Laurel Williams

Journalist at Newsday (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Articles

"Cops search for rape suspect"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News SOUTH Western Division police say an arrest is imminent for a suspect who allegedly raped a woman after she refused to have sex with him as payment for electronic items. The incident happened on the afternoon of April 28. The victim heard a knock on her front door, which was opened, and saw a man.
"Dowlath outlines innovation vision for San Fernando West"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

Business Newly-elected San Fernando West MP Dr Michael Dowlath outlined his vision for economic revitalisation and youth empowerment during the opening of the Food, Agriculture and Beverage (FAB) expo at Gulf City Mall. "Over the last five months, I have walked through San Fernando, I have listened and I have developed a manifesto," he said on April 30. "With that manifesto, we have outlined specific plans.
"Unidentified body found in Mayo"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News The body of an unidentified man with a wound to the head was found under a coconut tree on the afternoon of April 30 in the quiet community of Mayo in the Gasparillo district. The victim, who appeared to be in his 30s, was of mixed descent and slim build. He was found face down in a garden off Mayo Road, near a concrete slab. He was wearing a blue jersey and brown pants.
"Gyro vendor robbed at gunpoint in Gasparillo"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News POLICE intend to review CCTV footage in hopes of identifying and arresting the suspects involved in an armed robbery of a businessman in Gasparillo early on April 29. The victim, a 30-year-old Syrian national from Chase Village, Chaguanas, was working at Royal Gyro on Charles Street around 1.30 am when the incident occurred. According to police, two men approached the victim, including one with a gun. The gunman pointed the weapon at him, causing him to become fearful for his life.
"Couva labourer found dead in pond"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News A 24-year-old labourer is believed to have drowned while working on a farm in Couva on the afternoon of April 28. The victim, Adesh Taylor of Greig Street, Balmain Village in Couva, had been working on a farm at Lutchman Trace, off Camden Road, around 4 pm when he reportedly went to fix a burst water hose. His employer, a 40-year-old farmer from Otis Lane, Couva, said he last saw Taylor heading toward the farm.
"Security guard robbed by 3 gunmen near Point Fortin park"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News A 30-year-old female security guard was robbed at gunpoint by three men late on April 28 in Point Fortin. According to police, the victim, who lives in Point Fortin, was walking along Dam Road near James Park around 11.30 pm when she was approached by three gun-toting men who announced a hold-up. All three suspects were described as slim-built, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, and wearing dark-coloured hoodies.
"Suspected underwear thief held in Gasparillo"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News A 52-YEAR-OLD MAN from Harmony Hall, Gasparillo, has been arrested for stealing a quantity of female undergarments. According to police, around 6 pm on April 11, the victim, a 52-year-old woman, also of Harmony Hall, washed and left her undergarments, valued at $3,700, hanging on a clothesline at her home. The garments included several brand names, such as Victoriaâ€™s Secret. When she checked on the items on April 14, she discovered they were missing.
"Cop fights off armed robbers to save child"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News AN unarmed policeman, the victim of a robbery at gunpoint, took on two men – one armed with a knife and the other with a cutlass – to prevent them from stealing his car with a five-year-old child inside. The victim, PC Battan of the Southern Division, was stabbed several times and was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he was treated. On April 28, the police confirmed he was discharged.
"Moruga braces for unrest after Shumba James killed in police shooting"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News Police are on high alert in the marginal Moruga/Tableland constituency following the fatal police-involved shooting of Shumba James, a well-known resident and key witness in a 2011 police killings case. James, 42, was one of four people killed in separate police shootings across the country within 12 hours on April 25.
"Roberts labels Rambally as ‘last Judas’"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Laurel Williams

News Opposition Senator Anil Roberts branded former UNC MP Dinesh Rambally the “Last Judas,” accusing him of betraying UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC. He spoke at a UNC meeting at the car park of Vickar’s Country Club at Rochard Douglas Road in Barrackpore on the night of April 24 when Rambally was seen attending a PNM meeting in Sangre Grande. Rambally attended a PNM meeting in Sangre Grande on the night of April 24.