Lawmen are reporting that the Enhanced Security Measures – formerly referred to as a State of Emergency – in the northwestern parish of St James is making an impact, particularly when it comes to suppressing gang activity. According to Deputy Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, during the period...
A TRINIDADIAN woman living in Florida was killed on Sunday, in what police believe was a domestic violence case. Vicky Samaroo-Torres, 45, was found dead inside her home at 102 Avenue, Vero Beach. Samaroo-Torres is originally of Williamsville. She is a mother of three. Online news reports stated that...
Barbados’ Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has described as unacceptable and “a disgrace” that only four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have so far made the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) their final appeal court. While most CARICOM countries have signed on to the court’s original jurisdiction, only...
Thousands of policyholders of CLICO International Life Insurance Company Limited and British American Insurance Company, which went under a decade ago, are closer to receiving their long awaited settlement with the Senate’s approval this week of over BDS$90 million (US$45 million) to meet the payments. Government...
A crime fighting plan is being rolled out for central Trinidad, says Caroni East MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh. This follows a meeting between a team from the Caroni East constituency and Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams on Thursday. The meeting was held following a request by...