OSLO, (Reuters) – The Norwegian anti-Islamic gunman who killed 77 people said at his trial today his shooting spree and bomb attack were “sophisticated and spectacular” and that he would do the same thing again.
(Trinidad Guardian) T&T would in coming weeks be the beneficiary of US$300 million worth of investments in different sectors, said Trade Minister Stephen Cadiz.
(Trinidad Express) Finally!
After languishing on the books for 12 years since its passage by the Parliament in June 2000, the Dangerous Dogs Act is to be proclaimed on August 1, 2012.
(Trinidad Express) The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ordered that the charge of manslaughter be laid against the mother of two-year-old Aliyah Johnson, after it was found that the components needed for a murder charge were missing.
The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Stacy Conway, 40 years, who is reported to have been a destitute and whose body was found with bruises and a suspected fractured leg at about 0800h today on the roadway at No.11 Village, Berbice.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Fifteen people were injured when a Virgin Atlantic plane made an emergency landing today at London’s second airport, Gatwick, the airport said.
PORT OF SPAIN, (Reuters) – Australia, abandoning conventional wisdom by opening their bowling attack with a spinner, seized control of the second test against West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad today.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service said today it revoked the top security clearance of 11 agents and uniformed division personnel over alleged misbehaviour in Colombia, and the Pentagon said more of its personnel may have been involved than was first reported.
The ruling PPP/C today denounced the claim by AFC Chairman Khemraj Ramjattan that it was preparing to buy-off MPs to ensure passage of the national budget now being debated in parliament.
(Barbados Nation) Barbados suffered an embarrassing collapse to hand Jamaica a comprehensive 139-run victory in the WICB regional four-day final and a record equaling fifth successive title today.
Police today said that vendor Joseph Taylor is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the attempted murder of Euricka Garraway on 2012-04-04.
Former Commissioner of Police, Winston Felix this afternoon challenged Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee to produce evidence that he (Felix) is in possession of a radio belonging to the Guyana Police Force.
(Trinidad Guardian) The T&T Free Zones Company Ltd (TTFZ) will sign a US$65 million deal with Bredero Shaw Middle East Ltd (BSMEL), the largest division of ShawCor Ltd, a global energy services company specialising in products and services for the pipeline and pipe industry.
(Trinidad Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago and other Caricom states are expected to benefit from US$130 million in financial assistance from US President Barack Obama to deal with crime and security in the region.
OSLO, (Reuters) – The Norwegian far-right militant who massacred 77 people last summer gave a clenched-fist salute, smirked at the court and pleaded not guilty on the first day of a trial that threatens to turn into a “circus” showcasing his anti-Islamic views.
(Reuters) – The British businessman whose murder has sparked political upheaval in China was poisoned after he threatened to expose a plan by a Chinese leader’s wife to move money abroad, two sources with knowledge of the police investigation said.
CARTAGENA, Colombia, (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said yesterday the Secret Service would fully investigate reports that agents assigned to protect him in Colombia were caught with prostitutes, saying he would be angry if the allegations proved true.
(Barbados Nation) Government has been warned that the impending closure of the Almond resorts in Barbados can hammer the proverbial nail in the country’s economic coffin.