Paula Lindo Thursday 5 March 2020 Consumers continue to sweep up stocks of gloves, hand sanitizer and other items that can prevent or limit exposure to the coronavirus, whenever it reaches TT. In Port of Spain on Wednesday, Quik Pharm pharmacist Alana Bosland said several cases of N95 masks sold out during the course of the … Continue reading
CSO: Next census in 2021 (March 3, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 3 March 2020 The next population, housing and agricultural census will begin in September 2021. Sean O’Brien, director of statistics at the Central Statistical Office, said the survey will fall on the tenth anniversary of the last census. He said the census was originally scheduled for this year, but it was pushed to … Continue reading
CSO to survey women, children (March 3, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 3 March 2020 Accurate data is needed to inform the decisions of government and policymakers, document progress and improve lives. Representative of the UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Office Dr Aloys Kamuragiye made the point as he spoke at the launch of the training programme for a multiple indicator cluster survey (MICS), which will collect … Continue reading
Coronavirus: Nurses say not enough protective gear at RHAs (February 29, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 29 February 2020 President of the TT Registered Nurses Association Idi Stuart is expressing concern at reports of a lack of proper and sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) for nurses in several regional health authorities (RHAs). He is calling for a meeting between the association, Government and the RHAs to address those concerns … Continue reading
Talk Tent continues this weekend (February 28, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 28 February 2020 The annual Talk Tent comedy show with Paul Keens-Douglas began last night and continues until February 29. This year’s show features a host of talented performers showcasing top-quality humour, storytelling, spoken word, social commentary and thought-provoking entertainment. Talk Tent is hosted by singing MC David Bereaux, and will feature Miguel … Continue reading
Music Festival makes sweeping changes (February 28, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 28 February 2020 The 33rd Biennial TT Music Festival has made sweeping changes to its composition. Festival chairman Jessel Murray said this was to make the event, which runs from March 1-28, more audience- and social-media-friendly. One major change has been the consolidation of several classes and the retirement of others. Murray said … Continue reading
Leaving TT after Carnival a breeze…for most (February 27, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 27 February 2020 The majority of visitors leaving TT on Ash Wednesday had smooth departures. But some less lucky passengers had a rougher ride. Most of the passengers at Piarco Airport were patiently waiting for their flights to be called or to check in. They said there had been no issues and their … Continue reading
Lent – abstention and tradition (February 26, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 26 February 2020 ASH Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent or the Lenten season, which ends on Easter Sunday and incorporates the Easter Festival. Lent begins today and ends on April 9. According to some calendars, Lent ends on Holy Thursday and actually lasts 44 days. Sundays are excluded from the count, which … Continue reading
Enjoyable parade at Victoria Square (February 25, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 25 February 2020 Large, medium, and small mas bands paraded through the judging point at Victoria Square on Carnival Tuesday. The costumes ranged from the simple and stunning to the elaborate and gaudy. One of the most visually stunning bands of the day was Peter Minshall’s Mas Pieta, with a line of Moko … Continue reading
Carnival comes to Virtual Reality (February 24, 2020)
Paula Lindo Monday 24 February 2020 For many, being able to experience Carnival, whether in TT, other Caribbean territories, Canada, or England is a long-desired, seldom-attained goal. For others, it is a dream that never materialises for many reasons. Toronto-based Caribbean couple Candice and Dwayne Dixon of SugaCayne Designs have found a way to bring this … Continue reading
