Sunday, July 22, 2007
We could hide coke too!
'COKE' SHOCKS: The motorcycle shocks, which contained 775 grammes of cocaine, are pictured at the office of the Organised Crime, Narcotics and Firearms Bureau yesterday.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Taxi Stolen while driver pees on tree
Taxi stolen as driver urinates next door to police station
Richard Charan South Bureau
Wednesday, July 4th 2007
A taxi-driver who stopped to urinate on a tree next door to the Ste Madeleine Police Station ended up losing his car to three passengers, who turned out to be thieves.
The driver never had a chance although he tried running away with the keys. The suspects chased and caught him.
The police were unaware of what was happening "next door". The station is one of five in the southland without a telephone service because of vandalised cable lines.
The taxi-driver told police that last Saturday, he picked up three men along the Manahambre Road in Princes Town, and that his troubles began when he stopped outside the Ste Madeleine Health Centre.
While urinating, he said he saw the passengers tinkering with his keys. He wrestled the keys away and ran but was caught. The men stole the Nissan B-13 car.
And around 8.50 a.m. on Monday, a hairdresser was robbed by gunmen at her salon in St Julien,
Princes Town. She said there were no customers when the men came in and stole her cell phone and jewelry.
Richard Charan South Bureau
Wednesday, July 4th 2007
A taxi-driver who stopped to urinate on a tree next door to the Ste Madeleine Police Station ended up losing his car to three passengers, who turned out to be thieves.
The driver never had a chance although he tried running away with the keys. The suspects chased and caught him.
The police were unaware of what was happening "next door". The station is one of five in the southland without a telephone service because of vandalised cable lines.
The taxi-driver told police that last Saturday, he picked up three men along the Manahambre Road in Princes Town, and that his troubles began when he stopped outside the Ste Madeleine Health Centre.
While urinating, he said he saw the passengers tinkering with his keys. He wrestled the keys away and ran but was caught. The men stole the Nissan B-13 car.
And around 8.50 a.m. on Monday, a hairdresser was robbed by gunmen at her salon in St Julien,
Princes Town. She said there were no customers when the men came in and stole her cell phone and jewelry.
Gay man with small "cuckoo" taunted by police
Gay man taunted by cops gets $28,400
Keino Swamber South Bureau
Wednesday, July 4th 2007
A 29-year-old self-confessed homosexual (Kenty Mitchell) has been awarded $28,400 as compensation for being kept naked at a police station for over three hours while police officers ridiculed him about the size of his penis.
Judgment on behalf of the Ste Madeleine man was delivered in the San Fernando High Court yesterday by Justice Shafeyei Shah who ruled that the man's arrest on July 24, 2000 was unlawful.
The man said he and his "partner" were walking past the Princes Town Police Station around 4.30 p.m. on July 24, 2000, when two men, who later identified themselves as CID police officers, called out to him and told him to come.
"They did not give their names. Upon reaching the station's door, I was told by one of the officers that there is an officer in the station who wanted to see me.
"I entered the station and, upon reaching the area of the charge room, another male voice directed me to enter a room located to the side of the charge room."
The man said he met a police officer sitting behind a desk and was invited to sit.
"I later discovered this officer's name to be Police Constable (Curt) Teesdale. After waiting for approximately 25 minutes, I asked PC Teesdale what he wanted to see me for. He did not answer. I repeated this question about five times. I received no reply."
The man said he told Teesdale that he was leaving and attempted to leave but was followed out of the room and arrested.
The court heard that the man was led to an area where there were cells and was ordered by Teesdale to remove his clothing in the presence of another officer identified only as "a slim, light-brown officer of East Indian origin dressed in police uniform".
"I attempted to hide my nudity with my hands. I was then told by PC Teesdale to move my hands from in front of me. I removed my hands. They both looked at me and started to laugh very loud.
"They ridiculed me. PC Teesdale then said to me, 'you playing man and that small cuckoo you have' referring to the size of my penis."
