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COVID-19 hit to Caribbean similar to 'cardiac arrest'
Posted: Monday, October 26, 2020
IMF: COVID-19 hit to Caribbean similar to 'cardiac arrest'
The authors argued that since the Caribbean countries are dependent on tourism for anywhere between 20 to 90 per cent of GDP and employment, they were the hardest hit.
HERE'S THE PROOF
In a media release yesterday, top cop Gary Griffith stated categorically that he never approved Provisional Licences (PL) and Firearm User's Licences (FUL) to individuals before the courts charged with criminal offences
8 new covid19 cases, 67 more recover
THE total number of active covid19 cases is now 1,321 after eight new cases were recorded overnight.
Beach lovers, vendors plead: Be responsible, adhere to rules
Relief for casinos, more stress for bars
Asked if the casino she worked with still have a complement of staff to return to work, she replied, "Let me tell you, our employees are begging. You can call them one hour before (to report to work). Our industry is so plagued with people who are financially desperate and are mentally stressed out that they have been knocking on our doors and calling all the time".
Restaurant owners fear closure
Owner of Trotters Restaurant Group Peter George said the damage being done to the local economy during the partial lockdown of restaurants and bars will have long-lasting effects, and affect businesses for years to come.
Businessman: Rowley lacks courage
"Our prime minister has been blown out of the sky by the likes of (Mia) Mottley, (Allen) Chastanet, (Andrew) Holness, even (Bharrat) Jagdeo and (Keith) Mitchell. We have done nothing but throw a cold blanket on this because we don't understand the problem. None of them have skin in the game."
David John-Williams incurs $30M debt
In October of 2019, the San Fernando High Court handed down a judgment of some $23.4 million to Venture Credit Union and ordered that John-Williams repay the money he was loaned by the institution. A month following the ruling, the credit union had vowed to levy against John-Williams if the loan was not repaid.
Proof of address needed for Licensing Office applications from Monday
Making mental health a mainstream issue
The ability to respond to stressful situations diminishes significantly in these circumstances of enforced isolation. While such restrictions demonstrably reduce the spread of covid19, they create an environment in which mental illness and substance abuse are likely to flourish.
Bandit shot after invading cop's home
One of three bandits who held up and robbed a police sergeant and his family at their San Fernando home on Saturday night may spend the rest of his life paralysed after he was shot by the officer.
Tabaquite man charged with stealing 936 clay blocks
It is alleged Bhagaloo stole the blocks from a house at Caroni two months ago.
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