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BAKR’S THREAT

Four days before the 24th anniversary of the attempted coup, Jamaat-al-Muslimeen leader Yasin Abu Bakr has warned “injustice” against the Muslim community by law enforcement in this country will not be tolerated. On July 27, 1990, it was Bakr who led 114 members of the Jamaat and attempted a coup d’etat against the government of Trinidad and Tobago.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:46:46 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

...Rajaee Ali among 18 detained

LifeSport coordinator Rajaee Ali is among 18 people detained following a raid on the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen Carapo mosque on Tuesday night.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:42:39 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Gender Ministry: Boys of St Michael’s School to be sent home

The boys at the St Michael’s School for Boys are to be sent home. The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, along with the boards of management for the St Michael’s School for Boys and the St Mary’s Children Home, made this decision yesterday following a meeting.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:40:10 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Govt gave away 100 acres of prime land

Government has given away 100 acres of prime land in Tucker Valley to a former Congress of the People (COP) candidate without the approval of Cabinet, Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley said on Tuesday night.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:39:11 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

‘Express’ writer takes to PNM platform

Express columnist Clarence Rambharat is the “newest arrival” to walk through the “open doors of the PNM”, Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has said. But as he mounted the platform at the party’s political meeting on Tuesday night, at Massy Stores car park in St Augustine, Rambharat said he was merely making his “debut in town”.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:38:22 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

‘Regiment here to stay in Laventille’

Colonel Rodney Smart, who leads the Tri- nidad and Tobago Regiment, yesterday strengthened the resolve of his troops to remain in Laventille as “no one should hold any citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to ransom for their selfish needs”.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:34:21 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

No charges for Sharma

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard has advised that former tourism minister Chandresh Sharma not be charged in a matter involving a complaint by his former girlfriend, Sacha Singh, that he had assaulted her.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:32:31 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Soldier patrols in Laventille ‘legitimate’

The trinity of heads involving national security finally presented a cohesive position on the legitimacy of soldier patrols to the public yesterday morning, with all agreeing the presence of soldiers in Laventille was at the command of none other than Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:29:44 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

DNA may have been lost

THERE is the possibility any deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that may have been on a pair of rubber gloves found in La Puerta, Diego Martin, in 2007 has been destroyed, as the gloves were left on a shelf at Arouca Police Station for more than a year before being sent for testing.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:28:51 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Senator Drayton ‘being emotional’

Independent Senator Helen Drayton has an “obsession” with the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) which has caused her to be emotional and disrespectful to the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, says National Security Minister Gary Griffith.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:27:10 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Witco records $296m profit in six months

Profits at the West Indian Tobacco Company (Witco) are smoking. The Champs Fleurs-based cigarette producer yesterday announced a profit before tax for its six-month period ended June 30 of $296.1 million.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:03:52 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Lok Jack: China can bring economic benefits

Businessman Arthur Lok Jack believes it may be prudent for Trinidad and Tobago to consider how its relationship with superpower China can bring this country economic benefits.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:03:20 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

No support for second airline

A SEPARATE airline operating on the airbridge between Trinidad and Tobago will be more detrimental than beneficial to the country’s economy and should not be considered.

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:07:01 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Petrotrin must pay

Members of the Otaheite Fisherfolk Association are calling on State-owned Petrotrin to resume loss of earnings payments to fishermen affected by last December’s oil spill in the Gulf of Paria.

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:47:59 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

International equity markets trend higher

This week we at Bourse review the performance of international equity markets for the first half of 2014 and consider the potential opportunities available to investors. Investors may recall that around this time last year equity markets, particularly emerging markets experienced a turbulent first half.

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:31:49 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

OCM posts $53m profit before tax

One Caribbean Media Ltd (OCM) has posted a $53 million profit before tax (US$8.22 million) for the six-month period ended June 30.

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:15:30 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

No pressure on Harry to diversify HCU

There was no evidence that former Hindu Credit Union president Harry Harnarine was pressured by “rich Indians” to diversify the credit union into a financial empire comprising a slew of businesses as he said he was, the Sir Anthony Colman Commission of Enquiry report into the HCU has found.

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:14:37 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Central Bank pumps more US$ into system

The Central Bank will sell US$75 million to the banking system today as part of what it calls its foreign exchange intervention programme.

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:29:59 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs

Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its history yesterday, saying it will cut 18,000 jobs or 14 per cent of its workforce as it streamlines its Nokia mobile device business to focus on using the Windows Phone operating system.

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:29:27 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

West: FIU can probe LifeSport

With the relevant legislation already in place in the country and more on the way, it is within the remit of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to investigate agencies such as the controversial LifeSport Programme on its own without any instructions to do so.

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:25:02 GMT Full Story @ TT Express

BAKR'S THREAT

AN ANGRY Jamaat al Muslimeen leader Imam Yasin Abu Bakr yesterday threatened Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams and National Security Minister Gary Griffith, of a response, if the security forces continue to raid the Jamaats mosque in Carapo, Arima, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:01:00 GMT Read Full Story @ Newsday

No case to answer

DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard has advised Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams that no charge be laid against Fyzabad MP and former Tourism Minister Chandresh Sharma arising out of allegations of assault made by his former girlfriend Sacha Singh.