October 2020

US$1m approved to assist stranded citizens

October 27, 2020 in Regional

Cabinet has approved US$1 million (TT$7 million) to assist citizens stranded abroad. “Just today Cabinet took a decision with respect to the replenishment of that sum of money… a million US dollars has been allocated,” National Security Minister Stuart Young said yesterday during the Parliament’s Standing...

Rodney’s Lunch Fundraising for King Meeko:

October 27, 2020 in National

On Wednesday of this week Rodney Elliott will be having a take away luncheon at her restaurant Rodney's Cuisine to raise funds to assist King Meeko undergo eye surgery. All monies collected will be given to assist him with medical bills. The luncheon will be on...

Zeta rapidly strengthening, hurricane conditions expected today

October 26, 2020 in Regional

Tropical Storm Zeta is rapidly gaining strength. Hurricane conditions and storm surge are expected across portions of the Yucatan Peninsula later today. A Hurricane Warning continues for the Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Dzilam and Cozumel. Hurricane conditions are expected there by late today. A dangerous storm surge will...