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
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CMO: Blood donations needed
Paula Lindo Monday 6 April 2020 Donations of blood have decreased significantly recently, Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram has said. Measures are being put in place to ensure there is an adequate supply. Speaking at Monday’s media conference, the CMO said it was expected that there would be a decrease in the number of people … Continue reading
No overnight changes in covid19 case numbers (April 2, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 2 April 2020 There was no overnight change in the number of coronavirus cases in TT. The numbers remain at 90, with five deaths and one person discharged. The 10 am media release from the Ministry of Health said 621 samples had been submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Of the … Continue reading
Kamla attacks Govt’s covid19 response (March 27, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 27 March 2020 Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Government has appointed three of the most incompetent ministers in the history of the PNM as spokespersons during the covid19 crisis. She said they had lulled the people of TT into a treacherous sense of false security over the risk of contracting covid19. … Continue reading
Lockdown at senior citizens’, children’s homes (March 16, 2020)
Paula Lindo Monday 16 March 2020 Senior citizens’ homes and children’s homes are putting measures in place to combat the transmission of the covid19 virus. These homes host some of the most vulnerable people in the population. At the All Saints Church Gordon Home for Senior Citizens in Port of Spain, chairman Brian Dyer said they … 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
Ah Wanna Fall stands tall (October 11, 2019)
Audiences sang and laughed along with the action in Rawle Gibbons’ calypso musical, Ah Wanna Fall, at the Newtown Playboys Pan Theatre on Tragarete Road. The musical will run on October 12 and 13 and October 19 and 20. Ah Wanna Fall, part of a three-part Calypso Trilogy, focuses on the life of calypsonians in … Continue reading
Children enjoy Summer Weight Loss Camp (September 12, 2019)
To’ren Healthcare Consultancy’s (THC) second Summer Weight Loss Camp was a success for the participants, their parents and the administrators. The camp, which targeted children and teenagers from ages six to 18, ran from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Westmoorings. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said “last year, we … Continue reading
Weight Loss Camp begins July 8 (July 1, 2019)
To’ren Healthcare Consultancy (THC) will be hosting its second Summer Weight Loss Camp from July 8 to August 16 at St. Anthony’s College, Morne Coco Rd, Diego Martin. THC CEO and Principal Consultant Leah Lewis said she is encouraged by the success of last year’s camp and looks forward to implementing the lessons learned in … Continue reading