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Use of party drugs now reported in Jamaica’s school system

The authorities in Jamaica are now reporting the use of recreational drugs within the school system. Detective Corporal Damien Harmond is a Safe School Coordinator. He says students are finding ways to certain drugs and the result is not very … Continue reading

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Elderly woman succumbs to COVID-19

An elderly woman with multiple comorbidities has died as a result of the coronavirus. Her death brings the death toll in the country to 3,780. In the month of April so far there have been 30 deaths. Yesterday the Ministry … Continue reading

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MP for Barataria/San Juan says government up to no good with use of spy ware

Attorney and Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan, Saddam Hussein says from all indications government is up to no good and is spying on its opponents and others. The Opposition, United National Congress MP is insisting government may be breaching … Continue reading

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Family Planning Association insists sexual productive health care is critical to society

The Family Planning Association is insisting sexual reproductive health care remains critical to the development of young people and the society. President of the association, Professor Rose Marie Belle Antoine, says in spite of limited resources and global challenges the … Continue reading

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RebuildTT not in agreement with Children’s Authority about corporal punishment

RebuildTT is not in agreement with the Childrens’ Authority. The organisation is concerned about the authority’s statement saying from the outset it appears to have no sound rationale for its end corporal punishment call. RebuildTT says the authority is equating … Continue reading

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Children’s Authority condemns corporal punishment

On the heels of the death of 15-year-old Alliyah Alexander, the Children’s Authority is stepping up efforts to get rid of corporal punishment. Alliyah died after a reported beating with a belt by a male relative at his house 1 … Continue reading

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THA Chief Secretary says planed fuel increase is ill timed

Tobago’s Chief Secretary Farley Augustine labels the planned increase in gas prices as ill timed. But he says there is hope as the continuing situation of increased food prices, gives rise to the need for more people to plant their … Continue reading

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Warning of a political revolution if the government does not rescind plan to increase the price of fuel

A warning to the government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, hold planned fuel increases or face the consequences. Political Leader of the Tobago based Progressive Democratic Patriots, Watson Duke says now is not a good time. He says there … Continue reading

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Teenager Alliyah Alexander is said to have died from multiple blunt force injuries

Fifteen-year-old Alliyah Alexander is said to have died from multiple blunt force injuries. Alliyah died on Tuesday at the Couva District Health Facility. Staff reported that she was unresponsive when a male relative brought her in. Couva police say the … Continue reading

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Public Utilities Minister confirms he has a copy of the report on the nationwide blackout

The Public Utilities Minister is not about to say what the investigative committee found to be the cause of the blackout in Trinidad on February 16th. Marvin Gonsalez has confirmed he got a copy of the report from Prime Minister … Continue reading

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