WITH the trade union movement mobilising for a mass demonstration on Friday to express its dissatisfaction over the state of the nation, Tabaquite MP Dr Surujrattan Rambachan has called on citizens to shut down the country saying criminal activity had reached epidemic proportions.
EVEN as the trade union movement begins final preparations for a mass demonstration in the streets of Port of Spain on Friday over governments failure to stimulate the economy, reduce unemployment and arrest the escalating crime rate, OWTU president general Ancel Roget has called for a general boycott of those business which are owned by the nations one percent ruling class.
DESPITE fervent calls for vocations to the religious life, newly- ordained RC priest Fr Simon Peter Ango believes the church is doing enough to encourage young men to become priests.
TRINIDADIAN priest Father Clyde Harvey, well known for working with youths and people in marginalised communities, was yesterday ordained as Bishop of St Georges, Grenada at the Spice Basket Auditorium in Beaulieu, St Georges.
THE EMPEROR Valley Zoo welcomed two new animals on Friday night - a pair of zebras.
CHAIRMAN of the Emancipation Support Committee Khafra Kambon is urging business owners in downtown Port of Spain to respect the occasion of Emancipation Day and close their stores early in order to facilitate the annual parade.