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30% of T&T without power
Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022

30% of T&T without power: Landslide fells tower

T&TEC blackout leaves 30% of Trinidad without power
The Trinidad Generation Unlimited is Trinidad's largest power generation plant. Ten days ago, on August 6, thousands of customers also lost power across Trinidad due to a power generation issue, with T&TEC restoring supply within four hours. WASA last night also said the power failure had impacted several of its plants across the country.

Landslip causes power outage in several areas in Trinidad
Affected areas included Woodbrook, Diego Martin, Maraval, Cunupia, Palmiste, Freeport, Fyzabad, Macoya, Marabella, Curepe, St Augustine, Trincity, Sangre Grande, Vistabella, Siparia, Arouca, Tabaquite, Moruga, Point Fortin and other areas. Power was restored to several areas by 9 pm.

Prime Minister laments calibre of local, regional journalism
He was delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 53rd general assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) on Monday night at the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort, Lowlands, Tobago.

Guinea Fowl a possible solution to Giant African Snails invasion
Guinea fowl originate in Africa and are voracious eaters that consume ticks, snails, slugs, snakes, small rodents and other vermin that lurk in the back yard. One of the drawbacks of keeping Guinea fowl was the cost. One bird would usually cost around $200. However, that has changed in the last few months as the operators of the St Mary's Hatchery Limited at Moruga began hatching the birds locally, rather than importing eggs or birds.

1 death, 221 new covid19 cases

Claxton Bay residents protest scrap-iron export ban
Scores of Claxton Bay residents blocked roads with burning debris on Tuesday to show their displeasure over the Government's decision to impose a six-month ban on exporting old and scrap iron.

Jacob increases 'boots on the ground' as murders climb, cops to work longer hours
Determined to best the criminal elements, he announced that effective immediately, 60 officers will be recalled from vacation to assist in policing open public spaces, as foot and mobile patrols are to be increased. The additional manpower is expected to immediately boost the operational capabilities of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF); Guard & Emergency Branch (GEB) and general task forces in each division.

Artiste shot dead in St Mary's Village
Moruga dancehall artiste Daniel Hamilton spent the last moments of his life chatting and laughing with a "close friend." Then the unthinkable happened.



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