Category Archives: Local News
Government’s plans to extend the state of emergency not sitting well with several quarters
Come Wednesday government will attempt to obtain an extension of the State Of Emergency, which expires on the 29th of this month. The Keith Rowley administration wants a 3-month extension, which takes the SOE to November. Parliament will be convened from … Continue reading
Vaccination roll out for high school students tomorrow but Opposition cries discrimination with some of the sites chosen
Come tomorrow government will be seeking to vaccinate the nation’s children ages 12 to 18. The program begins at 8am but Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh reminds parents that they must give the green light for their children to receive the … Continue reading
Some uncertainty over status of Police Commissioner as contract expires today
Meanwhile some uncertainty today over the status of Police Commissioner Griffith. The top cop’s contract expires today. There is no official word yet as to whether he will act in the post until the parliament approves the recommended nominee. Mr. … Continue reading
Head of TTPS Legal Unit has gone on leave after incident at sea
The Head of the Legal Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Christian Chandler has gone on leave. In a release Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, says Mr. Chandler, proceeded on leave pending the determination of an investigation into … Continue reading
Some describe retail sector reopening as lukewarm
Some described the reopening of the retail sector as lukewarm. Yesterday one businessman explained that due to the presence of the Delta Variant a lot of people are fearful about leaving their homes. Storeowner Vishnu Charran believes COVID variants; lack … Continue reading
Government says all is well with the financial sector, for now
Government describes the financial sector as resilient despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Colm Imbert admits there were risks related to the pandemic but they were largely contained. He made the statements yesterday while reading from the financial stability report. … Continue reading
3rd case of Delta Variant in T&T
There is a 3rd case of the COVID-19 Delta Variant in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry of Health says the patient is a recently returned national to Trinidad and Tobago from the Turks and Caicos Island, transiting through Florida. The … Continue reading
Home construction and retail industries re-open today
The home construction sector re- opens today along with the retail industry. According to Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh risk and reward must be taken into consideration. Speaking on the Morning Edition program today, he said after much deliberation the Prime … Continue reading
Group of pastors say PM is trying to divide the church
A group of pastors says the politicians like the Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley are trying to divide the church. One pastor, Apostle Mark Mohammed of TT Response says the church should not be in this position but they must … Continue reading
Prime Minster calls on religious leaders not to mislead their flock
Conflicting opinions from religious leaders on the Prime Minister’s call for clerics to desist from advising their followers against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Keith Rowley said it was unfair to the population. However yesterday Head of the Redemption Worship Centre … Continue reading
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