Trinidad and Tobago
San Fernando pays homage to legendary Sparrow
RADHICA DE SILVA Senior Multimedia Reporter The Mighty Sparrow may have passed, but the calypso fraternity is insisting that the...
Sweeping age-limit Bill passes 23-10
The Bill raising the legal ages for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling has passed the House 23-10, with Attorney General...
IDs MUST BE SHOWNGovt amends controversial bill, making it mandatory for persons to provide legal proof of age when gambling, smoking and drinking alcohol
Lead Editor-Politics Identification cards will have to be produced to buy alcohol and tobacco, possess cannabis and enter gambling establishments...
Imbert calls for withdrawal of bill; wants public consultation
Akash Samaroo Lead Editor-Politics Diego Martin North East MP Colm Imbert is calling on the Government to withdraw its controversial...
Benjamin announces State-assisted funeral for Mighty Sparrow
The Government will accord calypso icon Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco an official state-assisted funeral, with Culture and Community Development...
2.2kg of cannabis seized in Port-of-Spain
Police seized approximately 2.2 kilogrammes of cannabis during an anti-crime operation in Port-of-Spain on Tuesday. The seizure was made during...
Psychologist backs increase in age for alcohol and drug use
RADHICA DE SILVASenior Multimedia Reporter Psychologist Sarah Subhan has welcomed the Government’s proposed increase in the legal age for the...
Owner Dealers Association questions effectiveness of crime measures
The Owner Dealers Association (ODA) is questioning the effectiveness of the Government’s crime-fighting measures, warning that restrictions on movement could...
Business groups raise concern over proposed age-limit Bill…Chamber, beverage, gambling and events sectors urge wider consultation
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Trinidad and Tobago Beverage Alcohol Alliance are calling for...
Beckles: Govt misleading public on proposed age increases and penalties
Lead Editor-Politics Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles says the Government is misleading the public by presenting its proposed increases in the...
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