The Writers
Thanks to the following writers on behalf of the missing, their waiting families and all concerned citizens, for covering the stories, expressing opinions and getting the word out.
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Azard ALI
Ken ALI
Aabida ALLAHAM
Ian ALLEYNE
Robert ALONZO
Inerva ARJOON
Cecily ASSON
Yvonne BABOOLAL
Andre BAGOO
Peter BALROOP
Ralph BANWARIE
Cori BAYNES
Camille BETHEL
Peter Ray BLOOD
Nikita BRAXTON
Juhel BROWNE
Alexander BRUZAL
Wendy CAMPBELL
Kimberly CASTILLO
Clint CHAN TACK
Richard CHARAN [2009 winner [...]
2009-04-22 “Missing in Tobago since Monday…”
Missing in Tobago since Monday…Search on for boy, 5
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | April 22, 2009
A search has been launched for a five-year-old boy who went missing in Parlatuvier in Tobago after a fishing expedition with his grandmother on Monday. Missing is Shakel Woods, of Bay Road, Parlatuvier, which is situated between Dead [...]
2009-01-11 “Selling sex in Central. Link to illegal vehicles and human trafficking.”
Selling sex in Central. Link to illegal vehicles and human trafficking.
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Published: January 11, 2009
There is a link to illegally registered vehicles and human trafficking. This is the view of Inshan Ishmael, president of the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers’ Association, as he spoke about the sudden disappearance of hundreds [...]
2009-01-03 “War of words over human trafficking.”
War of words over human trafficking. By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | January 3rd, 2009
The Missing Persons Association (MPA) is lashing out at statements by acting Police Commissioner James Philbert that there is no evidence of human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago. “The Police Commissioner is turning a blind eye to the whole issue. [...]
2008-01-04 “Body found not that of missing woman.”
Body found not that of missing woman.
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Friday 4th January, 2008
A decomposed body found in the forested area in Gasparillo on Old Year’s Day, yesterday caused fear and panic among relatives and friends of 31-year-old Avril Cyrus-Blake, who has been reported missing.
Tearful family members thought the decomposing body discovered [...]
2007-12-15 “A year after kidnapping, Vindra Naipaul-Coolman’s husband says he’s still unfairly targeted.”
A year after kidnapping, Vindra Naipaul-Coolman’s husband says he’s still unfairly targeted.
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Saturday 15th December, 2007
The tragedy
On December 19, 2006, Vindra was kidnapped, by armed gunmen in her driveway of her Lange Park, Chaguanas, home.
Based on the pattern of blood left behind, police said that Vindra fought with [...]
2007-11-23 “Moms jittery on maternity wards.”
Moms jittery on maternity wards.
By Shaliza Hassanali and Urvashi Tiwari-Roopnarine
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Friday 23rd November, 2007
I don’t feel secure even though there has been an increase of security officers on the wards. The stealing of baby Jeremiah has brought an uneasy feeling among the mothers here. I don’t put down my baby unless [...]
2006-12-29 “Operation recovery.”
‘Operation recovery’
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Friday 29th December, 2006
President of Chaguanas Crime Watch (CCW) Ian Alleyne, who launched an anti-crime initiative called Operation Recovery on Friday, says he has unearthed information that could lead to the recovery of kidnapped business executive Vindra Naipaul-Coolman.
Alleyne said between Friday and yesterday, the CCW received more [...]
2005-03-06 “No ransom demand yet for jogger.”
No ransom demand yet for jogger.
By Shaliza Hassanali
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Sunday 6th March, 2005
Kind-hearted, loving, helpful and respectable. These were some of the words neighbours used to describe 60-year-old kidnap victim Tamen “Tammy” Abraham.
Abraham, a retired caterer of Strathavon Road, Glencoe, was kidnapped on Friday morning while jogging at upscale Westmoorings. Up to [...]
