Monthly Archives: June 2021
3 men found liming on beach in Mayaro have been charged
Twenty two thousand, five hundred dollars in fines for 3 men charged with breaching the emergency powers regulations. The men were found liming on a beach in Mayaro. Twenty-five-year-old Tevon Ross, 27-year-old Roy Mitchell, and 37-year-old Joseph Boodoo will pay … Continue reading
Government told to re-open the country
One economist tells government, yes re-open the country but not like it was in 2019. Dr. Roger Hosein tells Newscenter 5, that the former system did not work. He says less focus should be placed on the Energy Sector. Dr. … Continue reading
Large crowds concern Parent Teachers Association
The recent long queues and large crowds for COVID-19 vaccines concern the National Council of Parent Teachers Association Public Relations Officer Shamila Raheem yesterday said Standard 5’s will be out for the Secondary Entrance Assessment in early July and this … Continue reading
Day 2 of government’s new alphabetical system for vaccination
It’s day 2 of the alphabetical system for persons to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Only persons over 60 with last names beginning with F-J will be accommodated at the various health centers. Newscenter 5 understands persons have been lining up … Continue reading
T&T records 17 deaths
Trinidad and Tobago has recorded 17 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic joining Suriname, Jamaica and Guyana in registering deaths and increased positive cases of the virus over the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago says … Continue reading
No walk in vaccination station in Tobago
There will be no walk in vaccination stations in Tobago, at least not at this time. Confirmation of this comes from the Tobago Regional Health Authority. The authority is also asking persons to desist from going to health centres for … Continue reading
Alphabetical system for vaccine shots kicks off today
A call for Health Minister to resign after thousands of people flooded streets leading to health centers, seeking COVID-19 vaccines. Yesterday people joined long lines from as early as 5 o’clock in the morning, wanting to be vaccinated. Many had … Continue reading
Opposition bids for Commission of Inquiry in governments handling of COVID-19 pandemic
A bid by the Opposition to get a Commission of Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is being dismissed by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi. On Monday night, Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar said the government has … Continue reading
Reports of long lines outside health centers as MOH launches non-appointment system for COVID vaccines
Long lines reported outside health centers this morning as the Ministry of Health launches its first non-appointment system for COVID vaccines. The Sinopharm vaccine has been released to an initial 14 District Health Centers. Two vulnerable groups, persons over 60 … Continue reading
Body of Venezuelan man found in Moruga
The body of a Venezuelan man is discovered in a forested area in Moruga. He had a gunshot wound to the head. Reports say officers on patrol in the area around 12.30pm when they saw a group of Venezuelans gathered … Continue reading
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