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Govt to revise COVID exemption policy
Posted: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Govt to revise COVID exemption policy
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and National Security Minister Stuart Young are defending the fairness of this country's COVID-19 exemption policy in the face of stinging criticism that their children were allowed to jump the exemption queue. However, Rowley is also indicating that the Government plans to revisit and make changes to the policy.
Trini stranded in B'dos begs Govt to bring her home
Roach, who is from east Trinidad, applied for an exemption on June 15 after Italy, where she was at the time, reopened its borders. But she claims that exemption request was only met with an automated email response from the Ministry of National Security acknowledging it was received.
Young tells Law Association: Lawyers not above the law
On Monday, the Association chastised both the National Security Minister and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley over statements made about attorneys representing migrants and asylum seekers.
Three new covid19 cases, no deaths reported
The number of active cases stands at 420 as of Monday, down 16 from Sunday's figure of 436.
Law Association offended by PM's 'bottom feeder' statements
The association says it also takes offense to Young's allegations that a statement made in a court hearing by an attorney representing Venezuelan migrants could be linked to aiding and abetting illegal migrants.
Normalisation of feed supply expected in two weeks
National Flour Mills Limited (NFM) has advised the general public that the animal feed market is currently facing shortages of some feed types due to a number of factors in both the international and local operating environments.
MV Cabo Star to undergo maintenance in Curacao
The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-island Transportation Co Ltd (TTIT) is advising that from January 16 to February 2, 2021 the inter-island cargo vessel, MV Cabo Star will be taken out of service to undergo its planned, statutory maintenance programme in Curacao.
PDP: Too many Tobagonians leaving
Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) deputy political leader Farley Augustine is promising to make Tobago more attractive for Tobagonians. Augustine is the PDP candidate for Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside in the January 25 THA election and the party's choice for chief secretary, if elected.
Bharath still willing to help UNC
Bharath recalled that on December 7 he "implored Mrs Bissessar to embrace and integrate all party supporters and sympathisers in the organisational restructuring of the party." He reiterated that the campaign showed there was great apathy among UNC members and this was evident from a very low voter turnout.
Ramsamooj readjusting in Suriname to life out of jail
Suriname authorities initially asked Ramsamooj to assist them with an investigation into alleged fraud and corruption at the SPSB and then detained him at the Santa Boma prison. He was not charged with any offence.
Gary slams article on police killings, notes drop in murder rate
Griffith claimed that the headlines always scream with emboldened fonts, on perceived injustices allegedly perpetrated by police officers, followed by miniscule coverage, if any, when police officers are shot at, almost never with a call for accountability by the criminal element.
Cops to target private Old Year's parties
Avoid that Old Year's night party because it can be a COVID-19 super-spreader - and you will also attract police attention if parties at private homes carry a cover charge or "bring a bottle" arrangement.
Tracy's relative under probe
A project officer assigned to the National Commission for Self Help Limited, Julien Celestine, is on administrative leave pending the outcome of charges laid against him by the Commission, headquartered in Trinidad.
Would-be truck thief shot in Arima
A 23-year-old Arima man is being treated after being shot while trying to steal a truck on Monday morning.
Fruit vendor goes missing at Tyrico Bay
Hope is running low for a Chaguanas family which continues their search for fruit vendor Idris Marcus "Froggy" Singh who disappeared underwater at Tyrico Bay in Maracas on Sunday.
Missing girl found at friend's home
Tunapuna police have found Megan Johnson, 14, of Karamath Street, El Dorado, Tunapuna, who was reported missing by her aunt on December 23.
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