Category Archives: Local News
13 additional COVID deaths in T&T
The Ministry of Health reports 13 additional COVID-19 deaths. Eight elderly men, 2 elderly women, 1 middle aged woman, and 1 young adult woman died of the virus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 1,709. The Ministry … Continue reading
4 more beds added to ICU
Four more beds are added to the Intensive Care Units of the Parallel Health Care. Last week, Principal Medical Officer in Charge of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards said there was only 1 bed left. But yesterday, Epidemiologist Dr. Avery … Continue reading
Prime Minister’s attendance at the climate summit described as a joyride
The leader of the Opposition says the Prime Minister’s attendance at the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow is nothing but a joy ride. Kamla Persad Bissessar last night said Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley does not care about the environment. … Continue reading
Man gunned down in Longdenville
Malcolm Jagdeo is gunned down while in Longdenville, Chaguanas. Reports say the incident took place at around 1 o’ clock last Saturday afternoon. Newscenter 5 has learnt that residents in the area reported hearing several explosions and went to investigate. … Continue reading
Business operator and 42-year-old man issued fixed penalty notices for safe zone breaches
A 28-year-old Chinese business operator and a 42-year-old man are both issued fixed penalty notices for safe zone breaches in Princes Town. Police say during a safe zone inspection yesterday, officers visited 7 establishments and detected 2 breaches at one … Continue reading
Full service at bars from today
The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says all systems have been put in place for the full resumption of service to the public today. President Sateesh Moonesar responded to the government’s easing of restrictions on the sale of alcohol at … Continue reading
$10 to travel from Arima to POS via Red Band Maxi
From today it will cost $10 to travel between Arima and Port of Spain via the Red-Band Maxi Taxis. Maxi taxi operators along the east west corridor have been given new tariffs. President of the Route Two Maxi Taxi Association, … Continue reading
MP for Caroni east questions how safe “Safe Zones” are
Member of Parliament for Caroni east Dr. Richard Seecharan is questioning how safe the safe zones really are. At a news conference hosted by the United National Congress yesterday, Dr. Seecharan said there is a need for antigen testing to … Continue reading
Record high of 14 COVID-19 deaths and 208 new infections, in one day
Fourteen additional COVID-19 patients have died. This number is the highest within a 24-hour period in a long time. The Ministry of Health yesterday said the deceased COVID-19 patients are 6 elderly men, 4 elderly women, 3 middle-aged men and … Continue reading
DCP Jacob says there’s link between illegal quarrying and some of the recent murders
Deputy Commissioner of Police McDonald Jacob says there is a link between illegal quarrying and some of the recent murders in the country. DCP Jacob also said yesterday illegal quarrying is contributing to the degradation of the environment. Speaking with … Continue reading
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