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Gov't slams 'terrorism' label
Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Gov't slams 'terrorism' label in US travel advisory, chastises UNC
It said: "That notwithstanding, Trinidad and Tobago must register our disagreement and concern with some of the statements made in the current advisory, particularly as "terrorism" is not a specific feature of any current threat within our shores. We would expect that the United States, which is not unfamiliar with the face of homegrown terrorism, would reconsider the association of such a term with Trinidad and Tobago as it certainly does not accurately reflect the local realities."
Goverment disagrees with terrorism comment in US advisory
COVID-19 cases continue to rise with one new death, 105 infections
Deyalsingh clarifies wedding, funeral restrictions
He said: "The regulations are pretty clear. Anything being held within a place of worship, church, mosque, mandir, 25 per cent capacity. If you are having a wedding, funeral service, 25 per cent. If you are in the public, at a gravesite or whatever, you are limited to 10 persons. A wedding in a public space, you are limited to 10 persons."
Khan's wife: No special treatment in getting exemption
Five days after the death of her father Franklin Khan, Khara Khan and family members arrived in Trinidad, having been granted exemptions.
New warning about fake, expired vaccines in Trinidad and Tobago
MEMBERS of the public were again warned on Saturday against accepting any covid19 vaccines offered by any entity other than the Government because these vaccines are fake, counterfeit, expired and could harm them.
T&T Express sinks
It served the Tobago seabridge for 12 years—alongside the T&T Spirit—but was pulled from service in 2018 after mechanical and electrical issues. That year Government stated it would be sold "as is" since high maintenance cost estimated at over US $7 million was needed to fix its issues. Prime Minister Keith Rowley had said then, the time was ripe to sell it. It was berthed at the POS port for two years after.
Govt to consider ban on alcohol in public places
The Government will consider a proposal made by the Barkeepers and Operators Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BOATT) to place a temporary ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places.
Indian High Commission donates $ to help upkeep Gandhi Park and statue
Joel Balcon's last words
...mastermind in Andrea's kidnapping and murder did not deny he was a rapist
Police boast of lowest crime in two decades
Griffith was dismissive of those who believed the decrease in crime was at least partly because of covid19 restrictions on movement imposed for part of last year.
Boat with 25 Venezuelans capsizes
...search on for bodies in Delta waters
3 bar owners among 35 charged for breaching covid19 laws
Two days after the police were directed to ramp up their enforcement of covid19 protocols, a total of 35 people have been charged with breaching the public health regulations, all from Central Trinidad.
Three killed by gun in separate cases
Police said Steffan Francis, 31, of Tumpuna Road, Arima was at D Junction Bar when a gunman came in and held up the patrons. Eyewitnesses told police Francis fought with the gunman as he was leaving and was shot. Francis collapsed on the Southern Main Road, Curepe where he died.
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