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Former West Indies and cricketing great Brian Lara's house was broken into and TT$8,500 was stolen. According to police the thief was known to Lara and was an "inside job". Lara chose not to press charges against the accused, who has not been identified.

Destra Garcia has recreated herself for Carnival 2008. So much so, that she has gone back to the roots of what made her the soca diva that she is. With a new look, old mantra and same good looks, Destra is poised for success for Carnival 2008.

Here is a list of all the fetes and parties in Trinidad and Tobago for the Carnival 2008 season. This year is witnessing some big fete casualties due to the early dates of Carnival 2008. One Carnival's biggest and well known fetes, Amnesia, has been cancelled due to the short time available to ensure a quality party experience.

Sean Paul performance in "Temperature" was one of the best performances by the Grammy award winning and Jamaican dancehall icon in Trinidad and Tobago. Sean Paul performed at King George V Park and later attempted to perform with Destra Garcia at the National Stadium.

The much talked about confrontation between Sizzla and Jah Cure recently at Cocoa Tea's Dancehall Jam Jam stage show was strictly verbal with no physical blows thrown. This has been confirmed by both Sizzla and Jah Cure. The conflict started after Sizzla hinted that Jah Cure might need some vocal lessons.

The Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner to London, Glenda Morean-Phillip has received death threats from a US-based man over a conviction of one his family members when Morean-Phillip was Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago. It is alleged a group of Jamaicans based in the UK have been dispatched to London to destroy Morean-Phillip.

The number of murders in Trinidad and Tobago reached 395 for 2007, a new record for the twin island republic. The previous high was 386 in 2005. With the PNM government firmly in control after a validating 2007 elections victory, many wonder where the priorities of the government are.

Guinness Sting 2007 failed to live to the usual hype of years past. Most of the patrons left feeling shortchanged with no clash taking place and sub par performances from many of the featured acts including Ninjaman, Bounty Killer and even Vybez Kartel.

The Chaguanas West constituency office of Deputy Political Leader of the UNC Alliance Jack Warner was shot up on Sunday night. Warner who is also Special Advisor to the TTFF and FIFA Vice President and President of CONCACAF is not scared. Jack said he will still persevere in the face of adversity.

Jah Cure, according to Tony "Chinese Laundry" Chow Lin On, delivered his best performance since his release from prison for gun possession, rape and robbery this year. Jah Cure performed along with local act Levi Myaz, Everton Blender, Fantan Mojah and the veteran, Pinchers.