Trinidad and Tobago has its first novel coronavirus death, after an elderly patient, believed to be 78 years old, passed away today. Wired868 was first alerted of the Covid-19 related death at 5.30pm and subsequently obtained corroboration from a senior employee at the Ministry of Health. However it would be …

“[The threat of] contact spread is real and amongst you all,” said National Security Minister Stuart Young, in response to a question about flamboyant Crime Watch host Ian Alleyne. Yesterday, Alleyne shared two emotional videos—one filmed by an unidentified person and the other by his young son—which claimed that he …

Trinidad and Tobago now has 57 cases of novel coronavirus Covid-19, after the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) announced four more positive tests today. Two of the cases are nationals who returned from the infamous Costa Favolosa cruise ship, independently of the 68 voyagers who were taken to quarantine in …

Minister of National Security Stuart Young continued his criticism of the media today at a press conference to update the public on the country’s battle with Covid-19, as he suggested local journalists were being irresponsible by interviewing citizens stranded abroad who are desperate to return home. The government shut the …

Another member of the ill-fated cruise ship, Costa Favolosa, has tested positive for Covid-19. The passenger was not quarantined in Balandra. However, chief medical officer of the Ministry of Health Dr Roshan Parasram said the patient had been quarantined earlier at Caura. Trinidad and Tobago now has 51 confirmed cases …

If Reverend Winston Cuffie or other religious leader opts to hold another service with more than 10 participants, they will be running the risk of a TT$50,000 fine and six months imprisonment. The government today legislated to sanction religious gatherings, betting houses and theatres, as it revoked its previous Public …

The Ministry of Health confirmed its 50th positive case of Covid-19 this morning. Thus far, the number of samples submitted by local authorities to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is 298. A release from the government said the 50th patient ‘had a recent travel history’ and stressed that ‘all …

National Security Minister Stuart Young vowed that the government will take action on churches who refuse to act responsibly. Young’s warning came after Reverend Winston Cuffie advised followers to refuse to be ‘dominated by fear’ and attend a Miracle Ministries service last night in Chase Village, Chaguanas—dedicated to ‘the impartation …

The Trinidad and Tobago Government has enacted a special Public Health Ordinance for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), which carries the penalty of a six month imprisonment for anyone who operates a bar, club or provides seated dining amenities for customers. The law comes into force on 21 March 2020 …

Wendy’s Trinidad and Tobago has implemented a range of preventative measures for its staff workers, as a result of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), and will continue to offer meals and desserts to customers via its take-out and drive-thru services. The fast-food restaurant has closed its dining rooms and will not …

Why has Fifa shut down the TTFA Board? And what can besieged TTFA president William Wallace do about it? Wired868 editor and journalist Lasana Liburd and TV6 Morning Edition host Fazeer Mohammed discuss local football on 19 March 2020: More from Wired868 B&B (Trailer): Shawn Cooper: How the Soca Warriors …

The Ministry of Health confirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s sixth and seventh cases of coronavirus Covid-19 today. Both cases, like the previous five, were declared to be imported. Trinidad and Tobago closes its borders at 12.01am on Wednesday, in an attempt to slow the rate of infection on the twin island …