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2 die from swine flu
Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Distraught mom seeks help for kidney transplant
Clutching her nine-year-old son closely, a pleasant Debra Seaton points out several huge lumps on her upper right arm.
2 die from swine flu
Influenza A/H1N1, or swine flu, has claimed its first victims in Trinidad and Tobago.
Two Die - No reason to panic: Narace
TWO people have died from the influenza A/H1N1 virus, while another death is still being investigated, Minister of Health Jerry Narace said yesterday.
...Sando Hospital under quarantine
There is a quarantine in place at the Intensive Care Unit of the San Fernando General Hospital.
4 more deaths under probe
Four more suspected H1N1 deaths are being investigated by the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC).
Flu panics parents
The confirmation of a case of the H1N1 Influenza A virus at the Exchange Presbyterian School in Couva yesterday panicked parents, who rushed to the school to take their children away.
Uff validation bill disappears
A BILL meant to validate the proceedings of the Uff Commission of Inquiry was yesterday reported by MPs to have bizarrely disappeared from the Order Paper of the House of Representatives.
Case thrown out
Complainant against PM in wrong courtroom
A PRIVATE criminal charge against Prime Minister Patrick Manning was thrown out by Chief Magistrate Sherman McNicolls yesterday, because the woman who filed the charge was absent from the courtroom.
Woman re-files criminal charge against PM
...PM's case thrown out
A scheduling mix-up at the Port-of-Spain Magistrates' Court resulted in the dismissal of a private criminal complaint against Prime Minister Patrick Manning by 36-year-old Natasha Cumberbatch, yesterday.
She has until November 21, six months from the date of the alleged offence, to have the charges relaid before they become statute-barred. A source at the court confirmed that fresh private charges were laid against Manning and Vasqueo, but did not wish to divulge the new court date.
Young mom dies of dengue
Hours after emergency C-section...
Unions blame Govt for plight of Chinese workers
FEDERATION of Independent Trade Unions and Non-Governmental Organisations (FITUN) president, David Abdulah, has described the alleged mistreatment of Chinese immigrant workers as "modern day slavery" and says Government must take full responsibility.
32 Chinese heading home
THIRTY-TWO Chinese nationals working as labourers with Beijing Liujian Construction Corporation TT Ltd (BLCC) are to be flown back home to China sometime next week sources at the National Security Ministry revealed yesterday.
...Labour Minister to get report today
Labour Minister Rennie Dumas is today scheduled to make a decision on the allegations of some 85 Chinese workers that their employer, the Beijing Liujian Construction Corporation, has not been honouring its contract with them.
Government probes Tuesday's protest
OWTU: Workers' plight 'modern day slavery'
Describing the plight of the Chinese workers as "modern day slavery", Oilfields Workers Trade Union president general, Ancil Roget, has called on both the Occupational Safety and Health Authority, (OSHA), and the Minister of Labour to intervene on behalf of the workers.
A test for the Government
The spectacle of over 80 Chinese workers protesting at the side of the Uriah Butler Highway on Tuesday has once again raised concerns about the conditions these men live under.
The Chinese disconnection
It is somewhat ironic that, as we are celebrating another anniversary of the arrival of our Chinese Heritage the recently arrived Chinese workers are mounting protests about the conditions they are enduring here.
Law body responds to AG's criticisms of judge
Law Association hits back at AG
THE Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago yesterday defended itself in the wake of criticisms levelled against it by Attorney General John Jeremie, with regard to a comment it made on Jamaat al Muslimeen leader Yasin Abu Bakr's controversial affidavit.
Panday must step aside
UNC MP Winston "Gypsy" Peters, while favouring reconciliation in the party, has said Basdeo Panday should not contest his post of political leader in upcoming elections. "I ent saying Mr Panday has to leave or anything like that, but he should step aside—recuse himself from contesting the party elections—and let UNC go forward since he has given all he can and has nothing else to offer," Peters said yesterday.
'Safety of State witness a concern'
ACTING Commissioner of Police James Philbert says he is concerned about the safety of State witness Jarvis Mark, after his home and car were targeted by armed men on Monday night.
Mark, 26, is the main witness in a matter where a police officer is charged with attempting to rent his firearm to a civilian. His information led officers to arrest constable Curt Teesdale on July 3 along Harris Promenade, San Fernando. Jarvis was allegedly in the process of renting the gun.
Two TV station employees for 'Privileges' body
House Speaker Barendra Sinanan has referred CCN-TV6 and its employees, Sasha Mohammed and Samantha John, to Parliament's Privileges Committee regarding an alleged false and misleading account of Parliament proceedings.
TV6, journalists may face Privileges Committee
Land acquisition motion passed
GOVERNMENT yesterday passed a motion ratifying the compulsory acquisition of 15 parcels of private lands for public purposes, including lands in Tobago in which former PNM Treasurer Andre Monteil has beneficial interest.
Ramesh: Tobago land deal for former PNM treasurer
Tabaquite MP Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj said yesterday he was informed that the (Andre) Monteil family was paid $4 million for lands acquired by the State for the construction of Mason Hall Secondary School.
Rowley: Give THA power over land
Government MP Dr Keith Rowley says the law should be amended to allow the Tobago House of Assembly to be responsible for land acquisition on the island and not the Central Government.
'War' brewing for control of Pan Trinbago
A small "war" is brewing for control of Pan Trinbago even before the October 25 elections to select the Central Executive.
2 teachers freed of sex charges
Two teachers who faced criminal charges arising out of allegations of sexual misconduct against very young children last year were reinstated to their former positions because there was no evidence to prove the claims. This led to their being exonerated of any wrongdoing in the courts.
Philbert sends Bakr affidavit to DPP
THE controversial affidavit filed by Jamaat-al-Muslimeen leader Yasin Abu Bakr, in which he claimed that he was given certain leeway by Prime Minister Patrick Manning, was sent to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) yesterday.
Partap claims bias by Sports Company
Philbert concerned with strip-search
ACTING Commissioner of Police James Philbert yesterday confirmed that an investigation is underway into the strip-search of students of the St Joseph College by policemen.
T&T top group, Deccan crash out
Trinidad & Tobago 149 for 7 (Perkins 38, Pollard 31, Edwards 3-32) beat Deccan Chargers 146 for 9 (Gilchrist 51, Bravo 3-24) by three runs
They've tried nine times but Deccan Chargers have not won in Hyderabad yet. This latest defeat, by a three-run margin to Trinidad & Tobago, had serious consequences - it made the 2009 champions the only IPL team to crash out in the first round of the Champions League after losing both Group A matches.
Goal spree results in 2-2 draw for Mexico, Trinidad
Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago combined for three goals in a eight-minute span midway through the second half en route to a 2-2 draw at Hasely Crawford Stadium Wednesday night on the final night of CONCACAF qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
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