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Covid19 death toll reaches 60
Posted: Friday, September 18, 2020

Covid19 death toll reaches 60
TWO MORE people have died from covid19 – an elderly man and woman, both of whom had co-morbidities – the Ministry of Health announced Thursday evening.

PAHO/WHO donates 10 oxygen concentrators to MoH
The donation is geared toward supporting the country's COVID-19 response and has taken into account the current epidemiological situation, population, availability of goods with the correct voltage and the presence of vulnerable populations.

As BP Pivots, T&T Doubles Down
I watched two contrasting presentations this week. One was by the senior executive team of BP presenting its strategy to over 20,000 viewers worldwide. The other was the press conference hosted by the Prime Minister heralding the arrival of the BHP drillship headed to the Broadside prospect

Lawyer apologises to Deyalsingh: Charge Samantha if she broke the law
Ramischand yesterday took a more sombre tone on his FB saying he was acting in his capacity as Samantha's father and not a member of her legal team.

53 applications so far for $50m hotel grant
With over 500 registered properties on the island, 53 applications have been received for the tourism grant from the Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd (TTAL). Government is offering $50 million to hoteliers in Tobago to help upgrade and refurbish their properties in preparation for reopening post-covid19.

Sandstrom resigns as Angostura CEO
Sandstrom resigned from Angostura, citing unforeseen family matters, which require his "immediate and sustained presence in the United Kingdom."

Jack stunned by pyramid scheme 'horror stories'
Secretary for Finance and the Economy Joel Jack says he is surprised by the number of Tobagonians who have reported being scammed in pyramid schemes.

On Pitri Paksha, Emancipation Day and nation building
Hindus traditionally practiced Sanyukta pariwaar (extended family). Nowadays, there are both extended families and nuclear families. But during Pitri Paksha families gather at the ancestral home or by the eldest male. In this way, pitri paksha pulls back the extended family or at least part of it, for a day.

Tim Kee raised issues with FIFA boss
Soura is the official who told the TTFA if it did not withdraw its court matter against FIFA in the local courts by Wednesday this week it would face possible suspension today at FIFA's Congress.

Judge: GML can report on CEPEP execs' salaries

UTT: Graduation ceremonies postponed due to COVID-19

MP demands Utilities Minister fixes water woes for his constituents
In a statement issued on Thursday, Hosein said residents in San Juan, Barataria and El Socorro have been suffering for over a month with no water.

Truck catches fire on highway in Caroni, driver escapes
A driver escaped serious injury when his truck caught fire on the Uriah Butler Highway on Thursday morning.



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