Category Archives: Local News
COVID death toll now at 918
The Health Ministry announces an additional 15 deaths due to COVID-19, along with 115 cases detected from samples taken between July 3rd and 6th. The death toll is now 918. In its COVID-19 update on Wednesday, the Ministry said the … Continue reading
Returning nationals who lie about their COVID status will be slapped with fines or jail
People seeking to enter this country when the borders are opened next week would face stiff penalties if they present false information to the authorities. They face a maximum fine of $350,000 and 1 year in jail. Attorney General Faris … Continue reading
Commissioner of Police warns would be protesters
Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith says he has received information about a planned protest carded for Friday. He says it has come to his attention that there are persons who are planning to demonstrate by way of a motorcade on … Continue reading
Government assures it will not allow operators to hike fuel prices
Government is giving the assurance that it will not allow gas station operators to hike fuel prices at the pumps. Energy Minister Stuart Young yesterday gave the assurance after Opposition Senator Wade Mark claimed liberalisation of the fuel market would … Continue reading
TTPS detain one of its own
The police service detains one of its own and 2 women in connection with illegal arms, ammunition and stolen jewelry. A statement from the TTPS says the trio was arrested in the southern division with 85 rounds of assorted ammunition, … Continue reading
Government is questioned on its source of gasoline when the market opens
Questions are raised over where the government intends to source its gas from, when it opens the market. While the Finance Minister describes Opposition queries as ridiculous. During debate on the Finance Bill yesterday, Opposition Senator Jerlene John said the … Continue reading
No bail for a man accused of sexual assault of a teenage girl
A Magistrate says no to bail for a 36-year-old man charged with serious indecency, sexual touching, and 6 counts of sexual penetration of a minor. The accused appeared virtually before Senior Magistrate Alicia Chankar at the Point Fortin Magistrates’ Court … Continue reading
UNC files motion of no confidence in Speaker of the House
The United National Congress has filed a motion of no confidence in Speaker of the House of Representatives, Brigid Annissette George. The Speaker is being accused of presiding over breaches to the standing orders and being totally unfair to the … Continue reading
Petroleum dealers believe opening up the gas market will benefit the economy
Head of the Petroleum Dealers Association Robin Naraysingh weighs in on government’s plan to open the market. He says a rebate system should be adopted. Mr. Naraysingh believes it will be to the benefit of the economy. He believes a … Continue reading
One Independent Senator says changes to the selection process for the top CoP will cost unnecessary millions
A motion to annul the selection process for the top CoP and his deputy has no success in the Upper House. In his contribution yesterday one member of the independent bench said it does not breach the constitution. Opposition Senator … Continue reading
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