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Netherlands becomes latest country to suspend the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca
The Netherlands has become the latest country to suspend use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over concerns about possible side effects. The World Health Organization and Europe’s Medicines Regulator say there is no indication of a link between the vaccine and … Continue reading
Bahamas starts administering vaccines
In the Bahamas, the vaccine is being administered. Among the first to receive it, the country’s leaders, including Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and his wife. His Minister of Health Renward Wells also got his shot yesterday morning. Nurse Ruth … Continue reading
Health officials say there is no need for concerns over AstraZeneca vaccines
An assurance that growing concerns about possible after effects linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine are being carefully monitored here in Trinidad and Tobago. Last weekend, Director of the Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health Dr. Avery Hinds said the … Continue reading
UNC says this country is falling behind in the fight against COVID-19
The Opposition, United National Congress is again criticizing the government for its handling of access to the COVID-19 vaccine. It says the refusal of the Prime Minister to accept vaccines from India is proof of the government’s incompetence. MP for … Continue reading
10 new cases of COVID recorded
Ten new cases of COVID-19 are recorded. The Health Ministry says the cases were recorded during the period March 8th to March 10th. It says there are 90 active cases of the virus. It says 328 persons are currently at … Continue reading
Teenagers sentenced to 2 years for robbing mini-mart with toy gun
Two teenagers who robbed a mini-mart with a toy gun have been sentenced to 2 years in prison with hard labour. Nineteen-year-old Tyrice Trim and 18-year-old Antoneil Hazette appeared before Senior Magistrate Adrian Darmanie in the Arima Court yesterday. They … Continue reading
Arouca businessman murdered
There are reports of another murder this time in Arouca. The victim has been identified as Nicholas Mohit. Mr. Mohit was gunned down while at his business place on the Eastern Main Road in Arouca around 6:45 last night. Newscentre … Continue reading
Emile Elias denies sexual assault allegations against him
Emile Elias is today refuting all claims of sexual assault made against him. The contractor is now facing 2 counts of sexual crimes against a teenage girl. In a statement yesterday the police service said the 84-year-old was charged late … Continue reading
PDP responds to PNM Tobago Council’s proposal
The Progressive Democratic Patriots party is insisting it wants the position of Secretary for Finance and the Economy. Earlier this morning PDP Leader, Watson Duke issued the response to the counter proposal of the Peoples National Movement. The response outlines … Continue reading
Trade Unions pull out of government’s Tripartite Advisory Council citing a lack of consultation among other issues
Trade Unions, which have been members of the government’s Tripartite Advisory Council, have pulled out. They say the Council serves no useful purpose. General Secretary of the National Trade Union Center, Michael Annisette told a news conference yesterday all members … Continue reading
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