Paula Lindo Wednesday 15 April 2020 The United National Congress (UNC) finds it disturbing that Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh “continues to attack” anyone who questions the government’s handling of the covid19 pandemic. In a release, the Opposition said the tone of the government’s press conferences is becoming more aggressive and political when faced with valid questions … Continue reading
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Amcham: Covid19 break stressful for workers (April 8, 2020)
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
US citizens fly home from Piarco (April 2, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 2 April 2020 Approximately 140 US citizens were repatriated on Wednesday via a charter flight arranged by the US Embassy in TT. The flight, which left at noon, was scheduled to land in Miami. In a release, the embassy said this number added to the over 25,000,000 American citizens whom US embassies around … 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
TT Film Fest launches online screening series (March 27, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 27 March 2020 Cabin fever is setting in for many people as they self-isolate during the covid19 pandemic. In an effort to offset this, the TT Film Festival (TTFF) will be hosting an online screening series called #WatchAMovieOnUs, from March 28 to April 10. The TTFF is currently being managed by the Filmmakers … Continue reading
Covid19 ‘pushes’ CXC, CAPE exams to July (March 26, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 26 March 2020 The Caribbean Examinations Council has announced 2020 CXC and CAPE examinations may take place in July, instead of May/June.Although the proposed revised administration schedule is July, the council on Thursday said it would be guided by national protocols across the region. CXC registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley, in an … Continue reading
ERHA implements changes to fight covid19 (March 20, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 20 March 2020 All elective surgeries at the Sangre Grande hospital are being rescheduled, and all other surgeries will be prioritised based on urgency. This action is among several operational changes the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) is implementing at all its health facilities as a result of the covid19 pandemic. These precautions … Continue reading
[UPDATED] Cabo Star ferry out of quarantine (March 19, 2020)
(Mentioned) Elizabeth Gonzales Thursday 19 March 2020 PAULA LINDO AND ELIZABETH GONZALES The Cabo Star cargo ferry returned to service after a period in quarantine on Thursday morning. A crew member with flu-like symptoms was tested and found to have a lower respiratory tract infection. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Roshan Parasram said the person was … Continue reading
Greater Tunapuna Chamber: Not business as usual (March 19, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 19 March 2020 The Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GTCIC) is appealing to citizens to follow guidelines of the ministries of Health, National Security and other established authorities when it comes to dealing with the covid19 outbreak. They said the current situation is not business as usual.The chamber said it agrees … Continue reading
