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Watson Duke dismisses persons who say he shouldn’t contest August 10th Election because of his matter in court

The leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots Watson Duke is dismissing those who say he should not contest the August 10th General Election. Some say his matter in court should stop his candidacy. But yesterday, Mr. Duke said he is … Continue reading

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PM gives green light to nationals stuck in Grenada & Canada

The Prime Minister says nationals of Trinidad and Tobago stuck in Grenada and Canada are given the green light to return to home. Dr. Rowley empathised and sympathised with nationals hold-up in foreign countries but made it clear that exemptions … Continue reading

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Schools to reopen September 1st

Schools will reopen on September 1st, providing there is no escalation of the Coronavirus in the country. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley made the statement during a media briefing yesterday. Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram, who was also part … Continue reading

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Mandatory testing for persons arriving in Jamaica has been stopped

Mandatory testing of persons arriving in Jamaica has been stopped. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bissessor Mc Kenzie says there are reasons for changing the policy. The CMO says there are not enough human resources to carry out the … Continue reading

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Minister of Social Services announce new programs to lift citizens out of poverty

The Minister of Social Services announces new programs to help lift persons out of poverty. On a political platform in Diego Martin on Saturday Minister Camille Robinson-Regis revealed six new initiatives to be rolled out in the Road to Recovery … Continue reading

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UNC gets open endorsement from Islamic organisation

An open endorsement of the opposition United National Congress and its leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar from an umbrella Islamic organisation. The Ummah Trinidad and Tobago Muslim Federation yesterday called on its member organisations to give support to the UNC when … Continue reading

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Vehicle shot at in Grande killing 1 and wounding 2 passengers

A vehicle comes under fire in the east, killing Anton “Darko” Blake and wounding 2 passengers. The shooting in Sangre Grande occurred after midnight on Sunday. Reports say Mr. Blake was driving a white Honda Accord and was in the … Continue reading

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Amalgamated Workers Union clears the air on demands on government

The Amalgamated Workers Union clears the air on its demands on government. Union President Micheal Prentice tells Newscenter 5 that his live call in program last Wednesday has generated negative comments. Mr. Prentice says the union is being painted as … Continue reading

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CoP says he is aware of assassins hired to take him out

Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith says he is aware that assassins have been hired to take him out. He says those hired are foreign assassins. The Commissioner was speaking with frontline officers at an event hosted by the ‘I Support … Continue reading

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PCA Director says no error in decision to call for suspension of officers involved in Morvant shootings

The Director of the Police Complaints Authority David West there was no error in the decision to call for the suspension of the officers involved in the Morvant shootings. Mr. West says the PCA acted within its powers under Section … Continue reading

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