Category Archives: Local News
CoP issues warning notice to ACP Hackshaw
Police Commissioner has issued a warning notice to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Irwin Hackshaw. It is the first step in the disciplinary process as outlined in the Police Service Regulations. The warning is to be put in writing and is … Continue reading
3 teenaged Venezuelan pose no threat to public
An assurance that the missing 3 teenaged Venezuelan girls pose no threat to the public. The girls fled the quarantine facility at the University of the West Indies Canada Hall in St. Augustine. The girls are 14, 15 and 17 … Continue reading
THA Chief Secretary calls for full brunt of law for persons breaking quarantine
Chief Secretary Ancil Dennis is calling for the full brunt of the law to be used on persons who break quarantine. His call came mere hours after the Ministry of Health announced that they would start allowing COVID positive persons … Continue reading
Persons need to change their behaviour to flatten the curve says CMO
CMO Dr. Parasram says there is a chance to flatten the curve if persons change their behaviour. Yesterday he referred to a graph, which tracks the period leading to the spike in cases. While no mention was made of the … Continue reading
Home quarantine to become the new normal
The Ministry of Health is clearing house as it prepares for the growing number of COVID-19 positive cases. State sanctioned home quarantine is being encouraged. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram told the COVID-19 news conference, some patients are to … Continue reading
San Juan Business Association says a growing trend of attacks of business owners in the area
The San Juan Business Association says there is a growing trend of attacks on owners in and around the area. President of the association Vivek Charran yesterday said concerns among business operators are increasing. Last Sunday morning there was a … Continue reading
Police confirm it was an accident that killed Mr. Ramsundar
Police say from all indications it was an accident involving a truck, which led to the death of 44-year-old Rodney Ramsundar. Mr. Ramsundar was killed at Syne Village, Siparia yesterday morning. He was said to be walking along the roadway … Continue reading
Employee at UDECOTT tests positive for coronavirus
An employee of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago tests positive for COVID-19. In a statement yesterday UDECOTT said an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Saturday. The employee’s last day of work at UDECOTT’s head … Continue reading
There’s evidence to suggest spread of virus more likely from bars and places of worship says Health Minister
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says there is evidence to suggest that there are specific places where spread of the virus seems more likely. Among such places, bars and places of worship are among the areas leading the spread of the … Continue reading
Ministry of Health promising to speed up COVID test results
The Ministry of Health is promising to speed up the delivery of COVID-19 test results. There have been growing concerns about the time it is taking for COVID-19 testing and the delivery of the results. Yesterday the Ministry of Health … Continue reading

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