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PM claims persons linked to UNC trying to interfere with rulings on matters before them

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is claiming persons linked to the opposition United National Congress are trying to interfere with the rulings of judges on matters before them. Last night Dr. Rowley told of efforts by persons to get the … Continue reading

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One political party says EBC made serious error in printing of its symbol

Six days before the poll, one political party says the Elections and Boundaries Commission has made a serious error in the printing of its symbol. The Progressives say the symbol on the ballot paper is incorrect. Political Leader, Nicolai Edwards … Continue reading

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Minister of National Security explains why no national has yet been quarantined in Tobago

The Minister of National Security explains why no returning national has as yet been quarantined in Tobago.  Within recent weeks there have been calls from Tobagonians abroad to be allowed to return to Tobago where they can be quarantined instead … Continue reading

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TTUTA advises teachers to stay home until school reopens in September

Teachers are being advised by their representing union to stay at home until the reopening of school in September. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is specifically talking to its members who are preparing Standard 5 students for the … Continue reading

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10 new cases of coronavirus recorded overnight

Ten new cases of the coronavirus are recorded in Trinidad and Tobago overnight. The total number of infections now stands at 192. One hundred and thirty-five people have recovered and are no longer in State care. In its latest bulletin … Continue reading

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Political Analyst says poll conducted by Nigel Henry only gives the view of some people

Political Analyst Indira Rampersad says the election poll conducted by Nigel Henry does not reflect the nuances of constituencies. She says while the poll puts the ruling People’s National Movement in the lead by 5% it is only the view … Continue reading

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More deaths from coronavirus reported in Jamaica, Haiti, Guyana and Suriname

Jamaica, Haiti, Guyana and Suriname have now recorded a total of 7 deaths from the coronavirus. Health authorities in those Caribbean community countries have renewed calls for their populations to take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of the … Continue reading

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Police probe 2 murders

Police are probing 2 murders, 1 in Biche and the other in Blanchisseuse. The deceased have since been identified as Sherma Francis and Barry Boxhill. Fifty-four-year-old Ms. Francis was killed in a drive by shooting near the Charuma Recreational Ground … Continue reading

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Police Commissioner tested for coronavirus

Police Commissioner Gary Griffith has been tested for the coronavirus. His result has come back negative. The test was conducted over the weekend days after the Commissioner held a meeting with someone who was a secondary contact of another person … Continue reading

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Prison Commissioner says no transfer of officers due to COVID spike

Prison Commissioner Dennis Pulchan says there will be no transfer of officers at this time. This morning Commissioner Pulchan told Newscenter 5 given the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country that is not a practical move. On Friday, … Continue reading

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