Category Archives: Local News
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
TTPS says…We are not afraid of COVID-19
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says COVID-19 will not deter them in the execution of their duties. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations sent a warning to those who believe officers may be deterred from carrying … Continue reading
A Presidential tongue lashing
A tongue lashing for members of the public from President of the Republic, Paula Mae Weekes. The President yesterday scolded citizens who failed to adhere to COVID-19 regulations. President Weekes made the comment during a video included in a broadcast … Continue reading
Vaccine mix up at Health Centre, one doctor says there is no need for hysteria
Former Health Minister Dr. Fuad Khan says there is no need to fear an extra dose of the COVID-19 jab. He was responding to the vaccine mix up at a Health Centre in Barataria. Reports say an elderly couple with … Continue reading
Woman is stabbed to death in west Trinidad
There are reports of an overnight murder in Petit Valley. The victim, a woman, is yet to be identified. The incident is said to have occurred last night. Reports say at around 7:45pm the woman and a close male relative … Continue reading
Point Fortin man dies under mysterious circumstances
A man dies at his Point Fortin home under mysterious circumstances following an attack on family members. He has been identified as Kaeron Dublin. He was 57-year-old and lived at Tanner Street. Reports say officers were called to the scene … Continue reading
Man who was published on the front page of Guardian Newspaper as being dead from COVID is considering legal action
Rodney Baker is considering his legal options after being reported as dead by the Guardian Newspaper. Mr. Baker’s photograph was among several COVID fatalities published on the front page of the newspaper on Wednesday. However Mr. Baker was discharged from … Continue reading
COVID deaths continue to climb in T&T
COVID-19 deaths continue to climb. The Ministry of Health says the number of fatalities now stands at 341. Ten patients died according to the latest update from the Ministry yesterday. Dead are 2 elderly males, 6 elderly females, and1 middle-aged … Continue reading
Prison officers want to know when they will be vaccinated
The Prison Service Association wants answers regarding vaccination for its members. President Cerron Richards tells Newscenter 5, people in other sectors considered to be frontline workers, are already inoculated, yet his members are being left behind. He says even the … Continue reading
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