Author Archives: newscenter5

Port of Spain Mayor says renaming a street is easier than removing statues of Christopher Columbus

Posted on June 22, 2020 by newscenter5

The Mayor of Port of Spain says renaming a street in the capital city is easier than removing the statues of Christopher Columbus. Some 8,000 votes have been garnered in a petitioned aimed at removing the statue of the country’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Brazil becomes 2nd country to register more than 50,000 deaths from Coronavirus

Posted on June 22, 2020 by newscenter5

Brazil has become the second country, after the US, to register more than 50,000 deaths from COVID-19. It comes amid growing political tension and just days after the country confirmed more than one million Coronavirus infections Graphs of Brazil’s deaths … Continue reading →

Posted in International News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Beaches across the country reopen today

Posted on June 22, 2020 by newscenter5

Beaches across the country reopen today but a limit is being place on the number of people being allowed at the Macqueripe Beach Facility. The Chaguaramas Development Authority is enforcing the partial prohibition. In an advisory, the CDA says the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Police Association in talks with NCRHA for better health policy after death of officer

Posted on June 22, 2020 by newscenter5

The Police Association is in talks with the North Central Regional Health Authority in a bid to create a better health policy document for its members. The news comes as the service mourns the death police officer Stephen Swanson. Acting … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

National Security Minister in Bahamas slams critics of his governments handling of situations which followed Hurricane Dorian

Posted on June 18, 2020 by newscenter5

In the Bahamas, National Security Minister Marvin Dames is again slamming critics of his government’s handling of the situations, which followed Hurricane Dorian almost one year ago. Over the last week the government has been slammed for how it has … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Regional News, Top News | Leave a comment

NATUC to observe Labour Day tomorrow by looking at unfinished business and helping members in need

Posted on June 18, 2020 by newscenter5

As it prepares to observe Labour Day tomorrow the National Trade Union Center says it has noted the number of people reaching out for help, because of COVID-19 and measures to control it. Secretary General of NATUC, Michael Annisette said … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Assurance that Tobago ready for upcoming phases of COVID-19

Posted on June 18, 2020 by newscenter5

An assurance that Tobago has an adequate number of beds and contact tracers for upcoming phases of the island’s response to COVID-19. At the COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, acting Director of Primary Care at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Tobago News, Top News | Leave a comment

Fuad Khan bows out of politics

Posted on June 18, 2020 by newscenter5

Dr. Fuad Khan, the long-serving Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan bows out of politics. Dr. Khan faced the screening committee of the United National Congress last night. He says it was then he realised he no longer had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment

Protesting workers attached to Arima Hospital to receive full payment of monies owed

Posted on June 17, 2020 by newscenter5

Protesting workers attached to the Arima Hospital are set to receive their full payment of monies owed to them. Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Regional Health Authority Davlin Thomas confirms this He says the decision follows extensive discussions … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Top News | Leave a comment

TTPS distancing itself from killing in Carapo

Posted on June 17, 2020 by newscenter5

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service distances its officers from the killing of Roger Cabie in Carapo It says contrary to mainstream and social media reports, the fatal shooting on Monday evening did not involve the police. Mr. Cabie was … Continue reading →

Posted in Local News, News, Top News | Leave a comment