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5 covid19 deaths over weekend
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2020
5 covid19 deaths over weekend
FIVE covid19 deaths have been recorded between Saturday and Sunday, the Ministry of Health has resported. There was one death on Saturday and four on Sunday with the covid19 death toll moving to 65.
Daly Bread: Putting certain mouths into quarantine; and holding PSC accountable
Did the PSC appraise the relationships of the commissioner of police with stakeholders, as it should have? What was the grade given for this?
Consultant: State cannot continue to provide hand-outs
Claiming there is an urgent need for the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services to do exactly what its' name says, Franklyn Dolly said greater efforts must be made to develop the skills and talents of the citizens of this country.
Economist sees ministry pressured to provide relief in 2 years
Arjoon said while these two institutions could face constraints to provide food support and public assistance grants "it was urgent that they (Government) take steps to limit the bureaucracy and unnecessary processes involved which can delay vulnerable people from receiving them…sometimes by many months."
Kamla: Brace for a hollow 2021 budget
The warning came from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar two weeks ahead of the country's October 5 fiscal package which will be delivered by Finance Minister Colm Imbert.
Contracts for Everyone
CEPEP changes made just before general election
C'bean must act on covid19, climate change
Patterson said in the past Caribbean countries had made the "fatal error" of acting separately in their negotiations with the European Union over the Lomé Treaty to allow this region preferential exports of agricultural produce.
The stall at the mall
The challenge that all TT mall owners will face is how to continue business with an eye on solvency while managing the reality of diminished income throughout the mall business. This isn't only a problem for tenants, and it's a problem that will only be solved through collective and collaborative action.
Tobago hotel workers consider migrating, new career
The fear of sex education
I guess this means that we still do not see this topic as an essential need for overall health and well-being. And most likely, the debate is still raging about teaching sex ed in schools.
T&T writer gets prestigious award
Veteran actor Nigel Scott dies at 73
THE local theatre arts community is mourning the passing of veteran actor Nigel Scott who died on Sunday morning at the age of 73. He passed away after having fought and survived cancer for 18 years and leaves to mourn his wife Minnie Gopaulchan, sister and Radio 97 announcer Celia Scott, children Jason, Dominic, Crystal and Kimiko and four grandchildren.
Trini compares Sweden's radical approach to covid19 with TT's
"I think you will get cooperation from a society who is empathised with. We have a very draconian idea that we have to keep beating in the people to get them to behave even if they are hungry, their businesses are being lost, their jobs have been lost. We need a balance where people can continue their livelihoods, to be entertained and have social lives while asking them to be responsible."
Local, regional history should be taught
Pilgrim disagreed. He said he jumped on bandwagons many times and it led him to gravitating to different issues. He said if open discussions were not constantly being had, and within society's framework, there could be a disconnect with the people who were most affected by the issues. Another result could be people not knowing how to express themselves which could lead to violence.
The gathering storm
TTCF to sue Njisane, Bramble, Whiteman
The T&T Cycling Federation (TTCF) is set to take legal action against cyclists, Olympians Njisane Phillip and Keron Bramble, as well as former manager Philip Whiteman for outstanding equipment and monies owed to the federation.
Triple tragedy strikes Moruga man
TRIPLE tragedy has struck Wendell "Foots" Bobcombe who first lost his Moruga home to a fire and then days later, his common-law wife and then his step-daughter died at hospital from injuries sustained in the blaze.
Cops kill wanted man in La Horquetta
The report said officers gave chase and Jacobs drew a firearm and pointed it in the direction of the officers fired in the direction of the suspect hitting him.
Prison Association calls for more protection for officers
He said: "I want to be clear, I'm not saying that the Government hasn't been helping us in recent times. I'm simply stating that more can be done. Far more. And, it needs to be done now to prevent further loss of life."
Girl, 17, goes missing in Chaguanas
Missing is Shakaira Moore, of Chrissy Trace, Enterprise, Chaguanas, who was last seen on September 15.
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