The appeal to the PC was itself ironic given the strong belief of some that we should not be running to London with appeals when there is the option to join the established Caribbean Court of Justice.
One may take note of the finding that the JLSC was motivated by "an understandable desire to resolve the practical problem" resulting from the likelihood of the part-heard cases having to start again before another magistrate. Nevertheless, the JLSC made awful mistakes and fundamentally mishandled the situation.
The White House later clarified that foreign auto parts would also be taxed at the 25 per cent rate even if the vehicles they go into are assembled in the US.
Young: Shipping industry can fix forex issues The US Trade Representative's office has proposed charging up to US $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports. US president Donald Trump says the planned fees will revitalise the US shipbuilding industry and curb China's growing commercial and military dominance on the high seas.
Discontent in the UNC as Kamla reveals more candidates As news spread that Rushton Paray, Anita Haynes-Alleyne, and Jayanti Lutchmedial-Ramdial were rejected by the UNC's National Executive and will not be contesting the Mayaro, Tabaquite and Naparima seats respectively, long-standing party members expressed frustration and disappointment over the decision.
Vaneisa: Dancing around our cocoa—T&T must revive sleeping economic giant My fascination with the work they've done over the years has always been mixed with disappointment and bemusement by the way their phenomenal efforts have not been persuasive enough to resuscitate the cocoa industry, despite perennial discussions about diversifying the economy.
Epilepsy ...Debunking the myths Is it common? Yes. It is estimated that epilepsy affects 50 million people worldwide; approximately five million live in the Caribbean, North America and Latin America, according to PAHO. Local estimates are that approximately 40,000 people with epilepsy live in Trinidad and Tobago. PAHO also states that two million new cases occur every year in the world, and that 80% of the global burden of epilepsy corresponds to developing countries.
The attackers threatened the victim and robbed him of his car keys and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cellphone valued at $7,000. During a struggle, the victim managed to disarm the knife-wielding suspect, suffering a minor wound to his right palm, and fled the scene. When he returned to the location where his vehicle was parked, he saw one of the suspects driving away with it, followed closely by an unknown black vehicle. The stolen vehicle is valued at $130,000.
Cocorite attack takes murder toll to 98 The deceased was identified as Justin Arjoon of Farfan Street in St James, while the injured man was said to be from Fort George Hill in St James.
Cops fire seven rounds after suspect pelts them with stones TWO Point Fortin cops fired their weapons seven times in total after a suspect began throwing stones and bottles at them on May 29, as they responded to a report of a disturbance at Hollywood Fanny Village, Point Fortin.
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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