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Michelle Obama makes a moral case against Donald Trump

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump’s record and handling of the pandemic. It was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the chaos … Continue reading

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22 Venezuelans held in Palo Seco

Twenty-two Venezuelans have been held during police operations in Palo Seco. The operation last Sunday afternoon was led by Senior Superintendent John and ASP Ramdeen. Officers of the Southwestern Division Task Force went to the Palo Seco Beach after receiving … Continue reading

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Supermarkets Association stands behind its decision to boycott Ramsaran products

The Supermarkets Association president stands behind its decision to call for the boycott of Ramsaran products. However, Rajiv Diptee is also saying the lifting of the boycott by the association was correct. Mr. Diptee yesterday responded to criticisms of the … Continue reading

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Principals assuring primary schools will be ready for SEA

Principals are assuring primary schools will be ready for Thursday’s Secondary Entrance Assessment. The association representing the principals says while there were earlier concerns about conducting the examination in this time of COVID -19, it is preparing to make sure all … Continue reading

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Concern by Dr. Fuad Khan that too many panic buttons being pressed

Amidst the growing number of cases in the country, there is concern that too many panic buttons are being pressed. Urologist and former Member of Parliament, Dr. Fuad Khan says the deaths are unfortunate, but may not be linked to … Continue reading

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Relatives of asking questions about COVID linked death

Relatives of the man who became the 11th COVID linked death are asking questions. They feel if he had been treated in a timely manner, he would have lived. The 45-year-old man died at the Couva Hospital last Saturday hours … Continue reading

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COVID-19 carrier who travelled to Tobago may have infected scores of people

A COVID-19 carrier who travelled to Tobago from Trinidad may have infected scores of people. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram said yesterday contact tracing on the positive case, shows that there were 222 primary, secondary and tertiary interactions. The … Continue reading

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JLP General Secretary predicting at least 40 seats in Jamaica General Election

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s General Secretary Dr. Horace Chang is predicting at least forty seats in the September 3rd general election. Dr. Chang says the party is even more popular now than back in 2016 when it took eleven … Continue reading

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SEA remains on schedule but school remains closed

The closure of schools while the Secondary Entrance Assessment remains on schedule is not sitting well with the National Parent Teachers Association. Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Shamila Raheem told Newscenter 5, teaching institutions should have been shutdown earlier. However she … Continue reading

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Belmont Taxi Drivers Association hopes public and drivers adhere to rules

As restrictions go into effect, the head of the Belmont Taxi Drivers Association Richard Vaughn tells Newscenter 5 he supports the moves but hopes the public and drivers adhere to the rules. Mr. Vaughn says he also wants the police … Continue reading

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