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.

Soca superstar Machel Montano secured more than ten times the amount of airplay of his nearest rival on the streets with his song, "Jumbie", to win the 2007 National Road March title.

Machel Montano’s Jumbie has without a doubt shattered the hopes of all other Road March contenders for Carnival 2007, as no other song was played as much at the judging point in downtown Port-of-Spain yesterday afternoon.

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.

Cro Cro on Sunday claimed his fourth National Calypso Monarch title when he performed a humorous calypso entitled "Nobody Ain't Go Know" before the judges at the 2007 edition of the Dimanche Gras at the Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain.

Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars walked away with the top prize of an unprecedented TT$1 million at the 2007 National Panorama Finals held before a large crowd at Skinner Park, San Fernando, on Saturday.

Iwer George is the 2007 International Power Soca Monarch, while Bajan artiste, Biggie Irie, captured the Groovy Soca Monarch title at Friday's finals of the competitions at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.