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IDA, Tobago Chamber urge caution in implementing stand-your-ground law

Caution is being urged as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar plans to establish a special committee to evaluate and make proposals for a suite of measures to enable citizens to defend themselves and their property when faced with a threat by criminals. At a post-cabinet news conference on May 8, Persad-Bissessar said the special committee will make recommendations for an appropriate “stand-your-ground” law. A special committee, she said, will also be established to consider approaches and legislative sanctions to combat home invasions. Speaking with Newsday, political leader of the Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) Dr Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus said authorities should be careful when looking...

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Martin George: Erla may never recover from embarrassment

ALTHOUGH she has been cleared of wrongdoing in relation to allegations of misconduct in public office, attorney Martin George says Commissioner of Police (CoP) Erla Harewood-Christopher may never recover from the embarrassment caused by her arrest and suspension from duties. Harewood-Christopher was suspended by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in early February, pending the outcome of an investigation into her alleged role in the importation of sniper rifles for use by the Strategic Services Agency. She resumed duties on May 12, a couple days before her term ends on May 14. To continue in the position, she has to be granted an extension, which...

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‘Tobago wants autonomy, end to land licence’

Tobago plays an instrumental role in this country’s economic development, with tourism being a key factor. With the ushering in of the Kamla Persad-Bissessar led administration, stakeholders are eager to chart a way forward for the sector. Tobago Business Chamber chairman, attorney Martin George is calling upon the new government to initiate the “immediate and unconditional repeal” of the Foreign Investment Act which the chamber has been championing for many years. “That act is what has stifled and crippled all direct foreign investment into Tobago and as a result, persons have taken their investments elsewhere. All the other Caribbean islands have benefitted from...

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PM: Tobago, stakeholders open arms to Sandals

PRIME Minister Stuart Young says the Sandals Resorts Group have agreed to consider Tobago again as a possible location for one of its hotels. He said that agreement was reached after there was consensus between government, Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and Tobago stakeholders to start over with "a clean slate" and ask Sandals to consider Tobago as a sixth investment for a hotel in the Caribbean. No conditions have been set regarding a decision to be made on an investment by Sandals in Tobago, including a time frame for such an investment or whether the outcome of the April 28 general...

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Tobago Business Chamber: Early election date meant to catch UNC off guard

THE Tobago Business Chamber believes Prime Minister Stuart Young’s decision to announce April 28 as the date of the Trinidad and Tobago’s next general election is meant to catch the United National Congress off guard. “One can only imagine that the intention and thinking behind the calling of the election with such a short lead time with the election date being announced as April 28 is definitely intended to catch the Opposition maybe unawares or flat-footed or at least certainly not ready yet with their full list of 41 candidates because they have not yet announced a full list of 41...

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Tobago cops say revenge the motive for murder of ‘Monster’

Tobago police investigators believe revenge may have been the motive behind the murder of 32-year-old Vernado George, who was gunned down at Courland Heritage Park, Turtle Beach, Black Rock, on Tuesday afternoon. George, also known as Monster, was having lunch with three co-workers when two masked men dressed in blue jumpers approached him and opened fire. He was shot multiple times while sitting in the back of a van. The suspects then ran into nearby bushes. Police told Guardian Media they are now exploring whether the killing was an act of retaliation, though they have not disclosed further details. George, of Pembroke, was...

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