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Dominica records its 2nd COVID-19 positive case within 24-hour period

Dominica has recorded its 2nd coronavirus positive case within a 24-hour period. This is more than 3 months after it reopened its borders. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging Dominicans not to panic. He admits that this will place an additional … Continue reading

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San Juan Business Association says a growing trend of attacks of business owners in the area

The San Juan Business Association says there is a growing trend of attacks on owners in and around the area. President of the association Vivek Charran yesterday said concerns among business operators are increasing. Last Sunday morning there was a … Continue reading

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Police confirm it was an accident that killed Mr. Ramsundar

Police say from all indications it was an accident involving a truck, which led to the death of 44-year-old Rodney Ramsundar. Mr. Ramsundar was killed at Syne Village, Siparia yesterday morning. He was said to be walking along the roadway … Continue reading

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Employee at UDECOTT tests positive for coronavirus

An employee of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago tests positive for COVID-19. In a statement yesterday UDECOTT said an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Saturday. The employee’s last day of work at UDECOTT’s head … Continue reading

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There’s evidence to suggest spread of virus more likely from bars and places of worship says Health Minister

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says there is evidence to suggest that there are specific places where spread of the virus seems more likely. Among such places, bars and places of worship are among the areas leading the spread of the … Continue reading

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Ministry of Health promising to speed up COVID test results

The Ministry of Health is promising to speed up the delivery of COVID-19 test results. There have been growing concerns about the time it is taking for COVID-19 testing and the delivery of the results. Yesterday the Ministry of Health … Continue reading

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Freak accident claims life of 44-year-old man

A freak accident in Siparia claims the life of a 44-year-old man. He is identified as Rodney Ramsundar of Syne Village, Siparia Mr. Ramsundar was killed after a crane detached from a truck and struck him while he was walking … Continue reading

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Operations at Hall of Justice temporarily shut down

Operations at the Hall of Justice have been temporarily shut down for sanitization of the building. In a statement this morning the Judiciary said no one will be allowed into the court until sanitisation has been completed. It said vacating … Continue reading

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20 inmates killed in prison breakout in Madagascar

Twenty inmates have been killed in a shoot-out with police during a prison breakout in Madagascar on Sunday. Madagascar’s Justice Ministry said tens of prisoners attacked guards with rocks and grabbed a gun as they tried to flee the Farafangana … Continue reading

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Ministry of Health in the Bahamas reports 2 more COVID deaths

The Ministry of Health has reported that the territory has recorded 2 more deaths attributed to COVID-19. This is in addition to 62 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,765 with 1,504 of those active. Concerning the … Continue reading

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