Twenty-nine remanded over terrorism charges
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-following Monday’s looting, fires Twenty-nine men were yesterday charged with Acts of Terrorism under the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Chapter 8:01 and were remanded to prison after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Three ATVs handed over to Rupununi healthcare workers
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\Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony  while in Region Nine last week handed over three brand new All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to the Health Care Workers in Annai, Katoka, Maruranau valued at $4 million each.

Fifty Aishalton residents to be employed to construct airstrip
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Fifty residents from the Amerindian village of Aishalton in Region Nine will be employed to upgrade the current grass landing strip to a rigid concrete surface, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill announced during a recent community outreach, a Department of Public Information release stated yesterday.

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Foreigners playing major role in construction industry
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-Cubans, Venezuelans, Chinese working on big projects Major construction projects in the city are increasingly featuring large numbers of non-nationals who employers say work in a disciplined manner and are reliable.

Pennelope Beckles-Robinson takes a photo with party supporters outside Balisier House, Port-of-Spain, after being chosen as Opposition Leader yesterday.

PNM picks Pennelope Beckles-Robinson as Opposition Leader

(Trinidad Guardian) Don’t give up hope!   That was the message to the public from People’s National Movement Arima MP Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, who will become the party’s Opposition leader, after a unanimous General Council decision yesterday.

Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo

Looting of Gaza stores signals worsening hunger crisis

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Increased looting of food stores and community kitchens in the Gaza Strip shows growing desperation as hunger spreads two months after Israel cut off supplies to the Palestinian territory, aid officials say.