Monthly Archives: November 2020
UNC leader apologises for “administrative error” after message congratulating President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris
An apology from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad after her message congratulating the United States President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, carried the same words of British politician Sir Keir Starmer. Social media was awashed with condemnation … Continue reading
Bars and restaurant owners not too pleased with PM’s easing of COVID restrictions
Owners and operators of bars and restaurants are not too pleased with the conditionality attached to the Prime Minister’s easing of COVID-related restrictions. Last Saturday Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and his government told restaurant owners, at 50% capacity, they … Continue reading
Government plans to privatise the Port of Spain port not sitting well with SWWTU
The plans by the government to privatise the port of Port of Spain are not sitting well with the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union. The union represents workers on the port. According to President of SWWTU, Michael Annesette, workers … Continue reading
More concerns over PSA elections
More concerns over the upcoming Public Services Association elections. Oral Saunders who leads Team United Public Officers says there are people on the list who should not be there. He is vowing not to do anything that would delay the … Continue reading
Alleged bandit shot and killed by a police officer in Chaguanas
A police officer has fatally shot one of 2 men who reportedly robbed him of money he had to buy a boat engine. The incident occurred last Saturday night in Longdenville, Chaguanas. The officer who fired the shots at the … Continue reading
Both Biden and Trump claim to be ahead in razor edge US Presidential Election
Donald Trump and Joe Biden each claim to be ahead in the US Presidential Election, even as the final outcome hangs on a razor’s edge. Both sides are gearing up for legal action. The Trump Campaign is challenging vote counts … Continue reading
Nestle being hailed for new paper straws
Nestle Caribbean is being hailed for the introduction of paper straws. However Director of Sustain T&T, Carver Bacchus says there is also a need for public education. Nestle recently announced that all orchard and other drinks will come with paper … Continue reading
New app for visually impaired persons
The visually impaired are to be assisted by a new application. The Blind Welfare Association says the CVAS app was developed in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunication Union. Executive Officer of the association Kenneth Surat says it will aid blind … Continue reading
Transport Minister denies knowledge of “under the counter” sale of PBR passes
Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan denies knowledge of the under the counter sale of Priority Bus Route passes. The former Vice President of the Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association, Brenton Knights, made the allegation on Tuesday. However when contacted … Continue reading
10 more positive COVID case recorded in T&T
Ten more positive COVID-19 cases are recorded locally. In a release the Ministry of Health says these patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. The release also says the number of persons testing positive at … Continue reading
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