The Police Services’ Western Division reported a reduction in criminal activity and, simultaneously, an increase in sexual offences. When asked whether a sexual offence was not also considered “crime”, the police spokesman may or may not have grumbled something about people “fooling around.” More from Wired868 Who’s after me?! Bin …

Suspended deputy chairman of the Integrity Commission, Gladys Gafoor, insisted yesterday that she never compromises her principles and integrity. When asked to comment on police raid at Newsday, Gafoor claimed she did not know reporter Andre Bagoo. Or the Newsday. More from Wired868 Big Momma’s House; why we are all …

The Port of Spain Mayor threatened to sue Local Government Minister Chandresh Sharma for dereliction of duty if anyone is injured with a glass bottle this Carnival. Sharma has refused to back the Louis Lee Sing’s attempted blanket ban and said glass bottles were environmentally friendly. Wired868 cannot confirm that …

The National Security Minister admitted there has been some “slippage” since last year’s State of Emergency in terms of citizenry security and he is still working on a better blend of relationship between police and nationals. Brigadier John Sandy then admitted his political lingo was a work in progress and …

The TTFF Authorisation Committee chairman and marketing man, Anthony Harford, described the football body being stripped of its furniture and removable assets at its Dundonald Street home as “a wonderful opportunity to reinvent itself“. In related news, Port of Spain Mayor Louis Lee Sing reminded environs of his zero tolerance …

Works Minister and former TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner refused to speak when approached by the media for comment on yesterday’s police raid and the football body’s insistence that he took everyone’s money. Wired868 cannot confirm that the MP asked to be woken up when it is over. More from …

Caledonia AIA football coach Jamaal Shabazz was allowed to take several bags of footballs from the TTFF office yesterday; even as all other equipment was seized due to the non-payment of an interim award by the football body. Wired868 cannot confirm that the imminent fall of the TTFF is prompting …

Mt Hope Secondary students complained they are being targeted by the principal for not wearing the proper uniform and getting to school late. Students claimed that they became ill when rain supposedly soaked them while they were locked out for tardiness and desperately trying to get into school to learn. …

Police Service and Welfare Association President Sgt Anand Ramesar admitted lawmen crossed the line during their duties at the Panorama semi-finals and suggested that anger management and retraining was necessary for men trained to concentrate on force. Ramesar’s sentiments contrasted with the more combative tone of Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs …

A 26-year-old State witness, Kevin Ellis, was murdered just a day after providing the police with information on an attempted murder in Ste Madeleine. Neither the Police nor the State has yet explained how DNA legislation, a light aircraft or the hangman’s noose would protect people who report crimes to …

Chutney soca promoter George Singh has threatened suit to protect his trademark “Chutney Soca Monarch” from ex-San Fernando Mayor Ian Atherly’s “National Chutney Soca Monarch”. Atherly insisted that his competition sounds nothing like Singh’s and sees no potential for confusion; especially as Singh’s national Chutney Soca Monarch used to be …

Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan admitted it took 21 days for the Mt Hope Hospital to relay blood test results to ex-Prime Minister Patrick Manning although the results were completed within 24 hours. However, he said that was because Manning didn’t follow proper procedure. Dr Khan didn’t confirm whether proper …