Daily Brief - Thursday 22nd April, 2021
There are 81 new covid19 cases, according to the Health Ministry's Wednesday update. This takes the total since March 2020 to 9,216 cases. The results come from samples taken between April 18 and 20. Active cases also increased to 1,023. The death toll remains at 157. Read more
22nd April 2021
Daily Brief - Wednesday 21st April, 2021
The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has received an estimated $225,000, so far, towards its relief drive for volcano-hit St Vincent and the Grenadines. The La Soufriere volcano erupted on April 9, some 42 years after its last explosion. Read more
21st April 2021
Daily Brief - Tuesday 20th April, 2021
Two months after they pleaded not guilty to the brutal murder of six-year-old Sean Luke back in 2006, the two men charged with the crime have gone on trial. Four witnesses testified on the first day of the judge-only trial before Justice Lisa Ramsumair-Hinds, who gave her ruling on the... Read more
20th April 2021
Daily Brief - Monday 19th April, 2021
The Ministry of National Security says this country is not only providing assistance to St Vincent and the Grenadines as a result of the volcanic eruption but also to Barbados which has been affected by the volcano’s ashfall. Read more
19th April 2021
Daily Brief - Friday 16th April, 2021
Four months before his contract comes to an end, Police Commissioner Gary Griffith says he is unsure of his next step in life, but said he has served the country well for about two decades, and whatever he decides will be for the betterment of TT. Read more
16th April 2021
Daily Brief - Thursday 15th April, 2021
Scotiabank has expanded its health care benefits to include the same-sex partners of employees. Stephen Bagnarol, managing director of Scotiabank TT, on Wednesday said the bank’s most recent step to align its benefits for all employees shows respect for everyone's diversity. “Being the best bank means taking bold action. Read more
15th April 2021
Daily Brief - Wednesday 14t April, 2021
Two companies – Heritage Petroleum and Angostura – are warning the public to be aware of online scams involving false recruitment services in the case of the State oil company and credit card scamming by way of a false online competition, in the case of the alcoholic beverage company. Read more
14th April 2021
Daily Brief - Tuesday 13th April, 2021
The Ministry of Health has recorded 37 new covid19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 520. These figures reflect samples taken between April 9-11. Its 4pm update on Monday said 8,638 people have been vaccinated since the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine last Tuesday. Read more
13th April 2021
Daily Brief - Monday 12th April, 2021
The Supermarket Association (SATT) has offered assistance to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as people there evacuate in the wake of the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano. Its president Rajiv Diptee said SATT stands ready to assist with humanitarian efforts where supplies and food are concerned, as well... Read more
12th April 2021
Daily Brief - Friday 9th April, 2021
The Ministry of Health recorded 41 new covid19 cases in its 4pm update on Thursday, bringing the total number of active cases to 432. These figures reflect samples taken between April 5 and 7. The update also said the total number of people vaccinated since Tuesday is 4,777. Read more
9th April 2021
Daily Brief - Thursday 8th April, 2021
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) commemorated World Health Day, April 7, on Wednesday, promoting the slogan of "Together for a fairer and healthier world." In a press release, Dr Joy St John, executive director of CARPHA, made an urgent call to eliminate health inequities and mobilise actions to achieve... Read more
8th April 2021
Daily Brief - Wednesday 7th April, 2021
The Supermarkets Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) has said it was time the government implored the assistance of the private sector to ensure herd inoculation against the covid19 virus. In a media statement on Tuesday, its president Rajiv Diptee said not enough was being done to protect citizens and... Read more
7th April 2021
Daily Brief - Tuesday 6th April, 2021
An open valve on a Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd crude oil tank led to approximately 318 liters of oil spilling into nearby watercourses, a release to the media said. Heritage said they are now in the process of cleaning the watercourse. Read more
6th April 2021
Daily Brief - Thursday 1st April, 2021
This country’s first and only aquatic veterinarian, Dr Ayanna Phillips Savage, has received a regional award for her professional contributions. She said she was honoured and that it was as a result of “years of dedicated, unwavering hard work in a still little recognised field in our region.” She is... Read more
1st April 2021
Daily Brief - Wednesday 31st March, 2021
Some 33,600 initial doses or about one-third of this country's first allocation of covid19 vaccines from Covax arrived at Piarco Airport on Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. It comes after 18 more people tested positive for covid19 over a 24-hour period, as relayed by the ministry in... Read more
31st March 2021