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Huawei Technologies (T&T) donates 2,000 face masks to TTPS

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Huawei Technologies (T&T) Limited has donated 2,000 face masks and boxes of sanitizers to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In a brief handover ceremony which took place at the Police Administration Building, Corner Edward and Sackville Streets, Port-of-Spain, on Friday 1st May 2020.

Chief Executive Officer of Huawei, Jeff Jin, made the presentation to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Irvin Hackshaw.

Jeff Jin, says during this pandemic and with the stay at home orders, Huawei continues to provide essential services supporting connectivity”. He further added that “he feels safe with the knowledge that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service continues to protect all of us, as we collectively fight the COVID-19 crisis.

Mr Jin went on to say that the gift presented today is to demonstrate that our company is a committed partner in the community with TTPS, and together we will go through the challenges of this crisis and conquer it. Huawei supports stay at home and stay healthy.

speaking of behalf of the Police service Deputy Commissioner of Police, Irwin Hacksaw, expressed gratitude on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, and all the men and women of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. “This donation is a good gesture as the items are needed in the Police Service”.

Large Quantity of Narcotics Recovered in Gulf of Paria

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A quantity of narcotics was recovered by officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard in the waters of the Gulf of Paria, off the coast of Icacos, last night.

According to report’s Coast Guard officers were on marine patrol in their vessel around 9:05 pm on Thursday 30th April 2020, when they observed a vessel in the water which aroused their suspicion.

As the officers proceeded to intercept the vessel, it changed course and sped off. The Coast Guard gave chase during which the occupants of the unknown vessel began throwing items overboard before they entered Venezuelan waters and escaped.

The Coast Guard officers recovered a total of seven bags from the water before returning to Staubles Bay.

Officers of the St. James Criminal Investigations Department were contacted and the seven bags were handed over to them.

His Worship the Mayor of Point Fortin Councillor Kennedy Richards on the 40th Anniversary

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His Worship the Mayor of Point Fortin Councillor Kennedy Richards

Dear Burgess’s

Today, April 30th, 2020, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the conferral of Borough status on our beloved community of Point Fortin.

As the first citizen of our Borough, it gives me great pleasure to greet all our burgesses on this occasion, despite the fact that current circumstances do not permit us to celebrate as we would usually do.

Today our Borough turns 40, and as a Council, we are focused at 40.

In the face of COVID-19, we are indeed focused on recognizing that we owe a duty of care to all burgesses and particularly to the most vulnerable among us. In this regard, all members of Council are on the frontline, in the streets, lanes and traces, bringing relief to those most in need.

In a general sense, however, we are focused on ensuring that Point Fortin remains safe, that our institutions remain intact and, that as a Corporation, we discharge our municipal functions to the satisfaction of all our burgesses.

At this time, we are also taking a moment to reflect on the many councillors, aldermen and corporation staff who have rendered selfless and immeasurable service over the past 40 years. It is to their credit, that today the Point Fortin Corporation can stand proud in celebration of this milestone.

So yes, at 40 we are focused on where we came from, and we are acknowledging those who brought us to this stage of our development.

But at the same time, we are also fuelling the future, so that as a Corporation, we can continue to lead our people and community along the path of continuous evolution, development and transformation.

As we look beyond our 40th birthday, we envision a growing township with a new, adequately outfitted hospital. We also anticipate the completion of the iconic Mahaica sporting facility and look forward to connecting with the rest of the country via the new highway and associated road upgrades.

But above all, the most critical ingredient in fuelling our future will be the innate character and indomitable spirit of our people. Point Fortin is a community that has endured many stresses over the years, and we have always prevailed, because of that distinct quality of resilience that abounds in and among our people.

So once again, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a happy 40th Borough Anniversary to all, as we focus on our strengths, and use our achievements and the spirit of our people to fuel our future.

May God bless us all

Arms and ammo Found in Pt. Fortin

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Police have arrested one man for possession of a quantity of marijuana and a firearm and ammunition. The fine was made in a bushy area in Point Fortin during an anti-crime exercise on Wednesday 29th April 2020.

The anti-crime exercise was co-ordinated by Snr. Supt. Cooper, ASPs Ramphall, Ramdeen, and Abbot and also included Sgt. Ali, PC Boodoo and officers of the Point Fortin Criminal Investigation Department, South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF) and Canine Unit.

Officers went to Bryce Road, Point Fortin, and searched a house and found 145 grams of marijuana. A 55-year-old occupant of the house was arrested.

Also based on information received one revolver and six rounds of .38 ammunition were also found and seized in a bushy area near Reid Road, Point Fortin. Investigation are continuing

In Separated Incident

cash and marijuana

Police have arrested a man for Possession of Marijuana and a Quantity of Cash in Central

The quantity of marijuana and cash were found and seized by officers during an exercise Which was conducted in the Central Division today, April 30th, 2020.

The exercise was coordinated by Snr. Supt. Simon, ASP Pierre, Insp Ragoo, Sgt Stewart and included members of the Central Division Task Force and Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Operations Unit, where several search warrants were executed.

Officers went to Francis Street, Couva, and searched the said premises where they found a black plastic bag containing 103 grams of marijuana, $28,805 TT $10 US currency found in a bedroom. The said cash was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act by Sgt Stewart.

