Kim Boodram

6 days ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

THE possible revival of the former Petrotrin oil refinery in Pointe-a-Pierre has excited surrounding communities from Central to South Trinidad. Residents yesterday called on the Government to fulfil what some claimed were decades of broken promises that the country’s energy revenue would be used to increase prosperity and opportunity.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

THE Office of the Attorney General under the previous government spent $1 billion in legal fees, including $13.2 million paid to former AG Reginald Armour. This was disclosed in the Parliament, at the Red House, Port of Spain, yesterday by Legal Affairs Minister Saddam Hosein, in his contribution to the mid-year budget review. Hosein said “this is where the money went”, as he listed attorneys and legal houses that have received millions in legal fees from the previous administration.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

HOLDING hands as they reminisced, Mahadai and Chanardaye giggled over "breaking biche" in Todd's Road to catch little river crabs, and bask in their freedom on the banks. As girls, they didn't imagine adult lives which would reflect a fearlessness for women - and East Indian women - of the time, during which they defied social and religious norms to seek independence and love. Two rebels of their era, the sisters now cling to memories of happiness more than any material thing.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

THE sight of acres of land where his crops had flourished covered by floodwaters last week brought 23-year-old farmer Rikki Paria to tears. Standing near his water-logged cucumber vines, which had started bearing, Paria said he loves agriculture but has already suffered several heartbreaks and financial devastation as a result of floods. The father of a three-year-old said he is also the breadwinner to his mother, and has to continue to be able to feed his family.

2 weeks ago | trinidadexpress.com | Kim Boodram

WIDESPREAD flooding hit Trinidad and Tobago by noon yesterday, following heavy rainfall from Tuesday night which had already been preceded by frequent showers from the weekend. And a forecast for persistent, heavy rainfall has triggered an extended adverse weather alert until 4 p.m. today, as well as warnings that vulnerable communities brace for possible flooding. Yesterday’s downpour began before midday and was persistent in some areas of North and South Trinidad.