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Man on trial 10 years after crime
A plot to rob, idol worshipping and a multi-million dollar inheritance formed part of the evidence heard by a jury in the San Fernando High Court, at the beginning of the murder trial of the man...
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Lawyer seeks isolation in jail
Reeshie Surajbally, who was allegedly caught with two naked intoxicated girls in his van, was jeered and taunted by a large crowd when he appeared in the Princes Town Magistrates’ Court...
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Senior cop faces 4 charges
Suspended Senior Superintendent Edward Castillo was hidden by his colleagues when he appeared in court yesterday on four charges, including three sex charges, committed against two police women.An...
View ArticleSix years jail for hammer attack
A Princes Town man who struck his former boss on the head several times with a hammer and robbed him of $1,500 has been sentenced to six years hard labour. Vinay Sharma, 30, begged for forgiveness when...
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Bail for 2 accused of harbouring fugitive
A husband and wife charged with allegedly harbouring a fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of his estranged wife were each granted $100,000 bail yesterday.Rasheed Mohammed, 55, a handyman, and his...
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Daycare owner sorry baby died under watch
Chanmattee Deonarinesingh said yesterday that she loved baby Kristiano Aziz and was very sorry he died while under her care. Deonarinesingh, 45, a qualified nurse who has been running a daycare at her...
View ArticleGulf City shut down after hoax bomb call
Police ordered the evacuation of a casino, four restaurants and an ice cream outlet at the Gulf City Mall in La Romaine yesterday, following an alleged Isis bomb threat to the establishment. The...
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Only citizens can transform society
A Roman Catholic priest says it’s up to ordinary citizens, not political leaders, to become agents of justice and righteousness and transform society. Delivering the annual Corpus Cristi homily at Our...
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Drunk driver apologises after being slapped with $7,000 fine
After being slapped with a $7,000 fine for drunk driving, machine shop operator Christopher Downey sobered up and apologised to the court, vowing never to drink and drive in his life ever again. That...
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Welder gunned down on his way to collect debt
Instead of starting his new job today, Pleasantville welder Keron Brown’s body will instead be at the Forensic Science Centre in St James for an autopsy. Brown, 21, was shot more than ten times in...
View ArticleWitness in murder trial admits: I get stipend of $3,700
A suspect turned state witness in the trial of murdered millionaire Dr Ravi Maharaj last week admitted, under cross-examination, that he has been receiving a monthly $3,700 stipend from the State in...
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Burst water lines in Sando
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has agreed to undertake an assessment of all its water mains in the southern city following a request from San Fernando mayor Kazim Hosein.Hosein made the...
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Vicky sent to St Ann’s for evaluation
Fraud accused Vicky Boodram has been sent to St Ann’s Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation on the request of her attorney.Boodram, who is facing more than 140 fraud-related charges stemming from...
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Man gets 10 years jail for ‘horrific stabbings’
Describing an attempt by Trevor Creft to murder his former common-law wife in 2009 as a horrific case of gender-based violence, a judge yesterday sentenced him to ten years in prison.“Women must be...
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Pregnant woman admits to being ganja addict
A pregnant woman admitted to being a marijuana addict when she appeared in the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court charged with possession of marijuana.Six-months pregnant Leann Allicock, 32, a mother of...
View ArticleDad accused of raping daughter, 15, for 2nd time
A Chaguanas father was denied bail yesterday, after he appeared in court for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter for the second time.The 38-year-old man, a father of six, appeared before...
View ArticleSeven years jail sentence for duo convicted of killing mechanic
As a High Court judge sentenced two men to seven years and eight months in prison for killing mechanic Nigel Allen, she suggested the authorities take up the prisoners’ offer to assist in bringing the...
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Councillor pleads not guilty to 3 traffic charges
People’s National Movement (PNM) councillor Sherrie Ali yesterday pleaded not guilty to three traffic offences arising out of an incident last year. Ali, of Palmiste, appeared before San Fernando...
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Man to hang for killing probation officer
The mother of murdered Cedros probation officer, Krysta Lackpatsingh, broke down in tears yesterday after the man accused of stabbing her daughter to death 12 years ago was found guilty and sentenced...
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Manning told his wife: I know I’m dying
Days before his passing, former prime minister Patrick Manning told his wife he knew he was dying. Hazel Manning said his tone was one of calm and acceptance when he told her so last Wednesday, his...
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