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MINISTER of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) Foster Cummings, while visibly emotional owing to the death on December 16 of his friend and colleague Lisa Morris-Julian, delivered remarks of encouragement to recipients at a grant distribution ceremony on December 17. Morris-Julian, who tragically died in a house fire, was his Cabinet colleague and served […]

THE Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has expressed its sadness at the death of Minister in the Ministry of Education Lisa Morris-Julian. Morris-Julian, who was also D’Abadie/O’Meara MP, died in a fire at her family’s home at Farfan Street, Arima on December 16. Two of her children also died in the fire. In a statement on […]

A COURT has approved the extradition of a US citizen arrested in October by US law enforcement and TT police to face charges of second-degree murder and firearm offences. Earlier this month, acting Chief Magistrate Christine Charles committed Anthony Regis-Ash, 24, for extradition after she said she was satisfied the US had met the requirements […]

TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has paid tribute to Minister in the Education Ministry Lisa Morris-Julian, who died in a fire at her Arima home on December 16, along with two of her children. “God gives us gifts and he sends us here on earth to do a job. God put her here for […]

A 78-year-old man was robbed at his home in Penal on December 16. Police said they responded to a report of a robbery at Ramnarine Popo’s home at Satnarine Trace around 3 pm. Popo told officers he was in the garage area around 2.30 pm when two men attacked him. Both were masked, wore dark […]

WEST INDIES women’s skipper Hayley Matthews put in a terrific allround performance in the second Twenty/20 against India at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as the visitors stormed to a comprehensive nine-wicket win to level the series at 1-1 on December 17. India made 159 for nine after being sent in by […]

DISBELIEF was the first reaction of many when, on December 16, word spread that Lisa Morris-Julian had died in a fire. Surely, many felt, such a thing could not be. How could a sitting MP, a minister in the Ministry of Education, a mother and a wife die so soon, and in such a manner? […]

VACATION time, especially around Christmas, is always a memorable experience for children; a vacation period they especially look forward to. This academic year is even more special in that schools are out for a month instead of the traditional three weeks. Many parents are, however, challenged with balancing their work/domestic commitments in addition to ensuring […]

THE EDITOR: For nine painful years the people of TT have endured the disastrous leadership of Keith Rowley and the PNM government. It has been a period defined by economic mismanagement, financial scandals, and a complete disregard for accountability. Today, many frustrated voices cry out: Not a da– seat for Rowley and the PNM! The […]

PAUL SARRAN THE PEOPLE’S National Movement (PNM), a cornerstone of TT’s political fabric, faces a defining moment as the country approaches the 2025 general election. With a legacy spanning decades, the party has demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges. However, as the electorate becomes more discerning and diverse, the PNM must address a new reality: the […]