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Million$ approved to fight water shortage
Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Million$ approved to fight water shortage
Rural Development and Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein, has granted approval to allow Corporations to utilize a maximum of one million dollars from their "Unspent Balances" to combat water challenges faced by various communities across the island.

Police call for road safety as 89 die in 2020
Police are calling on citizens of this country to adhere to road traffic laws and regulations, especially as it relates to speeding and for pedestrians to use walkovers. This comes after two persons were killed within an hour yesterday morning in road traffic accidents in Freeport. A third was killed this morning in San Fernando.

Rowley wants to know who got US money for aid
In the statement, the US Embassy also touched on the fact that the US is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance for Venezuela including some $11 million to T&T for Venezuelans living in this country.

Tobago cops argue promotion process biased, flawed
Tobago police officers who were recently screened for promotion to the rank of Inspector, say they are in full support of the injunction filed yesterday which effectively stopped the formal swearing-in ceremony for 50 officers who were promoted. They claim the evaluation process was rife with inconsistencies, was biased and was in breach of established promotion policies.

Tobagonians can now get PCR tests for travelling overseas on island

Parasram: Private labs did over 30,000 covid19 tests

Charles: Why did Rowley meet Venezuelan diplomat?
Charles said the UN General Assembly has a clear pecking order of precedence where first are kings and crown princes, followed by presidents, then heads of governments, then foreign ministers and lastly ambassadors, with rare exceptions.

Authorities fear COVID-19 outbreak as fire officers test positive
Four people at the Chaguanas fire station have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, with at least a dozen others ordered to self-isolate out of fear of spreading the disease.

JTUM slams Perenco's 'arrogance' in treating with COVID-19 outbreak
The Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) has accused Perenco Trinidad and Tobago oil and gas company of putting workers' lives at risk.

Lambert: WASA workers' bonus an entitlement, not a favour
President general of the National Union of Government and Federal Workers (NUGFW) James Lambert says sick leave bonuses, usually given to Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) workers in December, are not a favour.

Unease over new UK strain
Govt, health officials hold talks on Covid mutation...

Appeal Court: Judge got it wrong on Venezuelan girl deportation case
AN 11-year-old Venezuelan girl at risk of being deported because of a judge's ruling has received a temporary reprieve, as the Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday she must remain in TT until her constitutional challenge against the deportation order is heard and determined in court.

Ganja activist: Delays in Cannabis Control Authority control Bill affecting sick people
But a recent request for a three-month extension by the joint select committee (JSC) charged with scrutinising the Cannabis Control Authority Bill is affecting sick people who need ganja oil urgently, says marijuana activist Nazma Muller.

Second 'Sauce Doubles' vendor gunned down
Robbery is not considered the motive. There was no attempt to steal anything.

Fraud-accused Vicky charged with more fraud
Ex-travel agent Vicky Boodram who was committed to stand trial last year on over 100 fraud allegations returned before a San Fernando magistrate on more fraud charges.

Man charged with raping wife in bedroom
The 35-year-old woman made a report to the Mon Repos police that last week Thursday she was raped in the bedroom of her home. The Southern Gender Based Violence Unit was also involved in the investigation and the man was charged by constable Sylvan.



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