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TT puts in place pandemic mood
Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009
TT puts in place pandemic mood
Trinidad and Tobago is preparing for a worst case scenario on the influenza H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus as more cases are expected, according to Health Minister Jerry Narace.
Ministry makes swine flu drug more accessible to public
With swine flu, CHOGM at risk
With the number of swine flu cases rising, Government ought to reconsider hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here next month, said Caroni East MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh.
...Narace: CHOGM still on
Health Minister Jerry Narace said yesterday that the postponement of next month's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was not on the cards...
Reporter suspected with virus
A female reporter, employed with media house in Port-of-Spain, has been admitted to hospital after showing symptoms of the H1NI virus.
Tobago steps up swine flu protocol
...Long wait for tests at Sando hospital
Swine flu cautions
AS of last Friday the country had recorded four deaths related to the presence in the country of the Influenza A/H1N1, popularly known as swine flu. These deaths involved three men and one woman, with the Ministry of Health saying it was monitoring at least one other suspected case.
Jammeh Threatens gays
The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting begins in Port-of-Spain on November 27 and continues for three days.
Cricket starts at Tarouba
A trial test cricket match in preparation for next month's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held yesterday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.
...Lara wants more nets
Political activists barred from visiting Chinese workers
Police were called to the Cunupia dormitory of the Beijing Liujing employees yesterday morning after a group of political activists were barred from entering the compound to distribute food.
OWTU: Shut down Chinese camps
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) is calling for the shut down of all projects on which Chinese workers are employed and the immediate shut down of the camp located at Ramsaran Trace, Cunupia.
Chinese workers get their 'freedom'
CHINESE workers attached to the Beijing Luijing Construction Company were free to leave their living quarters in Cunupia and go whenever they pleased yesterday.
UNC to move motion on Chinese 'exploitation'
The Opposition is expected to file a motion today on "the wholesale exploitation and oppression of Chinese nationals in Trinidad and Tobago," said opposition Senator Wade Mark.
Nigerian guards let food, water in
A charitable organisation was yesterday met with stiff resistance by Nigerian security guards when it took food and water for 70 Chinese nationals at their living quarters in Cunupia.
Hanging with the Chinese
The sight of several Chinese workers sitting on the pavement on Henry Street, Port-of-Spain evoked a lot of curiosity. They caused traffic to slow down as motorists cruised by staring and trying to figure out what was happening. Many inquired or speculated aloud but the Guard and Emergency Branch (GEB) officer directed traffic and ordered them to move along. He even buffed some for not minding their business.
No Chinese in Chiney Village
The new wave of Chinese nationals currently repainting the ethnic and cultural canvas of Trinidad follows the migration of their countrymen who began coming here some two centuries ago.
Narace orders probe into treatment by doctors
Health Minister Jerry Narace has instructed Chief Medical Officer Dr Anton Cumberbatch to conduct an investigation into the clinical processes observed by local private and public health sector doctors who dealt with the four people who died of the A/H1N1 virus.
'Beetham killings not to be buried'
Tabaquite MP Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj yesterday vowed to help the families of the two Beetham men who were killed by police last week and said he wants to find out the truth about what happened.
Kambon: Probe police killings at Beetham
'Brutal actions'
Beetham unrest
THERE are more questions than answers in the shooting by police officers last Wednesday of two men – Fabian Mauge, 26, and Ricky Roberts, 39, – suspected of being involved in the shooting death of a DVD vendor, Andy Bynoe, moments earlier in the heart of Port-of-Spain.
Traffic offence ruling on Mc Nicolls today
A decision is expected to be made today in the Port-of-Spain Magistrates' Court on whether Chief Magistrate Sherman Mc Nicolls committed a traffic offence.
Uff validation bill debate on
The Lower House is scheduled to sit from 1.30 pm to debate the Commission of Inquiry (Validation and Immunity from Proceedings) Bill 2009. The bill, which aims to remedy a legal defect stemming from the failure of the State to gazette the inquiry in accordance with the Commission of Inquiry Act, has already been passed unanimously in the Senate.
Jack: I will fight Bas
Estranged UNC deputy leader Jack Warner is prepared to fight Basdeo Panday for the post of UNC leader in party elections and Warner intends to take legal action–if necessary–to halt the election to ensure his Ramjack team can participate.
Dookeran invited to UNC congress
Gypsy eyes COP: If Panday wins I go
AKU cop testifies: 'I probed 100 kidnappings in 7 years'
Dexter Tang-Kwok has over 30 years' service in the T&T Police Service. At age 48, he has been a member of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) for the past seven years.
London walks away with top kaiso honours
In a competition which featured some special moments, London, through his performance, made it clear that he has his eyes set on winning a National Calypso Monarch title and, from his demeanour, he would rather do it sooner than later.
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