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This is Trinidad and Tobago in summation

sgtdjones 4/15/24, 5:46:04 PM
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This is Trinidad and Tobago in summation

The ongoing violence, with numerous murders occurring throughout the previously peaceful surroundings, is significantly impacting the country's overall mentality. Mothers who speak highly of their sons' character have faced mockery. It appears that the police have not fulfilled their obligations. The business community is in need of assistance, and DOMA is a top priority for them. The Port of Spain is making preparations for a potential conflict of gang wars. 
The National Security Minister, speaking with expertise, emphasizes that his primary responsibility lies outside the realm of ensuring citizen safety. Weekends seem to be a common time for multiple homicides, as reported by the TTPS. On Monday mornings, they release the total number of people who lost their lives over the weekend. The victim profile has broadened beyond the previous emphasis on "young men of African descent" from recognized "hot spots." The heart-wrenching accounts of older individuals targeted by home invasions, senior citizens robbed of their well-deserved pensions, and the devastating aftermath of looting of homes and businesses now fill the victim profile. Victims of these tragic incidents include those bound, shot, strangled, or suffocated. They also have children of various ages. After being informed about the heartbreaking incident involving a four-year-old being decapitated, there has been a suggestion that counseling could be beneficial for members of the TTPS. This is the same TTPS that has ignored previous murder patterns despite the consistent rise each year.
It is common for a single murder to lead to the resolution of multiple cases. Authorities later discovered that they had identified johnny What's his name as a prime suspect and were actively searching for him in connection with several murders. Interestingly, for the past three years, police officers have observed the individual known as johnny visiting various bars and socializing while enjoying beverages with police officers.

The occurrence of seven infant deaths within a short span of three to four days at the Port of Spain General Hospital is a matter of great concern and suggests a serious problem. How did the tragic loss of seven innocent lives occur prior to the implementation of necessary precautions? Amarah Lallite, a four-year-old child, tragically lost her head in a recent unfortunate incident. 

Are people still aware of the remarks made by Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh in 2022 about the impressively low neonatal death rate in the country?
Do people remember Fitzgerald Hinds' statements when he is National Security Minister? It is not my responsibility to give you a feeling of assurance!
Are people still able to remember the statements made by Dr. Rowley when he first became Prime Minister and during his subsequent re-election?
There is a close proximity between Les Couteaux and Mason Hall, which may have led to some initial challenges, followed by a tendency to prioritize the wealthy in governance.

Marvin Gonzales, Public Utilities Minister, raises concerns about possible bias in the allocation of water resources in TT, indicating the need for further investigation. Gonzales solemnly informed the residents of Morne Diablo in Penal, "Unfortunately, corruption at the highest level has affected you." The minister emphasized the problem of contractors illegally extracting water from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) and making a profit by selling it to residents. Both WASA and the police are currently investigating the matter, he added.
He wondered how the WASA leadership, responsible for ensuring a sufficient water supply, could have been unaware of such an incident. In my opinion, this demonstrates the disheartening conduct of leaders and public officials who have deviated from their dedication to the people of TT. "As the Minister of Public Utilities and an MP, I believe it is my duty to sincerely apologize for the distress you have endured over the past two decades." 
Resident Helen Salick shared a funny story about the difficulties of managing without a supply and finally getting one. She mentioned that after 15 years, she had an extraordinary experience on Easter Sunday when water suddenly started flowing in her line.
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sgtdjones 4/15/24, 6:01:53 PM
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T&T Murders hit 165 for 2024

THREE boys ages, seventeen, eighteen and nineteen are expected to appear in court today for the murder of an autistic man which occurred in Tunapuna last month.Around 4.50 p.m. on March 25, Kynplyn Sandy, 34 was cleaning the yard of his family’s home at Upper Fairley Street, Bamboo Road, Tunapuna when he was ambushed and shot several times about the body.Police later said that gunmen had been looking for someone else but when they were unable to find the person they opened fire on Sandy who relatives said had the mind of a 12-year-old.

La Romaine shopkeeper robbed

A SHOPKEEPER was robbed of a quantity of cash, soft drinks, snacks and a phone card machine on April 12.
A police report said the owner of a shop in La Romaine secured her business place at about 4 pm on April 12 and when she returned the next morning, she saw it was broken into.
Missing were three cases of soft drinks, snacks, cigarettes, cold drinks and a phone card machine.
The report said entry was made through a front window.

Moruga

In a separate incident, police in the Moruga district reported that at about 5.58 am on April 11, officers of the Moruga police station, the Southern Division task force area east, the police canine unit and the Princes Town municipal police executed a search warrant at a house on La Lune Road, Moruga where they found 165 cannabis plants in pots and trays in a bedroom

Cunupia

In Cunupia, police reported a robbery of a director of a company and an elderly male relative. A report said on April 13, at about 6.55 am, the family was home when two men, with a cutlass and a gun, announced a robbery. The suspects took $10,000, which represented workers’ salaries, US$10,000, another $78,000 in cash and $500,000 worth of jewellery. The suspects threatened to kill the family before escaping in a waiting vehicle.

Chinese grocers beaten, robbed by bandits

A SAN JUAN man was beaten by four men who escaped with over $20,000, a case of Puncheon rum, and eight bottles of Hennessy during a robbery on April 13.
He did so and the suspects took $20,000 cash; US$1,500; a case of 12 bottles of Puncheon rum; eight bottles of Hennessy and an unknown amount of cash from the register. The four suspects then escaped on foot along Bridge Road. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

Petit Valley

In another incident, a Petit Valley courier was robbed in Patna Village, Diego Martin, on April 12, just before 5 pm.
A police report said the 29-year-old courier was delivering a package of two pairs of sneakers, valued at $2,750 when he was told by the alleged customer to an address in Patna Village.
The report said the “customer” tried to snatch the package from the vehicle and both men began struggling when another man approached with a gun. The courier drove off leaving the men who managed to escape with the package.
Morne Diablo

The 17-year-old boy from Morne Diablo in Penal wanted in connection with the recent shooting death of a fellow villager is assisting the police with the investigations.
Newsday learned that the suspect surrendered to the police on Friday (April 12).
Up to April 15, he was in custody as the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (Region III) police continued the investigations.
Without giving details, the police said he was in good health.
The suspect had been on the run since the shooting on April 6 at around 9 am that left labourer Tyrell “Koke” Karim, 44, dead.

Elderly dad gunned down outside home

A 69-year-old father of three whose wife died earlier this year, was gunned down outside his home in Arouca on Monday.
The shooting of Dennis Affan happened at 1a.m. at 14th Avenue, Bon Air.
Affan was a retired maxi taxi driver, and was described by neighbours as a decent and hard working person who took care of his family.
Th motive for the killing is not immediately known.

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sgtdjones 4/15/24, 6:08:38 PM
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