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Tobago experiences 5th road fatality for the year

A Tobago businessman has died in an accident on the Plymouth Road. Curtis Phillip was 47-years-old. Mr. Phillips was driving his vehicle yesterday morning when the driver of another vehicle appeared to have lost control and slammed into him. Mr. … Continue reading

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Murder in Wallerfield takes the toll to 200

Rondell Bramble is the 200th murder victim so far this year. His body was found in some bushes in Wallerfield last Saturday. Police say based on their information Mr. Bramble was shot last Thursday night during what is believed to … Continue reading

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Police hold man and woman in connection with Tobago brothers killings

Police have held a man and a woman in connection with the killings of brothers Kelton and Kenwyn James. The James brothers were shot in Tobago last Friday evening. yesterday officers of the Special Operations Response Team made the arrests … Continue reading

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Brazil removes months of COVID-19 data from government website

Brazil has removed months of data on COVID-19 from a government website amid criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the outbreak. The Health Ministry says it would only be reporting cases and deaths in the past 24 hours, no … Continue reading

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Barbers, hairdressers, domestic workers and caregivers resume operations today

Barbers and hairdressers resume operations today. Owner of Nadia’s Unisex Salon, Nadia Mohammed says she already has appointments lined up. Ms. Mohammed says, social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place. Ms. Mohammed, who operates at … Continue reading

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Bars to reopen on June 20th…one activist calls for regulations on alcohol consumption

As watering holes across the country reopen their doors, one activist calls for regulations on alcohol consumption. On Saturday Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced an ease on several COVID-19 restrictions including the resumption of operations at bars. Yesterday activist … Continue reading

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PM says SEA date to be revealed in coming days

The Prime Minister says the date for this year’s Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) will be revealed in the coming days. Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley says talks with stakeholders are being consulted before a decision is made. Schools have been … Continue reading

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Ruptured tank at Heritage Petroleum causes flooding and water woes in south Trinidad

Several parts of the south are without pipe borne water because of a ruptured tank at the Heritage Petroleum Facility in Point Fortin. The rupture caused a flood of oil and water in several areas of the premises and parts … Continue reading

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Opposition Leader proposes new crime plan if elected

Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar tells of a new crime plan should the United National Congress be elected to office in the upcoming General Election. She says as it stands crime remains the number 1 problem in the country and … Continue reading

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Police probing murder of 23-year-old woman killed in Diego Martin

Police are probing the murder of Reanna Gordon. The 23-year-old was shot and killed in Diego Martin last night. The incident is said to have occurred at Julien Park at around 9:20. Police say Ms. Gordon, was in the driver’s … Continue reading

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