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Calls for SUATT To Be Disbanded

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:26:29 GMT

President of the Police Service Social and Welfare Association, Sgt Anand Ramesar, has called for the Special Anti-crime Unit of T&T to be immediately disbanded. The call came yesterday from representatives of

Warner ask for 4 billion in upcoming budget

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:22:07 GMT

Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner has revealed that he has asked Finance Minister Winston Dookeran to allocate 4 billion dollars to his ministry in tomorrow’s 2010/2011 Budget. According to Mr. Warner this

Commission of enquiry to be sworn into the 1990 Coup

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:14:51 GMT

In just under 2 hour’s members of the Commission of Inquiry into the 1990 attempted coup will be sworn in by Acting President Timothy Hamel Smith. According to a media statement from President’s House Barbados retired Chief Justice Sir David Simmons will take the oath of office as chairman of the commission. The swearing in The ceremony is expected to be brief and takes place at President’s House, at 10am. The newly sworn members hold there first meeting this morning after which the Chairman of the

Dookeran Says Don’t Expect Magic

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:04:57 GMT

One day before the reading of the 2010-2011 National Budget and Finance Minister Winston Dookeran is warning the population not to expect any magic. The Finance Minister yesterday declined to give an idea of what the

New water taxis arrive

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:13:44 GMT

Four new water taxis, purchased by the previous administration have been handed over to the National Infrastructure and Development Company. The vessels, we are told, would surpass the performance of those currently servicing the San Fernando/Port-of-Spain sea bridge. Project Director of the Water taxi service Sharon Taylor spoke of the capacity of the new vessels at the handing over ceremony at Staubles Bay Chaguaramas Monday morning. Delivering the feature address Minister of Works and Transport,

Students of Belmont Boys Secondary School get visit from government minister

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:09:19 GMT

No comment on the budget This was the response of National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy when asked Monday about what his ministry plans to do with its allocation in the 2010-2011 Budget. News Power Plus caught up with the Minister at the Belmont Boys Secondary School. Even though he did not comment on anything regarding the budget Minister Sandy did give an update on what his ministry has been doing thus far to reduce crime. Giving his view on the hiring of Canadian national Dwayne Gibbs

Opening of new school term

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:05:45 GMT

Education Minister Dr. Tim Goopeesingh is urging teachers to be productive in carrying out their duties. The Minister made the call while addressing members of the media during a tour of several primary schools in the Central Trinidad to mark the start of the new school year. Minister Goopeesingh, along with several officials from the Ministry of Education visited five schools which included the Warrenville Presbyterian and the Cunupia Government Primary School. He said his ministry is looking

Teenagers beaten and robbed

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:59:12 GMT

Two teenaged men were beaten and robbed of over $12,000 over the weekend. Around 5pm on Sunday, Adrian Prince and Jameel Brathwaite, both aged 17, were walking along Carib Street in San Fernando when they were accosted by two men. They were beaten and robbed of over $12,000 in jewelry and other valuables. Their attackers managed to escape on foot. Investigations are underway Story By: Nikoli Edwards

Economist Says Public Sector Reform Process Critical

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:57:17 GMT

Economist Kelvin Sergeant is suggesting that ways must be found by the government to ensure the country gets value for money especially in the public sector. He noted in the past there has been a lot of discussion on steps to reform the public sector but there is still a long way to go in this regard. Speaking on Power 102.1fm, Mr Sergeant said this process is critical now more than ever before as finances are hard to come by. He underscored the need for the nation’s resources to be managed well

Government takes steps to make environment more friendly

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:38:02 GMT

The Government is taking steps to make this country more environmentally friendly by moving to implement legislation that would see waste disposal system more organized. Steps have already begun for a proposal to be taken to cabinet in about six weeks. The Local Government Ministry and Canadian High Commission this morning held an Organic Management Workshop at the ministry’s Kent House head office. Power 102fm Tags: Legislation coming to make environment friendly

Brigadier John Sandy on Firearm Find

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:26:30 GMT

Every firearm find is significant… This is the declaration of National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy in response to media reports that two sub-machine guns were found in the Beetham landfill

John Sandy Not Commenting On Budget

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:16:03 GMT

2 days before the reading of the 2010-2011 Budget National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy is staying away from commenting on what his ministry plans to do with its budgetary allocation. News Power

Protest against Food and Drug Division

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:05:52 GMT

Philip Franco a Naturopath and Herbalist and owner of Natural Balance now fears that he would be forced out of business if his goods are not cleared at the Food and Drugs Division. This morning Mr. Franco along with his wife Camille Ojar Franco led a protest in front of the Ministry of Health Head Quarters on Park Street in Port of Spain. Mr. Franco says that Food and Drug Division have denied his entry of a shipment of since August 26th. He says the situation occurred in the past but this is the

Eid- UL- Fitr on Friday

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:58:58 GMT

The Muslim Community of Trinidad and Tobago will celebrate Eid –ul-Fitr on Friday September 10th. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold their Eid –ul –Fitr Service at the Ahmadiyya Center at 33 Polo Ground Road, Preysal staring at 8am. The Eid Sermon will be delivered by Maulana Ibrahim Bin Yaqub Head Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. They also took the opportunity wish the muslim community on this blessed and joyous occasion, Eid greetings. Power 102fm Tags: Muslim

Former member of the PSC Pastor Clive Dottin on Philbert’s dismissal

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:20:53 GMT

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

DR. HAMID GHANY CALLS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF STATEBOARDS

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:14:43 GMT

Political Analyst Dr. Hamid Ghany is calling on the People’s Partnership government to work on the appointment of state boards. After the May 24th General Elections, the newly elected government called on members

Ian Narine on Budget Expectations

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:09:17 GMT

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

Chaguanas Police Make Arrests

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:01:22 GMT

Chaguanas municipal police are continuing their clamp down on illegal drug pushing in the borough. Around 6:20pm yesterday police arrested 3 men who were found to be acting suspiciously. The men were at the Couva

Economist’s Hopes for Budget

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:58:53 GMT

Economist Kelvin Sergeant is hoping next week’s budget reveals the position of the government on the International Financial Centre which was an initiative pursued by the former PNM administration. The I.F.C. for which a building was constructed by the last administration on the Waterfront in Port of Spain was proposed as a 0base for foreign investors to transact of range of financial activities. Mr. Sergeant said it will be interesting to find out the future of the venture from the coalition government

Kidnapping Suspect Gunned Down

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:51:14 GMT

22 year old Christopher Jones of Dow Village, California has been shot and killed. Police say the killing took place at approximately 10o’clock on Wednesday night close to Jones’ home. Jones had reportedly

Wayne Chance Talks About Jealousy In receiving National Award

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:23 GMT

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

CLAXTON BAY MAN MURDERED

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:54:47 GMT

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

Toco man to appear in court for marijuana possession

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:40:44 GMT

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

Lennox Smith on addressing issues affecting the country

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:16:49 GMT

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.

NATUC proposes a housing bond to Finance Minister

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:19:12 GMT

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

THA Chief Secretary to meet with Prime Minister

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:13:19 GMT

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.

Police Welfare describes meeting with Acting top as promising

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:08:46 GMT

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.

New Used Car Dealers Association

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:07:01 GMT

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

TWO MEN TO BE PLACED ON ID PARADE

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:56:03 GMT

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

TWO PEOPLE DIE IN SOUTH ACCIDENT

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:46:59 GMT

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.