South Campus opening unlikely for September
The University of the West Indies South Campus is supposed to be handed over by contractors in July but after spending more than $420 million on the controversial project, extensive works remain...
View ArticleDon’t be hypocrites, be more productive—Priest
Urging Christians not to be hypocrites but to live their lives in service to others, Roman Catholic episcopal vicar and parish priest Fr David Khan yesterday called on citizens to be more...
View ArticleSando hairdresser goes missing
Police have launched a search for missing hairdresser Vidya Tambie who was last seen on High Street, San Fernando, on Tuesday.Tambie, 20, of Cipero Street, San Fernando, works at Indra’s Beauty Salon,...
View ArticleI was drugged during lime
Golconda hairdresser Vidya Tambie returned home yesterday, after being reported missing for the previous three days. However, she claims to have been drugged after going to lime with friends on Tuesday...
View ArticleFarmer had secret life
Darcy Hosein always expected her common-law husband Dipchand Heeralal to die from a heart attack. But when she saw him and his lover Radha Baldeo lying dead together in his Williamsville ranch on...
View ArticlePoultry producers want protection
More than 27,000 jobs will be lost if imported chicken continues to flood the local market. This was the warning yesterday from president of the T&T Poultry Association Robert Phillip who said the...
View ArticleFalling tree destroys family’s plyboard home
Braving sea blast and chilly winds, a San Fernando family has been sleeping under the ruins of their home which collapsed on Monday afternoon after a coconut tree fell on top of it.Crab catcher...
View ArticleBeverage Bill back on front burner—Camille
It’s been almost two decades since the Beverage Containers Bill was first conceptualised but has never been passed as law.However, with growing environmental consciousness among citizens, Planning...
View ArticleRambharat: Food safety policy coming
After extensive consultations, a food safety policy is being finalised for submission to Cabinet, Agriculture Minister Clarence Rambharat said yesterday.Responding to calls from President of the...
View ArticleHelp police catch the killers
A pundit made a public plea yesterday urging villagers to help the police find the killers of farmer Dipchand Heeralal and Radha Baldeo.Pundit Roopnarine Maharaj told mourners at Heeralal’s funeral...
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