Category Archives: Local News
Date draws near when T&T will receive over 100,000 COVID vaccines
Authorities say the date draws near when Trinidad and Tobago will receive 117,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine soon. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roshan Parasram made the announcement during the COVID-19 briefing yesterday. Dr. Parasram explained that the arrival … Continue reading
Prime Minister says the issue of NCDs, human trafficking, crime and violence continue to plague the region
CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley raises the proliferation of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Caribbean as a matter of priority concern. He says this has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the opening of the CARICOM Heads … Continue reading
Claims of corruption and mismanagement at WASA
The Public Utilities Minister tells of corruption at the Water And Sewerage Authority. Minister Marvin Gonzales made the revelation during a news conference yesterday. As such he said radical measures are required to fix the mismanagement at WASA. The Minister … Continue reading
PM rejects claims that that an official pathway was opened for India to provide CARICOM with vaccines
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley rejects claims that an official pathway was opened for India to provide CARICOM with COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking at the COVID-19 briefing yesterday Dr. Rowley gave a chronological order on how this country was involved in … Continue reading
Police engage murder in Arima
A murder in Arima is engaging the attention of the police. The victim has been identified as Joshua Augustus. He was 22-years-old The incident took place at Calvary Branch Road at around 8:49 last night. Residents reported hearing gunshots in … Continue reading
Tracy Davidson-Celestine to sue Farley Augustine over zip line statements
The Political Leader of the Tobago Council of the Peoples National Movement plans to take legal action against Progressive Democratic Patriots Deputy Political Leader Farley Augustine Tracy Davidson- Celestine says this follows statements he made on political platforms, on the … Continue reading
Patriotic calling for meeting with Finance Minister
Patriotic Energies and Technologies Limited is calling for a meeting with Finance Minister Colm Imbert. The company notes with great concern. A statement from Minister Imbert issued on Saturday under the caption “Clarification of the reasons why the government could … Continue reading
TTPS find and seize quantity of marijuana, cocaine and a firearm after anti-crime exercise in south
Police find and seize a quantity of marijuana and cocaine and a firearm during an anti-crime exercise in the Princes Town, San Fernando and Mon Repos areas. Two men were arrested. Police say the exercise was conducted between 3pm and … Continue reading
Health Minister criticized for his handling of the acquisition of COVID vaccines
Claims of gross negligence are leveled against Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh for his handling of the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines for the country. This from the opposition, United National Congress. At a press conference yesterday Member of Parliament for Caroni … Continue reading
Country records 4 new cases of COVID
There are 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. In its latest update yesterday, the Ministry of Health said the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during the period February 18th to 20th. It said there … Continue reading
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