Paula Lindo Thursday 2 April 2020 As essential businesses remain open following government’s stay-at-home regulations, some have begun to put measures in place to ensure the safety of their workers during their daily commute, even as business levels drop. Unipet CEO Dexter Riley said sales had decreased sharply once covid19 became an issue in TT, and … Continue reading
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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
Cabo Star ferry in quarantine at PoS (March 19, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 19 March 2020 A crew member from the Cabo Star passenger ferry was taken by ambulance for testing this morning by the Ministry of Health, after showing flu-like symptoms. The Port Authority said all passengers and crew on the ferry must stay on board until test results have been received. The boat is … 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
