Police continue investigations into the murder of Rodney Nibblette.
Mr. Nibblette also known as ‘Bugs’ was shot dead in Tunapuna at around 7 o’clock on Sunday night.
According to police reports, residents of First Trace, off Maingot Road, reported hearing several explosions.
Upon checking they found the lifeless body of Mr. Nibblette in a pool of blood near his home.
Police were then contacted.
No one has been arrested in connection with the killing.
Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan promises to say more about the planned reopening of the country’s borders.
Prime Minster Dr. Keith Rowley last weekend announced the July 17th reopening.
Opposition MP Rudranath Indarsingh posed questions to the Minister on the issue in the Parliament yesterday.
In response Minister Sinanan said the details would be revealed in the coming days.
St. Augustine MP Khadija Ameen then pressed Minister Sinanan on the position of Caribbean Airlines regarding increased repatriations.
Once again he assured answers would be available soon.
But Member of Parliament for Naparima, Rodney Charles was not satisfied.
He had some advice for the Minister.
The exchange took place during the question and answer session in the Parliament yesterday.
The leader of the Opposition is not convinced the government has the best interest of the people at heart.
Kamla Persad Bissessar says the Bills now being debated in the parliament are not likely to better the living standards of Tobagonians.
At her united national congress’ virtual meeting last night, Mrs. Persad Bissessar says the government is not being honest when it comes to its promises to the people of Tobago.
Responding to the government’s criticisms of the UNC’s failure to contest the seats in Tobago, Mrs. Persad Bissessar said it was out of respect for the people of Tobago.
She also said the government and its leader appear to be clueless as to the views of the people of Tobago.
She said the PNM government is hypocritical when it comes to dealing with the people of Tobago and their rights.
It’s day number 2 of the debate on the 2 Tobago Bills, which are aimed at giving Tobago greater autonomy.
Yesterday in the Lower House, hours were spent on debating the report of the Joint Select Committee, which was headed by Camille Robinson-Regis.
Minister Robinson-Regis piloted the motion to adopt the report of the JSC on the Constitution Amendment Tobago Self Government Bill 2020.
The Minister suggested that an archipelagic State couldn’t be separated in the way suggested by some during consultations.
She said if the Bills are passed and Tobago gets greater autonomy, the phrase ‘Tobago is a ward of Trinidad’ would be removed.
However in response to Mrs. Robinson Regis presentation Opposition MP Rudranath Indarsingh said the government cares nothing for the people of Tobago.
The Couva south MP was also a member of the JSC.
Later Opposition MP Rodney Charles said his side would not support the Bills.
He said the government needs to consult with the people.
And Tobago west MP Shamfa Cudjoe called on Tobagonians to reject the comments of the Opposition.
She said the Bill is in the best interest to Tobago.
Ms. Cudjoe said claims that the Bill is retrograde are false.
The time is now for Tobago self-government.
They were speaking in the Lower House yesterday.
Taxi drivers to embark on a day of rest and reflection today.
The drivers are protesting the State’s decision to keep the seating capacity at 50%.
President of the Taxi Driver’s Network, Adrian Acosta says the group has appealed to government to increase seating capacity to 75 percent.
However, he says this has not happened.
Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday Mr. Acosta said drivers are set to make good on their promise and protest is sanctioned.
Mr. Acosta also accused the government of failing to meet with the body for talks on the matter.
Last month maxi-taxi capacity was reduced to 50% to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
But taxi drivers say they are struggling to make ends meet.
National Security personnel believe they have unearthed a plot to free inmates from the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca after discovering a cache of weapons and explosives buried close to the prison.
Among the things found were C4 explosives and detonators.
Officers of the Special Operations Response Team and the National Security Special Operations Group (NSSOG) made the discovery during an operation just before midnight on Wednesday.
An emergency meeting was called yesterday by Acting Commissioner of Prisons Shamshudeen Mohammed to discuss new and improved security measures and to help police ascertain those behind the crime and those targeted for escape.
Yesterday Commissioner Mohammed said dangerous people must not be underestimated.
And while Commissioner Mohammed did not specify he made it clear he and his officers are set to tighten the reins of security.
And the Prison Officers Association echoed similar sentiments.
President Cerron Richards said another jailbreak has been averted.
He described the find was quite alarming and it could have been a life threatening situation.
Mr. Richards also said these kinds of issues came up at a recent meeting with Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds.
Mr. Richards also highlighted the need for of a medical plan and vehicles in the service.
Seven more COVID-19 related deaths are recorded.
The Ministry of Health says the number of fatalities in the country now stands at 775.
The Ministry says the persons were 4 elderly males and 1 elderly female with comorbidities.
Also dead are 1 elderly male and 1 middle aged female with out comorbidities.
According to the release there are 222 new cases
There are a total of 7,640 active positive cases.
The Ministry also said there are 412 patients at hospital and 6,854 are in home isolation.
According to the ministry 23,014 persons have so far recovered.
A reported decline in Tobago’s COVID-19 caseload.
This according to COVID-19 Task Force member Dr. Anthony Thompson.
Dr. Thompson who operates out of the office of the County Medical Officer of Health provided the island’s latest clinical update, during the Tobago COVID-19 media briefing yesterday.
The reduction in numbers also means a lower 7-day rolling average.
Dr. Thompson also revealed that of the 7 samples flagged for genomic sequencing, 2 of them had insufficient material for sequencing while the other 5 are still pending.
He said despite the good news the war is not over and persons must still adhere to all COVID protocols.
One medical practitioner is sounding the alarm regarding hypertension numbers in Tobago.
Acting General Manager of Primary Care Services at the Tobago Regional Health Authority Dr. Roxanne Mitchell tells of a significant number of persons coming forward for vaccination at the Magdalena vaccination site presenting with high blood pressure.
She says this is a major cause of concern.
Over 14,000 persons have registered for the vaccine thus far and Dr. Mitchell notes the increase in vaccination rate since the Magdalena Grand was added as a vaccination site.
Dr. Mitchell was speaking during the weekly Tobago COVID-19 update yesterday.
The risk of congregation is listed as a major issue in the July SEA exam the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association.
More than 19,000 students are expected to sit the exam on July 1st.
However President Antonia De Freitas says it may not be a wise decision.
On The Morning Show on i95.5fm yesterday, Ms. De Freitas also said there have been no assurances coming from the Ministry of Health on the decision.
Ms. De Freitas further noted that while teachers will go above and beyond to ensure children are safe and comfortable in an exam environment, it is their personal decision to supervise or not.
On Tuesday government said the SEA would go ahead as planned on July 1st with some 3,000 teachers and individuals expected to supervise.
Director of School Supervision and Management Naima Hosein assured those supervising have been vaccinated.
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