“Over the past few weeks, the country's attention has been focused on the unfortunate incident involving the death of neonates at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital.” This from Minister of Health, Terrence Deyalsingh.
In a Media Release today (Friday 26th April, 2024), Minister Deyalsingh said, “As the Minister of Health, I continue to extend my deepest condolences to the families who have suffered the loss of their babies during this difficult time. The families and the public can be assured that the Ministry of Health is committed to determining the underlying factors which may have led to this incident. The Ministry of Health will continue to provide support to the affected families. The Ministry of Health and the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) will also continue to facilitate the independent review by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) into the deaths of the neonates, at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [NICU] of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital.” The Minister added, “I want to assure Trinidad and Tobago that this one incident, in one Intensive Care Unit, in one Hospital, in one Regional Health Authority (RHA), should not and cannot define the public healthcare system in the country. I wish to remind citizens that the public healthcare system provides the highest level of neonatal care for severely ill and premature neonates. We also provide the highest level of care for the country's most complex and high risk pregnancies. I wish to emphasize that the public healthcare system continues to receive, unreservedly, referrals from the private sector, for patients who require the highest level of care. The public health sector is committed to the highest level of ethical standards and integrity as it relates to our patients. As such, we must uphold the principle of doctor-patient confidentiality, which at times, constrains our ability to share personal medical information that may be relevant to the public's understanding of these clinical events.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “To the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, l urge you to resist the temptation to vilify our healthcare workers. Instead, let us rally around them with the support and encouragement they deserve. Now, more than ever, we must stand united in our appreciation for the invaluable work they do each day. To our highly skilled, trained, professional, committed and world-class healthcare workers, I thank you for your continued yeoman service to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.”
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Prime Minister Keith Rowley cut the ribbon to officially open the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus on Wednesday (17th April, 2024). The new facility, said to cost TT $850 million (VAT exclusive), will expand healthcare for the people of Sangre Grande and East Trinidad.
Operating in conjunction with the adjacent Sangre Grande Hospital and the Enhanced Health Centre, the new wing at the Hospital is set to provide a comprehensive range of medical services. Delivering his feature address, Prime Minister Rowley noted that over the last ten (10) years, healthcare delivery remained a top priority in Trinidad and Tobago. He highlighted the construction of facilities in Couva, Point Fortin, Arima, Roxborough, Diego Martin, a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) wing at the St. James Medical Complex specifically for cancer care, a Hospital in Sangre Grande and the ongoing billion-dollar construction of the central block at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital as evidence of his Government’s commitment to the sector. Prime Minister Rowley congratulated and thanked the staff and medical team at the Sangre Grande Hospital for providing quality health services over the years. He urged the staff at the Hospital to take their role seriously.
The Sangre Grande Hospital will have a capacity of 106 in-patient beds:
Three (3) Operating Theatres:
Minister of Health, the Hon. Terrence Deyalsingh and Member of Parliament for Toco/Sangre Grande, the Hon. Roger Monroe, were also present at Wednesday’s opening. Additionally, several Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives from the Medical Fraternity, and staff and administrators of the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) joined Prime Minister Rowley at Wednesday’s event. Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced this afternoon (Thursday 18th April, 2024) that Cabinet has approved a change of name for the annual Emancipation Day holiday on 1st August. The new name will be African Emancipation Day. The Prime Minister made the announcement a short while ago during the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing. Prime Minister Rowley said, “The time has come for us to make it quite clear what emancipation means; and who is being emancipated.“ He said he noticed internationally, others were, “attempting to climb onto the Emancipation bandwagon and attempting to add appendages to it.“ P.M. Rowley noted that since Trinidad and Tobago led the world in making Emancipation Day a holiday, he wanted to make it clear that “emancipation in Trinidad and Tobago is as a result of the emancipation of slaves.“
The Prime Minister added, “There’s no comparison between slavery and any other form of human indignation. We are descendants of slaves. We have a duty to preserve our history, or legacy and make our claim without apologies to anyone.” [Source: CNC3] UPDATE (2:25 PM): We are standing by for the start of the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing. Prime Minister Keith Rowley will be hosting the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing at 2:00 PM this afternoon (Thursday 18th April, 2024) at Whitehall in Port-of-Spain. This was announced earlier today by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Watch the live stream of the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing below when it begins at 2:00 PM, courtesy of TTT. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
UPDATE: Watch the live stream of the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing right here. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) announced a short while ago that Prime Minister Keith Rowley will host the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing at 2:00 PM this afternoon (Thursday 18th April, 2024) at Whitehall in Port-of-Spain. No further details were provided by the OPM.
