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Full service at bars from today

The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says all systems have been put in place for the full resumption of service to the public today. President Sateesh Moonesar responded to the government’s easing of restrictions on the sale of alcohol at … Continue reading

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$10 to travel from Arima to POS via Red Band Maxi

From today it will cost $10 to travel between Arima and Port of Spain via the Red-Band Maxi Taxis. Maxi taxi operators along the east west corridor have been given new tariffs. President of the Route Two Maxi Taxi Association, … Continue reading

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MP for Caroni east questions how safe “Safe Zones” are

Member of Parliament for Caroni east Dr. Richard Seecharan is questioning how safe the safe zones really are. At a news conference hosted by the United National Congress yesterday, Dr. Seecharan said there is a need for antigen testing to … Continue reading

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Record high of 14 COVID-19 deaths and 208 new infections, in one day

Fourteen additional COVID-19 patients have died. This number is the highest within a 24-hour period in a long time. The Ministry of Health yesterday said the deceased COVID-19 patients are 6 elderly men, 4 elderly women, 3 middle-aged men and … Continue reading

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SOE in Bahamas will not be extended

The State of Emergency in the Bahamas will not be extended. The Phillip Davis government, just over 1 month in office, has said it will end when the time of expiration arrives. Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says it is … Continue reading

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Passenger dies on CAL aircraft

A male passenger has died on a Caribbean Airlines aircraft, which was en route to Barbados from Jamaica. CAL confirmed this. The passenger, who has not been named, passed away on the flight yesterday. Reports say the man was discovered … Continue reading

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DCP Jacob says there’s link between illegal quarrying and some of the recent murders

Deputy Commissioner of Police McDonald Jacob says there is a link between illegal quarrying and some of the recent murders in the country. DCP Jacob also said yesterday illegal quarrying is contributing to the degradation of the environment. Speaking with … Continue reading

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Police probe 3 murders including a security officer in Valencia

A deadly robbery in Valencia. Security officer Kimraj Jagessar was accompanying a cigarette delivery van yesterday afternoon when he was shot dead. Six bandits are said to have robbed the van near a mini mart on the corner of Valencia … Continue reading

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10 more COVID related deaths

Ten COVID-19 patients have died. Among the dead, 3 were carrying the Delta strain of the virus. Of the 10 deaths 4 are elderly men, 4 are elderly women and 2 are middle-aged women. Eight of them had multiple comorbidities. … Continue reading

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China tightens COVID-19 restrictions to increase chances of quarantine-free travel

China will tighten COVID-19 restrictions to increase chances of quarantine-free travel. It will step up contact tracing and tighten quarantine rules to exempt only emergency workers or those in essential industries such as logistics. Currently, those exempt from quarantine include … Continue reading

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