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School bells throughout the country to ring after 2 years as physical classes resume

Posted on April 19, 2022 by admin

All schools, except those in Tobago have opened their doors today. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be the first time in over 2 years many students will be in the classrooms full time and face to … Continue reading →

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TTPS sends warning to protesters

Posted on April 19, 2022 by admin

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it is aware that several groups are planning protest today at various locations across the country. In a release the TTPS says it recognizes that the right to protest is fundamental to the … Continue reading →

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Members of the transport industry threaten protest as new fuel prices kick in

Posted on April 19, 2022 by admin

Motorists have started paying more for gasoline at the pumps. The new prices became effective at midnight. Premium gasoline has been increased by $1 per liter to $6.75. Super gasoline price is up by $1 to $5.97 per liter. The … Continue reading →

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St. Augustine MP says government is starving teachers

Posted on April 14, 2022 by admin

St. Augustine MP Khadijah Ameen says government is starving the nation’s teachers and some are even mentally stressed. This she says is due to a lack of proper salaries. Ms. Ameen says qualified persons in the teaching system are being … Continue reading →

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Another 5 persons die from COVID

Posted on April 14, 2022 by admin

Another 5 persons have died from COVID-19 bringing the total number of deaths to date to 3,792. The Ministry of Health says the deceased 3 elderly males, and 2 elderly females. It says 4 of the persons had multiple comorbidities, … Continue reading →

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Health Minister appeals for discipline as the Easter weekend approaches

Posted on April 14, 2022 by admin

Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh is pleading with residents of county Caroni and Victoria to maintain COVID-19 protocols during the upcoming Easter long weekend. Minister Deyalsingh singled out the communities saying they continue to lead with the highest concentration of … Continue reading →

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A warning to the public to take precaution in the vicinity of the Beetham as air quality levels deteriorate

Posted on April 13, 2022 by admin

A warning to the public take precaution as the air quality levels around the Beetham Landfill has deteriorated. The situation stems from fires, which started last Wednesday and continued the following day. The blaze filled the atmosphere over the Beetham, … Continue reading →

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Trade Minister says steps to be taken to counter inflation

Posted on April 13, 2022 by admin

Government is contemplating ways it can ease the burdens of rising food prices in the country. Trade Minister Paula Gopee Scoon yesterday said her Ministry would be looking at the possibility of removing VAT from some more items. She said … Continue reading →

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Supermarket Association welcomes increased forex allocation but says it may be too late

Posted on April 13, 2022 by admin

The Supermarkets Association welcomes the increased foreign exchange allocation for food imports, but says it may be too late. President of the association Rajiv Diptee tells Newscenter 5 the worst is yet to come with importation cost.  A few days … Continue reading →

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Police investigate murder of an Evangelical Pastor

Posted on April 13, 2022 by admin

The police are investigating another murder. Investigators are yet to ascertain a motive for the killing of Pastor Kerwin Davis. Pastor Davis was shot dead at Jack Street Marabella shortly before 9pm on Monday. The 42-year-old Evangelist of Plaissance Park, … Continue reading →

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