The man said he was made to squat while facing the officers and was in full view of anyone passing in the corridor.
"Due to my size, I tire easily. When I became tired, I sat on a cold concrete slab. I remained in the cell from approximately 5.10 p.m. to around 8.30p.m."
The man said he was taken out of the cell and told that he was free to leave. He said he was told by the officers, who were trying to make jokes and small talk, that he was being held for an ID parade.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Guns missing from Police station
Guns stolen from police station: 4 go to court today
Denyse Renne drenne@trinidadexpress.com
Tuesday, June 5th 2007
Four people-among them a 50-year-old Talparo man-are expected to appear before a Port of Spain magistrate today, charged with stealing four firearms from the Morvant Police Station.
The men, a 26-year-old Maracas, St Joseph resident and two 18-year-olds from Petit Valley, were charged late yesterday, after the missing guns were discovered at their various homes on Saturday afternoon.
Sources said the firearms-three pistols and a revolver-went missing from the station's property room three weeks ago.
However, they were only noticed missing on Saturday morning, after two officers requested that a check be made on the firearms, since they were exhibits which were needed for a matter in the magistrate's court yesterday.
Upon checking and noticing the firearms were missing, officers called three men who were fixing the roof in the station three weeks ago and executed a warrant to search their homes.
Police said the 50-year-old Talparo man was given one of the firearms by a worker to "hold" and will be charged with receiving the stolen gun.
At a press conference held yesterday, DCP Gilbert Reyes confirmed the incident.
This is not the first time evidence has disappeared from the Morvant Police Station.
On July 25, 2006, more than 20 police officers assigned to the charge room of the Morvant station were under investigation, after the disappearance of three kilos of pure cocaine.
Denyse Renne drenne@trinidadexpress.com
Tuesday, June 5th 2007
Four people-among them a 50-year-old Talparo man-are expected to appear before a Port of Spain magistrate today, charged with stealing four firearms from the Morvant Police Station.
The men, a 26-year-old Maracas, St Joseph resident and two 18-year-olds from Petit Valley, were charged late yesterday, after the missing guns were discovered at their various homes on Saturday afternoon.
Sources said the firearms-three pistols and a revolver-went missing from the station's property room three weeks ago.
However, they were only noticed missing on Saturday morning, after two officers requested that a check be made on the firearms, since they were exhibits which were needed for a matter in the magistrate's court yesterday.
Upon checking and noticing the firearms were missing, officers called three men who were fixing the roof in the station three weeks ago and executed a warrant to search their homes.
Police said the 50-year-old Talparo man was given one of the firearms by a worker to "hold" and will be charged with receiving the stolen gun.
At a press conference held yesterday, DCP Gilbert Reyes confirmed the incident.
This is not the first time evidence has disappeared from the Morvant Police Station.
On July 25, 2006, more than 20 police officers assigned to the charge room of the Morvant station were under investigation, after the disappearance of three kilos of pure cocaine.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
PM Manning has a black magic advisor
Benny Hinn tells millions of viewers
'Manning is a foolish man'
Anna Ramdass aramdass@trinidadexpress.com
Saturday, May 19th 2007
American televangelist Benny Hinn has told millions of TV viewers that he thought Prime Minister Patrick Manning to be a "foolish man", after an incident which occurred during his last visit here.
Hinn's stinging remarks were raised by Oropouche MP Roodal Moonilal at a special Parliament sitting on Wednesday.
Manning said not a word, but remained seated with a smile during Moonilal's contribution.
The Express got hold of a copy of the tape of Hinn's programme, This is Your Day, broadcasted worldwide and locally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
The following are Hinn's words verbatim:
"Years ago I was in Trinidad...this man was sitting on the platform and I said... you will be the next Prime Minister and he is till now. I was in his (Manning) office a few months ago... he brought with him a very foolish woman who called herself a prophetess.
"He came to the room with this woman and said "I have a gift for you". So he looked at me, said this is the woman, she has a word for you... I was not happy and when I am not happy people will know it.
