Monthly Archives: August 2020
Belmont Taxi Drivers Association hopes public and drivers adhere to rules
As restrictions go into effect, the head of the Belmont Taxi Drivers Association Richard Vaughn tells Newscenter 5 he supports the moves but hopes the public and drivers adhere to the rules. Mr. Vaughn says he also wants the police … Continue reading
COVID-19 restrictions and closures back in effect…man drowns at Clifton Hill beach
Familiar COVID-19 restrictions and closures are back in effect, as the authorities seek to arrest the growing number of cases in the country. Last Saturday Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram confirmed community spread. With these increasing numbers, Prime Minister … Continue reading
45-yer-old father of 3 dies from coronavirus
A father of 3 has died of the coronavirus, bringing to 3 the number of related deaths in the country in less than a week. The patient was 45 years old. He is now the 11th person to have died … Continue reading
Police arrest 2 for narcotics possession in police exercise
A police exercise in Morvant and San Juan has led to the arrests of 2 men for narcotics possession. The exercise last Saturday also uncovered arms and ammunition in an abandoned lot. Police say between noon and 3:30 pm officers … Continue reading
Ex opposition MP tells Opposition Leader to accept her party has lost the election
The recount of the ballots in the St. Joseph constituency continues today and the Chief Elections Officer is hoping it will be completed soon. St. Joseph is among five seats where the results from last Monday’s General Election were challenged … Continue reading
TTUTA cautioning its members on social media conduct
The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is cautioning its members on their social media conduct. TTUTA is calling for prudence when using the various platforms. President Antonia De Freitas says all teachers must be mindful of what they put … Continue reading
Supermarkets Association of T&T called on its members to immediately boycott the brand
The fallout from the social media rant of Naila Ramsaran widens, as many call for a boycott of the products of her family’s 70-year-old dairy drinks company. Massy Stores first announced it was removing the products from its shelves at … Continue reading
2 additional COVID cases reported in Tobago
Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Tobago. In a release this morning the Division of Health Wellness and Family Development says both are contacts of a recently positive COVID-19 case. Additionally the division says all established protocols … Continue reading
Nahkid says calling for recount should not be seen as a bad thing
United National Congress candidate for Tunapuna David Nahkid says the challenge of the results should not be seen as a bad thing for the country. Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday Mr. Nahkid said his party’s call for the recount shows … Continue reading
It’s official PNM has won the General Election
It is now official the Peoples National Movement has won the General Election. The Elections and Boundaries Commission yesterday released the preliminary figures for Monday’s General Election. The preliminary figures show that the PNM won 22 of the 41 seats … Continue reading
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