October 30, 2012
T&T missions on alert in Canada, NY, Washington
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says T&T’s missions in Washington, New York, Miami and Canada have been asked to keep lines open so as to respond to the needs of Trinidadians in the US and Canada in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In a…
October 30, 2012
Caribbean Airlines new plane makes emergency landing
An investigation has been launched into an incident involving one of the new planes recently acquired by Caribbean Airlines.An ATR 72-600 with 44 passengers and four crew had to return to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad on Friday after a…
October 30, 2012
Venezuela: Minister Henry Rangel eyes state governorship
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced that his current defence minister, Gen Henry Rangel, is to seek election as a state governor. Mr Chavez said the navy commander, Adm Diego Molera, would be his replacement. Gen Rangel, a close associate…
October 30, 2012
Colombia rebel ambush kills six officers, police say
Six Colombian police officers have been killed while on patrol in the south-west of the country in an ambush blamed on left-wing rebels, officials say. The officers were shot dead in Cauca province by suspected Farc guerrillas, local police said.…
October 29, 2012
Death toll from Hurricane Sandy in the Caribbean stands at 65
Haiti is still suffering from the impact of Hurricane sandy which hit the impoverished nation last week.Officials raised the storm-related death toll across the Caribbean to 65, with 51 of those coming in Haiti, which was pelted by three days of…
October 29, 2012
Tornado hits Bermuda
A tornado — or water spout — has hit part of Somerset village causing extensive damage. Its not yet known if the tornado is linked Hurricane Sandy — as Bermuda is still on a tropical storm warning as the hurricane Sandy whips up strong winds and…
October 29, 2012
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar expresses concern for Jamaica
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar spoke with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica to convey concern, on behalf of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, for the people of Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.The Prime Minister…
October 28, 2012
Agriculture Ministry estimates over $700m hurricane damage
The Ministry of Agriculture has reported an estimated $700 million in damage to the sector from Hurricane Sandy, which impacted the island Wednesday. Agriculture minister Roger Clarke says that a preliminary assessment is indicating that some areas,…
October 28, 2012
Peru clashes: Two more die in Lima market protests
Two more people have died in street battles between protesters and Peruvian police trying to close La Parada, a sprawling market in the capital Lima. Saturday's violence came after two people died in clashes on Thursday. More than 70 people have…
October 28, 2012
Storm threat to key US election week
Hurricane Sandy is swirling towards the US, forcing presidential candidates to adjust schedules and cancel events. President Barack Obama has held a conference call with emergency chiefs to discuss preparations for the storm, which could hit as…