chance to prove himself This is the advice coming from Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar days after Cabinet approved the salary packages for Mr.
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Acting Top Cop says predecessor dismissal not politically motivated
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:11 AM
Days After taking over as the acting commissioner of police New Acting Commissioner Stephen Williams says he would not have accepted the job if the sudden removal of my predecessor James Philbert was
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President Richards praises former acting Top Cop James Philbert
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:04 AM
President George Maxwell Richards has paid glowing tribute to former acting Police Commissioner James Philbert for the work he has done in the police service. His Excellency
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Acting Com. Stephen Williams on Independence Day Parade 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:11 PM
Acting Commissioner Stephen Williams says it’s an honor for him to lead the police service even though it’s just for a short stint. Yesterday Mr. Williams officially picked
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Rougier says prisoners committed to the job
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:05 PM
Commissioner of Prisons John Rougier says his officers’ are committed to the job, just by their presence at the Independence Day celebrations today. It was last week the Prison Office Association
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Independence Parade
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:01 PM
It was easily the largest Independence anniversary parade. That was the consensus of scores of onlookers who witnessed the 48th such occasion on the streets of the capital city after hundreds of members of the country’s defense forces staged their annual event at the Queen’s Park Savannah, this morning. His Excellency President George Maxwell Richards, took the salute before a large audience comprised of the public and government officials headed by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. It was the
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Former acting top cop still in the dark on early dismissal…
Monday, August 30, 2010 12:05 PM
Former Acting Police Commissioner James Philbert says he remains in the dark over his early dismissal from the position. On Friday Mr. Philbert received a letter from the Police Service Commission informing
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Mayor Lee Sing wants vagrancy issue addressed
Monday, August 30, 2010 11:56 AM
Port of Spain of Mayor Louis Lee Sing is calling on government to work with him to get rid of vagrants from off the streets of the Capital City. Mayor Lee Sing says he’s not focused on plans that went
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Sharaz Khan calls for leases to agricultural lands
Monday, August 30, 2010 11:43 AM
President of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association Sharaz Khan is calling on the government to grant leases to farmers. While speaking during an interview earlier today, Mr. Khan insisted that farmers need
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Former Dharmachayia of the Maha Sabha to receive ORTT
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:28 AM
Ahead of tomorrows Independence Day National Awards Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has announced that this country’s highest award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will be given to Former Dharmachayia of the Maha Sabha Pundit Krishna Maharaj. The Prime Minister also revealed that Dr. Wahid Ali, senior attorney Karl Hudson-Phillips and former PNM minister Kamaluddin Mohammed, will also be honoured with the nation’s highest award. While addressing an Independence Day Celebration
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PARENTS TOLD OT INSTALL MORALS AND VALUES IN THEIR CHILDREN
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:20 AM
Parents are once again urged to install morals and values in their children at an early age. This call was made by Pastor Sean Kangal while addressing the Gopaul Boodan’s School Project in Montrose at the weekend. This project is celebrating its 15th Anniversary and 150 under privileged children were presented with school bags and other accessories. Meanwhile, founder of the organization, Deputy Mayor of Chaguanas Gopaul Boodan told the gathering he intends to contribute ten percent of his salary
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JACK WARNER SAYS THE PSC IS AN INDEPENDENT BODY
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:13 AM
Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner remains adamant that the Police Service Commission is an independent body. Mr. Warner made the comments while responding to questions from reporters following a tour
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JACK WARNER PROMISED FLOODING WILL BE ADDRESSED
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:05 AM
Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner has assured residents of Bamboo Settlement #1 that if he fails to address the problem of flooding he will demit office. Mr. Warner gave the assurance while addressing
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INSTALLATION OF CABLE BARRIERS TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Monday, August 30, 2010 8:59 AM
Director of governments Programme for Upgrading Road Efficiency other wise called PURE Hayden Phillips has revealed that Government’s initiative to place cable barriers along the country’s roadways is expected to begin next month. Mr. Phillips made the disclosure while speaking to reporters at Bamboo Settlement #1 yesterday. Last Week cabinet approved this initiative which is expected to cost taxpayers approximately 21 million dollars. Mr. Phillips explained that measures have been put in place to
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Prison Officers on Go Slow
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:39 PM
Prisoners from the Golden Grove prison in Arouca did not attend scheduled court hearings this morning at the San Grande, Mayaro and Rio Claro Magistrates Courts. This is as a result of prison officers going on a go-glow. It is reported that officers indicated today, to the Amalgamated Security Service, which is contracted to transport prisoners, that they would not escort prisoners outside, citing security concerns. When Newspower Plus contacted Rajkumar Ramroop, President of the Prison Officers’
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Murder at a Fyzabad bar
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:28 PM
Police are searching for 2 suspects who are said to have been involved in an early morning murder at a Fyzabad Bar. At approximately 1:30 this morning several persons were liming at F and J Valley Bar in Fyzabad when there was altercation among a number of men. 30 year old Eddison Bruno of Colloy Street in Fyzabad was stabbed in his neck during the fight. Several others were also injured. Bruno was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital where he died hours later while undergoing emergency surgery.
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