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Taxi drivers stage a strike

Posted on June 29, 2021 by admin

Taxi drivers to embark on a day of rest and reflection today. The drivers are protesting the State’s decision to keep the seating capacity at 50%. President of the Taxi Driver’s Network, Adrian Acosta says the group has appealed to … Continue reading →

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National Security personnel unearth plot to free inmates at Maximum Security Prison

Posted on June 25, 2021 by admin

National Security personnel believe they have unearthed a plot to free inmates from the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca after discovering a cache of weapons and explosives buried close to the prison. Among the things found were C4 explosives and … Continue reading →

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7 more COVID related deaths

Posted on June 25, 2021 by admin

Seven more COVID-19 related deaths are recorded.  The Ministry of Health says the number of fatalities in the country now stands at 775.  The Ministry says the persons were 4 elderly males and 1 elderly female with comorbidities.  Also dead … Continue reading →

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Reported decline in Tobago’s COVID caseload

Posted on June 25, 2021 by admin

A reported decline in Tobago’s COVID-19 caseload. This according to COVID-19 Task Force member Dr. Anthony Thompson.  Dr. Thompson who operates out of the office of the County Medical Officer of Health provided the island’s latest clinical update, during the … Continue reading →

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Hypertension figures in Tobago worrying

Posted on June 25, 2021 by admin

One medical practitioner is sounding the alarm regarding hypertension numbers in Tobago.  Acting General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. Roxanne Mitchell tells of a significant number of persons coming forward for vaccination at … Continue reading →

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Risk of congregation…a major concern in July SEA

Posted on June 24, 2021 by admin

The risk of congregation is listed as a major issue in the July SEA exam the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association. More than 19,000 students are expected to sit the exam on July 1st. However President Antonia De Freitas … Continue reading →

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Opposition Leader says she does not nor ever had COVID-19

Posted on June 24, 2021 by admin

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says claims that she contracted COVID-19 are completely untrue. The response followed a suggestion by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley that she be asked about her condition. Yesterday in the Parliament, Dr. Rowley was questioned … Continue reading →

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Gaming Amendment Bill is passed in the Parliament

Posted on June 24, 2021 by admin

The gambling Bill has been passed in the Lower House, without support from the Opposition bench. The Bill was passed last evening. Earlier the Finance Minister slammed as a waste of time the Opposition’s use of former Head of the … Continue reading →

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Local body applauds declaration of Federal Holiday to commemorate emancipation in the US

Posted on June 23, 2021 by admin

The local body behind the observance applauds the declaration of a federal holiday to commemorate emancipation in the United States. Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee Khafra Kambon says it is long over due. Juneteenth is also called Juneteenth National Independence … Continue reading →

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Opposition Leader suspicious about new plan to appoint Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police

Posted on June 23, 2021 by admin

The Leader of the Opposition is already raising concerns about the plan to appoint a Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police. Government has said the process to be used this time around will be a simpler one. On Monday night, … Continue reading →

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