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Health Minister criticized for his handling of the acquisition of COVID vaccines

Claims of gross negligence are leveled against Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh for his handling of the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines for the country. This from the opposition, United National Congress. At a press conference yesterday Member of Parliament for Caroni … Continue reading

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Country records 4 new cases of COVID

There are 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. In its latest update yesterday, the Ministry of Health said the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period February 18th to 20th. It said there … Continue reading

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AG says Evidence Amendment Bill needed to expedite CLICO and Piarco Airport inquiries

The Attorney General says the Evidence Amendment Bill is needed to expedite the CLICO and Piarco Airport inquiries. The AG says it is about being able to submit evidence that amounts to volumes. On the afternoon drive program on i95.5fm … Continue reading

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24-year-old man to be charged with the murder of Andrea Bharatt

Charges are to be laid against 2 suspects in the kidnapping and death of Andrea Bharatt. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Roger Gaspard S.C. yesterday instructed that a 24-year-old man is to be charged with Ms. Bharatt’s murder and a … Continue reading

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COVID claims another life

COVID-19 claims another life. The country’s total fatality now stands at 136. And 1 person tests positive for the virus. The latest update from the Ministry of Health says this positive case reflects the samples taken during the period 6th  … Continue reading

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Activist says his protest has nothing to do with race

Activist Dimitri Chote says his protest following the murder of Andrea Bharatt has nothing to do with race. Instead Mr. Chote is adamant he wants to see a better Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Chote and some of his former Hill … Continue reading

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16-year-old girl found with a bullet wound to the head

Police are now probing the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Tamika Griffith. Tamika of Iere Village Princes Town was found in the living room of a relative’s apartment at Sook Trace Claxton Bay yesterday. A male relative who is also 16-years-old … Continue reading

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Independent Senator makes a case for the use of pepper spray

Independent Senator Paul Richards calls on the government to legalize pepper spray so that women can protect themselves. He says while it is not a quick fix to crime in this country, pepper spray can help restore a sense of … Continue reading

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Drowning off Gasparee Islands being probed

Investigations are continuing into the drowning of 26-year-old Darius Arneaud. Mr. Arneaud drowned down the islands on Sunday. Mr. Arneaud reportedly went for a swim off the Gasparee Islands around 2:50 pm, but did not resurface. He was a construction … Continue reading

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Opposition MP accusing government of abandoning citizens in Syria

One Opposition Member of Parliament is accusing government of abandoning its citizens in Syria. MP for Naparima, Rodney Charles says the citizens are being failed by the State. There are reports that there are 30 children and their mothers being … Continue reading

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