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Caleb Kahn Heke McLeod jailed for filming himself raping unconscious woman
Caleb McLeod threatened her family after she found the recordings on his phone.
Loud bangs reported as police search Wellington address for firearm
Police staff were armed as a precaution while a cordon was established.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki responds to firearms licence being revoked
Tamaki confirmed his firearms licence has been revoked and two guns seized.
Trinidad: NGC granted use of state land to advance manatee project
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 7, CMC – The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) says it has been vested with the title to the lands upon which the Beachfield gas processing facility in Guayaguayare, the southeasternmost village here. It said this marks an important milestone in the advancement of the Manatee Project, […]
Jamaica: Police detain several port employees in probe into major cocaine seizure
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 8, CMC – Several port employees have been taken into custody as law enforcement authorities investigate a suspected drug smuggling syndicate operating at the Kingston Container Terminal. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the detentions followed the seizure of approximately J$1 billion (US$6.3 million) worth of cocaine earlier this week. A statement […]
As cold inside as it is out: Freezing Dunedin flat gets an airtight makeover
The villa met Healthy Homes Standards but was too hard to keep warm – now it’s airtight.
ICE nabs illegal Haitian national facing sex crime and extortion charges
BOSTON, Aug 8, CMC – US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it has arrested a 20-year-old Haitian national in Massachusetts who is facing criminal charges including possession of child pornography, indecent assault and battery, and extortion. Pierre Andy Jean-Louis. ICE’s Boston field office said officers apprehended Pierre Andy Jean-Louis during a vehicle stop in […]
TTPS defends deployment of mobile police units
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 8, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has defended its decision to deploy new mobile police units, saying they will strengthen the force’s operational reach and response to crime. The TTPS said in a statement on Friday that mobile police units are not new to the country, […]
Trinidad: Court of Appeal overturns negligence ruling against Republic Bank over 2022 break-in
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 8, CMC – The Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago has overturned a High Court finding of negligence against Republic Bank Ltd in a case arising from a 2022 break-in at its Couva branch, ruling that the bank had exercised reasonable care in securing its premises and safe deposit […]