A bid by the Opposition to get a Commission of Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is being dismissed by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi. On Monday night, Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar said the government has … Continue reading →

Long lines reported outside health centers this morning as the Ministry of Health launches its first non-appointment system for COVID vaccines. The Sinopharm vaccine has been released to an initial 14 District Health Centers. Two vulnerable groups, persons over 60 … Continue reading →

The body of a Venezuelan man is discovered in a forested area in Moruga. He had a gunshot wound to the head. Reports say officers on patrol in the area around 12.30pm when they saw a group of Venezuelans gathered … Continue reading →

Police probe 2 more murders in the east and south of the country. The latest incident occurred minutes before the start of the curfew last night in Wallerfield. The victim is identified as Amanda West. She was shot and killed … Continue reading →

Opposition Member of Parliament, Dr. Roodal Moonilal calls on the government to vaccinate CEPEP employees, and let them return to work. Last weekend the Prime Minister sought to set the record straight, saying CEPEP has been temporarily shut down and … Continue reading →

The country records 12 additional COVID-related deaths bringing the tally to 589. In its latest update yesterday the Ministry of Health said the fatalities are 2 elderly males, 3 elderly females, 1 middle-aged man, 2 middle-aged women and 1 young … Continue reading →

The P1 or Brazilian variant is now said to be the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This is the conclusion from the University of the West Indies, which is tasked with genomic sequencing to test for the … Continue reading →

Two hundred thousand dollars bail for a soldier attached to TETRON barracks. The Class 2 Warrant Officer appeared before an Arima Magistrate, yesterday. Police say 47-year-old Ronald Steede, was not called to enter a plea. On June 1st, 2 warrant … Continue reading →

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says the Community Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program has been shut down. He says reports of workers receiving a salary cut are false and what is in fact true is that for the remainder … Continue reading →