Hamilton beaten to pole by Rosberg in Montreal
Published: Sunday, June 8, 2014MONTREAL—Lewis Hamilton was set to resume his enthralling Formula One duel with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in today’s Canadian Grand Prix, after finishing second to...
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Published: Monday, June 9, 2014Much was made of the paraphrasing of an African proverb by Hillary Clinton in her 1994 book when she advised America that “it takes a village to raise a child.” There is...
View ArticleThe language of patriotism
Debbie JacobPublished: Monday, June 9, 2014When I learned of the death of Chester Nez last Thursday, I felt a mixture of sadness and pride with a tinge of nostalgia. Nez had the honour of being one of...
View ArticleFried Madagascar Cockroach, anyone?
Marc de VerteuilPublished: Monday, June 9, 2014We say, “The early bird gets the worm”—or if you like to sleep late you might rationalise that the early worm is eaten by the bird. But in Madagascar the...
View ArticleProvide green, quiet space for future generation
Published: Monday, June 9, 2014The common cry around most is that there is no hope. What a sad reflection on all loyal citizens. We must keep in mind that where there is life there is hope. How about...
View ArticleCepep going eco-friendly
Published: Monday, June 9, 2014Over the last couple of weeks, while driving on the Rivulet Road in Couva, I have noticed Cepep undertaking a very admirable project. Using bamboo, they are creating a...
View ArticleUsing rats in the battle against crime
Prakash PersadPublished: Monday, June 9, 2014Science and SocietyRatting on criminals is an essential mechanism in the fight against crime, and this is normally done by whistleblowers and finks...
View ArticleWatch what they read as well
Published: Monday, June 9, 2014As the discussion continues concerning the need for parents, and adults in general, to monitor our children, I wish to add my experience to the discourse. Like many...
View ArticleT&T, region playing catch-up with digital technology
Melissa DoughtyPublished: Monday, June 9, 2014As the world careens toward an age of limitless technological possibilities—killer robots, 3D printers, rapid biotechnologies (mobile robotic arms), and...
View ArticleMystery over body found in Penal carat shed
Sharlene RampersadPublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014The family of a man whose body was found in a carat shed in Penal on Sunday morning are hoping the autopsy today will shed some light on what...
View ArticleQuestions over hole near house
Defence: It was not a temporary grave siteDerek AchongPublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014A defence attorney in the Vindra Naipaul-Coolman murder trial has argued that a four-foot-deep hole near the house...
View ArticleGive PCA more power
Geisha KowlessarPublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014DOMA on police killingsThe Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (Doma) says it is not opposed to the idea of the police meeting force with force....
View ArticleCrossroads to progress
Fabian PierrePublished: Sunday, June 8, 2014Part 1In this series, the T&T Guardian takes a look at homicide statistics for the country and the areas where they occur. FABIAN PIERRE asks: why are...
View ArticleCritical role for parents
Fabian PierrePublished: Monday, June 9, 2014Part 2In this series, the T&T Guardian takes a look at homicide statistics for the country and the areas where they occur. Fabian Pierre asks: Why are...
View ArticleWorkers fear chikungunya may be in T&T
Jensen LaVendePublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014#139289970 / gettyimages.comStaff at the Insect Vector Control Division say they have only started collecting data on the number of Aedes aegypti...
View ArticleMan charged with Blackman's robbery
YWPublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014One week after six men invaded the Piparo home of gospel singer Isaac Blackman, beat and robbed him, a suspect has been arrested and charged. Richard Taylor, 40, of...
View ArticleMan found dead in cell
Jensen La VendePublished: Tuesday, June 10, 2014A 47-year-old Carapo man died in police custody yesterday at the Arima Police Station. The dead man was identified as Troy Pascall. Police said Pascall...
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