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Trincity residents say no to judicial complex - Trinidad Guardian
One 30-year-old man who spoke with the T&T Guardian and asked that his name not be used said he was not even aware there were plans to build the court. When he was informed he seemed very upset. He said: “I living here my whole life and now they want ...
Slow demand for tickets as CAL sets to resume London route - Trinidad Guardian
A spokesperson for Amral's Travel, who did not want to be identified, said it's not seeing “a vast increase” in people wanting to travel to London despite the “good price of tickets.” She anticipates that demand would increase once it gets closer to ...
Students demand Govt action on UTT - Trinidad Guardian
Several students, who asked not to be identified, said they were being treated with discourtesy by UTT's administration, as a result of recent firings of professors and lecturers. They said dismissed members of staff had not been replaced and issues ...
Workers: Firings at UTT lowers academic standards - Trinidad Guardian
Several of them were contacted this week but requested anonymity as they spoke out against what they believed were unfair practices at the university. One said: “When highly qualified people in the faculties are fired...people who have high academic ...
Trio gunned down while asleep - Trinidad Guardian
In an interview at the Forensic Science Centre, a relative (who refused to be named) said: “Kevin was supposed to join the Fire Services today (yesterday). He only went to sleep at the house because of the noise. “There are drums playing at the other ...
Woman crashes car outside Parliament - Trinidad Guardian
She declined to give her name to the T&T Guardian. Police and officials from Parliament crossed the road and spoke with her as police and fire officials from the nearby stations rushed to the scene. Fire officers also blocked a part of the road with ...
Brazil's Rousseff talks trade in US visit - Trinidad Guardian
“There's a feeling that most people in Washington don't appreciate what's happening in Brazil,” an official close to President Rousseff told Reuters. “It didn't have to be a state dinner but Obama could have taken her to dinner, or to the Kennedy ...
Guanapo Landfill blaze under control - Trinidad Guardian
A workman at the site, who declined to be named, stated that Integrated Waste Management Systems, the company that runs the facility on behalf of state-owned Solid Waste Management Company (SWMCOL), contacted the company on Friday afternoon.
Gays criticise 'unbalanced' report: Homophobic slant taken in TV series - Trinidad Guardian
“Putting forward the idea that people who are in the community are somehow strange or have some kind of alternative agenda,” said Jean, a bisexual woman who asked to remain anonymous. “No, we're just normal human beings trying to live our lives.
Mt D'Or residents stage fiery protest after police killing - Trinidad Guardian
Duncan's girlfriend (who refused to give her name) said his death was senseless. “That is stupidness…He don't be in crime and he is a football player and he likes sports,” she said. She said Duncan wanted a better family and a better life, and ...
River Estate murder is third in two weeks - Trinidad Guardian
In an interview at the Forensic Science Centre, one of Bhairosingh's relatives (who refused to be named) said: “Crime is terrible and they need to do something about it. Everyday they killing somebody. He was a very good man and that's how people in ...
Dislocated residents want to stay at Oropune - Trinidad Guardian
One woman, who did not wish to be identified, told the T&T Guardian, it was emotionally draining to return to the location of the fire to remove her belongings. “I cannot get the image of those people jumping out of the building out of my head,” she ...
Man held in plot to assassinate PM, Cabinet members...Running scared - Trinidad Guardian
We are so confused by the turn of events,” said Hameed's wife, a secondary school teacher who refused to give her name. Hameed denied being a radical Muslim or a friend of the detainees. Disclosing that most of the detainees have disappeared or gone ...
I will be suing Govt—'Robocop' - Trinidad Guardian
Another, who refused to be identified, said: “it is like a lie. It is a joke, We can't say what is in the Government minds but that looking like is religious prosecution,” he said. Commissioner of Prisons Martin Martinez said the detainees had a good ...
All 16 released - Trinidad Guardian
Another detainee, who refused to give his name, said the allegations were lies. He said his name was published in newspapers and did not wish to speculate if it was a plot against the Muslim community. Alexis claimed it was a plot hatched by a corrupt ...
Decision on detained 16 today: DPP: I was not consulted - Trinidad Guardian
But a senior lawyer, who asked not to be identified, said given the nature of the allegations, it would have been “obviously appropriate” for the police to maintain a close connection with the office of the DPP and to seek advice regarding what nature ...
'Israelis' on the run - Trinidad Guardian
“St Maarten did not do anything with them so they came here (Trinidad),” a source said. Put on alert by St Maarten's Immigration, the couple were picked up by security officers after they attempted to board CAL flight No 600 to Toronto, Canada on June ...
Pre-schoolers saved by lawmen - Trinidad Guardian
The principal (who refused to be named) praised the police for their quick response. She said all the children's toys, furniture and other items at the school were underwater. She hoped parents and teachers will volunteer their services to clean up the ...
CSEC exam supervisors still awaiting payments - Trinidad Guardian
A woman, who requested anonymity, said about ten to 12 of them, who worked at the San Fernando West Secondary School had not been paid. “We keep hearing that the cheque not ready because of some technicality. The ministry get the most money in the ...
OK hires extra tax collectors to police super rich - Trinidad Guardian
As the UK tightens its belt during economic uncertainty, a senior government official said Sunday he was hiring more than 2000 extra tax inspectors to make sure that Britain's wealthiest feel the squeeze. The British Treasury's Chief Secretary, ...
Seven murdered yesterday - Trinidad Guardian
A relative of Brusco, who asked to remain anonymous, described him as a peaceful family man. She said: “The authorities need to take action against the illegal importation of firearms into T&T.” Sgt Michelle Gosine of the Region 2 Homicide Bureau of ...
Chaguanas man gunned down near home - Trinidad Guardian
A relative, who did not wish to be identified, told reporters on the scene that Rosemary's death was a huge loss for his family who were still mourning the recent death of his mother. Rosemary's murder brought the murder toll for the year to 257. ...
Upgrade forensic technology, pleads family of murdered woman - Trinidad Guardian
The relative, who asked to remain anonymous, also called for swift justice. “I will not rest until we get justice. I hope we get it soon,” he added. To her killers, he said: “I want to tell them that they could run but they can't hide. ...
Jail for bold-faced 'squatters' - Trinidad Guardian
One woman who requested anonymity said: “Tarodale is now known as Little Laventille. Some of these criminals are using these HDC houses to sell drugs and guns. The HDC cannot do anything about it because these things happen at nights, right under the ...
Seven murdered over weekend - Trinidad Guardian
He was not in no gang,” a relative (who refused to be named) said. She said Douglas was “baby like, pampered and disciplined.” She added: “He was quiet and when he didn't want to talk, it was silence. He used to like to play computer games. ...