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8 more die from COVID

Eight more COVID positive patients have died in Trinidad and Tobago. Three were elderly men and 2 elderly women with comorbidities. The other 3 were an elderly woman, a middle aged man and a young adult with no underlying conditions. … Continue reading

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4-year-old boy mauled to death by a Rottweiler

Four-year-old Amaziah Lewis is mauled to death by a dog in the presence of his relatives in Tacarigua. Amaziah was with his grandmother at her workplace at Savannah Drive yesterday when the incident occurred. Rakesh Boodoo saw the attack from … Continue reading

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Imam Yasin Abu Bakr says no ultimatum or threats were made

The Leader of the Jamaat al Muslimeen Imam Yasin Abu Bakr says he is not threatening anyone and denies giving the State and national security agencies an ultimatum. He says the Jamaat is not in the mindset to threaten anyone. … Continue reading

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TTUTA says praise cannot only be given to high achievers

Head of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association Antonia De Freitas says while it is all good and well to celebrate the high achievers, other students cannot be ignored. Ms. De Freitas says consideration must be given to motivating … Continue reading

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Girls top this year’s S.E.A.

Rousillac Presbyterian School takes the first place in the Secondary Entrance Assessment. Nineteen thousand, five hundred and forty-four students got their results yesterday after writing the exam in July this year. In announcing the top performers at a ceremony yesterday, … Continue reading

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COVID infections in Tobago and county Victoria

Health officials continue to express concerns about the rate of COVID infections in Tobago and the county of Victoria. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram says these 2 areas continue to top the list of high COVID-19 infections. At yesterday’s … Continue reading

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War of words between Acting Police Commissioner and his predecessor

A war of words develops between the Acting Police Commissioner and his predecessor following accusations surrounding the issuing of Firearm Users Licenses. Stephen Williams says Gary Griffith listens to no one and does not understand his role as head of … Continue reading

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315 pregnant women test positive for COVID since start of pandemic

Three hundred and fifteen pregnant women have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Director of Women’s Health at the Ministry of Health Dr. Adesh Sirjusingh said yesterday some have had to be placed in the Intensive Care Unit. … Continue reading

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7 more COVID related deaths and 199 new infections

The COVID-19 death toll increases yet again with 7 more deaths recorded. In a release the Ministry of Health last evening said the death toll to date stands at 1244. The persons were 2 elderly men, 1 elderly woman, 1 … Continue reading

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Government seeks to extend SOE today

Government in the Parliament today will seek a 3-month extension of the current State Of Emergency. The SOE ends in 4 days time. Last week the government said the extension of the SOE is necessary in the continuing fight against … Continue reading

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