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Public Relations Officer for the United National Congress Dr. Kirk Meighoo accused the head of the Cabinet of not telling the truth about contacting India on the issue of vaccines.

In a release, Line Minister Dr. Amery Browne called Mrs. Persad Bissessar’s action inappropriate.

According to the Minister, the Opposition Leader’s action occurred after Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley informed the country that he had written to Prime Minister Modi requesting the provision of COVID-19 vaccines for Trinidad and Tobago.

In a statement, Dr. Browne says Mrs. Persad Bissessar has chosen to sacrifice protocol and good judgment and to tamper with sound bilateral relations in a quest for relevance and attention.

Last week at a COVID-19 briefing Minister Brown indicated that government made attempts to engage the government of India.

He also said government was being proactive with respect to acquiring COVID-19 vaccines.

Yesterday representative for PAHO and the WHO Dr. Erica Wheeler in giving the breakdown of the procurement process for the release of the COVAX shipment of COVID-19 vaccines said the medicine is expected at the end of this month.

The Opposition stands firm behind their leader for a decision to write a letter to request COVID-19 vaccines from Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

Oropouche East MP Dr. Roodal Moonilal says this was done as result of the uncertainty of the government.

The Minsters of Health and Foreign and CARICOM have criticised Mrs. Persad Bissessar for her actions.

At yesterdays COVID-19 media conference Minister Deyalsingh called the actions of Mrs. Persad Bissessar disappointing.

A 24-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son of biche are reported missing.

Tanasha Dass and the toddler were last seen on Friday 26^th February at 7:30am.

Ms. Dass and her 2-year-old son of Hicks Street, Newlands Village, Biche left home to collect a public assistance cheque at TT Post Sangre Grande. 

She has not been seen or heard from since. 

Ms. Dass and the child were reported missing by her common-law husband of 5 years Ronnie Lopez. 

Ms. Dass was last seen wearing a blue short pants and a blue strap top and her son was wearing a blue pants and jersey. 

The missing woman is 5 feet tall, mixed decent, slim built, long straight black hair, brown in complexion and has brown eyes.

PC Deosaran is continuing enquiries.

Police continue investigations into another fatal vehicular accident, which occurred yesterday.

Kernell Alexander, a young Disc Jockey died in that car crash.

Newscenter 5 understands the vehicular accident occurred along the Solomon Hochoy Highway yesterday morning.

Twenty-six-year-old Mr. Alexander of Chase Village, Chaguanas, was the backseat passenger in a car with 3 others when they were involved in the accident near Preysal.

The other 3 other occupants of the car were taken to hospital.

A 57-year-old man is killed during a hit and run accident in Princes Town.

The deceased is Brian David.

Mr. David of Perry Young Junction was struck and killed by the vehicle while walking along Persad Avenue, Fairfield Housing Estate last evening.

Residents say a speeding vehicle at around 7:30pm hit Mr. David.

His body went airborne before landing a short distance away.

The car then sped off.

Police were contacted and arrived at the scene just before 11pm.

Mr. David reportedly suffered injuries to the head, stomach and lower right leg.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cpl. Ramdial is leading enquiries.

Dainslay Ramjattan is killed overnight in Penal.

That incident occurred shortly after 9pm last night at Clarke Road.

Reports say Mr. Ramjattan was involved in an argument with another man when it turned into a physical fight.

According to reports Mr. Ramjattan, the suspect and a group of friends had just returned to the suspect’s home from an excursion last evening when an argument ensued.

Eyewitnesses told police Mr. Ramjattan left the premises and returned a short while later and began cursing and making threats against the suspect.

The suspect told investigators he confronted Mr. Ramjattan and a fight ensued.

He said during the altercation he stuck Mr. Ramjattan.

The EHS and the police were then contacted but Mr. Ramjattan died at the scene.

The suspect was taken to the Siparia Health Facility where he received medical attention and later taken to the Penal Police Station pending further enquires.

Mr. Ramjattan lived at Satnarine Trace Clarke Road, Penal.

An early morning murder in Penal.

The victim is identified as Kendall Austin also known as Pantin

The killing occurred at Sunrees Road Extension at around 1:30am.

Residents say they heard gunshots in the area and contacted the police.

It is said upon arrival, police found Mr. Austin’s bullet riddled body in a track.

He died at the scene.

Investigators say 10 spent 9mm shells and 3 projectiles were recovered.

Police say Mr. Austin was a known offender in the Penal district.

They believe the killing was gang related.

Government says its decision to reject Patriotic Energies and Technologies, company’s proposal for the third time, stands.

This follows a virtual meeting between the company’s board and Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert and his technical team yesterday.

In a statement this morning, Minister Imbert said the meeting was held to clarify issues that may exist with respect to the details of the financing proposal submitted by Patriotic on February 5^th, 2021 for the purchase of the Point-A-Pierre Refinery and Paria Fuel Trading, and the recent Cabinet decision regarding same.

It says at the meeting, the Minister confirmed that the Cabinet decision of Thursday 18^th February 2021 on this matter stands.

It says Patriotic’s bid to acquire Petrortin’s assets can no longer be supported.

The company owned by the Oilfield Workers Trade Union has described the talks as productive.

Patriotic is seeking to purchase the assets of Petrotrin from the State.

However to date its offer has not been accepted.

Last week Minister Imbert said the offers made by Patriotic were unattractive, as they would cost the State millions of dollars.

Patriotic responded saying the Minister was not being fully honest in his analysis.

In its release Patriotic said it looks forward to the future with optimism.

Police are probing a murder in St. James. 

Police say Quasi Morris was shot outside his Don Donald Hill home on Tuesday night.

Reports say 24-year-old Mr. Morris was at the back of his house when gunshots were heard.

He reportedly ran inside the house bleeding.

Police were contacted and rushed Mr. Morris to the St. James Medical Complex.

However he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

Investigations are continuing.