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Photographer attacked outside A&V Drilling
sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:46:31
Photographer attacked outside A&V Drilling
F the media!
Around 2.30 pm, De Silva was standing on the road taking photos of the expansive compound when a black Toyota Hilux drove towards him in an attempt to run him over. De Silva stepped back to avoid the oncoming vehicle, only to see the vehicle coming toward him again. The driver then stopped, jumped out and accosted De Silva in an aggressive manner.
De Silva’s glasses fell to the ground and he identified himself as a Guardian Media photographer in an attempt to prevent the attacker from assaulting him further. However, the man, who was also shouting obscenities, began cuffing De Silva about his face, telling him he was on private property.
A second man who came in a second vehicle then hit De Silva on the side of his neck. This second individual was later identified by senior officers at the Penal Police Station as being a police officer.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:47:01
PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday said he has been a guest at the home of A&V Drilling and Workover Limited owner Nazim Baksh. Rowley made this disclosure during Prime Minister’s Question Period in the House of Representatives. At Thursday’s post-Cabinet news conference at the Diplomatic Centre, the Prime Minister confirmed that Baksh was his friend. “In the last seven years, I have been to the home of the Baksh family about five or six times,” Rowley said.
Growley friend gats the police on he side
sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:49:44
Seven held as cops rescue abducted landlord
"Allyuh save me" was the cry of 71-year-old Sooklal Ramroop as he scurried out the mangroves off Bayshore Avenue, Marabella after spending 21 hours in captivity.
With his hands tied and a strap still on one ankle, a terrified Ramroop begged the police to shield him from his attackers, who had actually fled deeper into the mangroves on learning that law enforcement officers were close by.
By yesterday evening, seven suspects were held during an operation that lasted more than 17 hours, scouring the seafront that is synonymous for smuggling drugs and firearms.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:51:37
Accused in Broadbridge murder worried about safety
One of the two people charged with murdering ex-curator Dr Claire Broadbridge is worried about his personal safety while he is locked away awaiting trial for her death.
John Smith, through his attorney Roland Bain, expressed concern over his safety among other things. Bain, who did not elaborate what concerns his client had, told acting Chief Magistrate Maria Busby-Earle-Caddle that his client was worried about his safety.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:55:29
Woman raped during attack by bandits
POLICE are hunting for a rapist and three thieves who attacked and robbed a family in south Trinidad on Wednesday night.
The home invasion occurred at around 10 p.m.
Police said four men wearing masks and armed with firearms and cutlasses held up the family.
Cash and thousands of dollars in jewelry were stolen.
One of the assailants sexually assaulted the woman in a bedroom while her relatives were held under siege in another room.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:57:10
Rowley gets ferry report from Mouttet*
The report of sole investigator Victor Mouttet into the ferry fiasco is now complete and with the Prime Minister.
During the Prime Minister Question Time in Parliament yesterday, Rowley said Mouttet, who had been appointed on August 15 and mandated to finish his assignment in 30 days, submitted his report to him “last night” (Thursday night).
He said he planned to read the report last night (Friday night).
He said the report would be made available to the Joint Select Committee (JSC) enquiring into the situation on the seabridge.
Rowley is expected to appear before that Committee on Monday at 2 p.m.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 08:59:49
sgtdjones
2017-09-16 09:11:05
Abdulah – I rejected high posts
MOVEMENT for Social Justice (MSJ) head, David Abdulah, revealed that he had rejected offers of high position made to him by each of the past two governments, speaking at an MSJ public meeting on Thursday night at the Mount D’Or Community Centre.
Abdulah said a strong nation could only be built on the foundations of strong communities and strong families. “Tonight we are hearing a cry from the people – not give them ‘this’ or give them ‘that’ – but for leadership and a vision. “ He said people must come together with a common purpose, vision and goal.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 09:18:33
Raped in front boyfriend
A WOMAN was raped in front of her helpless boyfriend by a man armed with a gun shortly after the attacker jumped into the couple’s car shortly after midnight yesterday.
According to police, the 22-yearold woman was seated in the front of the car driven by her 26-yearold boyfriend. The man was driving along the Eastern Main Road in Champs Fleurs at 12.10 am. As the car came almost to a halt near a traffic light, a man walked up to the car and pointed a gun at the driver’s head.
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sgtdjones
2017-09-16 09:23:37
Isn't a Government First Priority is to protect its assets, its citizens.
Citizens pay taxes that allows such, in developing countries.
After reading the above one wonders about leadership, allowing such to occur.
Have our citizens become immune to such news ?
DirtyDan
2017-09-16 10:11:46
Mere flesh wounds sarge
You don't talk about soca doubles red woman and shark n bake
bravos
2017-09-16 10:24:05
In reply to sgtdjones
Pal you were going good with lead post,but why cherry pick all the negative news only.
We get it..
sgtdjones
2017-09-16 15:54:41
Bravos
I am not picking on T&T just portraying what it looks like
from afar.
The Diaspora reads the local papers, I am just posting what their sentiments are.
I am shocked at how much they know about T&T.
At a recent Diaspora T&T get together in Ontario, present were Trade counsels.
They are noting the difficulty of selling T&T abroad.
When one has the USA , England, Canada posting about safety in T&T and
advising its citizens about travel, it's not nice.
This cannot be buried, the Government must be held responsible
