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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Keith Rowley to Step Down Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister to step down March 16 Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, has announced that he will step down from office on March 16, 2025, marking the end of a decade-long tenure at the helm of the twin-island nation. Rowley, who will hand over leadership to Energy Minister Stuart Young, reflected on his legacy of governance and national development. continues on A5 – Rowley
Four charged in $500,000 South Florida retail theft scheme Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced felony charges against four individuals accused of orchestrating a largescale organized retail theft scheme in South Florida that resulted in the loss of more than $500,000 worth of electronics. Uthmeier
The suspects—Giffton St. Abuyn White, Sheldon Beswick Brown, Christopher Palmer, and Samuel Drummond—allegedly intercepted UPS shipments of cellphones and other electronics bound for T-Mobile stores. Authorities say the stolen merchandise was then resold to a third party for profit. “Florida is a law and order state, and we take
organized retail theft seriously—if you commit this crime, know that our law enforcement partners will find you,” said Attorney General Uthmeier. “I want to thank our Office of Statewide Prosecution for putting this case together and ensuring these criminals will face justice.” The thefts occurred across multiple judicial circuits, including the 15th, 17th, and 19th circuits, covering Broward, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. The scheme resulted in losses exceeding half a million dollars for TMobile. On February 25, 2025, the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office executed four arrest warrants and conducted a raid at GoalMind Studios. Detectives acted quickly continues on B3 – Florida theft
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SPORTS Jamaica hosts volunteer who helped Hansle Parchment win Olympic gold B7