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A 32-year-old labourer appeared virtually before a Princes Town Magistrate on Tuesday (23rd November 2021), charged with the brutal murders of his brother-in-law and younger sister, which occurred on 7th November 2021. A manhunt was launched soon after and it took authorities approximately nine (9) days before he was captured.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Rajindra Jagroop, of Farmers Road, Sancho Road, New Grant, also faces charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against his father, and the attempted murder of his older sister. The charges were laid on Monday (22nd November 2021), following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard SC, on that same date. Antero McQueen, 52, and his wife, 42, were at their Farmers Road, New Grant home, on Sunday 7th November 2021, when a male relative called out to them. McQueen went out and a man who was armed with a cutlass, approached him and allegedly chopped him on his neck. McQueen’s wife, who rushed to his aid, was also chopped by the man about her face and body. A 72-year-old male relative who came to their assistance, was also attacked and chopped on his face. The assailant then proceeded to the nearby home of 35-year-old Monica Jagroop, where he allegedly chopped her several times about the body before fleeing. McQueen and Jagroop both died at the scene, while the other two (2) victims were taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for treatment. The accused was arrested on Wednesday 17th November 2021, in Guayaguayare, by Officers of the Eastern Division. Investigations were supervised by Supt. (Ag.) Dhilpaul, ASP Ramdass, Insp. Maharaj, Insp. Victor and Sgt. Elvin. Jagroop was charged by PC Michael Noel, of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three. The Victim and Witness Support Unit (VWSU) of the TTPS is currently offering support and counselling to the relatives of the victims impacted by this event. This intervention is ongoing as the VWSU assists family members in coping with this horrific incident and navigating the traumatic period ahead. The VWSU is also collaborating with other agencies so the family can be provided with the range of services needed. The VWSU can be reached at 612-2577 or [email protected].
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As COVID-19 deaths continue to soar in Trinidad and Tobago, bodies of these victims could soon be stored in a warehouse in Central Trinidad, as construction on a storage facility there is expected to begin shortly. This is according to President of the Association of Funeral Professionals of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Belgrove. The facility is part of a partnership between the Association and the Ministry of Health. Mr. Belgrove did not provide further details about the exact location of the facility or when construction is expected to complete. He said, “We, understanding the demand as the Association of Professionals, have approached the Ministry, whereby, we will establish a system of supporting the Ministry of Health and its Regional Health Authorities in the efficient and proper storage of human remains on a temporary basis – mainly of those who died from COVID-19.” He added, “Once that facility is active and available, we will be able to better structure how funeral services handle persons who die of COVID and we will be supporting the country in a meaningful way in the Pandemic.” Speaking about how the funeral industry was impacted, he noted, “Anytime you have a sudden increase in deaths, it will impact the industry from a point of capacity — refrigeration capacity and human resource capacity, finance capacity.” The COVID-19 death toll in T&T reached 2,009 on Wednesday (24th November 2021), with 313 deaths recorded so far for this month. A staggering twenty-eight (28) deaths were reported on 20th November 2021 — the highest since the start of the Pandemic. There has been concern that morgues and funeral homes could soon be full dur to the high number of COVID-19 related deaths in addition to other cases. However, during the Ministry’s virtual Press Conference on Wednesday, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh denied that the country’s morgues were overwhelmed. He said, “Our morgues, at this time, are not overfull or overflowing. I got some reports — which I am crunching now — but the issue is more people are dying.” Minister Deyalsingh confirmed a partnership exists between the Ministry and the Association. [Source: CNC3]
UPDATE (25/11/21): The Ministry of Health reported 624 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday plus a staggering new record of thirty-one (31) additional deaths. This is the third consecutive day in which cases have crossed 600. The number of new deaths is the highest since the start of the Pandemic. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) announced this evening (Wednesday 24th November 2021) that Prime Minister Keith Rowley will deliver an Address to the Nation on Thursday (25th November 2021) at 8pm. This appears to be a major Address to the Nation as the OPM notes the broadcast will be carried live on TTT, TV6, CNC3, IETV, MCTV, Synergy TV and all major radio stations. No further information was provided. The Ministry of Health announced 689 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday plus eleven (11) additional deaths. The number of new cases is the second-highest for the month (781 on 17th November 2021). T&T has crossed 10,000 new cases, at 10,335, in the month of November, and there have been 313 deaths so far. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh admitted earlier this week that we are in our third wave of infections. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health revealed in its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon (Wednesday 24th November 2021) that there are 689 new COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago plus eleven (11) additional deaths. These new patients will be processed for admission at the discretion of the CMOHs. The number of new cases is the second-highest for the month (781 on 17th November 2021) and represents a 1.03% increase in reported cases from yesterday.
