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Nestle being hailed for new paper straws

Nestle Caribbean is being hailed for the introduction of paper straws. However Director of Sustain T&T, Carver Bacchus says there is also a need for public education. Nestle recently announced that all orchard and other drinks will come with paper … Continue reading

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New app for visually impaired persons

The visually impaired are to be assisted by a new application. The Blind Welfare Association says the CVAS app was developed in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunication Union. Executive Officer of the association Kenneth Surat says it will aid blind … Continue reading

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Transport Minister denies knowledge of “under the counter” sale of PBR passes

Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan denies knowledge of the under the counter sale of Priority Bus Route passes. The former Vice President of the Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association, Brenton Knights, made the allegation on Tuesday. However when contacted … Continue reading

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10 more positive COVID case recorded in T&T

Ten more positive COVID-19 cases are recorded locally. In a release the Ministry of Health says these patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. The release also says the number of persons testing positive at … Continue reading

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Body found after 2 days of searches

The body of Anthony Walkes has been found after 2 days of searches. Mr. Walkes fell while using a bridge at Halls Trace, Sisters Road, Eccles Village on Monday. He was then taken away by floodwaters. Officers of the Municipal … Continue reading

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TTPS files appeal of Magistrate’s decision to dismiss 12 people held at “COVID Sex Party”

The police service has filed an appeal of a Magistrate’s decision to dismiss charges against 7 Venezuelan women and 5 local men. They were charged with breaching Public Health Regulations in April this year. The 12 people were allegedly found … Continue reading

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Americans head to the polls today

Americans are today voting in one of the most divisive Presidential Elections in decades, pitting incumbent Republican Donald Trump against his Democratic challenger Joe Biden. The first polls opened in Vermont. Nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots … Continue reading

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Shooting at party in Jamaica sees 2 dead and 11 wounded

Two are dead and 11 others are wounded during a shooting at a party in Westmooreland, Jamaica Reports say there was an argument between 2 men at the Under Vibes Sports Bar in Gordon District last Sunday evening. One of … Continue reading

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PSA President described as being reckless

President of the Public Services Association is being described as reckless, because of his position on the order for workers to return to their regular schedules. Mr. Duke has called on workers not to leave their children unattended at home. … Continue reading

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31 Venezuelan nationals discovered and detained along Los Iros Beach

Thirty-one Venezuelan nationals are discovered and detained along the Los Iros Beach. The group is made up of 13 females and 18 males. Two Trinidad and Tobago nationals, aged 36 and 61 are currently assisting Southwestern Division Detectives with their … Continue reading

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