The legacy created by the late George Radcliffe John can and will never be erased, as he has left his mark using the most powerful tool known to mankind -the pen.

The region said farewell yesterday to one of its most respected minds with the passing of Trinidadian economist and Express columnist, Dr Algernon Lloyd Best.

Even as he seeks to fix the problems in Trinidad and put in a full-time chief executive officer on the ground, AIC billionaire-owner Michael Lee-Chin is under increasing pressure in Jamaica to take some of the debt weight off his 70 per cent owned National Commercial Bank stock.

An employee of Hilton Trinidad has been arrested for questioning in relation to the tear gas incident at the hotel on Wednesday.

Thieves have again struck at the Gordon Street, Port of Spain, band room of soca star Machel Montano.

In an expected move, the State yesterday dropped the criminal charge against Chief Justice Satnarine Sharma, clearing the way for impeachment proceedings initiated by Prime Minister Patrick Manning to take precedence.

An international drug ring involving persons from Trinidad, Canada, Guyana, London and the United States has been interrupted by officers of the Organised Crime Narcotics and Firearms Bureau (OCNFB).

Bandleader Brian MacFarlane's depiction of what he labelled as "the rich cultural elements and exotic images of India" has secured his band the "George Bailey Carnival Band of the Year" title for 2007 in the large band category.

Brian MacFarlane's India - The Story of Boyie was among the crowd favourites for the Band of the Year title at yesterday's Parade of the Bands competition in Port of Spain.

Carnival Monday began with a yawn at several judging points yesterday. It featured a disorganised, lifeless showing from large band Tribe at the Lord Kitchener Stand, South Quay, Port of Spain.