Category Archives: Local News
Debate continues as Tobago seeks greater autonomy
It’s day number 2 of the debate on the 2 Tobago Bills, which are aimed at giving Tobago greater autonomy. Yesterday in the Lower House, hours were spent on debating the report of the Joint Select Committee, which was headed … Continue reading
Taxi drivers stage a strike
Taxi drivers to embark on a day of rest and reflection today. The drivers are protesting the State’s decision to keep the seating capacity at 50%. President of the Taxi Driver’s Network, Adrian Acosta says the group has appealed to … Continue reading
National Security personnel unearth plot to free inmates at Maximum Security Prison
National Security personnel believe they have unearthed a plot to free inmates from the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca after discovering a cache of weapons and explosives buried close to the prison. Among the things found were C4 explosives and … Continue reading
7 more COVID related deaths
Seven more COVID-19 related deaths are recorded. The Ministry of Health says the number of fatalities in the country now stands at 775. The Ministry says the persons were 4 elderly males and 1 elderly female with comorbidities. Also dead … Continue reading
Reported decline in Tobago’s COVID caseload
A reported decline in Tobago’s COVID-19 caseload. This according to COVID-19 Task Force member Dr. Anthony Thompson. Dr. Thompson who operates out of the office of the County Medical Officer of Health provided the island’s latest clinical update, during the … Continue reading
Hypertension figures in Tobago worrying
One medical practitioner is sounding the alarm regarding hypertension numbers in Tobago. Acting General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. Roxanne Mitchell tells of a significant number of persons coming forward for vaccination at … Continue reading
Risk of congregation…a major concern in July SEA
The risk of congregation is listed as a major issue in the July SEA exam the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association. More than 19,000 students are expected to sit the exam on July 1st. However President Antonia De Freitas … Continue reading
Opposition Leader says she does not nor ever had COVID-19
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says claims that she contracted COVID-19 are completely untrue. The response followed a suggestion by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley that she be asked about her condition. Yesterday in the Parliament, Dr. Rowley was questioned … Continue reading
Gaming Amendment Bill is passed in the Parliament
The gambling Bill has been passed in the Lower House, without support from the Opposition bench. The Bill was passed last evening. Earlier the Finance Minister slammed as a waste of time the Opposition’s use of former Head of the … Continue reading
Local body applauds declaration of Federal Holiday to commemorate emancipation in the US
The local body behind the observance applauds the declaration of a federal holiday to commemorate emancipation in the United States. Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee Khafra Kambon says it is long over due. Juneteenth is also called Juneteenth National Independence … Continue reading
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