Category Archives: Local News
Persons are advised to refrain from using antibiotics to treat with COVID
Persons are advised to refrain from using antibiotics to treat and or prevent COVID-19. The warning comes from a medical professional. At the weekly media briefing yesterday Dr. Jeanine St. Bernard said antibiotics should only be used in treatment of … Continue reading
The country receives 200,000 Sinopharm vaccines
The government receives 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine. The vaccine arrived at the Piarco International Airport at 1:37pm yesterday. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, Foreign Affairs Minister De Amery Brown and Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Fang Qui were … Continue reading
Pharmacists, dentists and medical interns among those legally allowed to administer COVID vaccine
Pharmacists, dentists and medical interns are now among those legally allowed to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. This according to Legal Notice 179 of the Emergency Powers 2019 Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Regulations, 2021 as released by the Office of the Attorney … Continue reading
14 additional COVID related deaths
There have been 14 additional deaths related to COVID-19. The Ministry of Health says the total number of fatalities in the country now stands at 670. The Ministry says the persons were 3 elderly males,3 elderly females, 2 middle aged … Continue reading
Ministry of National Security receives 400 vaccines donated from the US
United States government donates 400 vaccines to the Ministry of National Security. Confirmation of the development came yesterday from National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds. He says on Saturday the Ministry received the doses as a gift. He said the Ministry … Continue reading
Construction Sector reopening put on hold
Plans for the reopening of the Construction Sector are put on hold. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says not as yet. Speaking at Saturday’s COVID-19 media update, the Prime Minister said based on the infection numbers; it is not a … Continue reading
Overnight murder in Petit Valley
A man is shot dead in Simeon Road in Petit Valley. He has been identified as Ricardo Ottley also known as “Four Four”. Reports say the incident took place at Douglas Trace Sparrow Drive some time last night. Newscenter 5 … Continue reading
3 men found liming on beach in Mayaro have been charged
Twenty two thousand, five hundred dollars in fines for 3 men charged with breaching the emergency powers regulations. The men were found liming on a beach in Mayaro. Twenty-five-year-old Tevon Ross, 27-year-old Roy Mitchell, and 37-year-old Joseph Boodoo will pay … Continue reading
Government told to re-open the country
One economist tells government, yes re-open the country but not like it was in 2019. Dr. Roger Hosein tells Newscenter 5, that the former system did not work. He says less focus should be placed on the Energy Sector. Dr. … Continue reading
Large crowds concern Parent Teachers Association
The recent long queues and large crowds for COVID-19 vaccines concern the National Council of Parent Teachers Association Public Relations Officer Shamila Raheem yesterday said Standard 5’s will be out for the Secondary Entrance Assessment in early July and this … Continue reading
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