President Max Says More Diversity Needed

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:18:50 -0400

The time is right President George Maxwell Richards believes for there to be more action on diversifying the country’s economy and lessen

Six Robbed Outside UNC’s Gasparillo Office

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:55:09 -0400

Six persons sitting in a meeting outside the UNC office in Gasparillo around 9:30 on Thursday evening were assaulted and robbed by three men, one of whom was armed with a gun. 33 year old Ravi Rattiran, 32 year old field officer

Criminologist On Foreigner as Police Commissioner

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:48:22 -0400

There are mixed reactions from Criminologist Professor Ramesh Deosaran on word that Canadian, Neal Parker is the forerunner for the post of this country’s new Police Commissioner. In an interview on Friday morning Deosaran argued that a foreigner may be better able to sanitise the service and rid it of corruption. On the other hand although Mr. Parker is well accomplished Professor Deosaran is concerned about possible demoraliasation in the service.   Story By: Dennis James Power 102 Tags: Ramesh

Local Government Elections Next Month

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:40:22 -0400

The long over due Local Government Elections will be held on July 26th . Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar confirmed this at the ceremonial opening of first

Subhas Panday Sworn In As Minister

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:00:53 -0400

Subhas Panday has been sworn in as a minister in the Ministry of National Security. Mr. Panday took the oath of office at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, National Security

PM Promises To Deal With Squatters

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:55:29 -0400

Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar says her government will deal with squatter. Speaking at Knowsley building on Thursday afternoon the Prime Minister said the government

Desmond Allum Dies

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:51:44 -0400

Colleagues of prominent Attorney at Law, Desmond Allum who passed away early on Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer, are expressing shock over his death. His colleagues say he was a man of strong principles.

Motor and General Insurance Gives No Hotline Number

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:45:37 -0400

Customers are still waiting for the hotline number intended to be the gateway for accurate information, on the operations of suspended insurance company, Motor and General Insurance Company Limited. On Tuesday the board of Directors of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago ordered that the company suspend its business for a period of 60 days with effect from June 15, 2010 pursuant to its powers under Section 68 of the Insurance Act Chapter 84:01. When contacted on Thursday, a member of staff of

Natifah on Human Trafficking

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:35:42 -0400

The Head of the Missing Persons Association is welcoming an admittance that human trafficking is prevalent in this country Natifah Mitchell makes the comment after word from National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy that he will do all he could within the law to ensure the unlawful activity is stopped. The US State Department Trafficking in Humans Report which was disclosed on Monday ranks Trinidad and Tobago at Tier 2 Watch List. This means this country is seen as one which is not doing enough

Motor and General Insurance Company Limited

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:24:07 -0400

Customers are still waiting for the hotline number intended to be the gateway for accurate information on the operations of suspended insurance company, Motor and General Insurance Company Limited. On Tuesday the board

Algico workers protest

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:25:30 -0400

Workers at Algico for the first time will protest due what they say is a move by the company to renege on an agreement for an enhanced severance package for workers who were sent home officially on Tuesday. The protest will take place

Jack Warner to know his fate today

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:21:08 -0400

Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner will know today if he would have to give up one of his 2 public positions It’s reported that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is expected to reveal the advice of three legal experts on the

22 year-old held in connection with Belmont fire

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:15:13 -0400

A 22 year old man remains in police custody and after he was arrested on Tuesday night in connection with a fire in Belmont A police report states at approximately 2 pm a party of officers from North-Eastern Division Task Force acted on information received and went to a house at Hermitage Road in Gonzales, Belmont where they executed a search warrant and subsequently arrested the suspect, who they say is wanted for arson and several incidents of larceny in the Belmont area. The man was handed over

Land grabbing to be addressed in Cabinet

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:11:20 -0400

The prime minister will also address the controversial ’land grabbing’ issue today. Speaking following last evening People’s Partnership caucus meeting at Rienzi Complex, Couva she said the initial findings of an inter-ministerial

Senior Council Desmond Allum is dead

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:02:48 -0400

Senior Council and past Member of Parliament for Port of Spain North Desmund Allum has passed away. Details are limited but Newspower understands Mr. Allum passed away at his home approximately 3 this morning. He is reported

Workers and their rights and responsibilities

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:21:51 -0400

Power 102 Tags: Labour Minister , Errol McLeod , Trinidad and Tobago , Arima Town Hall The rights enjoyed by workers would be nothing if they were not attended to, by a demonstration

