Новости за 20.08.2017

CAPE/CSE C students finally accessed their results yesterday but about 12 hours after the initial promised time of 10 pm on Friday, due to the crashing of the Caribbean and Examination Council (CXC) internet portal.

ON evenings the majestic scarlet ibis, the country’s national bird, can be seen flying across the skies or nesting in the mangroves of the Caroni Bird Sanctuary. But while some see beauty and a symbol of patriotism others see the protected bird as a dish of “wild meat.” And this appetite for scarlet ibis has led to increased poaching in the protected area and game wardens, the Agriculture Minister and environmental groups all believe more needs to be done to curb this disturbing trend.

A TWO year-old girl who has been severely beaten continued to slip in and out of consciousness at hospital yesterday and doctors have told relatives to prepare for the worst.

Fraud Squad detectives interviewed several police officers yesterday in their ongoing investigation of an inspector and his 36-year-old wife for alleged money laundering and organised crime.

Up in arms over the sea bridge debacle caused by the failure of the Government to procure a new passenger vessel, Tobago businessmen are expressing fears that the situation, if left unresolved for much longer, could lead to further hardship on the island.

Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan says he sees no need for him to resign over the ferry fiasco saying the matter is being investigated.