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Over 100,000 receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Posted: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Over 100,000 receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose as 16 others die
The victims were seven elderly males, five elderly females, two middle-aged males and one middle-aged female, all with co-morbidities, as well as one elderly male without co-morbidities.
Mexico donates two ventilators to T&T
This is the second pair of ventilators received from Mexico this year.
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 809,350
Cops out in full force today
Another 19-hour curfew in effect
SWRHA: Point Fortin Health Centre converted to 24-7 walk-in service
Fyzabad chamber head: I have proof of Pfizer vaccine imports – but I'm not revealing it yet
Clint Arjoon, president of the Fyzabad Chamber of Industry and Commerce, said he stands by his claims that Pfizer vaccines have been brought into this country and distributed to medical professionals.
Watch: CMO responds to reports of Pfizer vaccine in T&T
"With respect to Pfizer being in the country, it hasn't been imported through government legal channels…I've confirmed with the head of the Food and Drug Division this morning that no request has been made to his department for importation and no approval, therefore, has been given."
Charles: MPs should take pay cuts, give to needy
NAPARIMA MP Rodney Charles told Newsday on Wednesday that most MPs in TT would wish to emulate New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who took a 20 per cent pay cut for six months last year to show solidarity with compatriots hit by covid19. Her Cabinet ministers taking a ten per cent cut.
Chief Secretary: Once you have a job, help less fortunate
He was responding to a question about Progressive Democratic Patriots political leader Watson Duke's appeal for people earning more than $20,000 a month to donate half their salary to assist those in need during the lockdown.
Trini Learie Hercules is tech boss at leading US company
Hercules said growing up in La Horquetta with his parents and four siblings in what he described as a "lower socioeconomic situation” as well as his Spiritual Baptist faith forged him into the successful man he is today.
Autism siblings and mental health issues
Covid19 restrictions, especially stay-at-home measures, have serious implications for special needs siblings. In many cases they are called up to be an even bigger support system. Whereas previously, they might have got a break if they are in school or employed, now they are with their sibling for longer time periods. Many younger siblings have to balance classes with taking care of their siblings. If the special child is having a rough day, not feeling well, etc, this can affect the siblings' attendance at online classes and their schoolwork.
AG: Vaccines coming, so look out for mother of all Carnivals
He said the government is co-ordinating and planning for the country post-covid19, and artistes should be looking forward to the future.
Contraband smuggling at Arouca prison, two soldiers detained
Acting Prison Commissioner, Shamshudeen Mohammed said that while he is elated over the discovery, as it is the goal to purge national security agencies of persons who compromise the security and reputation of their respective organisations, it is also regrettable as measures for future courtesy visits would be revised.
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