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Newly sworn in Prime Minister tells his Cabinet no falling asleep on the job

Newly sworn in Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley tells his Cabinet and members of his government, they will not be allowed to fall asleep on the job. Shortly after he took his Oath of Office, along with the new government, … Continue reading

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Calls to boycott SEA dismissed by NPSPA

Some calls to boycott SEA are dismissed by the National Primary Schools Principals Association. The call came from Green Party political leader, Dr. Everold Hosein. On Tuesday, Dr. Hosein specifically called on NPSPA to boycott SEA and spare the young children … Continue reading

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Mali’s President announces resignation on television

Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced his immediate resignation on state television. The announcement last evening was made hours after mutinous soldiers, in a suspected coup, reportedly arrested him and the Prime Minister. Yesterday’s events sparked international condemnation and … Continue reading

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Grenada’s PM uses T&T as example in COVID address to his nation

Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is warning his people to do everything possible to avoid contracting the coronavirus. In an address to the nation yesterday, Dr. Mitchell used Trinidad and Tobago as an example of what could happen if … Continue reading

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Shooting incident in Maloney leaves 1 man dead and another wounded

One man is dead and another wounded following a shooting incident in Maloney Gardens. Both are yet to be positively identified, but residents say one of them is known as Dubarry. The incident occurred at around 11:30 last evening. Residents … Continue reading

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PNM says it will challenge election of MP for Princes Town

The Peoples National Movement says it will challenge the election of the United National Congress’ Member of Parliament for Princes Town. Political leader Dr. Keith Rowley says Barry Padarath was illegitimately registered for the election, which is a serious situation … Continue reading

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Opposition Leader concedes

Just over one week after her party’s defeat at the polls Kamla Persad Bissessar has conceded. On the night of August 10th Kamla Persad Bissessar refused to concede after the victory of the Peoples National Movement. Yesterday, in her concession … Continue reading

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New government to be sworn in today

A new government will be in place by the end of the day. Dr. Keith Rowley and members of his new government will take their oath of Office one week after the General Election. At the end of contentious recounts … Continue reading

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Sangre Grande District Court shut down for santisation

The Sangre Grande District Court has been shut down for sanitisation. In a statement the Judiciary says vacating the building has become necessary as a precautionary measure given that a member of staff has been exposed to someone who has … Continue reading

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One additional COVID case in Tobago

There is 1 additional case of COVID-19 in Tobago In a statement this morning the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, said the case is pending epidemiological investigation. It said all established protocols have since been implemented, inclusive of … Continue reading

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