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Senator Robert Le Hunte Resigns

Communication from the Ministry of Communication indicated that Senator Robert Le Hunte resigned as Public Utilities Minister on the 16 May 2020 and the resignation was accepted by Prime Minister Rowley. It is not clear if he is also resigning as a Senator and his duties as Vice Chair on the Road Map Committee mandated...

Communication from the Ministry of Communication indicated that Senator Robert Le Hunte resigned as Public Utilities Minister on the 16 May 2020 and the resignation was accepted by Prime Minister Rowley. It is not clear if he is also resigning as a Senator and his duties as Vice Chair on the Road Map Committee mandated...

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Thanks for the Tour Tim

Right now everyone is a little tense but here comes Tim to the rescue! Everyone is going home and doing double duty at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City. They therefore decided to hand over their Twitter account to be managed by Tim Tiller. Tim is the Head of Security and Maintenance...

Right now everyone is a little tense but here comes Tim to the rescue! Everyone is going home and doing double duty at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City. They therefore decided to hand over their Twitter account to be managed by Tim Tiller. Tim is the Head of Security and Maintenance...

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Favorite Hand Washing Videos

One of the major things that persons are being asked to do to slow the spread of Covid-19 is to wash your hands. Before this the world did not know they were doing it wrong. Apparently 5 second washing is not enough. Persons in different parts of the world are making videos showing the correct...

One of the major things that persons are being asked to do to slow the spread of Covid-19 is to wash your hands. Before this the world did not know they were doing it wrong. Apparently 5 second washing is not enough. Persons in different parts of the world are making videos showing the correct...

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Anglican Church Goes Online using Facebook Live

It has been one week since the Anglican Church in Trinidad and Tobago suspended services due to continued threat of Covid-19. Since then certain parishes have strengthened their on line and started having services using Facebook Live. One of the first priests to start was Dean Shelly-Ann Tenia of Holy Trinity Cathedral. Below is the...

It has been one week since the Anglican Church in Trinidad and Tobago suspended services due to continued threat of Covid-19. Since then certain parishes have strengthened their on line and started having services using Facebook Live. One of the first priests to start was Dean Shelly-Ann Tenia of Holy Trinity Cathedral. Below is the...

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Covid-19 Post Cabinet Press Conference Update 18 March 2020

Below are the Post Cabinet press conference highlights from 18 March 2020 Keith Rowley * No state of emergency at this time* He will look into bar licence revocation, the Attorney General is examining it* The local government will restrict access to the river lime sites* Thank you to all healthcare workers* Thank you to...

Below are the Post Cabinet press conference highlights from 18 March 2020 Keith Rowley * No state of emergency at this time* He will look into bar licence revocation, the Attorney General is examining it* The local government will restrict access to the river lime sites* Thank you to all healthcare workers* Thank you to...

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Riot at Golden Grove Prison

Highlights The Riot 12:15 pm on Tue 17 Mar at the Golden Grove PrisonTTPS was called in to quell the disturbanceDue to COVID-19 there are no Trial Dates and lock down of the courts. This caused the prisoners to riotIt took three hours for the TTPS to get it under control using non lethal weaponsTwo...

Highlights The Riot 12:15 pm on Tue 17 Mar at the Golden Grove PrisonTTPS was called in to quell the disturbanceDue to COVID-19 there are no Trial Dates and lock down of the courts. This caused the prisoners to riotIt took three hours for the TTPS to get it under control using non lethal weaponsTwo...

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CXC Temporarily Closes Jamaican Office

CXC announced the closure today of its office in Western Jamaica from 16 Mar to 29 Mar 2020. This is due to the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Schools have closed in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in those countries. CXC has made no announcement on if CAPE...

CXC announced the closure today of its office in Western Jamaica from 16 Mar to 29 Mar 2020. This is due to the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Schools have closed in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in those countries. CXC has made no announcement on if CAPE...

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Now 4 Cases COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago

The Ministry of Health announced that there are now 4 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. There is no further information on the two new cases or the status of the original two cases. They have continued to stress the hygienic measures and social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in...

The Ministry of Health announced that there are now 4 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. There is no further information on the two new cases or the status of the original two cases. They have continued to stress the hygienic measures and social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in...

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Anglican Masses Suspended In Trinidad and Tobago

Late Saturday afternoon The Anglican Vicar General, Edwin Primus, issued a letter indicating that all Anglican church services have been suspended until further notice. Earlier today the Roman Catholic Church suspended their services with immediate effect. There was also a news conference held by the Government asking for persons to behave responsibly and practice social...

