CHAIRMAN of the Police Service Commission, Dr Maria Therese Gomes, has written the Police Service seeking answers over a series of questions relating to Monday’s police blockade, including why the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) intelligence agencies did not anticipate it. Gomes, chairman of the Constitutional body with oversight of the Police Service, wrote Acting Commissioner of Police Ann Marie Alleyne-Daly on March 25 calling for a report. The letter requested information and raised concerns as follows: 1. How could such a well-executed and coordinated exercise be undertaken without the knowledge of TTPS intelligence? 2. When the Executive found out about the...

02 June

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ROLE, RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPOSITION OF THE POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION

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The Police Service Commission was established on June 1, 1956 by the Trinidad and Tobago (Constitution) Amendment Order in Council 1956 (1956 No. 835). Provision for the Police Service Commission was made in Sections 66B—66G of a further amended constitution, on June 15,1959, to usher in Cabinet Government by an order in Council (1959 No.1044). On December 1, 1960 the first commissioners were appointed comprising Sir Werner Boos C.B.E (Chairman), Cyril Oswald Stroud, Prince Edward Ferdinand, Conrad Errol O’Brien, Wilfred Dennis Best. The Commission which was advisory to the Governor became an executive body in 1962 as a result of the independence of...

24 April

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LAWYER CALLS ON ACTING TOP COP: MAKE ” TOTAL POLICING” REPORT PUBLIC

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Lawyer calls on acting top CoP: Make ‘total policing’ report public Attorney and member of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Martin George has expressed support for the call that acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams make public the full report which was submitted after the investigation into what was nationally dubbed, a total day of policing which occurred on March 23. Speaking during a telephone interview yesterday, George said there were still a number of “ominous” questions that remained unanswered. George spoke in the capacity of an attorney. On Friday, the T&T Chamber of Commerce issued a release in which they criticised Williams...

17 March

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MARTIN A GEORGE- POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION

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Mr. Martin Anthony George Attorney at Law Mr. George is the principal attorney of his law firm Martin A. George and Company. He has a strong sense of social service and is a founding member and former Chairman of Crimestoppers Trinidad and Tobago. He was called to the Trinidad and Tobago Bar in 1992 and has over 18 years experience in the areas of Civil Litigation, Estate and property matters, Wills & Probate, Divorce and Family Law, Commercial Litigation and Debt Recovery. Mr. George qualifications include:- LEC – Hugh Wooding Law School LLB – (Hons.)- University of the West Indies ABE – School of Business & Computer...

20 January

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Cox warns…

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Cox warns: PSC picks may lead to legal challenges By Ria Taitt Political Editor Story Created: Nov 13, 2013 at 11:33 PM ECT Story Updated: Nov 14, 2013 at 9:47 PM ECT Be prepared for legal challenges to the Police Service Commission (PSC) with the appointments of Dr James Armstrong and Raomar Achat-Saney. This was the warning given by People’s National Movement (PNM) Laventille East/Morvant MP Donna Cox as she contributed to the debate on the motion to approve the nominations of four people to the PSC in the House of Representatives yesterday. Those nominated by the President are Martin George, Addison Khan, Achat-Saney and Armstrong....