Paula Lindo Wednesday 15 April 2020 The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services says self-employed people who are not registered with the National Insurance Board (NIB) can apply for its social support grants through that ministry. Over 4,000 applications have been received and are being processed. The food support, rental assistance and income support grants … Continue reading
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Anglicans support continuing learning during stay home (April 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 14 April 2020 Anglican Bishop Rev Claude Berkley said there are logistical matters to be put into place before the educational programme at Anglican schools can continue holistically. He said the board had not completed its deliberation on the ongoing process but continuing education by teachers during the stay-at-home period was something that … Continue reading
Storytellers embrace online medium (April 11, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 11 April 2020 Stories heal and unify in times of trouble. A new online series featuring TT poet and storyteller Eintou Springer along with other storytellers celebrates this truth during April. The first instalment, How Handwashing Came into the World, aired on Sunday on the poet’s Facebook page and can be found there. … Continue reading
MPs busy with food card distribution (April 11, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 11 April 2020 St Augustine MP Prakash Ramadhar says while his constituency office remains open, measures are being taken to protect both the office staff and his constituents. To encourage social distancing, Ramadhar said the office phone numbers are posted so that constituents can call in and get help while minimising direct interaction … Continue reading
Amcham: Covid19 break stressful for workers (April 8, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 8 April 2020 Many workers are struggling with mental health as a result of the rapid changes brought on by the measures taken to combat the spread of the covid19 virus. That issue was addressed during a webinar entitled Managing Mental Health & Wellness hosted by The American Chamber of Commerce of TT … Continue reading
CCJ makes historic decision (March 28, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 28 March 2020 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recently gave its first advisory opinion concerning the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC). The opinion was requested by the Caricom Heads of Government The case concerned a decision by the heads to include agricultural workers and security guards on … Continue reading
Arima Business Assn: Reduce rates, fuel prices (March 24, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 24 March 2020 The Arima Business Association has proposed additional measures to lessen the burden on businesses and employees affected by restrictions imposed during the covid19 pandemic. The first proposal is for the reduction of all commercial rates to residential/personal rates, as, the body said, commercial entities pay higher utilities, rates and services. … Continue reading
Greater Tunapuna Chamber: Not business as usual (March 19, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 19 March 2020 The Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GTCIC) is appealing to citizens to follow guidelines of the ministries of Health, National Security and other established authorities when it comes to dealing with the covid19 outbreak. They said the current situation is not business as usual.The chamber said it agrees … Continue reading
Curepe taxis raise fares (March 7, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 7 March 2020 Travellers between Curepe and Port of Spain via the highway were recently disgruntled to discover that the fare had been increased from $7 to $9. The change took effect on February 28. The Curepe/Tunapuna Taxi Drivers Business Group, via its Facebook page, said the reason for the increase is that … Continue reading
Women Everywhere hosts IWD events (March 6, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 6 March 2020 THE global theme for International Women’s Day on March 8 is Each Person for Equality. Adeline Gregoire, founder of the non-profit, women’s organisation Women Everywhere, said her group’s week of activities will centre around the theme Equality Now, inspired by the global theme. Gregoire said the theme was changed to … Continue reading
