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No govt swearing-in on Friday
Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
THA Chief urges citizens to speak out against racism and promote unity
"This is not a time to sit unconcerned, unperturbed or unbothered. The future of our Nation depends on your voice...each and every voice."
Supermarkets to decide
Now that the employee and family member of the owner of Ramsaran's Dairy Products has been fired, it is up to supermarkets to decide if they want to maintain the boycott of the fruit and dairy drinks.
T&T blinded by race
Archbishop Jason Gordon and the Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) are urging citizens to denounce racism in all its forms.
‘TT won't borrow for borrowing's sake'
He said government plans to get out of the poor revenue situation it is in by generating additional revenue streams, both from the energy and non-energy sectors. He said there would be significant changes and improvements going forward.
President's office: No govt swearing-in on Friday
The swearing-in of the government members can only take place after the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) submits the official results to the Office of the President.
EBC: UNC obstructing Tunapuna recount
Asked about PNM claims the UNC was attempting to frustrate the process Nakhid dismissed this as "absolute rubbish" and said it was incumbent on the UNC to ensure the process was transparent. When contacted EBC corporate communications manager Bobbi Rogers cited the Representation of the People Act which stated the returning officer "shall not be required to give any other notice of the date, time and place of the final count" other than August 11, 2020 commencing at the hour of 3 pm.
EBC: UNC Tunapuna candidate delaying recount
Rowley: UNC telling supporters they were cheated
Speaking on CNC3's Morning Brew programme where he was interviewed by Natalee Ligoure, Rowley said: "There is a very dangerous development taking place. I accept that recounts are the call of the candidate or his agent.... But there are three things that the UNC is doing here. One is to disrupt the process so as to prevent a smooth flow of the country's governance system.
Kamla: Don't let disappointment get better of us
TTPS probing discovery of Electoral Polling Cards in Arima
Al-Rawi declares victory after recount
He described the exercise as "a proper one" and said the final count, which was requested by the United National Congress (UNC), was in keeping with the Representation of the People Act which he said he had no complaint about.
Israel Khan to join UNC, supports Kamla as leader
Angry workers gather outside UNC Tunapuna campaign office
The group of about 80, some of whom had been there since morning, claimed they had not been paid for services rendered during his campaign including transport and working at polling stations.
Two more Covid cases in Tobago
The total positive COVID-19 cases in Tobago now stands at eight (8).
Another 78 Covid-19 cases
One day after Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram warned that the authorities are "bracing for the worst" in Covid-19 infections, the country recorded another 78 cases.
Covid19 scare at Arima Magistrates' Court
A statement from the Judiciary said vacating the building became necessary as a precautionary measure because a staff member has been tested for covid19. The Judiciary said while the staff member has not been confirmed as covid19 positive, the usual precautions for that level of exposure called for the action taken.
Third prison officer has covid19, 77 in quarantine
Head of the medical department of the prison service Deputy Commissioner Lopes told Newsday yesterday the woman was confirmed as covid19-positive on Wednesday night, and was quarantined. She is expected to be collected by a medical team who will take her to the Caura Hospital, where she will be treated.
T&TEC mechanic tests positive for COVID
A source, who requested anonymity, said the T&TEC manager had refused to rotate staff as specified by the Chief Medical Officer and the Prime Minister.
8 nabbed in $94m Charlieville drug bust
The police said this bust is a major disruption of a transnational organised drug syndicate with connections in the US, UK, Canada, and Jamaica.
Robinson matriarch dies
Caribbean Human Rights body condemns attack on Venezuelan teen
It said: "Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights and should never be tolerated. It has deep consequences for society as a whole as it limits the participation of women in society due to the fear and insecurity that these acts engender."
Local Venezuelans call for more protection
Outrage followed on social media as news of the attack broke, with several within the Venezuelan community took to social media expressing their frustration. For some it had resurfaced memories of other instances of Venezuelan being looked upon as sexual prey from deviant men in Trinidad and Tobago.
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