Monthly Archives: June 2021
Opposition Leader says she does not nor ever had COVID-19
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says claims that she contracted COVID-19 are completely untrue. The response followed a suggestion by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley that she be asked about her condition. Yesterday in the Parliament, Dr. Rowley was questioned … Continue reading
Gaming Amendment Bill is passed in the Parliament
The gambling Bill has been passed in the Lower House, without support from the Opposition bench. The Bill was passed last evening. Earlier the Finance Minister slammed as a waste of time the Opposition’s use of former Head of the … Continue reading
Local body applauds declaration of Federal Holiday to commemorate emancipation in the US
The local body behind the observance applauds the declaration of a federal holiday to commemorate emancipation in the United States. Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee Khafra Kambon says it is long over due. Juneteenth is also called Juneteenth National Independence … Continue reading
Opposition Leader suspicious about new plan to appoint Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police
The Leader of the Opposition is already raising concerns about the plan to appoint a Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police. Government has said the process to be used this time around will be a simpler one. On Monday night, … Continue reading
Former President of Travel Agents Association says he doesn’t see industry picking up before 2022
Former President of the Travel Agents Association for the Caribbean Wayne Rodriguez says the industry has been suffering under the weight of COVID-19. Speaking with Newscenter 5 this morning Mr. Rodriguez said the retrenchment at Caribbean Airlines will only compound … Continue reading
Caribbean Airlines retrenchment bill to be paid by taxpayers
The State will finance the retrenchment of 25 per cent of staff at Caribbean Airlines at an estimated cost of $110 million. This was revealed by Finance Minister Colm Imbert in the Senate yesterday. On Monday, the airline announced it … Continue reading
30-year-old San Fernando man is charged with over $73,000 dollars in malicious damage
A 30- year old man is charged with malicious damage in south Trinidad. He is Peter Keston Williams. Police say the San Fernando resident was charged on 19th June, after investigations were conducted into reports of malicious damage on the … Continue reading
Opposition taking government to task over number of COVID deaths
The Opposition is taking the government to task over the number of COVID deaths recorded. Former Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh says a Commission of Enquiry must be set up and the People’s National Movement must clear the air. Dr. … Continue reading
MOH records low numbers of COVID infections and deaths
The Ministry of Health records low numbers of COVID infections and deaths. Yesterday the Ministry confirmed 5 people died from the virus bringing the total number of COVID deaths to 737. The Ministry said the deceased are 1 elderly man … Continue reading
PM confirms 400 doses of Pfizer vaccine has been used
Confirmation from the Prime Minister that the 400 doses of Pfizer vaccine to the Ministry of National Security have been used. Without saying when, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley said the vaccine doses were administered with the help of the … Continue reading
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