27 August

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TTRNA to appeal Industrial Court ruling

The T&T Registered Nurses Association (TTRNA) intends to appeal its defeat in a trade dispute with the South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) over its effort to recover $34,000 from a registered nurse who exceeded her annual leave entitlement. Following the decision, late last month, the TTRNA retained attorney Martin George to advise it on appealing the Industrial Court decision. In the decision, the Essential Services Division (ESD) of the Industrial Court, comprising chairman Larry Achong and members Michelle Austin and Andrew Stroude, rejected the association’s trade dispute brought on behalf of Desiree Sealey. According to evidence in the case, the dispute arose in January 2019, when the SWRHA...

26 August

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Implications of SOE Extension on T&T’s Economy

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25 August

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Extension of SOE

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25 August

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The way forward for TOP COP & SOE

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22 August

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A message to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr. Keith Rowley.

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22 August

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Martin George – Effects of the Pandemic on Businesses in T&T

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CHAIRMAN of the TOBAGO BUSINESS CHAMBER, Mr. Martin George speaks on the effects of the Pandemic on Businesses in T&T https://youtu.be/-xeip2azZHk ...

21 August

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Race for top CoP post: One applicant seeks judicial review

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A shortlist of candidates from the current list of seven applicants for the post of Police Commissioner is expected to be sent to President’s House ahead. This was clarified yesterday by an official as well as other sources. President Paula Mae-Weekes went on annual vacation last Saturday. She is out of the country , returning August 25. Senate President Christine Kangaloo is acting President. Meanwhile, a senior police officer who was among the 20-plus applicants for the CoP post is challenging his recent elimination by the Police Service Commission (PSC). Documents filed in court on Monday state he is seeking judicial review on PSC’s decision–...

21 August

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No CoP nominee sent to President as yet

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As the Office of the President is yet to receive any correspondence from the Police Service Commission (PSC) about its nominee for the country's next Commissioner of Police (CoP), the PSC has made it clear that Gary Griffith remains the acting CoP. On Thursday, it was confirmed to the Guardian Media by an official at The Office of the President that no nominee has been sent yet to President Paula-Mae Weekes. Meanwhile, in a media release issued on Friday afternoon, the PSC advised the public that, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and...

18 August

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Crown Point resident claims: I was never paid for my land

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Crown Point resident Wolwin Lovell maintains that he has never received payment for a parcel of land he owns and occupies at Block D of the ANR Robinson International Airport Expansion Project. And, in spite of statements made by both the MP for Tobago West Shamfa Cudjoe and Minister of Finance Colm Imbert, who accused residents of “double dipping” for Government compensation, Lovell said he has all the legal documents to support his claim. Armed with a file of documents, Lovell contacted Guardian Media to “clear the air” although he was not identified by name. He said he stepped forward because he...

18 August

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Griffith now acting as Police Commissioner

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Gary Griffith is now acting as Commissioner of Police (CoP), as his three-year term has come to an end. He will act in the role until the next CoP is appointed. Guardian Media has been told that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has already completed interviews and assessments. “So, basically, right now, it’s literally for it to go to Parliament, so currently, Griffith is on a ‘short work’ for a few days as acting,” a TTPS source told Guardian Media. Griffith yesterday confirmed he was acting in the position as of yesterday but declined to comment further. Contacted yesterday, former Police Service Commission member Martin...

August 2021