By Sue-Ann Wayow IT was a short walk but a significant message being sent by secondary school students of Barataria North Secondary School to mark the International Day of Peace. The objective was to show their community that they can promote positivity and peace amidst the violence and negativity. With banners and posters held high, some 175 […]Read More
THREE academics are awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for 2023. They are Professor Clement Imbert, Professor John Agard and Dr Pathmanathan Umaharan. Posthumous awards go to the late calypsonian Singing Francine and heroic 11-year-old Rachel Bhagwandeen who gave her life to save her sibling from a dangerous dog attack. Commentator […]Read More
‘I am an honest man who just had a bad day today’ – Alejandro Gonzales By Sue-Ann Wayow A VENEZUELAN man who was arrested and later released on Monday wants an apology from the officers who held him. Claiming his innocence, Alejandro Gonzales said in a TikTok video on Monday night, “I am not a […]Read More
‘Breaking up is hard to do but it does not have to end in tragedy’ – Dr Varma Deyalsingh. Depressed persons generally have: Poor concentration; Feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth; Hopelessness about the future; Thoughts about dying or suicide; Changes in sleep pattern; changes in appetite or weight; and Feeling very tired or low […]Read More
SCHOOLS are being advised to take note of the Hot Spell warning issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS). It comes from the Ministry of Education on Friday following the first Hot Spell Warning yellow level alert that came into effect from 10.20 am that day. The ministry stated in a media release that parents, teachers […]Read More
TRINIDAD and Tobago is under a hot spell warning until September 29, 2023. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) issued the Hot Spell Warning – Yellow Alert on Friday. It stated that over the next two weeks, there was an 80% probability that temperatures could be near 34.0 °C or greater. The TTMS stated […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow FOUR new independent senators have been appointed by President Christine Kangaloo. They are Sunity Maharaj, Professor Gerard A Hutchinson, Dr Sharda Patasar and Helon Francis who will be the youngest independent senator in the current Parliament. They will be sworn in during the Ceremonial Opening of the Fourth Session of the 12th […]Read More
THE Ministry of Health (MoH) notes that very high temperatures (heated conditions) can be dangerous and advises members of the public on necessary precautions to safeguard their health. Stay Hydrated By: Eating fruits and vegetables (At least 2-4 servings of fruits daily and eating vegetables with every meal); Drinking at least 8 – 10 glasses […]Read More
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE temperature in Trinidad is rising as the island recorded its hottest day on Sunday since 2020. The temperature at Piarco measured 34.7°C while Crown Point measured 32.6°C according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS). The Trinidad and Tobago Weather Centre (TTWC) stated on its website that Sunday’s temperature makes […]Read More
EXPIRED drugs still being sold in pharmacies across Trinidad and Tobago remain a concern for the Ministry of Health. During the period, 2019 to 2022, in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act, Chapter 30:01, Sections 21 and 22, the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division under the Ministry of Health conducted 272 inspections. The ministry in a media […]Read More