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16 additional COVID related deaths and more then 270 new infections
The country records 16 more COVID related deaths bringing the tally to 495. The Ministry of Health says the latest victims were elderly people with pre-existing conditions. In its latest update yesterday, the Ministry said 271 more people tested positive. … Continue reading
Medical Association not in support of calls for Davlin Thomas to step down
The Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association says it is not support calls by the Nurses Association for the head of the North Central Regional Health Authority to step down, at least not yet. Last week Chief Executive Officer of the … Continue reading
NCRHA CEO explains confusion over rotation of doctors at Couva Facility
Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Regional Health Authority Davlin Thomas maintains the rotation of doctors at the Couva Health Facility was necessary. He says it was done to avoid burnout of staff that has been serving on the … Continue reading
President of Parent Teachers Association accuses CXC of not taking effects of pandemic on students seriously
The Caribbean Examination Council is accused of doing its own thing by one local education body. President of the National Council of Parent Teachers Association, Clarence Mendoza says it seems no one is strong enough to stand up to CXC. … Continue reading
4 bodies believed to be Venezuelan nationals found on a fishing boat off Belle Garden
Four bodies are found on a fishing boat off Belle Garden, Tobago. Police who are on the scene say the deceased appear to be Venezuelan nationals. The gruesome find was made at 6 o’clock this morning. One of the bodies … Continue reading
T&T records 18 additional COVID related deaths
The country records 18 additional COVID related deaths and more than 600 new cases. This means the total number of persons who died from the virus stands at 408. In its latest update yesterday, the Ministry of Health said dead … Continue reading
Police Social and Welfare Association calls for all hands on deck in fight against COVID
The Police Social and Welfare Association issues a call for all hands on deck in the fight against COVID- 19. President Inspector Gideon Dickson says now is not the time for division. At the weekly police media briefing on Tuesday, … Continue reading
No abusing curfew passes
The Police Commissioner tells the public look out for mischief-makers. Gary Griffith says there are persons spreading false information on social networks about the lockdown protocols. The top cop also warns against those taking advantage of curfew passes. Commissioner Griffith … Continue reading
Tobago records one new COVID death and over 40 cases
A 75-year-old woman is Tobago’s latest COVID-19 fatality. The death toll associated with the virus there now stands at seven. The sister isle also recorded 42 new cases of the virus. In a release, the Division of Health, Wellness and … Continue reading
Members of business community angry and frustrated
Members of the business community are said to be angry and frustrated by the measures that have been restricting activity. President of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association Gregory Aboud says while the country is under lockdown his members still … Continue reading
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