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CARONI UNDER WATER
Posted: Saturday, August 6, 2022
CARONI UNDER WATER
Caroni residents feel brunt of persistent rain...
1,000 homes under floodwaters as Caroni River overflows
Cox says grants available to those hit by flooding
"Minor House Repair assistance up to $20,000 in material for structural repairs are available. We also provide sanitary plumbing assistance up to $15,000 in material for plumbing repairs," Cox said.
She noted that her ministry also offers a House Wiring Assistance grant of up to $15,000 in material for electrical installation.
"This is a total of up to $50,000 in assistance. Qualifying criteria are property ownership or authorisation documents," she added.
Contractor called in to look at eroded Caroni River bank
The contractor, Vigai Persad of V&V Contracting, visited the site at Jacobin Drive, Ibis Gardens, Caroni, on Friday evening and spoke to residents who witnessed almost 20 feet of the embankment collapse overnight into the swollen river.
Six-month ban on export of scrap iron proposed
The government is proposing a six-moth ban on the export of scrap iron to treat with the ongoing theft of copper cable.
TTPS offers $100,000 reward for info on scrap iron thieves
In announcing this during a media briefing at the Ministry of National Security in Port-of-Spain yesterday, acting Police Commissioner Mc Donald Jacob said the increasing incidents, which disrupted telecommunications, water and electricity services, are now threatening national security.
Full list of 60th Independence Anniversary celebration events
309 new covid19 cases, 4 deaths
The ministry said the fatalities were one elderly male, two elderly females and one middle aged male with multiple comorbidities.
Government officials: Covid19 not slowing down PM
Jehue Gordon talks to students at MoE's Turn Up, Don't Give Up Caravan
Gordon praised the "Turn Up, Don;t Give Up" Caravan for providing critical support, encouragement and guidance to hundreds of students, especially given the academic challenges in the post-pandemic era. He also urged adults to play their part in helping the nations students overcome life's hindrances.
Judge strikes down police standing orders on destroying pocket, station diaries
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