"He (Manning) said I want her to pray for you and give her the word, I take her with me everywhere he said (Manning).
"God speaks to me through her. She has been a great blessing to the Government. I'm thinking you foolish man.
"This woman reaches out to touch me and I grab her hand in mid air, 'don't touch me' I said. Shaken, I said Mr Prime Minister, I honour you but I don't know who this woman is...nobody will lay hands on me and I walked out of the room. Whether it is the Prime Minister or President, nobody lays hands on me. I don't know what spirit is in her. Don't let people touch you."
Moonilal had said that the Opposition was waiting with bated breath for the identity of this mystery prophetess to be revealed.
In a statement on the matter, Pastor Rev Levi Duncan, of the Calvary Revival Centre, confirmed that a delegation of three, including Manning and himself, went to Crowne Plaza to see Hinn. Duncan did not name who the third person was.
He also confirmed that the woman attempted to pray with Hinn by laying her hands on him, as is the practice in the scriptures, but Hinn objected. Duncan added though that their meeting continued and ended amicably.
'Manning is a foolish man'
Anna Ramdass aramdass@trinidadexpress.com
Saturday, May 19th 2007
American televangelist Benny Hinn has told millions of TV viewers that he thought Prime Minister Patrick Manning to be a "foolish man", after an incident which occurred during his last visit here.
Hinn's stinging remarks were raised by Oropouche MP Roodal Moonilal at a special Parliament sitting on Wednesday.
Manning said not a word, but remained seated with a smile during Moonilal's contribution.
The Express got hold of a copy of the tape of Hinn's programme, This is Your Day, broadcasted worldwide and locally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
The following are Hinn's words verbatim:
"Years ago I was in Trinidad...this man was sitting on the platform and I said... you will be the next Prime Minister and he is till now. I was in his (Manning) office a few months ago... he brought with him a very foolish woman who called herself a prophetess.
"He came to the room with this woman and said "I have a gift for you". So he looked at me, said this is the woman, she has a word for you... I was not happy and when I am not happy people will know it.
"He (Manning) said I want her to pray for you and give her the word, I take her with me everywhere he said (Manning).
"God speaks to me through her. She has been a great blessing to the Government. I'm thinking you foolish man.
"This woman reaches out to touch me and I grab her hand in mid air, 'don't touch me' I said. Shaken, I said Mr Prime Minister, I honour you but I don't know who this woman is...nobody will lay hands on me and I walked out of the room. Whether it is the Prime Minister or President, nobody lays hands on me. I don't know what spirit is in her. Don't let people touch you."
Moonilal had said that the Opposition was waiting with bated breath for the identity of this mystery prophetess to be revealed.
In a statement on the matter, Pastor Rev Levi Duncan, of the Calvary Revival Centre, confirmed that a delegation of three, including Manning and himself, went to Crowne Plaza to see Hinn. Duncan did not name who the third person was.
He also confirmed that the woman attempted to pray with Hinn by laying her hands on him, as is the practice in the scriptures, but Hinn objected. Duncan added though that their meeting continued and ended amicably.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Homosexuals are banned from TnT
This was in reference to Sir Elton John coming to the Tobago Jazz festival:
A group of Tobago-based pastors referred to Section 8 (E) of the Prohibition Class of the Immigration Act, which states that the following should not be allowed on local shores:
"...Prostitutes, homosexuals or persons living on the earnings of prostitutes or homosexuals, or persons reasonably suspected as coming to Trinidad and Tobago for these and any other immoral purposes..."
At last Friday's Crime Consultation at the Signal Hill Secondary Comprehensive School in Tobago, National Security Minister Martin Joseph disclosed that a "special permit" had been granted to the British pop star.
A group of Tobago-based pastors referred to Section 8 (E) of the Prohibition Class of the Immigration Act, which states that the following should not be allowed on local shores:
"...Prostitutes, homosexuals or persons living on the earnings of prostitutes or homosexuals, or persons reasonably suspected as coming to Trinidad and Tobago for these and any other immoral purposes..."
