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Beetham resident charged with 2 counts of intent to cause actual bodily harm

Posted on July 13, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Teachers and primary school principals boycott meeting with Education Minister citing disrespect

Posted on July 13, 2021 by admin

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 →

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UNC leader says she has a plan to get the country out of the COVID crisis

Posted on July 13, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Daily curfews re-imposed in Barbados following spike in COVID infections

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

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 →

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First time in months COVID related death toll stands at 2 over 24-hour period

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Supermarket Association expanding its vaccination drive

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Manufacturing and automotive dealers sectors re-open today

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Robocop’s stepson murdered

Posted on July 8, 2021 by admin

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 →

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COVID death toll now at 918

Posted on July 8, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Returning nationals who lie about their COVID status will be slapped with fines or jail

Posted on July 8, 2021 by admin

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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