Late Saturday afternoon The Anglican Vicar General, Edwin Primus, issued a letter indicating that all Anglican church services have been suspended until further notice. Earlier today the Roman Catholic Church suspended their services with immediate effect. There was also a news conference held by the Government asking for persons to behave responsibly and practice social...

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COVID-19 Update Ministry of Health – 14 March 2020

A news conference was held today to update and advise the public on what has been occurring within the Health Sector in Trinidad and Tobago to combat COVID-19 in light of the second case. Following are the highlights of the conference: Caura Hospital - has one patient. He is expected to recover and is doing...

A news conference was held today to update and advise the public on what has been occurring within the Health Sector in Trinidad and Tobago to combat COVID-19 in light of the second case. Following are the highlights of the conference: Caura Hospital - has one patient. He is expected to recover and is doing...

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Trinidad and Tobago identifies Second Case of COVID-19

On March 13 at 7:44 pm the second case of COVID-19 has been identified in Trinidad and Tobago. A 66 year old male who travelled within the last 14 days presented with symptoms at a public health centre. This comes just one day after the identification of the first case. The patient was tested and...

On March 13 at 7:44 pm the second case of COVID-19 has been identified in Trinidad and Tobago. A 66 year old male who travelled within the last 14 days presented with symptoms at a public health centre. This comes just one day after the identification of the first case. The patient was tested and...

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Jamaica announces its Second COVID-19 Case

Jamaica just announced its second case of the COVID-19 virus in the country. The Minister of Health and Wellness in Jamaica, Chris Tufton announced it via his Twitter account. The second case of Imported Corona Virus confirmed.— Dr. Chris Tufton (@christufton) March 11, 2020 The first case is a female patient who returned from the...

Jamaica just announced its second case of the COVID-19 virus in the country. The Minister of Health and Wellness in Jamaica, Chris Tufton announced it via his Twitter account. The second case of Imported Corona Virus confirmed.— Dr. Chris Tufton (@christufton) March 11, 2020 The first case is a female patient who returned from the...

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Four Caricom Leaders go to Guyana

In a response to the unrest in Guyana after the election results CARICOM has sent a delegation of 4 leaders led by the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. The leaders will be in Guyana for two days and will meet with the leaders of the political parties in Guyana. The members of the CARICOM delegation...

In a response to the unrest in Guyana after the election results CARICOM has sent a delegation of 4 leaders led by the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. The leaders will be in Guyana for two days and will meet with the leaders of the political parties in Guyana. The members of the CARICOM delegation...

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NBA suspends the 2019-2020 season

No watching NBA games as a lime for trinis. Hard news for sports fans, as the American National Basketball Association (NBA) suspends games for an unannounced period of time. This came as a player for the Utah Jazz - Rudy Gobert, has allegedly tested preliminary positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). As a result, the...

No watching NBA games as a lime for trinis. Hard news for sports fans, as the American National Basketball Association (NBA) suspends games for an unannounced period of time. This came as a player for the Utah Jazz - Rudy Gobert, has allegedly tested preliminary positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19). As a result, the...

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First 100 Days – TTFA

The new President of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, Mr William Wallace, held a press conference after the first 100 days in office. The new TTFA wanted to meet with the media on an ongoing basis however this is the first time they met with the media since they got into office. The newly elected...

The new President of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, Mr William Wallace, held a press conference after the first 100 days in office. The new TTFA wanted to meet with the media on an ongoing basis however this is the first time they met with the media since they got into office. The newly elected...

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Caribbean Airlines Refunds or Waives Change Fees for a Limited Time

The spread of COVID-19 to more countries throughout the world has caused widespread cancellation and postponement of events worldwide. Some companies are also advising their staff not to travel at the moment. Caribbean Airlines has joined other international airlines to waive change fees on tickets or to refund monies if the person wishes to cancel...

The spread of COVID-19 to more countries throughout the world has caused widespread cancellation and postponement of events worldwide. Some companies are also advising their staff not to travel at the moment. Caribbean Airlines has joined other international airlines to waive change fees on tickets or to refund monies if the person wishes to cancel...

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Travel Restrictions Five Additional Countries – Trinidad and Tobago

Highlights Five additional countries on the restriction list- Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Iran.Non-nationals from these countries to be quarantined for 14 days. Nationals allowed to go home but self-quarantine requested.Hospitals to be used - Caura (20 beds), New facility in POS General Hospital, possibly St James (67 beds) and/or Couva Hospital.Tobago has to...

Highlights Five additional countries on the restriction list- Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Iran.Non-nationals from these countries to be quarantined for 14 days. Nationals allowed to go home but self-quarantine requested.Hospitals to be used - Caura (20 beds), New facility in POS General Hospital, possibly St James (67 beds) and/or Couva Hospital.Tobago has to...