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Prison Officers Association blames infrastructure
Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Prison Officers Association blames infrastructure for inmates' escape
Richards also had some stern words for Minister of National Security Fitgerld Hinds whom he hoped would speak on this matter. "I would tell the Minister he is sponsoring State mafia because money is hemorraging from the State coffers to pay a businessman 30-something million, 40-something million, 20-something million. Money is running as normal and the infrastructure is lacking."

Manufacture drugs in T&T
TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon is calling on Indian pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of this country's low energy cost and trained workforce to set up manufacturing plants.

National Policy on Persons with Disabilities under review
Cox said: "Data on persons with disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago, derived from the 2011 Population and Housing Census, estimaed that there are approximately 52,244 persons living with a disability. This represents at least 4% of the total population.

Parents' farewell letter to 'sweet kids': We were in too deep
Anyone who needs help can call Lifeline (24-hour hotline) at 800-5588, 231-2824 or 220-3636

In case of an emergency (attempted suicide), people can call 990, 811 or 999.

TTRNA: Break the bias
Nurses are suffering with below average pay and lack of benefits

Groups protest against expanded safe zones
In a joint statement over the weekend, Natuc and CTAGTT said that the March 6 amendment was published and the places that are now "safe zones" include: cooperative societies, credit unions, friendly societies, lodges, community centres, banquet halls and other meeting places.

Ministry: 4 covid19 deaths, 231 new cases
Since March 2020, there have been 135,328 cases of covid19, of which 121,831 have recovered.

Islandwide cleanup exercise begins in Tobago
During the excercise, all white waste will be collected, including stoves, fridges, galvanise and other bulky materials. For more information, contact the Department at 639-1433, or visit the Division's website.

I took a PTSC bus for 5 days: Here are some hits (and misses)

Body found in Maracas confirmed as kidnapped man
No ransom demand was ever made for his return, police and Harripaul's relatives said.



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