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Businesses have shown remarkable resilience
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Gopee-Scoon: Businesses have shown remarkable resilience
Gopee-Scoon pointed out several sectors which had grown despite challenges. Using data from the Central Statistical Office (CSO), she said from January to November last year, non-energy manufacturing exports were valued at TT$9.76 billion, an increase of 47 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Prime Minister receives report on massive February blackout
On the cause of the blackout, Gonzales said, "A short-circuit fault occurred on a 12,000-volt overhead line. The line crosses under the two 220,000-volt transmission overhead lines which connect the T&TEC system to the Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU) power station in La Brea."
Kamla: Gov't spying on Whatsapp messages, emails
PM on Kamla's spy allegations: It is all a lie
3 deaths, 321 new covid19 cases
Hospital services available in Roxborough
The facility was commissioned by the Prime Minister in January 2021. The new 31,320-square-foot hospital on Bloody Bay Road in Roxborough, Tobago, was completed at a cost of $98,379,410.04 (VAT-inclusive).
THA: Two new hotels coming to Tobago
The project overlooking the beachfront is the $350 million Argyle Falls Resort and 126 townhouses, expected to be completed in the next two years... The Marriott project is a $500 million first-class hotel and property development bearing the Marriott brand. It is to be constructed in 2023 to boost the island's tourism sector, and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Blaxx's Funeral Will be Streamed LIVE Here.
Fans of the artist, who are unable to be part of his farewell service in person, can see the service live, via the link below.
Kamla: What is real reason behind bringing back Clarence?
The Prime Minister has explained that the Single Point Land Management Authority, which is yet to come into being, will address problems of state land management and eliminate corruption. He also said he had a Cabinet note to ensure government continued to have his services.
Views differ on James' appointment to Studley Park board
"The fact that Dr James was appointed by his brother to a state enterprise to serve as deputy chairman is not even comparable with what is happening at a national level where the government is paying the former attorney general's relative, as in his wife, sums of money in rent and nobody seems to be batting an eye lid. That has become a nine-day wonder. That existed from 2015 to 2020 and the government was still re-elected."
OWTU calls on gov't to address medical plan for Petrotrin retirees
"Many of these illnesses were developed as a result of the intense hydrocarbon work environment. This hazardous work environment included prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and pressures, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens, among other dangers. As a direct result of their harsh work environment, these retirees suffer from illnesses such as cancer, renal -, respiratory-, cardiovascular - and circulatory diseases, spinal, bone, joint and stomach disorders, and stroke, among many other serious illnesses. Further, since the removal of their medical plan, a significant number of retirees have died or experienced rapid deterioration of their various health conditions and continue to suffer daily as a result of losing this vital and hard-earned entitlement".
Scrap Iron Dealers Assoc reiterates call for gov't to regulate sector
Earlier today, Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon told attendees at the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) Business Webinar that: "Export output in the ferrous waste and scrap industry increased by 47% from 2020 and by 20% when compared to 2019."
TATT, Samsung respond to viral WhatsApp scams
The tech giant was responding to a request for comment from Loop News after social media noted they'd been contacted by strange numbers on Whatsapp. The message usually comes from a +234 Area code, Nigeria's country code. It begins with a simple "Hello." Then, "I'm [FAKE NAME] from the Samsung company. Why have you not claim your prize from the samsung company yet?"
Agriculture Ministry to probe claims public turned away from Wildflower Park
"The policy position of the ministry for people wishing to use the Wildflower Park and the Botanic Gardens for any passive recreational activities, for example group gatherings or photoshoots, is that they must first obtain written permission from the Horticultural Services Division prior to their scheduled date of the event."
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