T&T has crossed 10,000 new cases, at 10,335, in the month of November, and there have been 313 deaths so far. The Ministry reported 682 new cases yesterday plus twenty-one (21) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll has crossed the dreaded 2,000 mark, at 2009. T&T’s total positive cases now leaps to 67,664, with over 9,000 being active cases, at 9,297. A total of 56,358 patients have recovered from the virus to date. 7,919 persons are in home self-isolation and there are eighty-four (84) persons in total at State quarantine facilities. A total of 639,964 persons have been partially vaccinated with a first dose and 638,366 have been fully vaccinated (including single-dose Johnson & Johnson). 15,247 persons in total have taken an additional primary dose. The percentage of patients in the parallel healthcare system who are NOT fully vaccinated is 90.9% (based on data from 22nd July - 10th November 2021). The Ministry states that the number of positive cases reported reflects the samples taken during a 4-day period between 20th - 23rd November 2021 and not the last twenty-four (24) hours. The Ministry also notes that there are currently 542 COVID-19 positive patients being treated at Hospitals with twenty-five (25) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and thirty-two (32) in the High Dependency Unit (HDU). 147 patients are in step-down/transition facilities across T&T. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. Finance of Minister, Colm Imbert, revealed in Parliament on Wednesday (24th November 2021) that the Valuation Division has not received the required 200,000 Valuation Return forms which are required by law in order to proceed with implementation of the property tax. The Ministry of Finance issued a notice to the public earlier this year, urging persons to submit their Valuation Return forms by the deadline date of 30th November 2021. Under Section 32 of the Valuation of Land Act, failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a criminal offence which is punishable by a fine of five thousand dollars ($5,000). Pointe-a-Pierre MP and Opposition Chief Whip, David Lee, posed an urgent question on Wednesday to Minister Imbert on a possible extension to the fast-approaching deadline on 30th November 2021. Imbert responded by saying the situation is being closely monitored. He noted, “The current exercise is being driven and led by the Valuation Division. The information I have from the Valuation Division is that on the previous occasion approximately 127,000 returns were submitted for residential properties.” He added, “So far, on this occasion, approximately a further 55,000 forms have been submitted. When disaggregated, we have determined that of that 55,000, about 7,000 are resubmissions and approximately 37,500 are residential.” Minister Imbert went on to say, “The total number of returns for residential properties at this time is 165,000. According to the law, we have to get to 200,000 before the process of implementation of property tax can commence. As a consequence, the Valuation Division is carefully monitoring the situation and an appropriate decision will be taken at an appropriate time." The Minister said if an extension to the current deadline is decided upon, it would be announced by the deadline date — 30th November 2021. Returns containing the particulars required can be accessed from the Valuation Division website at www.valuationdivision.gov.tt. Returns will also be distributed by TTPost, and are available from any of the Valuation Division Offices. Detailed instructions can be accessed from the website and are attached to the Return to assist persons to complete the Return. Returns can be completed and submitted either manually or online using the website. Returns completed manually with attachments are to be placed in a sealed envelope with the name of the owner/ occupier, residential address of the owner/occupier, telephone contact and email address clearly written on the envelope. The envelope is to be deposited in any of the drop boxes located at the Valuation Division Regional Offices or Municipal Corporations. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: Loop]
The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 24th November 2021) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Technical Director of Epidemiology, Dr. Avery Hinds, stated that the percentage positivity (the number of tests that return positive) is now at 45%, which reflects a higher level of viral circulation. - Dr. Hinds indicated that even though the month of November hasn’t ended yet, the total for November has surpassed the totals for July through October. - Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, stated that over the past three (3) months, fourteen (14) children under 1-year-old have contracted COVID-19 and entered the parallel healthcare system. Eleven (11) of these children are under 3-months-old and there have also been four (4) children, under eighteen (18), who have died from COVID-19. - Minister Deyalsingh, when responding to a question, indicated that no patient has been denied access to any Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at this point in time. - The Health Minister also provided an update on the COVID-19 status of the education system and shared that up to 19th November 2021, eighty-four (84) persons are in quarantine — forty-three (43) members of staff and forty-one (41) students. To date, no student out to physical school has been hospitalized. If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
The Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) is informing members of the public that the National Racquet Centre, Tacarigua, will no longer be used as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site, effective from 24th November 2021.
Persons with scheduled vaccination appointments at the National Racquet Centre will be facilitated at the Sangre Grande Civic Centre. Clients are asked to visit the Sangre Grande Civic Centre on their respective appointment dates and times. The ERHA says it apologizes for any inconvenience caused, “as we seek to continuously provide the highest quality healthcare to our clients.” Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh, announced at the Ministry’s virtual Press Conference this morning (Wednesday 24th November 2021) that over the past three (3) months, fourteen (14) children under the age of 1-year-old have contracted COVID-19. The Minister noted that eleven (11) of them are under 3-months-old (breastfeeding).
There have also been four (4) children, under eighteen (18) years of age, who have died from COVID-19. Watch the live stream of the ongoing virtual Press Conference here. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Health will be hosting a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Wednesday 24th November 2021) to update the public about the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry reported 682 new cases yesterday along with twenty-one (21) more unfortunate deaths. The country’s death toll is on the brink of 2,000, at 1,998. There have been 9,646 new cases and 302 deaths so far in the month of November. Watch the live stream of the Press Conference below when it begins at 11am, courtesy of TTT.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
The Ministry of Education said on Monday (21st November 2021) that the country’s health situation will be considered as plans are discussed for the re-opening of all schools in January 2022, when Term II of the academic year 2021/2022 begins. Minister of Education, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, extended condolences to the family of the male child who tragically died as a result of COVID-19 over the weekend. The Minister said, “The Ministry of Education is saddened by the death of any child or fellow citizen.” The Ministry of Health on Monday declined to reveal the age of the child or any information related to the case as they cited patient confidentiality. Dr. Gadsby-Dolly said, “Based on the information from the MoH, the child was not of the age for physical school attendance.” She therefore signaled that the child was younger than a Form 4 student, as only students in Forms 4 - 6 are currently allowed to attend physical classes. Speaking about whether the child’s death could affect decisions relating to the new school term in January 2022, the Minister assured, “The health situation will be a major consideration in the discussion re: operation of all schools in January 2022.” The Ministry of Education is scheduled to meet with the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA) and other stakeholders this week to discuss their recommendations for the possibility of all schools re-opening in January 2022. [Source: CNC3]
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