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Farmers denied opportunities
Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Farmers denied opportunities
Referring to the two-acre agricultural plots allocated under the Caroni VSEP, Rambharat said the Estate Management Business Development Company has allocated 3,134 of these plots in seven areas in Trinidad.
Junior agri minister: Diversification won't happen overnight
As issues of food security remain a concern for the agricultural sector, Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Avinash Singh is urging the public and stakeholders to be patient and consistent in their attempts to develop the sector.
US Embassy defers to Homeland Security
COVID-19 death toll stands at 97
The COVID-19 death toll stood three away from the century mark yesterday after the Ministry of Health confirmed one more person had died. The 97th victim was an elderly male with pre-existing medical conditions.
Abdulah: Tax the rich first
MOVEMENT for Justice (MSJ) leader David Abdulah on Sunday called upon the Government to implement the property tax on the business community and not on residential homeowners.
PM praises new ferry
THE Prime Minister has praised the new fast ferry Buccoo Reef being built by Australian shipbuilder Incat, for the domestic seabridge. A post on Dr Rowley's Facebook page said Incat launched the ferry at its shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania.
CSO upgrading in response to covid19
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has planned to undertake the population and housing census in May 2022, using its new technology and training.
'DPP right to put Archie in his place'
Restaurateurs on verge of closure want ease
As the restaurant industry battles through the seventh month of COVID-19 restrictions, several owners say unless the Government eases restrictions soon, low revenues may force them out of business by November. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley will give an update on any possible ease in public health measures on Saturday.
Privy Council: Emile Elias to pay Imbert's former company costs of Grenada Stadium
LOCAL contractor Emile Elias is to pay Finance Minister Colm Imbert's former construction company after all over $46 million being held in a Unit Trust Corporation account.
Disrupting the cycle of domestic violence
As a crime reporter, I wrote more stories about the deaths of women at the hands of men than I care to recount.
3 charged after naked man beaten, robbed
Three Tobago women were ordered by the court to stay 100 feet from a man after they were slapped with charges stemming from an assault which was filmed and posted on social media.
TTPS searches for missing Rio Claro teen
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is seeking the public's urgent assistance in locating Hema Ramkissoon.
THA holds dry run at recycling depot
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment hosted a dry run on Monday ahead of the launch of Tobago's first material recovery depot.
Thieves make off with manhole covers in Chaguanas
The Councillor for Munroe Road/Caroni Savannah Road on the Chaguanas Borough Council is appealing to those stealing manhole covers to get scrap metal materials, to cease and desist, as they are jeopardising the safety of citizens.
Phillips aims to continue Fitness Sundays in Diego
"However, we do have some ideas. One of which is to clean the far right of the road that has not been milled so it can be used for the faster riders. My team and I started cleaning and clearing this (last Sunday) morning. The four of us managed about 500 metres so far, but I think we're definitely going to need a hand."
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