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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Roadside assistance contact info

Here is a list of the roadside assistance numbers for some major insurance companies in Trinidad and Tobago:

BEACON
800-2407

COLFIRE
800 4372 (4ERA)

GUARDIAN GROUP
625-4445, then press number for Motor Assist

MARITIME
622- 4826 (TCM roadside assistance, 24 hrs)

TATIL
800 4869 (4TOW)

TRINRE
800-7827 (STAR)

These services above may be offered free according to your individual plans. There are a few other companies that you can call if you are third party or not even a client with these companies. Some of these companies offer other services such as jump starting, fuel top up and flat tyre changing.

800 STAR(7827)

A list of private providers:
http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=244410&start=0#

Updated 29th April 2015

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Modern mafias controlling sand

Who knew things could be so dangerous for sand?

http://www.wired.com/2015/03/illegal-sand-mining/

Friday, March 20, 2015

Evidence in Ferguson

I am not sure what more evidence is needed, but like Trinidad I can see the officers just being transferred with no real consequence.

http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/police-dog-bites-black-man

How bold can a cheater be?

http://qz.com/366323/the-weird-economics-of-indian-parents-who-climb-walls-to-help-their-kids-cheat/

It seems there is no consequence serious if found cheating, just some corporal punishment.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

How to make a complaint of bush on abandoned or vacant lots

If there is a lot of land or building that is not being maintained by the owner you can make a complaint about it. Call the County Medical Officers of Health (CMOH) for your area. Contact info: http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=175

They will pass on the info to the Public Health Inspector (PHI) for your area who would pursue the complaint. You can make a report for lots with known as well as unknown owners.

Lots with bush or garbage is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, rats, snakes etc. and should be kept clean for the good of the entire neighbourhood.