Category Archives: Local News
Day 2 of government’s new alphabetical system for vaccination
It’s day 2 of the alphabetical system for persons to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Only persons over 60 with last names beginning with F-J will be accommodated at the various health centers. Newscenter 5 understands persons have been lining up … Continue reading
T&T records 17 deaths
Trinidad and Tobago has recorded 17 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic joining Suriname, Jamaica and Guyana in registering deaths and increased positive cases of the virus over the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago says … Continue reading
No walk in vaccination station in Tobago
There will be no walk in vaccination stations in Tobago, at least not at this time. Confirmation of this comes from the Tobago Regional Health Authority. The authority is also asking persons to desist from going to health centres for … Continue reading
Alphabetical system for vaccine shots kicks off today
A call for Health Minister to resign after thousands of people flooded streets leading to health centers, seeking COVID-19 vaccines. Yesterday people joined long lines from as early as 5 o’clock in the morning, wanting to be vaccinated. Many had … Continue reading
Opposition bids for Commission of Inquiry in governments handling of COVID-19 pandemic
A bid by the Opposition to get a Commission of Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is being dismissed by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi. On Monday night, Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar said the government has … Continue reading
Reports of long lines outside health centers as MOH launches non-appointment system for COVID vaccines
Long lines reported outside health centers this morning as the Ministry of Health launches its first non-appointment system for COVID vaccines. The Sinopharm vaccine has been released to an initial 14 District Health Centers. Two vulnerable groups, persons over 60 … Continue reading
Body of Venezuelan man found in Moruga
The body of a Venezuelan man is discovered in a forested area in Moruga. He had a gunshot wound to the head. Reports say officers on patrol in the area around 12.30pm when they saw a group of Venezuelans gathered … Continue reading
2 more murders engage the attention of police
Police probe 2 more murders in the east and south of the country. The latest incident occurred minutes before the start of the curfew last night in Wallerfield. The victim is identified as Amanda West. She was shot and killed … Continue reading
Moonilal calls on government to vaccinate CEPEP employees
Opposition Member of Parliament, Dr. Roodal Moonilal calls on the government to vaccinate CEPEP employees, and let them return to work. Last weekend the Prime Minister sought to set the record straight, saying CEPEP has been temporarily shut down and … Continue reading
12 additional COVID-related deaths bringing tally to 589
The country records 12 additional COVID-related deaths bringing the tally to 589. In its latest update yesterday the Ministry of Health said the fatalities are 2 elderly males, 3 elderly females, 1 middle-aged man, 2 middle-aged women and 1 young … Continue reading

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