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Bahamas records largest number of COVID cases in single day

The Bahamas has recorded its largest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day. As a result lockdown measures are to be re-imposed. Yesterday Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis revealed there were 15 cases recorded in 24 hours. The island … Continue reading

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MSJ candidate reports to police of physical attack by UNC supporter

A candidate for the Movement for Social Justice’s candidate for Fyzabad, Radhaka Gualbance has reported to the police that a man who seemed to be a supporter of the United National Congress physically attacked her. Ms. Gualbance says she was … Continue reading

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Opposition Leader concerned about process used to determine who is granted exemptions as Election Day gets closer

With 3 weeks to go till Election Day there are more questions from the Opposition on what is the process used to determine who is granted exemptions. Kamla Persad Bissessar is insisting, government must find ways of bringing home those … Continue reading

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Watson Duke being called a proxy for UNC

Watson Duke is being called a proxy for the opposition United National Congress in Tobago. And the Prime Minister wants Tobagonians to avoid falling for the Minority Leader in the Tobago House of Assembly and his Peoples Democratic Patriots on … Continue reading

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Fire Fighter found dead on Mayaro beach

A Fire Fighter has been found dead on a beach in Mayaro. Forty-seven-year-old Chester Richardson was found dead by a couple walking along the beach on Saturday night. Fire Fighter Richardson was from Arima and was last attached to the … Continue reading

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Bars can now open till 10pm…association says those in breach of COVID regulations should be penalized

The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says while it is pleased their businesses can now open till 10pm, those found in breach of COVID-19 regulations should be penalized. Head of the association Teron Mohan tells Newscenter 5 everyone has to … Continue reading

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SEA students return to class

Students getting ready for the Secondary Entrance Assessment in one month’s time are returning to the classrooms today. Just about 19,000 students are expected back at school for the first time since March. Education Minister Anthony Garcia said yesterday all … Continue reading

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Police probe stabbing in Matura

Police are probing the circumstances surrounding the killing of Gideon King. Mr. King was stabbed to death by a close female relative at his Toco Road, Matura home yesterday According to reports, Mr. King and the suspected were involved in … Continue reading

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Bar owners given the go ahead by high court to be heard

Bar owners have been given the go-ahead by the high court to have their bid for a change in closing time, heard. The owners belonging to the bar keepers and operators association have been trying to get the government to … Continue reading

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Reports of 150 Venezuelan immigrants entered the country illegally

Reports today that up to 150 Venezuelan immigrants have come into the country illegally. They are now being sought by the police. It is said the immigrants came ashore at the southwestern coast on Tuesday morning. Police have been searching … Continue reading

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