Government told be careful about increasing minimum wage

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:13:44 -0400

A business group wants the People’s Partnership government to move carefully on the issue of increasing the minimum wage which now stands at ten dollars an hour. During

South fire leaves two people homeless

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:03:06 -0400

A security guard who left her home at Embacadere around 6:30 Wednesday  morning for work, received a startling call some 15 minutes later indicating that her home had been destroyed by fire. Susan Emenesse returned to find her common law husband, Ian Burton and fire officers at the scene. The house was gutted. Burton said he’d gone to purchase cigarettes and when he returned he saw the house on fire. The home was not wired with electricity and Burton said nothing had been left lit. The house

Calls to restructure CEPEP

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:47:43 -0400

There is an appeal from the President of the San Fernando Business Association, Daphne Barlett, for the Community Protection and Enhancement Programme to be restructured. C.E.P.E.P. was set up by the former People’s

Health Minister tour controversial Scarborough Regional Hospital

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:35:28 -0400

What was supposed to be a regular fact finding tour of the new 100 bed Scarborough Regional Hospital by Health Minister, Therese Baptiste Cornelis Wednesday turned into a media frenzy. Shortly after the tour began, Minister Baptiste Cornelis began asking NIPDEC representatives for details about the project, including some background information on the contractors. These were followed by further questions by Minister of Tobago Development, Vernella Alleyne –Toppin and Tobago House of Assembly Minority

No bail for two prominent businessmen

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:27:23 -0400

Ishwar Galbaransingh and Steve Ferguson were denied bail when they appeared in a San Fernando court on Wednesday. Senior Council Fyan Hussein represented both men and Kelvin Ramkisoon and Nigel Quamina

Rowley Gets Tobago Support

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:58:44 -0400

Deputy political leader of the People’s National Movement, Orville London, is brimming with confidence that a reshaped and revived People’s National Movement will be able to return to the condors of power again.

Sando Business Owners Sign Petition

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:53:59 -0400

Businesspersons along Mucurapo Street in San Fernando have signed a petition which they say will be forwarded to ACP John King of the Southern Division Police. The business people are complaining about the high noise level emanating within the area. Street vendors were relocated to Mucurapo Street from High Street in 2009. Business owners are saying that blaring music from CD vendors, among other things are causing them much aggravation.   Story By: Aba Luke   Power 102 Tags: San Fernando

Woman Chopped By Relative

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:51:55 -0400

A 50 year old woman and her male relative are both in critical condition at hospital, following an altercation around 12:30 on Monday. Police

TSTT Denies Ill Treatment of Workers

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:49:17 -0400

State owed TSTT denies the utility has not been looking after the interest and welfare of its workers. The response comes following calls by President of the Communications Workers Union, Joseph Remy, for the company’s Chief Executive

Motorcyclist Killed in Carapichaima

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:48:17 -0400

  A 29 year old mechanical engineering student died in a road accident yesterday At approximately 12:50am Suruj Sookdeo of St John’s Street, Orange Field Road, Carapichaima was riding his motorcycle along the Old Southern Main Road in Carapichaima with a group of biker friends Sookdeo was ahead of his friends in the vicinity of Samkiss Bar when a van heading in the opposite direction suddenly pulled into his path The van knocked Sookdeo down leaving him pinned under it His friends managed to

Government Dealing With Squatters

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:43:27 -0400

Housing and Environment Minister, Dr Roodal Moonilal, is promising to deal with the issue of houses built illegally on State lands However he promises the approach will be a humane one Dr Moonilal says the matter is one for

Subhas Panday for leader of Government business

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:38:16 -0400

Former Princes Town Member of Parliament Subhas Panday says he plans to meet with new Government senators as a matter of urgency. This he says will be his first order of business as he assumes the role of

Opportunity for Small Business Operators

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:02:31 -0400

Small business operators are told they will not be left out of the government’s drive to build the nation. Local Government Minister, Chandresh Sharma, gave the assurance while speaking

WASA to compensate San Fernando businesses closed due to road works

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:56:50 -0400

San Fernando Business owners may receive compensation from the Water and Sewage Authority. WASA’s General Operations Manager, Dr. Allan Poon King, told reporters that the company is thinking of compensating business