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New COVID-19 protocols for UK travellers
Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Ministry announces new COVID-19 protocols for UK travellers
Travellers coming from the UK to T&T within a 14-day period will need a negative PCR test within 72 hours of travel.

PM on new COVID-19 strain: Gov't will be guided by science
Government will continue to look out for the interest of the people of Trinidad and Tobago in its COVID-19 response.

Two new covid19 deaths bring total to 125
The health ministry's Monday evening release said there were now 416 active cases, down four cases from Sunday's figure of 420.

CAL prepares for Covid-19 vaccine
MAJORITY State-owned, national carrier, Caribbean Airlines Cargo, is currently developing a Covid-19 vaccine transportation plan to ensure its readiness to distribute the vaccine throughout the Caribbean.

Perenco workers beg authorities to step in
Perenco Trinidad and Tobago Limited offshore workers are pleading with the relevant authorities for help, as they fear a mass COVID-19 contamination on the two major platforms they work on and within their families.

Analysts: No problem with PM's criticisms on social media
POLITICAL analysts Dr Bishnu Ragoonath, Dr Winford James and Shane Mohammed on Monday said there is nothing wrong with the Prime Minister using social media to either criticise his government's political opponents.

PM's daughter back home for Christmas
At that time, Young had said as at December 4, a total of 15,471 applications had been received from people seeking return. Exemptions granted to people to re-enter T&T up to December 4 were 8,500. He said increased repatriations were being done in recent weeks and additional flights added to certain routes. Special arrangements were also made regarding seasonal workers who'd gone to Canada, he noted.

Al-Rawi: 'Hundreds' of prisoners released through commissioner
Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi doubled down on his statement that hundreds of people have been released from prisons under changes to the dangerous drugs bill and as a measure to protect against the spread of covid19.

Fuel sales draining Forex—Abdulah
T&T's energy sector is facing near collapse and valuable foreign exchange is being wasted on fuel imports at a time when the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery could have been opened.

Shipping firms say no more payments in TT$

Attorney, gun range director: FULs for women 'no silver bullet'
The simple fact, she said, is that owning a gun is not for everyone. Aside from official requirements to apply for an FUL though the police, she said it also took training, responsibility and an awareness that a person without a gun would not have to worry about.

Jack: Not even I can save the UNC
In a post on his Facebook page on December 7, Bharath said the first major assignment for Persad-Bissessar and the natex "should be to determine why there is such apathy among members, as evidenced by the very low voter turnout." He observed,"It is instructive that 19 UNC Members of Parliament could only motivate a tiny minority of members to participate in the electoral process.

Ramsamooj to be released from Suriname prison today
Political analyst Derek Ramsamooj will be released today from prison in Suriname after courts in that country found the Surinamese police had no basis to keep him.

Cops kill 2
ICE shot and killed two men in Dibe, Long Circular yesterday

'Mama' charged for manslaughter
Nanyamka Worrell, aka 'Mama', was charged with the offence in relation to the stabbing death of Stephon Ramnarine at Hope Street, Tarodale on December 13.

Man attempts to abduct woman after accident
Police are seeking the public's assistance to find a man who attempted to abduct a 25-year-old woman mere moments after the two were involved in a road traffic accident.

Woman jumps out moving vehicle after carjacking
Residents said this seemed to be a recent regular occurrence in the area and are warning motorists not to stop, but instead drive straight to the police station to make a report.

Local artiste among three charged for sexually assaulting teens
Three men are expected to appear in the San Fernando and Princes Town Magistrates Courts today all charged with sexual penetration of a minor.

Where did Jomaree go?
One year and eight months ago, 14-year-old Jomaree Greaves walked out of his Diego Martin home and disappeared into the night. He was summoned by a friend as his father slept and now, at the Richplain, Diego Martin home he left behind, time stands still as his family waits for Jomaree to return.



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