At last Friday's Crime Consultation at the Signal Hill Secondary Comprehensive School in Tobago, National Security Minister Martin Joseph disclosed that a "special permit" had been granted to the British pop star.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Blessing for the Judge
Bandit thanks, blesses judge after sentencing
Imran Ali
Monday, April 30th 2007 from the Trinidad Express
A St Joseph man who pleaded guilty to a string of robbery charges was sent to jail for eight years, and in an unusual response, thanked and blessed the judge who sentenced him.
Elliston Guppy, who began following the Islamic faith while he was in custody awaiting trial, clasped his prayer beads while he was being sentenced by Justice Anthony Carmona.
His attorney, Maria Lyons, said he wanted to "make a clean break" of his criminal past and begin his life afresh.
Guppy, 31, raised his hands in praise to Justice Carmona as he was led out of the Port of Spain Fourth Criminal Court, on his way to starting his jail term.
Imran Ali
Monday, April 30th 2007 from the Trinidad Express
A St Joseph man who pleaded guilty to a string of robbery charges was sent to jail for eight years, and in an unusual response, thanked and blessed the judge who sentenced him.
Elliston Guppy, who began following the Islamic faith while he was in custody awaiting trial, clasped his prayer beads while he was being sentenced by Justice Anthony Carmona.
His attorney, Maria Lyons, said he wanted to "make a clean break" of his criminal past and begin his life afresh.
Guppy, 31, raised his hands in praise to Justice Carmona as he was led out of the Port of Spain Fourth Criminal Court, on his way to starting his jail term.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Pet Rice anyone? Who needs rice as a pet?
Do we play with pet rice? is it like a pet rock or dog? seems ike an unusual combination for puja and rice.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
TnT PM gone mad - Let's dance crime away!
The idea of "dancing crime away" has been welcomed by dance tutors, but has drawn condemnation from some religious educators.
The idea has been thrown out by Prime Minister Patrick Manning at two recent public gatherings and is regarded by many as relevant, in light of the controversy surrounding a sexually explicit dance between 15-year-old Danah Alleyne and R&B star Akon at a Port of Spain night club recently.
Now we have a mad PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
This must be a trini joke
A lady approaches her priest and tells him, "Father, I have a problem.
I have two female talking parrots, but they only know how to say one
thing."
"What do they say?" the priest inquired.
"They only know how to say, 'Hi, we're prostitutes. 'Want to have some
fun?'"
"That's terrible!" the priest exclaimed, "but I have a solution to your
problem. Bring your two female parrots over to my house and I will put
them with my two male talking parrots whom I taught to pray and read
the Bible. My parrots will teach your parrots to stop saying that
terrible phrase and your female parrots will learn to praise and
worship."
"Thank you!" the woman responded.
The next day the woman brings her female parrots to the priest's house.
His two male parrots are holding rosary beads and praying in their cage.
The lady puts her two female parrots in with the male parrots and the
female parrots say, "Hi, we're prostitutes, want to have some fun?"
One male parrot looks over at the other male parrot and
exclaims, "Put the beads away. Our prayers have been answered!"
I have two female talking parrots, but they only know how to say one
thing."
"What do they say?" the priest inquired.
"They only know how to say, 'Hi, we're prostitutes. 'Want to have some
fun?'"
"That's terrible!" the priest exclaimed, "but I have a solution to your
problem. Bring your two female parrots over to my house and I will put
them with my two male talking parrots whom I taught to pray and read
the Bible. My parrots will teach your parrots to stop saying that
terrible phrase and your female parrots will learn to praise and
worship."
"Thank you!" the woman responded.
The next day the woman brings her female parrots to the priest's house.
His two male parrots are holding rosary beads and praying in their cage.
The lady puts her two female parrots in with the male parrots and the
female parrots say, "Hi, we're prostitutes, want to have some fun?"
One male parrot looks over at the other male parrot and
exclaims, "Put the beads away. Our prayers have been answered!"
Friday, March 30, 2007
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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