PM reveals probe into SSA still unfolding
A final report on the probe into the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) will be available sometime in the not-too-distant future, says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. The Prime Minister indicated…
Siparia Mayor ready for no confidence motion against him
Siparia Mayor Doodnath Mayrhoo has challenged his UNC colleagues to provide evidence of alleged corruption to the police, insisting he has nothing to hide. His statement followed UNC councillor for…
Of pay hikes and protests
There is never an ideal time to release any report from the Salaries Review Commission (SRC), the independent body that reviews salaries and other conditions of service for top public…
Heat in the place
Saturday Guardian’s editorial about global warming had it correct, but it forgot about health: “This week’s weather event was just a hint about how much climate extremes will impact our…
Port standoff continues as neither side budges on pay dispute
The ongoing impasse at the Port of Port-of-Spain remains unresolved, causing major disruptions to operations and adversely affecting the business community. There seems to be no end in sight as…
PSA wants police to probe alleged
The Public Services Association (PSA) has hailed a recent High Court judgment as a landmark win for accountability and workers’ rights. Justice Nadia Kangaloo ruled against the Water and Sewerage…
Leonce confident Govt will not adopt SRC’s pay hike proposal
MP for Laventille East/Morvant and Minister in the Ministry of Housing Adrian Leonce believes the Government will not adopt the Salaries Review Commission’s (SRC) report proposing wage hikes for 950…
Man, 24, gets 2-year bond for praedial larceny
A 24-year-old man received a two-year bond after a San Fernando Magistrate found him guilty of praedial larceny offences today. Akinde Pierre, of Gasparillo, was arrested by officers of the…
Police shoot, kill suspect, injure another after truck robbery in Aranguez
RHONDOR DOWLATSenior Reporterrhondor.dowlat@guardian.co.tt Police officers shot and killed one suspect, wounded another, and arrested a third, after an attempted robbery of a water delivery truck on Aranguez Main Road on…
Ministry reduces several fines and demerit penalties
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced updates to the Demerit Points System under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2017, effective November 18, 2024. These changes…