Monthly Archives: July 2021
Beetham resident charged with 2 counts of intent to cause actual bodily harm
A 20-year-old Beetham resident is slapped with 2 counts of assault with intent to cause actual bodily harm; 1 count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; and 1 count of burglary. According to a statement from the … Continue reading
Teachers and primary school principals boycott meeting with Education Minister citing disrespect
Two major stakeholders in education are not pleased with the Ministry of Education’s attempt to get buy-in for the measures aimed at reopening schools in September. The Ministry’s meeting with stakeholders yesterday saw a boycott by the Teachers Union and … Continue reading
UNC leader says she has a plan to get the country out of the COVID crisis
Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad Bissessar says her United National Congress is ready to take over the management of Trinidad and Tobago. She claims her party has a plan, which would get the country out of the crisis created … Continue reading
Daily curfews re-imposed in Barbados following spike in COVID infections
Barbados has re-imposed daily curfews as part of new COVID containment measures amid a spike in new infections. Health and Wellness Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic announced the new measures at a news conference yesterday afternoon. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George said … Continue reading
First time in months COVID related death toll stands at 2 over 24-hour period
For the first time in several months the COVID-19 related death toll over a 24-hour period stands at 2. The total number of deaths in the country is 937. The Ministry of Health says the deceased are 1 elderly man … Continue reading
Supermarket Association expanding its vaccination drive
The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago is expanding its vaccination drive beyond its membership. The association has vaccinated, 13,000 frontline workers to date, including supermarket employees, distribution and supplier staffers, farmers, market vendors, and even the elderly. Yesterday the … Continue reading
Manufacturing and automotive dealers sectors re-open today
The manufacturing sector re-opens today. The sector has been shut down for the past months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last weekend during the COVID-19 media update, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced the lifting of restrictions on the sector. Automotive … Continue reading
Robocop’s stepson murdered
Reports that the stepson of murdered reputed gang leader Selwyn “Robocop” Alexis is dead. Police say Colin Kudoes Alexis was gunned down in Enterprise, Chaguanas last night. According to reports, Mr. Alexis of Railway Road, was in his vehicle at … Continue reading
COVID death toll now at 918
The Health Ministry announces an additional 15 deaths due to COVID-19, along with 115 cases detected from samples taken between July 3rd and 6th. The death toll is now 918. In its COVID-19 update on Wednesday, the Ministry said the … Continue reading
Returning nationals who lie about their COVID status will be slapped with fines or jail
People seeking to enter this country when the borders are opened next week would face stiff penalties if they present false information to the authorities. They face a maximum fine of $350,000 and 1 year in jail. Attorney General Faris … Continue reading
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