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Tobago oil spill clean-up bill Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Young: Tobago oil spill clean-up bill could reach US$30M Young also confirmed this country had successfully made a submission to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) to cover the cost of the clean-up of the spill, which took place off the southwest coast of Tobago on February 7.
Public consultation on Marriott project in Tobago on May 9 AMID some concerns from environmentalists and other stakeholders, the Farley Augustine-led THA is supporting the proposed construction of a $500 million Marriott-brand hotel and property development at Rocky Point, Tobago.
Israel Khan slams DPP, CJ for not expediting Seetahal case Criminal Bar Association president Israel Khan, SC, has accused Chief Justice Ivor Archie and Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard of failing to ensure the swift conclusion of the Dana Seetahal murder trial.
Young: Oil spill vessel owners could be 'rogues' ENERGY Minister Stuart Young says Government has been advised by some of its international partners that the owners of two vessels involved in the February 7 oil spill off Tobago's southeast coast could be members of a group of rogue vessel owners who breach international maritime laws with impunity.
Tobago cops to visit blocks to tackle 'turf war' Sterling said although the police have been patrolling hotspots with a view to ridding communities of guns, stakeholders must also be willing to come forward with information.
"The persons know who have the firearms out there; the police alone cannot police Tobago. We need all of the stakeholders. Give us information so we know where the guns are so that we can get them off the street."
Piarco pensioner set on fire during robbery On May 5, a woman was at her home on Kelly Street, Piarco, when two people – a man and a woman pretending to be lost hopeful tenants – called out to her.
NABBED AT PIARCO AIRPORT Cops arrest prime suspect in Cocorite mass murder trying to board flight to New York
Hours after Cocorite quadruple murder: Man held at airport At around 10.30 pm, officers went to the airport, where they found the man with his luggage, passport and boarding pass for a flight bound for JFK International Airport, New York.
Police also searched his home, where they reportedly found ammunition for a high-powered rifle and held a thirty-three-year-old relative for questioning.
A Massacre in Jamaica
After the United States demanded the extradition of a drug lord, a bloodletting ensued. By Mattathias Schwartz - December 12, 2011
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