Caribbean Television

World's Fastest Man Arrives Home Today

On August 16th, 2008, tears of joy, pride and sheer excitment flowed from West Indians but especially Jamaicans across the world when Usain Bolt strided across the finish line in a time of 9.69 seconds to win the Men's 100m and beat his own World Record!

Less than a week away from his 22nd birthday, Bolt gave the sold out crowd in Beijing, China's Bird Nest Stadium one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history that they would ever first hand witness. There's no doubt in anyone's mind that Bolt could have shaved more than that 0.03 seconds off of his previous World Record but as he would later state, he was not there to beat his record, he was there to win the race. That he did. He definitely did!

Join Jamaica in welcoming home our Olympic hero today.
Log on to TVJ and CVM for live coverage of Usain Bolt's homecoming - today from 1pm, Jamaican time. Press Conference is scheduled to begin at 3pm, Jamaican time.

CVM start time: 1pm
TVJ start time: 1:15pm

Congratulations Usain Bolt, we are all very proud of you and to be West Indian! Thank you for that!

- Julie Cupen

Heated Debate Between Minister Colm Imbert and CNC3's Sampson Nanton

During today's regular post-cabinet media conference, a heated debate ensued when CNC3's reporter, Sampson Nanton asked about allegations made by Trinidad & Tobago's former Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Keith Rowley.

Trinidad & Tobago's Works & Transport Minister Colm Imbert denied any knowledge of claims made by the former PNM Minister and refused to answer whether T&T's Prime Minister Patrick Manning would be required to appear before the Commission.

A Commission of Enquiry into the Construction Sector has been appointed to investigate allegations of misconduct of UDeCOTT (Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited) including procurement practises and other possible corrupt activites alledged by the Ex-Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley. Dr. Keith Rowley was fired in April 2008 by PM Patrick Manning following alledged unruly behaviour.

The Commission of Enquiry into the Construction Sector was announced in July 2008 by T&T's Government and will be headed by British Professor, John Uff. Today, the rest of the members of the Commission were announced. The Commission will begin later this month (September 2008) with a full report due in 1 year (September 2009).

Log on to CNC3 tonight @ 7pm and 9:30pm for details arising out of this conference during CNC3's daily newscast!

- Julie Cupen