The government receives 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine. The vaccine arrived at the Piarco International Airport at 1:37pm yesterday. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, Foreign Affairs Minister De Amery Brown and Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Fang Qui were … Continue reading →

Pharmacists, dentists and medical interns are now among those legally allowed to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. This according to Legal Notice 179 of the Emergency Powers 2019 Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Regulations, 2021 as released by the Office of the Attorney … Continue reading →

There have been 14 additional deaths related to COVID-19. The Ministry of Health says the total number of fatalities in the country now stands at 670. The Ministry says the persons were 3 elderly males,3 elderly females, 2 middle aged … Continue reading →

A man is shot dead in Simeon Road in Petit Valley. He has been identified as Ricardo Ottley also known as “Four Four”. Reports say the incident took place at Douglas Trace Sparrow Drive some time last night. Newscenter 5 … Continue reading →

Twenty two thousand, five hundred dollars in fines for 3 men charged with breaching the emergency powers regulations. The men were found liming on a beach in Mayaro. Twenty-five-year-old Tevon Ross, 27-year-old Roy Mitchell, and 37-year-old Joseph Boodoo will pay … Continue reading →

The recent long queues and large crowds for COVID-19 vaccines concern the National Council of Parent Teachers Association Public Relations Officer Shamila Raheem yesterday said Standard 5’s will be out for the Secondary Entrance Assessment in early July and this … Continue reading →

It’s day 2 of the alphabetical system for persons to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Only persons over 60 with last names beginning with F-J will be accommodated at the various health centers. Newscenter 5 understands persons have been lining up … Continue reading →