Human skeletal remains have been found in Rio Claro.
A Forestry Division labourer found the remains yesterday morning.
The worker was said to be cutting teak trees in a forested area along Tabaquite Road.
Police were called to the scene.
Officers say no clothing was seen near the remains.
The remains were taken to the Forensic Science Center in St. James.
The Ministry of Health reports 13 additional COVID-19 deaths.
Eight elderly men, 2 elderly women, 1 middle aged woman, and 1 young adult woman died of the virus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 1,709.
The Ministry explains that 5 of the patients had multiple comorbidities, including a mix of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease, heart disease and a history of strokes.
Further, it says 3 had diabetes as their only comorbidity, and 5 had no known comorbidities.
There are also 90 new cases of the virus.
The Ministry says the total number of active positive cases now stands at 4,795.
Four more beds are added to the Intensive Care Units of the Parallel Health Care.
Last week, Principal Medical Officer in Charge of Institutions, Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards said there was only 1 bed left.
But yesterday, Epidemiologist Dr. Avery Hinds said a few more beds were made available bringing the total to 58.
However, he said 52 of them are already filled.
Dr. hinds also noted over 90% of the 52 patients occupying the beds are not fully vaccinated.
Dr. Hinds said the ability to increase ICU beds is limited, but assured health officials are trying their best.
He was speaking at the COVID-19 media update yesterday.
Tough talk from Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
She tells the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow Scotland the people of Small Island developing States do not want a death sentence.
Addressing the first full day of the summit yesterday, Ms. Mottley lamented the failings of the developed and industrialised world.
She
urged the international community to support a 1.5 degree Celsius mark
regarding the environment.
Ms. Mottley warned that anything higher than that would constitute a “death sentence” for countries in the Caribbean.
She said promises made have not been kept and no one is being held accountable.
Prime Minister Mottley sounded warnings and made a call for help on behalf of several countries.
Nearing the end of her speech the Prime Minister said better has to be done to save the planet and the people within.
Prime Minister Mottley told the ceremony that because small States are increasingly vulnerable to the worst effects of climate change, increased global temperatures would impact these smaller, developing countries first.
The leader of the Opposition says the Prime Minister’s attendance at the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow is nothing but a joy ride.
Kamla Persad Bissessar last night said Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley does not care about the environment.
She sees his presence in Glasgow as a waste of time and resources.
The Opposition leader claimed Dr. Rowley has ignored issues, which have impacted the environment in Trinidad and Tobago.
During her party’s virtual Monday night forum Mrs. Persad Bissessar said she couldn’t remember if there was ever a time like this in Trinidad and Tobago.
She called the Rowley government uncaring and discriminatory.
Several people have been confirmed dead following a shipwreck that occurred just off the coast of Grossay-Poh, South of Port Au Prince.
The accident occurred early last Saturday.
According to the Mayor of the town of Marigot, René Danneau, the ship was laden with cement, food products, fuel and a large number of passengers.
The Mayor told reporters that at least 20 people, including 6 women and 2 babies died.
He said the ship was “overloaded”.
Up to late yesterday the search was continuing for survivors.
A fuel shortage in the department prevented the rescuers from providing aid to the victims in a timely manner.
It also slowed the search process by the authorities.
Faced with this new tragedy Haiti’s Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henri yesterday assured the families of the victims, as well as the survivors, of the full support of the government and the local authorities.
Malcolm Jagdeo is gunned down while in Longdenville, Chaguanas.
Reports say the incident took place at around 1 o’ clock last Saturday afternoon.
Newscenter 5 has learnt that residents in the area reported hearing several explosions and went to investigate.
They found Mr. Jagdeo bleeding from gun shot wounds.
He died on the spot.
Police were called to the scene. Investigations are now underway.
A 28-year-old Chinese business operator and a 42-year-old man are both issued fixed penalty notices for safe zone breaches in Princes Town.
Police say during a safe zone inspection yesterday, officers visited 7 establishments and detected 2 breaches at one location.
Officers are said to have gone to a bar located along the Naparima Mayaro Road where they discovered the proprietor was facilitating an unvaccinated patron.
This is the second incident in which the proprietor was issued a fixed penalty notice for a similar breach.
The unvaccinated patron was removed from the establishment.
Both men were subsequently issued fixed penalty notices in the amount of $25,000 and $5,000, respectively.
The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says all systems have been put in place for the full resumption of service to the public today.
President Sateesh Moonesar responded to the government’s easing of restrictions on the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants.
All businesses under the cover of safe zones will be allowed to sell alcohol to greater capacity patrons.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh made the announcement at the COVID press briefing on Saturday.
Earlier this month the government launched the safe zones, which allowed the reopening of restaurants, bars, gyms, water parks, cinemas and casino’s at 50% capacity.
One hundred percent capacity service delivery is expected from tomorrow for fully vaccinated customers only.
While the bars are ready Mr. Moonesar has some concerns.
Mr. Moonesar is also hoping all bar owners will be guided by the public health policies.
Bars across the country were forced to close as the government sought to limit gatherings and stop the spread of the coronavirus.
From today it will cost $10 to travel between Arima and Port of Spain via the Red-Band Maxi Taxis.
Maxi taxi operators along the east west corridor have been given new tariffs.
President of the Route Two Maxi Taxi Association, Linus Phillip said yesterday the increase is fair and reasonable, despite some criticisms.
Mr. Phillip also sought to address concerns that new fares could create another problem for operators.
He said such concerns are not new.
The fare increase was to become effective from October 11th, but Mr. Phillip said there were still some issues, which needed to be put in place.
LATEST ON
Tweets by @i955fmTWITTER
FACEBOOK
This message is only visible to admins.
Problem displaying Facebook posts.
Click to show error