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BIGWU and JTUM slam profit making Scotia Bank over plans to retrench 149 workers
The Banking Insurance and General Workers Union is not buying Scotia Bank’s reasons for sending home 149 of its employees. BIGWU wants the bank to scrap the plan, which is to unfold in the coming weeks. In a memo to … Continue reading
Mas makers start construction on King and Queen costumes
Mas makers have started construction on costumes for the King and Queen competitions. President of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Band Leaders Association Rosalind Gabriel says her fraternity was elated by government’s green light for carnival, albeit a scaled down … Continue reading
Vanna Girod found floating in waters off Arnos Vale Beach in Tobago
A tragic end to a model, singer and actress. Thirty-year-old Vana Girod has been found dead in Tobago. She was last seen at her aunt and uncle’s villa in Arnos Vale on Tuesday at around 9am. Her clothing was later … Continue reading
Protesting WASA workers clash with security as they try to enter the St. Joseph headquarters
A clash between workers of the Water And Sewerage Authority and the police at the St. Joseph headquarters. Scores of protesting workers were locked out when they tried to gain entry to the compound yesterday morning. The workers are demanding outstanding … Continue reading
Accident in Tarouba claims the life of Anthony Fox
Anthony Fox is identified as the victim in the road traffic accident along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway. The accident occurred in the Tarouba area at around 7:20 Tuesday evening. It is believed Mr. Fox lost control of the Toyota … Continue reading
A Carnival with serious limitations
Carnival 2022 is happening but with serious limitation. The announcement was made after a Carnival working group meeting chaired by the Culture and The Arts Minister yesterday. A calendar of events is to be drafted. But there will be no … Continue reading
CMO says more children are being hospitalised
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roshan Parasram said more children are being hospitalised. At the COVID-19 media update yesterday Dr. Parasram said they are presenting with comorbidities. Dr. Parasram also said there are other issues, which drove the increase in the … Continue reading
Prime Minister says the State is seeking the interest of COVID orphans
An assurance from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley that children made orphans by COVID-19 are being cared for by the State where necessary. In the parliament yesterday opposition MP for Chaguanas east Vandana Mohit warned of an emerging crisis among … Continue reading
COVID-19 claims the life of another new mother
Another mother has died of the coronavirus 6 weeks after she gave birth. The total number of maternal deaths has now been put at 6. Director of Women’s Health Dr. Adesh Sirjusingh yesterday said there was only 1 stillbirth and … Continue reading
First Wave Movement planning 2 more marches
The First Wave Movement is planning two more marches. The demonstrations will be against government’s Safe Zone plans for public servants. Umar Abdullah, who heads the First Wave Movement, is saying the peaceful marches will be staged this month. Last … Continue reading
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