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Prisons Commissioner admits vaccine hesitancy among inmates challenging
The Prisons Commissioner admits vaccine hesitancy among inmates is proving to be a challenge. Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh first revealed the situation over the last weekend. Yesterday, Commissioner Dennis Pulchan described the inmates’ behavior as a predicament. Last Saturday Minister … Continue reading
P-One Brazilian COVID-19 variant present in Tobago
The first case of the Brazilian strain of the coronavirus has been discovered in Tobago. Acting County Medical Officer of Health for Tobago, Dr. Tiffany Hoyte yesterday said the P-One is responsible for the rise in COVID cases. Also yesterday … Continue reading
A man and woman are found dead in New Grant
A suspected murder suicide in New Grant. Michael Deonarine and his wife Crystal Jagroop were found by relatives in the bedroom of their Unis Trace Busy Corner home yesterday. Police were called to the scene after the discovery. Both Mr. … Continue reading
Female suspect in murder of Insurance Exec recaptured after escaping from St. Ann’s Hospital
The female suspect in the murder of Insurance Executive John Henry Smith is recaptured shortly after she escaping from the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital. A release from the TTPS says the 41-year-old suspect, was placed at the facility over the … Continue reading
Fire investigators continue efforts to determine cause of blaze at house in Maraval
Fire investigators are to continue efforts to determine the cause of the blaze, which took the lives of three siblings. The deaths of 17-years-old Ezekiel Burke, 6-year-old Faith Burke and 3-year-old Kayden Burke, have shaken the country. Two other … Continue reading
Couva north MP Ravi Ratiram accuses government of neglecting farmers
Claims of neglect and disregard are leveled against the government by Opposition Member of Parliament for Couva north, with regard to farmers. Speaking to supporters at the United National Congress’ Monday night forum, MP Ravi Ratiram farmers are suffering. He said … Continue reading
Vaccine hesitancy propaganda affecting inmates
The Prison Commissioner confirms vaccine hesitancy exists among inmates and it’s a challenge. Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh first revealed the situation over the weekend. Today Commissioner Dennis Pulchan describes the inmates’ behaviour as a predicament. On Saturday Minster Deyalsingh noted … Continue reading
Head of State Paula Mae Weekes wants an annual national observance to commemorate the 1990 attempted Coup
Today marks 31 years since the 1990 Coup attempt in this country. President of the Republic Paula Mae Weekes is appealing for a proper and fitting annual national observance to commemorate, what she sees as the ill-fated incident. Her Excellency … Continue reading
Master artist Leroy Clarke dies
The country wakes up this morning to word of the death of master artist Leroy Clarke. He was 82-years-old. Mr. Clarke was a master artist, poet, lecturer/inspirationalist, philosopher and Orisha leader who was born in Belmont. Details are shortcoming at this time … Continue reading
Pride Month 2021 ends with a vaccine drive
Pride Month 2021 culminates with a vaccine drive. Director of the organising Pride TT Rudolph Hanamji says members of the LGBTQIA community are being encouraged to get vaccinated. Yesterday, the last Sunday in July, is celebrated in some countries as … Continue reading

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