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Daily curfews re-imposed in Barbados following spike in COVID infections
Barbados has re-imposed daily curfews as part of new COVID containment measures amid a spike in new infections. Health and Wellness Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic announced the new measures at a news conference yesterday afternoon. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George said … Continue reading
First time in months COVID related death toll stands at 2 over 24-hour period
For the first time in several months the COVID-19 related death toll over a 24-hour period stands at 2. The total number of deaths in the country is 937. The Ministry of Health says the deceased are 1 elderly man … Continue reading
Supermarket Association expanding its vaccination drive
The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago is expanding its vaccination drive beyond its membership. The association has vaccinated, 13,000 frontline workers to date, including supermarket employees, distribution and supplier staffers, farmers, market vendors, and even the elderly. Yesterday the … Continue reading
Manufacturing and automotive dealers sectors re-open today
The manufacturing sector re-opens today. The sector has been shut down for the past months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last weekend during the COVID-19 media update, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced the lifting of restrictions on the sector. Automotive … Continue reading
Robocop’s stepson murdered
Reports that the stepson of murdered reputed gang leader Selwyn “Robocop” Alexis is dead. Police say Colin Kudoes Alexis was gunned down in Enterprise, Chaguanas last night. According to reports, Mr. Alexis of Railway Road, was in his vehicle at … Continue reading
COVID death toll now at 918
The Health Ministry announces an additional 15 deaths due to COVID-19, along with 115 cases detected from samples taken between July 3rd and 6th. The death toll is now 918. In its COVID-19 update on Wednesday, the Ministry said the … Continue reading
Returning nationals who lie about their COVID status will be slapped with fines or jail
People seeking to enter this country when the borders are opened next week would face stiff penalties if they present false information to the authorities. They face a maximum fine of $350,000 and 1 year in jail. Attorney General Faris … Continue reading
Commissioner of Police warns would be protesters
Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith says he has received information about a planned protest carded for Friday. He says it has come to his attention that there are persons who are planning to demonstrate by way of a motorcade on … Continue reading
Government assures it will not allow operators to hike fuel prices
Government is giving the assurance that it will not allow gas station operators to hike fuel prices at the pumps. Energy Minister Stuart Young yesterday gave the assurance after Opposition Senator Wade Mark claimed liberalisation of the fuel market would … Continue reading
TTPS detain one of its own
The police service detains one of its own and 2 women in connection with illegal arms, ammunition and stolen jewelry. A statement from the TTPS says the trio was arrested in the southern division with 85 rounds of assorted ammunition, … Continue reading
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