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A High Court judge has sentenced Shervon Darvick “Batman” Grant for the 2014 killing of Damien Alexander, leaving him with a little over four years left to serve after credit for time already spent in custody. Grant, 42, of Upper La Puerta, Diego Martin, appeared before Justice Devan Rampersad earlier this week after pleading guilty to manslaughter (unlawful act) arising out of a fatal altercation outside a St James bar nearly 12 years ago. According to the agreed facts, the incident occurred around 4.10 am on June 7, 2014, at the corner of Brunton Road and the Western Main Road. Police were called to the scene outside the Dusk Till Dawn Casino, where Alexander was found bleeding from a severe wound to his neck. He was taken to the St James Hospital and later transferred to the Port of Spain General Hospital, where he died. A witness told police he had been “liming” nearby when he saw Alexander involved in an argument with Grant outside the Universal Bar. During the confrontation, Grant broke a Carib bottle and approached Alexander. Moments later, Alexander was seen bleeding heavily from his neck before running a short distance and collapsing. Grant was later arrested at Freddie’s Bakery on Church Street, St James, and taken to the St James police station. A post-mortem conducted by Dr Hugh Des Vignes found that Alexander died from a stab or incised wound to the neck. Investigators recovered a broken bottle, blood samples and a blood-soaked bandana from the scene. During a cautioned interview on June 9, 2014, Grant admitted that he was in the vicinity at the time and acknowledged stabbing Alexander during the altercation after being shown CCTV footage of the incident. Grant was charged with murder on June 13, 2014. The preliminary inquiry began in 2015, with committal proceedings completed in 2017. He was indicted in 2021. After plea discussions with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Grant agreed in November 2025 to plead guilty to manslaughter. In mitigation, defence attorneys Tristle Khan-Leu and Tracy Wiltshire told the court that the offence was not premeditated and involved a single, impulsive act during a heated encounter. They pointed to Grant’s intoxication at the time, his immediate admission, and his lengthy pre-sentence incarceration of approximately 11 years and seven months. The defence also highlighted Grant’s efforts at rehabilitation while in custody, including academic studies, participation in prison programmes, and his role as an assistant pastor with The Way of Holiness ministry at the Port of Spain prison. A written statement of remorse from Grant was also placed before the court, in which he apologised to Alexander’s family and expressed regret for the pain caused to both families. Justice Rampersad considered the principles of sentencing, including punishment, deterrence, prevention and rehabilitation. After applying the agreed framework, discounts for the guilty plea, and credit for time already served, the court imposed a sentence that leaves Grant with just over four years remaining. In a letter of remorse, Grant said he was “truly sorry” for taking Alexander’s life. “I know that what I did was wrong, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I apologise horrible and terrible mistake I made in taking his life. “I know that being ‘out of it’ is no excuse. A person's life is precious, and I had no right to take his. There is no good reason for what I did. “I feel it most for the family of Damion Alexander. I am very sorry for the pain, suffering. trauma and loss I have caused all of you. I know that I cannot give back the time you lost with Damion and I think about the hurt I caused every day, and I beg for mercy and your forgiveness.” Grant also apologised to his son, mother and family. “I am sorry for the pain and shame I have put you through. “In my time here, I have turned to God. I ask for God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour for forgiveness and for a new path. I pray every day to be a better man and to get back into society to show what God has done in my life and to help others and preach the gospel of Christ to do what is right and to fulfil God's purpose for me.” The post ‘Batman’ pleads guilty to manslaughter, apologies to victim's family appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.

