By Sue-Ann Wayow WHILE there is no one type of food, supplement or herb that could prevent someone from contracting Covid-19, it is wise to maintain a healthy immune system. This was the advice given by epidemiologist Dr Avery Hinds and registered dietician at the South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) Kyrie-Aarti Homer-Kimraj, during […]
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Available Hospital Beds Not Only Factor To Repatriate Citizens
By Sue-Ann Wayow AT least 10% of repatriated citizens have tested positive for Covid-19 and while at the moment the health care system in Trinidad and Tobago could handle those cases, the situation will continue to be monitored closely especially with some relaxation of Covid-19 measures. During the Ministry of Health’s virtual media […]Read More
ONE more person has died due to Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This brings to 106, the number of people who have died of the coronavirus in the country. In its 4pm update on Monday, the Ministry of Health noted that 24 people tested positive in the past 24 hours. See below: Number of […]Read More
“Like going to a wedding and there is no food or champagne.” – Derek Chin By Sue-Ann Wayow ALTHOUGH cinemas are allowed to re-open from Monday, cinema operators are not sure if they will open for business as an essential part of the movie experience is still not allowed. On Saturday, Prime Minister Dr […]Read More
THE number of positive Covid-19 cases in The Bahamas stood at 6, 466 on Sunday with 693 cases being reported over the past week. Despite the rise, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said government would still be removing the mandatory 14-day quarantine period travellers and returning citizens from November 1, Eyewitness News reported. The majority […]Read More
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Moderator of the Presbyterian Church Calls for Electronic Monitoring Bracelets
THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago the Right Reverend Joy Abdul-Mohan is calling for electronic monitoring bracelets to be worn by people subjected to protection orders. In a statement in the Trinidad Presbyterian over the weekend, Abdul-Mohan said, “I urge Cabinet to implement the measure now before it that […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow FOR the period August 31 to October 22, there have been 2, 573 exemptions granted to Trinidad and Tobago nationals desiring to return home from foreign countries. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security Stuart Young who said Trinidad and Tobago is continuing to expedite the repatriation process for the […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow THERE has been one more additional Covid-19 related death taking the number of Covid-19 deaths in Trinidad and Tobago to 105. This was revealed by Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram during the media briefing on Saturday hosted by Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley at the Anne Mitchell-Gift Auditorium in the […]Read More
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Some Ease-up: Beaches Open, ‘Tagging’ System for Returning T&T Nationals
By Prior Beharry SOME restrictions to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in Trinidad and Tobago have been lifted. Bars and restaurants will be open but continue to operate with only takeaway services. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said congregation must still be discouraged and he has set up a committee to report by November […]Read More
A HEALTH Assurance Stamp is soon to be issued to stakeholders in the tourism sector to verify that a particular facility is adhering to Covid-19 protocols and the two international airports in Trinidad and Tobago have also received special accreditation. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts issued a press release on Friday stating […]Read More