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Count goes on with Biden on cusp of presidency
Posted: Saturday, November 7, 2020

Count goes on with Biden on cusp of presidency
The focus was on Pennsylvania, where Biden led Trump by more than 16,000 votes, and Nevada, where the Democrats led by about 22,000, as Americans spent a third full day after the election without knowing who will lead them for the next four years. The prolonged process added to the anxiety of a nation whose racial and cultural divides were inflamed during the heated campaign.

PM pronounces on existing restrictions today
The most recent data coming from the Ministry of Health during its virtual press conference on Wednesday indicated that the daily average caseload continues on a plateaued trajectory, decreasing slightly to between 27 to 30 cases. Stakeholders within the entertainment and recreation sector which is still subject to heavy restrictions and economic fallout are hoping the prime minister would come with some positive news.

24 new covid19 cases
SOME 24 more people have been reported as infected with covid19, said the Ministry of Health in its update on Friday. The cases were detected from November 3-5.

Trincity Mall's remaining tenants worried about Christmas
The declining store count at Trincity Mall has raised fears among the remaining tenants over their survival as they say even though the Christmas season is here, the customers are not. Around this time of the year, the hallways to Trincity Mall are usually decked with Christmas decorations and eager shoppers. Today, several of the glass storefronts are wrapped with paper but, they may not be opening any time soon.

Security firm ordered to pay NIB $8.3m
The board submitted that the non-payment of contributions, of which the firm was guilty, also attracted penalties and interest, from September 2012-March 2016.

Gov't Ministers meet to discuss digitisation of social services
The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS) has begun talks with the Ministry of Public Administration and Digital Transformation (MPADT) to assist with the digitalization of the grants and services provided by the MSDFS.

West: Committee will guide Govt on port privatisation
Minister of Public Administration and Digital Transformation Allyson West said yesterday the government has acknowledged the different views regarding the privatisation of the Port-of-Spain port but will be guided by a report of the Cabinet-appointed committee.

NCRHA sets up mental health programme for COVID-19 frontline staff

Fifth term to be Gonsalves' last
Dr Gonsalves, 74, said it was his duty to complete what he started before he leaves the post behind. “The people have taken me at my word that I, they have given me an opportunity so that I wouldn't leave behind any unfinished task. It's one thing to give me the glass empty to finish, three quarter or more but I have to finish filling up the glass," he said.

Pt Fortin mayor launches 'Grow your own food' drive
IN an effort to encourage and improve food security in the area, Point Fortin mayor Saleema McCree Thomas launched a "Grow your own food" drive on Wednesday.

MP: Icacos full of potential for tourism, agriculture
“As you might be aware, the village of Icacos is covered almost 75 per cent (in) coconut trees, therefore, the largest coconut estate in the country. I was presented with various locally processed coconut oils from the local manufacturers at the Constance Estate. I met with the local managers who explained the issues they face managing and developing their coconut estates, some of the issues were predominantly praedial larceny and business investment and issues of penetrating the local market."

Public Relations Association elects new board
The Public Relations Association of Trinidad and Tobago (PRATT) has elected a new executive committee for the term 2020/2022 at their annual general meeting held virtually on November 5.

Nurse fearful after blowing whistle on doctor
On Wednesday a series of voice recordings were shared on social media, with a man identified as the doctor cursing while making racist and derogatory statements about police officers and potential employees. He also boasted about not being prosecuted for making threats to kill, as he said he could easily pay off police officers.

Army man shoots and kills man at Siparia
A report said at about 1.30 pm, the army man who lives at Beetham Gardens was heading towards Siparia from Santa Flora and saw an unknown man lying on the SS Erin Road in Quarry Village near Skinner Trace. He stopped his black Hilux to assist. But as soon as the he stepped out, the man later identified as Garcia allegedly pushed him down, got into the driver's seat, and drove off.

Prison officer held with SIM cards
Police found the 35-year-old officer with two sim cards. He was arrested for the possession of prohibited items. The officer's Arouca home was searched but nothing illegal was found.



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