Published on Aug 22, 2016, 9:38 pm AST By Nikita Braxton-Benjamin A $15,000 fine was yesterday imposed on a labourer who was found driving while four times over the legal alcohol limit. Suraj Borilal, 28, who appeared before the court on a similar charge months ago, also had his driver’s permit forfeited for two years. On…
Drivers urge moderation in law banning alcohol Police, Arrive Alive welcome new bill Geisha Kowlessar Published: Thursday, April 23, 2015 Stephen Cadiz “I think it should be in moderation. If they ketch yuh with one bottle…what is dat,” was Richard Hernandez’s response to the proposed Motor Vehicle Bill which can result in a $5,000 fine…
By STACY MOORE Tuesday, July 14 2015 A MAN charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, told a magistrate that he was celebrating the news of the birth of his son when he was caught consuming alcohol and driving. Navindra Moonoo, 33, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Sherene Murray -Bailey in the San Fernando…
By Cecily Asson Tuesday, August 9 2016 HAVING chalked up his second drunk driving offence in the space of two months, a 23-year-old Rousillac labourer has promised to seek help after admitting to the court that he has a drinking problem. He was fined $4000 and disqualified from driving for one month when he appeared…
Tuesday, August 12 2014 A SAN FERNANDO magistrate yesterday handed down a total of $69,500 in fines for persons charged with drunk driving. Presiding magistrate, Rehanna Hosein, in the San Fernando Traffic Court, also disqualified a number of drivers yesterday who pleaded guilty to the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Among those…
Monday, April 13 2015 A MEMBER of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment has been arrested by police after he failed a breathalyser test yesterday after being involved in a vehicular accident which left several persons injured. According to a police report, the soldier was driving a marked TT Regiment vehicle in the company of an…
NEWSDAY By RALPH BANWARIE Monday, November 10 2014 FIVE people are to be taken before a Sangre Grande magistrate today charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of illegal drugs and throwing missiles. The arrests were made on the weekend by Sangre Grande Police following a road traffic exercise in the Cumuto district…
Marketing and advertising to be reviewed Anna-Lisa Paul Published: Thursday, August 21, 2014 The high incidence of people being addicted to legal drugs in T&T are alarming and has prompted the Ministry of Health to begin formulating a national alcohol policy to review the advertising and marketing of alcoholic beverages to the public. Making the announcement…
NEWSDAY Thursday, January 8 2015 A comprehensive security operational plan will be in effect for Carnival 2015, says National Security Minister Gary Griffith. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Griffith said the Ministry was already working in collaboration with bandleaders and fete promoters to ensure that every Carnival event this year takes place under high…
Trinidad Guardian Published: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Police inspect a wrecked dump truck and Nissan B14 following an accident along the Churchill- Roosevelt Highway, Trincity, yesterday. Three people escaped with their lives after a dump truck hit the car from behind then landed on top it. PHOTO: ANDY HYPOLITE Road safety NGO Arrive Alive has…
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