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Government retreat postponed
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:54 PM
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The severe flooding experienced in several parts of the country is the main factor cited by the government for the postponement of its planned retreat. It was originally scheduled for the Petrotrin compound
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Help on the way for flood victims
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:53 PM
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Citizens affected by flooding are being assured by Culture Minister, Marlene Mac Donald, help from the government is on the way. The Minister said its field officers are assessing the extent of the damage
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Follow the building rules
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:53 PM
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The input of a legal firm is being sort by the government to review existing laws concerning the operation of the Town and Country Planning Division. Housing Minister, Dr Emily Gaynor Dick Forde, notes
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Clean up Operations
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:52 PM
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Clean up operations continue throughout Port of Spain… Calls to the City Corporation engineering department revealed work crews have been dispatched to various parts of Port of Spain and environs
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21 year old killed in road accident
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:52 PM
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A 21 year old man is the country’s latest road fatality Police say at approximately 4 o clock this morning Russell Ramai…of Ramai Trace …Debe was driving in Valsayn…in the vicinity
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Panday on economy address to the nation
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:51 PM
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning is expected to address the nation tonight … The topics…falling oil prices and how the Trinidad and Tobago economy is faring This morning Opposition leader Basdeo
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2 Held in car stealing ring
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:49 PM
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South police have detained 2 men in connection with a car stealing ring Reports say ASP Cecil Santana and a party of officers investigated a series of larceny of motor vehicles in the area They’ve
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Mayaro Farmers and Flooding
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:30 AM
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Several bridges leading to agricultural lands in the Mayaro area have been damaged by heavy rains Local farmers are urging the authorities to address the issue as quickly as possible. Chairman of the Rio
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Clean up operations
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:29 AM
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Clean up operations continue throughout the capital city… the east west corridor and other parts of the country. This follows heavy rains and massive floods on Tuesday. Yesterday Port of Spain Mayor
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WASA Responds to Firing
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:29 AM
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State-owned Water and Sewerage Authority reassures… the firing of 3 of its managers is part of a comprehensive organisational plan… WASA says the move is designed to increase efficiency and
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THA Sued
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:28 AM
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The Tobago House of Assembly is being sued by the families of Carolina Barrylas of Spain… and Yannick Quesnel of Cascade The families are taking the Assembly to court for approximately 5.4 million
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Flour and bread prices to fall
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By 102admin on
Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:27 AM
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Come next Tuesday …citizens can expect a reduction in the price of flour…and several of its products. The National Flour Mills Limited … in a statement …announced a soon to come
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COP on Floods
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:09 PM
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Congress of the People has criticized government for the lack of a prompt response to the hardships suffered by those affected in the wake of yesterday’s heavy rains. In a statement this afternoon
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PM Address Postponed
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:08 PM
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This evening’s world cup qualifier between Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba has kicked out the Prime Minister’s address to the nation originally scheduled for tonight. In announcing the change
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Disaster Relief Plan Coming
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:07 PM
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There is an assurance a system will be implemented in each local government Ministry to bring relief to areas affected by Natural Disasters. Speaking in an interview with Newspower today during her tour
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Hazel Tours Flood Areas
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 PM
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Local Government Minister Hazel Manning is expressing her concern for residents in the San Juan Laventille area who were badly hit by yesterday’s disastrous flooding. Today Mrs. Manning, accompanied
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Lack of Subsidies why oil prices shut up
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:06 PM
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Meantime BP’s Chief Economist Christof Ruehl says why oil prices shut in the market 2007/2008 has largely to do with a cut back on subsidies… Speaking at a Statiscal Review of World Energy
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Officials tour flood affected areas
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:04 PM
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Local Government Minister Hazel Manning has joined a contingent of officials currently touring flood affected areas We’re told an official of the Office of Disaster Preparedness is also part of the group…which began some time ago in Barataria…and is expected to move to Mon Repos in Morvant Yesterday both areas were hard hit by flood waters…
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Met Office on rain
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:04 PM
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The Met office is warning of continued rainfall today Officials say they are expecting similar conditions like yesterday…with a high probability of thundershowers…especially in the Central and Port of Spain areas
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Drayton on tobacco control
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:38 AM
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An independent senator is not pleased with Government’s plans to regulate the use of tobacco products in this country Speaking in Parliament yesterday…Helen Drayton described the effort as
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Ransom demand for businessman
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:37 AM
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A 250 thousand dollar ransom has been demanded for his safe release of businessman Anup Patel. Police say 4 heavily armed men were seen bundling the 32 year-old into a silver Toyota motor car …license plate number PBR 8520. Patel is the manager of Shiva Jewellery.
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Flooding along the East West Corridor
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:37 AM
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Several parts of the east west corridor were affected by heavy floods yesterday Morvant Residents say waters rose to as much as 4 feet high… flooding out homes and even pushing cars from the
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ODPM on flooding
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:40 AM
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Citizens are being urged to exercise caution as more land slides are expected due to the saturation of the soil following heavy rains recently. The appeal comes from the Office of Disaster Preparedness
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Clean up operations in POS
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By 102admin on
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:40 AM
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Clean up operations are expected to move into full swing today following heavy rain fall and flooding in several parts of the country particularly the capital city yesterday. Hundreds of commuters and
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Government and the Media
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:37 PM
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The government has chosen veteran media practitioner, Ken Gordon, to head a committee which would be responsible for creating guidelines to improve the standard of the profession. Information Minister,
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Traffic on Wrightson Road POS
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:35 PM
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As hundreds of citizens try to get out of the gridlock traffic situation in Port of Spain, one motorist is urging members of the public to be vigilant of persons with questionable motives. The concerned
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Rain Havoc
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:34 PM
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning was among the thousands caught up in the heavy flooding which drenched Port of Spain and another areas this afternoon. He was forced to leave his official vehicle and high
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Another pirate attack
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:33 PM
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Pirates have hijacked another 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, days after the capture of a giant Saudi oil tanker. The International Maritime Bureau said a Hong Kong registered cargo ship and another vessel were the latest to be seized. More in this report from Robert Walker
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Panday Warning
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:25 PM
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Although the economic statistics look good on paper, the fact is citizens life are worse today than ever before. This from the Leader of the Opposition Basdeo Panday who is again slamming government for
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Media must be fair and balance
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By 102admin on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:25 PM
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Yet another again the government is denying claims from some quarters that it is anti-media but it maintains fairness and accuracy are key principles which should be practised in the profession. Speaking
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