Paula Lindo Thursday 30 April 2020 STUDIES have shown that while young people and children are less likely to experience severe manifestations of covid19, they get a similar viral load to adults and can therefore spread the virus just as quickly as adults. Professor of molecular genetics and virology Dr Christine Carrington said it was therefore … Continue reading
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Self-employed can apply for social support (April 15, 2020)
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
Mourner turned away from pan pioneer’s funeral (March 21, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 21 March 2020 Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra arranger Leon “Smooth” Edwards was denied entry to the funeral of steelpan legend Neville Jules on Friday. The doors of the Trinity Cathedral were closed after ten people had entered. Edwards said when he reached the church, he was told the police said the maximum … Continue reading
President calls for calm, empathy (March 18, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 18 March 2020 President Paula Mae-Weekes is calling on citizens to remain calm in the face of the health crisis being faced by TT. She said empathy, kindness and compassion are paramount in this time. In a release, the President thanked medical personnel for their service and dedication at the frontlines of the … 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
Over $6m to refurbish Diego community centre (February 16, 2020)
Paula Lindo Sunday 16 February 2020 PAULA LINDO Over $6 million was spent to refurbish the Diego Martin Central Community Centre as an investment in the people of the community, Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly said as she re-dedicated the centre last Tuesday. She said, since 2015, approximately 40 community … Continue reading