PC Ramoutar formally charged the suspect for Possession of Marijuana and officers of the Financial Investigation Unit are continuing to enquires

UNC CELEBRATES 31YEARS

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The United National Congress celebrates 31 years of selfless service to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, and reiterate the party’s commitment towards national development and ensuring that we can rebuild our country and improve the lives of our citizens who are currently facing the unprecedented crisis posed by the novel coronavirus. 

The party says Thirty-one years ago, the United National Congress political party was formed as a vehicle to fight for equality, social justice and sustainable development for all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, and we have remained steadfast in our goals.   

In a statement the party’s says, our beloved T&T is facing the threat posed by Covid-19, which has drastically changed our lives, and the way we interact with each other.  An anniversary is usually a time for celebration and festivity, however, this year, we cannot come together.  We will mark the occasion by continuing with our national relief effort for families affected by the crisis.

Over the past few weeks, the UNC team, including hundreds of party activists, Councillors, Members of Parliament have been helping thousands of citizens with hampers, food items, masks as well as other necessities as a result of the catastrophic situation they currently face.  I urge those who have the means to do so, to give to those in need.  The fact is that while thousands have lost their jobs and are unable to care for their families, assistance from the Government has been slow and bogged down in bureaucracy.

The UNC also says crisis facing our nation goes beyond the health risk of Covid-19.  Our country’s economic wellbeing and development, which, before this crisis were ignored by the current administration, have now been derailed by the Rowley Government’s haphazard approach to the health emergency. 

The UNC will continue to hold the Government to account for the billions of taxpayers’ dollars that are being spent in the name of this crisis, as well as their failed policies. 

Unlike the current administration, we in the UNC have been looking ahead, and we have been working.  The party has prepared a National Economic Transformation Masterplan, which is a blueprint for the stabilization of our economy, the creation of more than 50,000 jobs and sustainable development.

The United National Congress is the only party with the competence, vision and ability to move our country forward. We are proud of our track record of delivery and service to the people, and our diverse team, a mix of experience and youthful innovation, is ready to lead Trinidad and Tobago into the future.

As we pledge to continue fighting for the citizens of our nation, I sincerely thank all the faithful who have given selflessly to build the party through their love and dedication.  I repeat my call for all persons interested in transforming our nation to join us.  All are welcome in the house of the rising sun. 

Together, we will heal.  We will get through this crisis and emerge stronger and more united.

Letter to the Editor

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Point Fortin woman dies in an accident

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58, yds old Karen Alexis has been killed in a vehicular accident in Golconda according to reports. Ms Alexis was a front seat passager in a car driven by her son 30yrs old coastGuard man Kadeem Alexis of Coconut drive, fanny village Point Fortin.

It reported that he lost control of the Nissan sylphy. It hit a utility pole and flipped. He is rush to San Fernando General Hospital. His Mother was pinned by the dashboard. she dies at the scene of the accident. The incident occurred around 1:05 pm at southbound lane just after Golconda Highway exit

Ste.Madeleine Police are continuing investigations

A suspect in the shooting of a Police officer has been arrested

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Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of senior a police officer. According to information reaching SouthsideNews around midday, officers received information and as a result, the party of officers proceeded to Factory road extension,Oropoune on arrival further information was received. The information led the officers to a forested area, just east of Factory Road Extension where a search carried out of the area.

The officers surrounded a bamboo patch and found a man of mixed descent, brown-skinned in complexion, sporting a cane row hairstyle who was also barebacked and wearing a black 3/4 pants, fitting the description of one of the suspects involved in the Shooting of Supt. Simon that occurred early the morning at the Airport Gateway Service station, Piarco. He was hiding approximately 20 feet up in an immortelle tree. He was called out an ordered to come down and in doing so he fell off the tree, he was arrested and cautioned by the officers. A further search of the area was conducted however nothing illegal was found. He was then handed over to the Arouca CID where further investigation are continuing.

The suspect in a shooting of a Police Officer has been released.

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The man who was arrested in relation to the shooting death of Special Reserve Police officer Julien Emmanuel at his Chaguanas home last Friday has been released.

According to his attorney, a file was presented to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), who indicated that there was not enough evidence against the suspect.

Koomalsingh said the 36-year-old man was not found to be the aggressor, but rather, was acting in self-defense when Emmanuel was fatally shot.

Emmanuel, 56, was an assistant superintendent of police last assigned to the Child Protection Unit. Police said he got into an argument with the suspect at his Edinburgh 500 home over chemicals being dumped near his property.

The two struggled and Emmanuel’s gun went off. Emmanuel was shot once in the chest, taken to the Chaguanas Health Facility where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Murder in Laventille

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A 33yrs old man who is described as a known gang leader has been gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Mapp land Laventille .police say around 7.45 pm Dwayne Thomas of Malick Barataria

Was driving along the roadway in Mapp land Laventille when a vehicle blocked his car gunmen alighted from the car and shot him multiple times about his body he died on the spot

Police said Mr. Thomas was known to them and had several matters before the court. Officers from Besson street Police and inter-agency task force responded to the trouble call. Region one homicide officers are continuing investigation

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