“[…] The Ministry of Education says to the public that they have trained us, but they have not. We basically had to use videos and articles from the internet to figure things out. “[…] I am not able to do my job the way that I’m accustomed to. I don’t …
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Daly Bread: Strokes of the pen of life; the cost of ‘digital poverty’
Our beloved and vibrant niece Sarita had joined us for a day during a sunny Mayaro week. I did not know it at the time, but while the laughter and camaraderie overlooking the beach were at their height, she had shown her aunt something under her arm. Ten days later, …
Read More »PLOTT: ‘More aggressive and holistic approach’ needed to address violence against women and children
“[…] While we recognise the gains made with amendments to The Domestic Violence Act and the establishment of a Gender-based Violence Unit in the TTPS, the continuing scourge of violence against women and children requires a more aggressive and holistic approach from those in authority. “We are reminded that the …
Read More »NJAC Rededication: What the ‘Black Power Revolution’ won in 1970
“[…] Most of all, the movement of 1970 gave the population a new sense of ownership of their land. This also meant acceptance of direct responsibility for their nation’s affairs…” The following is the 12th and final column in an NJAC series on their contribution to Trinidad and Tobago society …
Read More »NFA: EFATT president accused of interference, Downer and ‘Dada’ dispute validity of EGM date
The Northern Football Association (NFA) board of directors has accused Eastern Football Association (EFATT) president Kieron Edwards of violating the constitution of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) and the NFA, by seeking to interfere in its electoral process. Edwards, who is also a director in the Ascension Football …
Read More »No Covid-19 deaths this week; fatality rate below 2%
The Ministry of Health did not report any deaths due to Covid-19 this week. With a total of 122 deaths from 6,852 confirmed infections since March, the case fatality rate (the number of reported deaths divided by the number of confirmed cases) is 1.78%. In the United States, it is …
Read More »Swiss prosecutor: ‘Clear signs of criminal behaviour by Infantino’; Fifa: Report ‘malicious and defamatory’
Dr Stefan Keller: “There are clear indications of criminal behaviour on the part of the Fifa president…” Fifa press office: “Fifa and the Fifa president are shocked by the statement issued today by ‘special prosecutor’ Stefan Keller. This statement is both malicious and defamatory in nature and demonstrates his extreme …
Read More »NJAC Rededication: How the People’s Revolution defied the gov’t and transformed the T&T economy
“[…] The role of the masses is also seen in their response to NJAC’s call for the transformation of the Trinidad and Tobago economy […] where for the first time Africans and Indians began to set up businesses right across the nation, which they also supported to guarantee their success. …
Read More »Sex education, gender policy and pepper spray; Womantra’s wish-list to address gender-based violence
“[…] Amend, implement, and budget for the National Gender Policy. A formalised multi-sectoral approach to awareness raising, prevention and accountability must be applied to all aspects of gender-equality, including gender-based violence. “These interventions should include private and state actors, communities, etc…” The following is a press statement from Womantra, which …
Read More »QPCC trained during height of Covid restrictions; Lamb: why national team and not clubs?
On 2 October 2020, the QPCC Football Academy despatched emails to parents from their under-10 age group and older, which invited them to send their children to training from Monday 12 October at the St Joseph’s Convent grounds in St Clair. At the time, Trinidad and Tobago was on a …
Read More »Dr Richards: Covid-19 quarantine facilities almost at maximum levels
Quarantine facilities are almost at maximum levels, according to acting Principal Medical Officer Dr Maryam Richards. The nine activated facilities have a total population of 313. These facilities, which include several hotels, house nationals from state repatriation flights, as well as people entering the country through vessels and chartered flights. …
Read More »Deyalsingh knocks Covid-19 breaches in sport, QPCC, Trim allegedly among guilty parties
Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh today urged the sporting fraternity to be patient and respect the public health ordinance, amongst growing evidence that football teams are flouting Covid-19 regulations. The Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-ncov)] (No 32) Regulations, 2020 states: ‘During the period specified […] a person shall not, …
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