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100,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to arrive in the country this week

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh gives an assurance of continued vaccination. The country is expecting the arrival this week of 100,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine. The Minister says the State Of Emergency announced on Saturday will not stop the roll out … Continue reading

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COVID deaths now reading 285

The country’s COVID related death toll is now reading 285. Yesterday the Ministry of Health said there were 9 deaths and 356 new infections. Five thousand seven hundred and sixty two cases are active while the total positive cases in … Continue reading

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The PDP says the State Of Emergency is not a good idea

Watson Duke of the Progressive Democratic Patriots says the State Of Emergency is not a good idea. Mr. Duke warned Tobagonians, an evil is about to be perpetrated by the government. On his Facebook page yesterday Mr. Duke said the … Continue reading

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Opposition Senator slams late publication of regulations

On her Facebook page, Opposition Senator Jiyanti Lutchmedial slammed the late publication of the regulations. She said the State Of Emergency might not have been properly thought out. Senator Lutchmedial said the SOE appears to be “by vaps” as many … Continue reading

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SOE proclaimed… People found flouting the regulations face a hefty $250,000 fine

Trinidad and Tobago enters its first week under a COVID triggered State Of Emergency. The rising number of deaths and new infections forced the government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to declare the State Of Emergency. According to Dr. Rowley … Continue reading

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Israeli Military attack Gaza

The Israeli Military directs heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes into Gaza. The attacks occurred last night and into this morning. There are growing fears that a ground invasion of the territory could be launched to quell rocket fire from Palestinian … Continue reading

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Protesting public sector workers in Belize call Prime Minister Brecino…a coward

Protesting teachers and other public workers in Belize call the Prime Minister a coward, after he place on Facebook his government’s offer. Yesterday President of the Belize National Teachers Union, Elena Smith challenged Prime Minister Brecino to face workers and … Continue reading

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2nd storey of house destroyed by fire in Cocorite

The second storey of a house in west Trinidad is completely destroyed by fire.   According to reports the home located at LP #24 Nile Street, Cocorite and was owned by Cheryl Marshall. The building went up in flames at around … Continue reading

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45,000 Tobagonians have so far qualified for COVID vaccine

Forty-five thousand people in Tobago have so far qualified for the COVID-19 vaccine. General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority, Dr. Roxanne Mitchell gave the figures this morning. Also speaking at the weekly COVID briefing … Continue reading

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DOMA President has message for naysayers

The Downtown Owners and Merchants Association is telling naysayers to stop the blame game, criticisms and attacks in the face of rising COVID deaths and cases. DOMA President Gregory Aboud says the nation is at war with a deadly virus, … Continue reading

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