A High Court judge has ruled that the Coast Guard acted unlawfully by failing for more than a year to decide on a senior officer’s complaint about his non-promotion, and has ordered that a decision be made within seven days. In a judgment delivered on January 28, Justice Margaret Mohammed granted declarations in favour of former Coast Guard member O’Brian Lightbourne, who sought judicial review over the failure to determine his grievance before he left the service. Lightbourne served in the TTCG from 1996 until January 26, 2024, his compulsory run-out date. At the time of his retirement, he was the most senior officer in the Intelligence Operations Department of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Intelligence Unit (DFIU). He complained that despite his seniority and experience, he was not promoted to the rank of Fleet Chief Petty Officer (FCPO) after a vacancy arose in October 2022 following the retirement of another officer. Lightbourne contended that a Cabinet Minute provided for two FCPO positions within the DFIU and that he had a legitimate expectation of promotion based on his seniority and competence. According to the evidence, Lightbourne lodged a formal request in December 2022 seeking redress for his non-promotion. Over the following months, the matter was discussed within the chain of command, seniority reports were prepared, and meetings were held with senior officers. However, no decision was ever communicated to him before he demitted office. Lightbourne argued that the failure to decide his complaint breached section 195 of the Defence Act and resulted in him retiring at a lower rank, affecting his terminal benefits and denying him the prestige of reaching the highest enlisted rank within his unit. The defendants — the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard and the Chief of Defence Staff — accepted that multiple requests were made but maintained that promotion was discretionary, not automatic, and dependent on available billets. They also argued that there was no statutory timeframe within which a decision had to be made. Justice Mohammed rejected those submissions. She found that once Lightbourne invoked the redress procedure under section 195 of the Defence Act, the Commanding Officer had a statutory duty to investigate the complaint and provide a decision. The judge held that the explanation advanced for the delay, including claims that necessary documents had not been provided, was misleading, noting that the relevant Cabinet Minute was already known within the Defence Force. She further ruled that a delay of approximately 13 months, particularly when Lightbourne was approaching his compulsory retirement date, was unreasonable. The issue to be decided, she said, was not complex and could have been resolved once the seniority report and Cabinet Minute were available by November 2023. In granting relief, the court declared that Lightbourne was entitled to a decision on his complaint, that the delay was unreasonable, and that the continuing failure to decide was unlawful and ultra vires. The Commanding Officer was ordered to make a decision on the complaint within seven days, and the defendants were ordered to pay Lightbourne’s costs. Lightbourne was represented by Arden Williams, instructed by attorneys Mariah Ramrattan and Don-Marie Adolphe. The defendants were represented by Rachel Theophilius and Raquel Le Blanc, instructed by attorneys Abigail Bristo and Justay Guerra. The post High Court orders Coast Guard to decide on promotion complaint appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.

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Newsday editorial employees share their thoughts on their careers at the People's Paper. Stephon Nicholas, sport editor: Media must not die I want to say a profound thank you to the people that made my 18-year journey at Newsday a truly memorable experience. I'm eternally grateful to have learned under the tutelage of so many sports and news titans, some now deceased. Their work lives on through myself and so many others. Media cannot die. [caption id="attachment_1205197" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Newsday sports editor Stephon Nicholas interviews Clayanne Knott at the Buggy Haynes Ground, Tacarigua on August 13, 2025. - Photo by  Ayanna Kinsale[/caption] From covering sports to protests to elections to a volcano eruption in St Vincent, the Newsday experience has been amazing, despite the ups and downs. The challenge of proving yourself daily is not for the faint of heart. However, the duty to inform, educate and stimulate the public is one that cannot be shirked. We've all had to make tremendous sacrifices, but the dullest ink is better than the sharpest memory. The truth must always be documented. Sean Douglas, specialist writer: More than releases, influencers If "a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved", one can't help but be moved by the kindness of the many tributes to Newsday and personal well-wishes each of us has received. For me, I leave after almost 30 years of service and I feel a great sense of having carried out "my mission" to serve. Whether helping highlight the flooded-out residents of the Beetham Estate or scrambling to grab government and opposition MPs in the Red House Rotunda at Parliament openings, it has been a job of informing the public. I remember taking an experimental vaccine and then soldiering on through all the fear to get to work to join press conferences via Zoom to inform the house-bound public. In the newsroom and on social media we would jokingly try to guess what PM Dr Rowley would be wearing to his covid briefing and see whether the formality of his attire did in fact reflect the seriousness of his day's announcement, "as of midnight tonight." Sadly, despite Newsday's excellent service down the years, the revenues and expenditures did not balance out, amid huge changes in how the public consumes its news. The general public perhaps needs to be informed of what goes into making a newspaper, including checking and double checking for factual correctness. Amid the shift to online content from a printed paper, I hope the public would in fact be willing to pay $5 daily for verified news say via subscription. This is merely the price of a "doubles" or a short drop in a maxi taxi. While we now appreciate all the sympathy, we hope it's not going to be a case of society having to "cry for itself" if left unserved by a healthy media but just at the whims of press releases and influencers. Thanks again for all the support and let's see where we go from here. Paula