Trinidad & Tobago News

One hundred thousand (100,000) doses of the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, which were manufactured by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co.

(Trinidad Guardian) A grim milestone was recorded yesterday when, in the 24-hour period between Monday and Tuesday, 23 people lost their lives to COVID-19.

(Trinidad Guardian) Albert Ragbir, an elder who served at the Couva Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, is among the latest group of citizens who have died from COVID-19.

(Trinidad Express) All National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) operations have been suspended until further notice.

(Trinidad Express) As the number of Covid patients requiring hospital care continues to rise, the allocation of bed spaces has become a challenge for the nation’s health system.

(Trinidad Guardian) Almost 20 hours after Trinidad and Tobago was placed under a State of Emergency (SoE) as of midnight from May 15—the authorities spent considerable time yesterday, drafting the new regulations which now includes a ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places; immediate cessation of all outdoor exercise and sports.

(Trinidad Guardian) Almost 20 hours after Trinidad and Tobago was placed under a State of Emergency (SoE) as of midnight from May 15—the authorities spent considerable time yesterday, drafting the new regulations which now includes a ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places; immediate cessation of all outdoor exercise and sports.

(Trinidad Guardian) Nine more lives were lost to COVID-19 as the Ministry of Health reported a further climb in deaths yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Vaccine availability remains a hindrance to the Caribbean’s vaccination progress and may prolong the length of the pandemic.

(Trinidad Express) The funeral of Tunapuna masman, gym owner and market vendor Balnarine “Balo” Bennie, who died of Covid-19 on May 3, was postponed yesterday due to a body mix-up.

(Trinidad Express) A third police officer has died from the Covid-19 Coronavirus.

(Trinidad Guardian) The latest update from the Ministry of Health is confirming that 9 more people have been lost to COVID-19, bringing the national death toll to 265—an increase from the 256 reported on Thursday 13 May 2021.

(Trinidad Guardian) China’s ambassador to T&T Fang Qiu is urging people to follow the science as he seeks to counter misinformation being shared about the Sinopharm vaccine.

(Trinidad Express) A woman who recovered from the Covid-19 virus, died days later.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago has received the news that 21 people died in the past 24 hours from the Covid-19 virus.

(Trinidad Express) A man who police and family members thought was missing has been found in prison.

(Trinidad Express) A second police officer has died from the Covid-19 virus.

(Trinidad Guardian) On April 16, Georgette Rawlins offered herself as a candidate for the University of the West Indies (UWI) credit union’s credit committee.

(Trinidad Express) Police found the body of a man in a vehicle at Mayaro yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) After more than 50 years in service to his community, Dr Maniram Rampaul of Rio Claro passed away on Monday afternoon at the Couva Hospital.