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 →

No panic, but hoarding (March 5, 2020)

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 →

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 →