Lindo, reporter: A part of the team I came to Newsday six years ago, two years after sending in an application, at a time that turned out to be fortuitous, as it was almost literally one month before the covid19 pandemic began. On my first day, February 10, 2020, I was greeted warmly by editor-in-chief Judy Raymond and editors Camille Moreno, Keino Swamber, Eeili Hackshaw, Ken Chee Hing, Debra Greaves, Carol Quash, Jada Loutoo and Melanie Waithe. My newsroom colleagues, including Julien Neaves, Kalifa Clyne, Carla Bridglal, Sean Douglas, Narissa Fraser, Rhianna McKenzie, Shane Superville, Jensen La Vende, Elizabeth Olive Gonzales, Ryan Hamilton-Davis, Andrew Gioannetti, Janelle De Souza, Veela Mungal, Rachael Espinet, Melissa Doughty and others, integrated me smoothly into the newsroom, answering any questions I had and making me feel part of the team. [caption id="attachment_1205199" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Paula Lindo follows the 2024 budget presentation online at the Newsday office, Pembroke Street, Port of Spain. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption] I tell people I was hired as a features writer, but I quickly became a daily news writer, contributing to almost every section of the newspaper, including one sports story! I also can't forget the office and administrative workers like Vitra, Joanne, Kafi, Ayanna and Sasha Hosein, who kept the office running smoothly. I enjoyed the rush of the covid19 media conferences, trying to elicit information from the authorities about what this thing was, to educate the public, and finding ways to tell people's stories of how they were surviving the pandemic. As time passed and TT reopened, I also enjoyed going back out and telling the people's stories. I think this has always been my motivation in being a journalist, to help people tell their stories and tell them those of others, and Newsday gave me a platform to do so. The editors were usually open to angles I proposed and gave me a level of freedom to run with something, within legal boundaries of course. Some of the stories I most enjoyed working on were those that helped people get the help they needed, followed by highlighting people who were doing something positive, no matter how small. I also enjoyed highlighting what people were doing to fight systemic issues such as discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia, opening up conversations that are sorely needed. [caption id="attachment_1205198" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Norman Mungroo, right, speaks to Newsday reporter Jelani Beckles about his 20-year journey in hosting windball cricket tournaments. - Photo by Zainab Kamara[/caption] As time went by, I enjoyed working with and helping to train new reporters and interns who came into the newsroom, like Mya Quamie, Cherisse Berkeley, Enrique Rupert, Tyrell Gittens, Tia-Marie Lander and others. There were new colleagues, like Joey Bartlett, Gregory McBurnie, Rishard Khan and new editors like Darren Bahaw, Sharlene Rampersad, Shweta Sharma and Kathy Ramdeen. The digital team, Zainab Kamara, Shanice Hercules, Sydney Joseph, and Elexzine Bissoo took our (not always good) video and the complaining about writing captions like champs and built our digital and social media presence to where it is now. The photographers hold a special place in my heart, as they tell half the story. People like Jeff Mayers, Ayanna Kinsale, Angelo Marcelle, Faith Ayoung, Lincoln Holder, Innis Francis, Roger Jacob and the late Sureash Cholai (bless him) made assignments fun and helped me see stories from angles I might not have considered. The sports department, Stephon Nicholas, Yohance Simmonette, Jelani Beckles and Roneil Walcott always kept the newsroom lively and were always willing to take suggestions and provide help when needed. I also want to thank the people I spoke to, who allowed me to tell your stories, and who reached out to me to say I did well. I want to thank the readers for engaging with and sharing my stories. I'm always pleasantly surprised when people say, “Oh yes, I know your name.” Newsday family, if I left anyone out, forgive me. I know we will all be successful in our future efforts and we will keep in touch. While I'm sad and angry that things have ended, especially the way they did, I want to thank Newsday for the lessons it has taught me, personally and professionally. For helping me build my craft to giving me a safe harbour during the covid19 pandemic to providing me with a second family, thank you, thank you, thank you! Sasha Gulston, administrative assistant: 28 years of growth, gratitude, and family I began my journey as a permanent employee at Newsday on December 1, 1997. Recently, I proudly celebrated 28 years with the company — an achievement that fills my heart with gratitude, reflection, and joy. I started my tenure as a receptionist and PBX operator, a role that introduced me to the fast-paced world of media and the many personalities that passed through Newsday’s doors. Over time, I transitioned into administrative duties, growing professionally as the company itself continued to evolve. Newsday was not just a workplace for me — it was a place of learning, development, and opportunity. In many ways, I grew up at Newsday. During my years here, I became a woman, a wife, and a mother. I gained more than professional experience; I gained lifelong friendships and a sense of family that only a truly special workplace can provide. The bonds formed within these walls go far beyond job titles and departments. I had the privilege of interacting with some of the greatest minds and personalities in media, including Therese Mills, John Babb, Horace Monsegue, and many others who helped shape Newsday’s legacy. I also witnessed firsthand how many well-known media professionals received their first opportunities at Newsday before moving on to other media houses. Knowing that Newsday played such a pivotal role in shaping careers makes me incredibly proud to be part of its story. To my colleagues —past and present— I say take a bow. Each of you played a role in building something meaningful, and you did it well. We worked hard, supported each other, and still found time to share laughter and memorable moments. Those times when we came together will always be among my fondest memories. Twenty-eight years later, I remain grateful for the journey, the people, and the experiences that Newsday has given me. It has truly been more than a job — it has been a home.   The post Reflections on life at Newsday appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.

The TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TT Chamber) has called for a phased approach to any increase in natural gas prices to the business community, forewarning the risks could not only lead to increase in consumer prices but impact companies' abilities to operate and the competitiveness of exports. The chamber's appeal to government comes as the National Gas Company has imposed a 77 per cent increase on gas prices for commercial and industrial customers. Already, a leading stakeholder in the construction sector, Trinidad Cement Ltd has warned of looming increases in cement prices. In a release on January 29, the TT Chamber said it is assessing how the gas price hike will impact the business costs of its members and possible "fallout effects." The TT Chamber said it knows manufacturers have benefitted from natural gas pricing arrangements to facilitate economic diversification. In anticipation of adjustments on other pricing arrangements, the TT Chamber said electricity and water subsidies remain "critical" to competitiveness in the local, regional and international landscape. It advised that the subsidy arrangements is also critical to the government's revitalisation plan for economic growth and further diversification "which calls on public-private partnership as part of the stimulus to make it a reality." "The country is confronting a broader and unavoidable structural adjustment challenge in a historically subsidised economy, which should be managed carefully," the chamber advised. It said while reform is necessary "any recalibration of energy and utility pricing should be approached holistically, transparently, and through national dialogue, with the clear objective of ensuring that economic returns ultimately rebound to the benefit of all citizens, while safeguarding competitiveness, employment, and export-led growth." The chamber said it was understood that the manufacturing sector used 1.5 per cent of the total of gas production by NGC. It said more than 100 manufacturers employed thousands of people. "We understand the government’s need to increase its revenue base but it must be taken into consideration the impact that a natural gas price increase will have on the end consumer in terms of increased pricing and the competitiveness of our products for export." The TT Chamber also it expected increased state revenues from measures such as the natural gas price increase would result in improved productivity and efficiency of local government and state enterprises. It called for "a coordinated framework to policy options such as tiered pricing for natural gas based on consumption levels and industry classification, progressive metering for electricity and water that protects vulnerable households while discouraging excessive use, and a phased, rules-based approach to subsidy adjustment informed by market conditions, including fluctuations in global energy prices." Such policies would allow business to consider its future investment decisions. The TT Chamber said it remained open to "continuous dialogue with all key stakeholders and is committed to working towards finding a measurable solution that will result in the least economic strain on the national economy and business community. "We acknowledge that change is necessary, and we remain committed to ensuring that any measure adopted safeguards the best interests of our members, who are mainly SMEs and the wider national community. Measurable solutions that will result in the least economic strain on the population are what we hope can be achieved. In a media statement on January 26, TCL general manager Gonzalo Rueda Castillo said natural gas is a critical input in cement manufacturing. He added that the company is awaiting the final determination of the NGC's proposed gas hike expected on January 31. "If the proposed gas price increase is confirmed, TCL will be required to adjust its cement price increase shortly after to account for this significant effect to ensure the continuity and sustainability of our business," the statement said. "Maintaining operational viability is essential to sustaining these contributions and ensuring uninterrupted supply to the market." The statement said over recent months, TCL experienced significant increases in manufacturing costs, including raw materials, packaging, and general inflationary pressures. It added that these cost escalations have materially impacted the company's production costs. "TCL does not support the gas price increase and continues to actively engage with relevant stakeholders in pursuit of a more balanced outcome," the statement said. "However, based on the official information communicated to date, the expected increase represents a material and unavoidable cost impact that requires a corresponding revision to our pricing." The post TT Chamber calls for phased approach to gas price hike appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.