Paula Lindo Saturday 28 March 2020 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recently gave its first advisory opinion concerning the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC). The opinion was requested by the Caricom Heads of Government The case concerned a decision by the heads to include agricultural workers and security guards on … Continue reading
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Cabo Star ferry in quarantine at PoS (March 19, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 19 March 2020 A crew member from the Cabo Star passenger ferry was taken by ambulance for testing this morning by the Ministry of Health, after showing flu-like symptoms. The Port Authority said all passengers and crew on the ferry must stay on board until test results have been received. The boat is … Continue reading
Curepe taxis raise fares (March 7, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 7 March 2020 Travellers between Curepe and Port of Spain via the highway were recently disgruntled to discover that the fare had been increased from $7 to $9. The change took effect on February 28. The Curepe/Tunapuna Taxi Drivers Business Group, via its Facebook page, said the reason for the increase is that … Continue reading
Woodford Square still closed, 7 of 13 trees cleared (February 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 14 February 2020 Woodford Square will stay closed for at least another week to facilitate the removal of trees from the venue. But Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez said it should reopen in time for the Carnival festivities on February 24. The square was closed on January 27, when part of a … Continue reading
