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$85m on 354 school repair projects
Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2021
Education Ministry spends $85m on 354 school repair projects
It said over 100 projects are still ongoing. Repairs include installing sinks, sewer system works, roof repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical works, and general infrastructural repairs to the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
High stress, poor diets contribute to bad health of politicians
Over the years a number of politicians have had heart attacks, heart surgery or were hospitalised because of chest pains.
Analyst: PNM appears to be ahead in THA race
The battle for the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is expected to intensify this week, ahead of the January 25 election.
Royal Caribbean cruise gets mixed reviews from Tobago stakeholders
Birchwood-James said cruise liners usually schedule their trips for three-year periods. "So, if we have to see any sort of movement, we have to talk to them now and we have to ask what it is they need for them to come. "Remember, we are at the southernmost tip and we need these cruise ships to come here so we can get some much-needed foreign exchange."
Vaccine still recommended for elderly
Parasram: 23 deaths in Norway nursing home still under probe...
Norway: 23 people die days after taking first dose of COVID vaccine
According to health officials, 13 were nursing home patients who died due to complications related to side effects of the shot. Common symptoms include fever and nausea.
Probe into claims of 'poor conditions' at Freedom Hall quarantine facility
Dr Osafo Fraser, Chief Medical Officer of Health for St George East has said that his office coordinates the Freedom Hall Quarantine facility at the University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine and they are currently investigating claims that patients there are not being served meals on time among other problems.
Asa Wright Nature Centre to decide future, appeals for public's support
The centre manages 495 hectares of land as a wildlife sanctuary in the Arima, Aripo and Guanapo valleys, a field research station and a lodge, and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Pension worries for former MP, ambassador
Dr Jennifer Jones-Kernahan, 67, has been in financial limbo for the past few years because of a question over her length of service to the people of TT.
Bacchanal brewing over backyard ballad
"I nearly get a chest attack. The chorus. They (the writers of Farmer Nappy's Backyard Jam) wanted that chorus. They like that vibes, so they could not go too far away from it." Asked how the song's writer would have come across his song, Impulse said he was sending it out to people, so the writer could have heard it from one of them.
Soca Monarch becomes The Monarch
THERE is no Carnival 2021, but there will be a Soca Monarch. At least a version of the competition will be held online, according to creative director for International Soca Monarch (ISM) Simon Baptiste.
Gary warns warring gangs
Police Commissioner Gary Griffith has vowed to respond quickly and decisively to quell any attempts by people to escalate gang-related criminal activities in this country.
Family of soldier killed by cop to visit PCA
Convinced that a police constable brought tragedy to their home, the family of Army Cpl Keverne Miller wants the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) to ensure justice for the fallen soldier.
Second set of bones found at POS Hospital
On the first occasion, the bones were taken to the Forensic Science Centre in St James by police to determine if they were human or animal in origin. The second set of bones, however, was taken to a funeral home in the area by the police to be stored securely, as the Forensic Science facility was closed on Saturdays and will be open on Monday and the bones will be sent for analysis.
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