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64 MSP prisoners positive for COVID-19
Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2020
64 MSP prisoners positive for COVID-19
A COVID-19 crisis is now looming at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca, as 82 prisoners have already tested positive for the virus while almost 200 test results are still pending and the recently-commissioned isolation facility for prisoners has reached its capacity.
Fifty new covid19 cases, no new deaths
There have been 50 new recorded cases of the coronavirus in TT, but no new deaths, according to the Ministry of Health's 4 pm update on Friday.
Daughter of murdered pensioner begs for exemption
The daughter of a 74-year-old woman found murdered at her Diamond Village, San Fernando home on Wednesday is appealing with authorities to allow her to return to Trinidad to be with her grieving father and to say her final goodbye to her mother.
New ferry set sails for T&T
The vessel is designed to carry 926 passengers and 250 cars at speeds of 37.5 knots and will operate a daily service between tTrinidad and Tobago. The ship will also feature Austal's newly developed and industry leading innovation in smart ship technology, MarineLink Smart.
Covid19 cuts Ansa's profits by 40%
Ansa Mc Al has reported a decline in its profit before tax by 42 per cent, bringing the group of companies' profits down to $343 million.
ANSA McAL's Q3 profit slightly above last year
PM: Covid19 won't stop Divali, but do take care
THE Prime Minister in his Divali message said the covid19 pandemic has altered the way we celebrate the special occasion this year but will not undo the importance of the religious festival in TT. As Dr Rowley brought greetings to the Hindu community, he urged everyone celebrating to follow health protocols against the pandemic.
President: Light a symbolic deya against covid19
PRESIDENT Paula-Mae Weekes in her Divali message urged each home to "light a symbolic deya" to express the nation's hopes for betterment against the covid19 pandemic, as Hindus and their friends on Saturday celebrate the festival of lights.
Opposition Leader: Divali teaches of hope and sacrifice
OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar in her Divali message urged citizens to be inspired by the story of Lord Rama and Mother Sita even in these difficult times of the covid19 pandemic. "It is a story of good conquering evil and the triumph of light over darkness. But it is also a tale of hope and sacrifice."
Govt cuts 300 schools, GATE to postgrad students
Less national scholarships will be handed out this year and less people will be able to access Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) funding, after Minister of Education Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly announced major cuts to both programmes yesterday.
Kamla: $23m to outfit building but schols slashed?
OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar slammed Government's cut of the scholarship programme from 400 scholarships annually to 100 saying all of this took place when they could still find $23 million to outfit a building in St Clair rented to the state by relatives of Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi.
Gopeesingh: New GATE policy cheating students
Cutbacks to the National Scholarship and Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) Programme are a "dangerous" and "backward" step.
Edwards: GATE cuts a 'backward step'
The comment comes from Progressive Party leader Nikoli Edwards who says it's clear that there's no real plan to involve graduates in productive activity. Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby Dolly today announced that GATE funding for postgraduate programmes would be discontinued, among other major changes.
Met Office tells drivers: Expect more water at Mosquito Creek till Wednesday
THE METEOROLOGICAL Service says Trinidad and Tobago is currently experiencing the highest tides for the year. As a result, more water than usual will "intrude on the roadways" near the Mosquito Creek in San Fernando.
Siparia father shot dead at lover's house
The father of two was shot dead in front of a woman with whom he had a relationship on Thursday night.
Cop fined for not wearing mask in public
A policeman assigned to the Port of Spain CID has been ticketed for not wearing a mask in public.
Laventille woman shot dead
Police said Latoya Hughes of Pump Trace, Laventille, was about to get into her Kia Rio car along Trou Macaque Road near Hitler Trace in Laventille at about 4.50 pm when a car pulled alongside hers. A man in the car fired several shots at her before driving away.
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