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Bush fires over a 48-hr period due to extremely dry conditions across Barbados

Posted on March 20, 2023 by admin

Bush fires across Barbados over a 48-hour period due to extremely dry conditions. Over the weekend there was consideration about upgrading the island’s alert protocols to include fire as a hazard. Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds … Continue reading →

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ICE apprehends Caribbean nationals in nationwide enforcement and removal operation

Posted on March 20, 2023 by admin

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency apprehends Caribbean nationals, among 220 removable non-citizens during a nationwide enforcement effort. The operation took place on Friday. Via a statement the ICE says officers from its enforcement and removal operations says … Continue reading →

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Director of Public Prosecutions urged to break his silence and defend himself

Posted on March 20, 2023 by admin

The Opposition United National Congress is calling on the Director of Public Prosecutions to defend his office. The party says the Office of the DPP is under attack because of the collapse of the corruption case against UNC officials who … Continue reading →

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Man described by police as a known drug dealer is shot and killed in his bed

Posted on March 20, 2023 by admin

A man is shot and killed in Aranguez. He has been identified as Dinesh Ragbir. He was 32-years-old. Reports say the incident took place at Freddy Street around 11pm last night. Newscenter 5 understands Mr. Ragbir was asleep at his … Continue reading →

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Christine Kangaloo takes the Oath of Office

Posted on March 20, 2023 by admin

Trinidad and Tobago gets its second female President this morning. Christine Kangaloo will take the Oath of Office becoming the 7th Head of State. The Inauguration Ceremony takes place at the Queen’s Park Savannah grandstand, in Port of Spain. The … Continue reading →

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R.I.C public consultation abruptly ends after descending into chaos

Posted on March 17, 2023 by admin

The Regulated Industries Commission aborts a public consultation in Chaguanas after chaos erupts. Fingers are being pointed at Opposition Officials. The meeting on Wednesday night was to be the final one as the RIC lays the groundwork for electricity rate … Continue reading →

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Police Commissioner outlines a number of initiatives to deal with crime

Posted on March 17, 2023 by admin

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it will treat as priority an intelligence driven approach to its work. This as Police Commissioner Erla Harewood Christopher tells of initiatives and objectives being undertaken by her executive to deal with crime. … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic church relaxes COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on March 17, 2023 by admin

The local Roman Catholic church relaxes COVID-19 restrictions in time for major feasts. A release from the Archdiocese of Port of Spain says after careful consideration the church has decided to relax or modify certain restrictions that were introduced in … Continue reading →

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Minister of Finance extends the Tax Amnesty deadline

Posted on March 17, 2023 by admin

Minister of Finance Colm Imbert says the tax amnesty has been extended to May 19th, 2023. In a release last evening Minister Imbert says this is to give businesses and individuals more time to prepare their financial statements. He says … Continue reading →

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Pediatrician Dr. Joanne Paul says there is no need for panic…Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is not life threatening

Posted on March 16, 2023 by admin

Pediatrician Dr. Joanne Paul says there is no need for panic as hospitals see an increasing number of children with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. The pediatric specialist says the ailment goes away within days. Yesterday Dr. Paul could not … Continue reading →

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