No more morning hospital visits—Khan
Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan yesterday backtracked on a policy to allow relatives to visit patients from 7 am to 9.30 am following objections from nurses. Following a meeting with representatives of...
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Tears over SEA
While there were no major hiccups in the South land during the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exams on May 7, several students in San Fernando reported being unable to finish the exam on time.But...
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Seaweed hurting fishermen on east coast
Fishermen on the country’s east coast are appealing to Government agencies to clean up tonnes of sargassum (seaweed) on the shoreline, as they say it is killing their livelihood.The fishermen also say...
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First Mother’s Day without Donna
As children across the country celebrate the lives of their mothers today, four youngsters in Longdenville can only celebrate memories they have of the woman who gave birth to them.The Mascall...
View ArticleRoti shop owner robbed on Mother’s Day
After one of the most fruitful business days of the year, the owner of Amin’s Restaurant fell victim to a daring daylight robbery. According to reports, around 4 pm yesterday evening, owner Pope Amin,...
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Treat for South moms
New mothers at the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) were treated to desserts and gifts for Mother’s Day yesterday. First-time mother Sykiee Francis, 24, gave birth to a healthy baby boy at 1.34 am...
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Larry Lalla to go up for UNC nomination
Attorney Larry Lalla has thrown his hat in the ring with the United National Congress (UNC) but did not reveal which seat he would contest. Lalla collected his UNC nomination form at the party's...
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Lalla seeking nomination from UNC
Attorney Larry Lalla was among almost 50 people who collected nomination papers at the UNC’s headquarters yesterday on the second day of the distribution of papers to potential candidates. Lalla, a...
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Chutney star Ramrajie Prabhoo eyes Caroni Central
The third day of the United National Congress' (UNC) distribution of nomination papers got off to a slow start on May 13, with only 12 people showing up to collect papers. Among them was Chutney legend...
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UNC Nominations: Gypsy files for Mayaro
Incumbent Mayaro MP, Winston 'Gypsy' Peters, is the first potential candidate to file nomination papers since the United National Congress began its distribution of nomination papers on Monday....
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UNC Nominations: Panday eyes Kamla's seat
United National Congress (UNC) founder and former Prime Minister Basdeo Panday had a nomination form collected on his behalf shortly after noon Wednesday. Panday was in his office at the Rienzi...
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Panday eyes Kamla’s seat: ‘It’s either that or Couva North’
After a hiatus from the Parliament, UNC founder and former prime minister Basdeo Panday has aspirations to return as the MP for Siparia after the 2015 general election. Panday, rather tongue-in-cheek,...
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Nurses advised: ‘Fix yourself first’
At a time when the behaviour of nurses is coming under scrutiny, managing training consultant Wendy Nobie is advising them to be kind to their patients. Nobie, the featured speaker at the South West...
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Claxton Bay residents protest illegal gate
Armed with placards chanting “Remove the gate” about 60 residents of Springvale, Claxton Bay gathered yesterday to protest the blockage of an access road into their community. The residents say a steel...
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Mother recalls last words with daughter
Ann Marie Reedir woke up around 2 am on Sunday and as is customary peeped into her daughter’s room. Only this time Mahadai “Savi” Chatoorgoon was not in her bed. Reedir spent the next few hours...
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Deron Attz: A flag bearer for South fashion
After a decade of hosting San Fernando Fashion Week, founder Deron Attz has seen the event evolve to the point where he is ready to expand to regional audiences. Over the years, many top local and...
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Southern cops bid to slash crime
Newly appointed Inspector of Crime and Operations in the southern city Don Gajadhar says crime in San Fernando has been reduced by at least 15 per cent and that he plans to implement a proactive crime...
View ArticleJack treated unfairly
Chairman of the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) Rekha Ramjit says the party will not crumble in the wake of the arrest and indictment of its political leader, Jack Warner. Speaking on i95.5 FM radio...
View ArticleNew flood warning system for Diego
With the Met Office signalling the start of the rainy season and the trauma of last year’s flash-flooding devastation still raw, residents of Diego Martin are being assured that an early warning system...
View ArticleMother’s death leads man to drink and drive
A man who said his grief over his mother’s passing drove him to drink and drive was among a dozen people referred to road safety awareness group Arrive Alive to educate himself on the dangers of drunk...
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