TWENTY-NINE persons have died on Saturday as a result of Covid-19. The Ministry of Health in its latest Covid-19 update (#921) also reported 672 new positive cases taken from samples during the period November 23 to November 26. See below: Total people tested: 442, 819 New cases: 672 Active cases: 10,342 Patients recovered: 57, 277 Total positive cases: 69, […]Read More
By Chantalé Fletcher OMICRON ( B.1.1.529), the fifth variant of concern of the Covid-19 virus, maybe more transmissible than the Delta variant. This according to Professor of Molecular Genetics and Virology at the University of the West Indies Christine Carrington during the Ministry of Health virtual press conference on Saturday. Prof Carrington said, “Scientists […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow The World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to meet in the first week of December to discuss a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Whatever decision is made concerning the additional dose, Trinidad and Tobago will adopt that policy. Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram said on Saturday that guidelines suggest […]Read More
THERE are now 25 new Covid-19 Cases in Tobago reported over the last 24 hours. The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, Tobago House of Assembly (THA) on Saturday stated that five people were discharged. It also stated that there were 607 active cases on the island. Clinical update for Tobago as at 10 […]Read More
DEAN of the Police Academy in St James Nizam Ali dies of Covid-19. He passed away at the San Fernando General Hospital on Thursday where he had been warded after testing positive for Covid-19. Ali, 71, was a Dean of Advanced Law Enforcement, Education and Training. In a media release on Friday, Deputy Commissioner […]Read More
By Chantalé Fletcher THE Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) warns Tobagonians of retrenchment by the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT). “Tobagonians be careful of those who come bearing gifts, as this PNM Government has a sinister plan for TSTT and worst for Tobago,” according to Secretary General of CWU Clyde Elder in a Facebook […]Read More
NO third dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered today for anyone who is fully vaccinated with this brand. This denial came after a social media post told people that a third dose of the AZ was available at the Paddock of the Queen’s Park Savannah on Saturday. Minister of Health, Terrance Deyalsingh […]Read More
THE government has imposed travel restrictions for persons travelling from various African countries following the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant of concern Omicron (B.1.1.529). The Ministry of Health in a media release on Friday stated that the new measures came into effect at midnight on Friday. The countries with restrictions are: Botswana; Eswatini […]Read More
FORECAST: Initially fair, becoming partly cloudy/cloudy by midmorning and accompanied by light to moderate showers in varying areas. There is a medium (40% to 60%) chance of heavier showers or isolated thunderstorms favouring Trinidad. Mostly settled night despite a few lingering showers. The Leeward Islands: Mostly sunny despite a few brief showers. Mostly a clear […]Read More
AN enormous issue we have in TT is that a large part of our population lacks critical thinking. They need things put into black and white, point form, and blasting from a loudspeaker. Grasping context, sub-context and metaphorical meanings don’t quite stick. Therefore it is not a mystery as to why a good chunk of […]Read More