Category Archives: Local News
NATUC to observe Labour Day tomorrow by looking at unfinished business and helping members in need
As it prepares to observe Labour Day tomorrow the National Trade Union Center says it has noted the number of people reaching out for help, because of COVID-19 and measures to control it. Secretary General of NATUC, Michael Annisette said … Continue reading
Assurance that Tobago ready for upcoming phases of COVID-19
An assurance that Tobago has an adequate number of beds and contact tracers for upcoming phases of the island’s response to COVID-19. At the COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, acting Director of Primary Care at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. … Continue reading
Fuad Khan bows out of politics
Dr. Fuad Khan, the long-serving Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan bows out of politics. Dr. Khan faced the screening committee of the United National Congress last night. He says it was then he realised he no longer had the … Continue reading
TTPS distancing itself from killing in Carapo
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service distances its officers from the killing of Roger Cabie in Carapo It says contrary to mainstream and social media reports, the fatal shooting on Monday evening did not involve the police. Mr. Cabie was … Continue reading
Political Leader calls to boycott SEA
A call for a boycott of the Secondary Entrance Assessment examination! The call is coming from Political Leader of the Green Party Dr. Everold Hosein. He tells Newscenter 5 the exam is harmful psychologically to young 10-year-old and 11-year-old children. Dr. … Continue reading
Health Care Workers of Arima not accepting offer by government
Health Care Workers in Arima say they will not accept what is being offered by the State, regarding the payment of increments. In the Senate on Monday, Acting Government Leader Clarence Rambharat said a quarter of what is owed to … Continue reading
Mayor of POS to receive petition to remove statue of Christopher Columbus
The Mayor of Port of Spain is to receive a petition today, calling for the removal of the statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Port of Spain. Project director of Cross Rhodes Freedom Project Shabaka Kambon is expected to hand … Continue reading
Barrackpore woman, murdered by her husband, is laid to rest
Murder victim Tricia Ramsaran Ramdass has been laid to rest following a service at her home in Barrackpore. The funeral took place yesterday as her common law husband Ramesh Sieunarine appeared before a Princes Town Magistrate charged with her murder. … Continue reading
CoP says don’t blame his officers for killing in Barrackpore
Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith says don’t blame his officers for the murder of Tricia Ramsaran-Ramdass. Commissioner Griffith says it is the criminal justice system to be blamed. The Commissioner’s defense of the police service comes after the coalition against … Continue reading
Principals of primary schools supporting Education Ministry’s decision to host SEA on August 20th
Principals of primary schools say they are supporting the Education Ministry’s decision to host the Secondary Entrance Assessment on August 20th. A release from the National Primary Schools Principals Association yesterday said it would cooperate with the government’s decision. Speaking … Continue reading
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