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
Daily Brief - Monday 29th March, 2021
Amid appeals for citizens to continue to be careful and observe covid19 precautions, the number of new cases continue to be in double figures. The Health Ministry’s Sunday update said 23 new cases had been reported from samples taken between March 25 and 27. Read more
29th March 2021
Daily Brief - Friday 26th March, 2021
While the number of covid19 cases reported on Thursday is almost half of those of the previous day, the overall number of cases is still rising. Twenty-one new cases werereported from samples taken between March 22 and 24, compared to 38 on Wednesday. Of these, one is a recently repatriated person. Read more
26th March 2021
Daily Brief - Thursday 25th March, 2021
Tricia Coosal as been appointed as the new President of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association. Coosal’s appointment as the 65th President, was confirmed at the TTMA’s Annual General meeting at the Hyatt on Wednesday. She succeeds Franka Costello as President, becoming the association’s third female president since its inception... Read more
25th March 2021
Daily Brief - Wednesday 24th March, 2021
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Amery Browne says diplomatic sources have sai the US State Department is considering the matter of vaccine access for the Caribbean. He said there has been acknowledgement of receipt of a letter the Prime Minister wrote to President Biden requesting vaccines for Caribbean use. Read more
24th March 2021