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(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has agreed to a debate with Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley.

The 12 young entrepreneurs who have advanced in the Caribbean Call to Action Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Children of Caria Caria lined up on Sunday to welcome President Donald Ramotar to his home town.

In keeping with her expressed interest in the elderly and her commitment that they be recognized for their valuable contribution to society, Sandra Granger wife of APNU+AFC Presidential Candidate David Granger, paid a visit to the Uncle Eddie’s Home on Thursday April 30, 2015.

At about 0730h. today, police say that a fire of so far unknown origin completely destroyed a furniture factory and dwelling house at East Canefield, Canje, Berbice, and also a neighbouring residence.

The Ministry of Home Affairs today informed the general public that in pursuance of the powers conferred on the Minister of Home Affairs by Section 6 of the Public Holiday Act, the Minister has declared Monday, May 11, 2015 as a Public Holiday in observant of General and Regional Elections.

At about 2130h. last night, the police say that a man known as ‘Baitee’ and reportedly of Whim, Berbice; and Dundee, Mahaicony, ECD; was found on the roadway at Novar, Mahaicony, with abrasions about his body.

(Reuters) – After so many false dawns, West Indies cricket fans will be wary of reading too much into yesterday’s third test win over England but in drawing the three test series, the Caribbean side showed some significant signs of improvement.

President Donald Ramotar (fourth from left), PPP/C Prime Ministerial Candidate Elisabeth Harper (left), and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar ‎(second from left) among others on stage at the PPP/C rally at Bath, Region Five yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, (Reuters) – A century partnership between Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood helped West Indies to win the third and final test against England at Barbados’ Kensington Oval by five wickets today to draw the series 1-1.

Chairman of the Joint Services, Brigadier Mark Phillips has condemned former APNU parliamentarian James Bond for posting on his Facebook page purported election results from one of the polling stations during the disciplinary forces voting yesterday.

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather Jr cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats by improving to 48-0 with a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao yesterday in a fight that lived up to its immense hype and price tag.

BRIDGETOWN, (Reuters) – Eighteen wickets fell on an extraordinary second day, leaving the third and final test between West Indies and England intriguingly poised in Barbados today.

President Donald Ramotar (right) visiting  Police Head Quarters, Eve Leary early this morning at the start of voting today for the Discipline Services.

Voting got underway today in the 2015 general and regional elections with members of the Disciplined Services voting throughout the country at designated poling stations.

At about 2250h. yesterday, the police say that Shawn Anys, 37 years of Turkeyen, ECD, went out into his yard to check after dogs were barking continuously and was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago has suffered a big blow to its status as the place to invest in the Caribbean after international agency Moody’s downgraded the country’s credit rating from stable to negative.

BRIDGETOWN, (Reuters) – England captain Alastair Cook made his first test century in almost two years but lost his wicket in the final over of the day as the tourists ended the first day of the third test against West Indies on 240 for seven.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall today assailed aspects of the law reforms presented in APNU+AFC’s manifesto and argued that private property could come under threat.

BALTIMORE, (Reuters) – A Baltimore police officer was charged with murder and five others with lesser charges in the death of a black man who suffered a critical neck injury while riding inside a police van, the city’s chief prosecutor said today.