The Prime Minister returned a few days ago from his vacation in Ireland. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of National Security is informing the public that the third tranche of approved Minister's Permits for 2024, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from today (Tuesday 16th April, 2024).
A list of approved Minister's Permits numbers is posted on the Ministry's website: https://nationalsecurity.gov.tt/services/workpermit-exemptionextension, and social media pages. The Ministry notes that issuing of the approved Minister's Permits will be conducted from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Enforcement Unit, 135 Henry Street, Port-of-Spain. Persons will be required to present their previously-issued Registration Card to be updated, and Identification (Passport or Cedula). Registrants will be advised on the Ministry's website when further approvals are granted and collection periods are identified. Please be guided accordingly. Minister Fitzgerald Hinds Meets With THA Chief Secretary To Address National Security Issues13/4/2024 Pictured Above (Left to Right): Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), the Honourable Farley Augustine; and the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, Ministry of National Security. The Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, along with law enforcement and administrative personnel of the Ministry of National Security, met on Friday (12th April, 2024) with the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), the Honourable Farley Augustine; and other officials of the THA, to address national security issues, affecting Tobago. This meeting took place at the office of the Ministry of National Security in Port-of-Spain.
In a Media Release on Friday, the Ministry of National Security said officials from the Ministry and the Tobago House of Assembly, included Ms. Natasha Barrow and Mrs. Nataki Atiba-Dilchan, Permanent Secretaries, Ministry of National Security, Mrs. Denese Toby-Quashie, Chief Administrator, THA, Mrs. Erla Harewood-Christopher, Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant Colonel Collin Millington, Director of Operations for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, Lieutenant Commander Valene Valentine, Base Commander for the Tobago Command of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG), Ms. Marcia Charles-Elbourne, General Manager/CEO of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, and Mr. Rishi Singh, Head of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). The Honourable Minister advised that the purpose of the engagement was to address the very serious issues of crime and criminality, particularly, homicides and gun-violence in Tobago. The discussions addressed a wide cross-section of security matters, which included updates on the improvements to the national security infrastructure, assets and personnel. The issue of the safety and security of the fisherfolk in Tobago, and the need for greater collaboration between the fisherfolk and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard was ventilated. Assurances were also given by the Honourable Minister, that the TTCG will be mandated to heighten its preventative and interdiction activity, in keeping with the Ministry's focus on the island's border security. The Commissioner of Police gave the assurance that the TTPS will continue to deploy resources to the island, including the provision of increased patrols and technical air support. Chief Secretary, Farley Augustine welcomed these partnerships, and gave the commitment of the THA, to support the initiatives proposed. Both parties agreed that the information shared would also be useful in outreach campaigns to the citizens, in collaboration with the THA. Within the Budget Statement for fiscal 2024, Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert, introduced a proposition to allocate a School Supplies and Book Grant of $1,000 to support financially disadvantaged students at both primary and secondary school levels.
To ascertain eligibility for this grant, the Ministry of Education is currently undertaking a Means Test application process. The Ministry notes that this initiative is designed to “address the financial challenges faced by students in acquiring essential supplies, thereby facilitating their attendance at primary and secondary schools.” The deadline for applications is Friday 26th April, 2024. Who Is Eligible
Mode of Application
Online Application
This will take applicants directly to the application form. This is to be completed online and at the end of the form, there are fields for the upload of the following:
The Recommender must not be an immediate relative of the applicant. The Recommender must be included in one of the following categories:
Please note that the recommendations must state that the applicant is either self-employed or unemployed. Click ‘Submit’ upon completion of the form. FAQS — SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BOOK GRANT Q: Who can apply for the Means Test to Determine Eligibility for School Supplies and Book Grant to students of Government and Government-Assisted primary and secondary schools (Special schools included)? A: Parents/Legal Guardians of students currently enrolled in primary and secondary schools (Levels Infant 1 - Upper Form 6). Q: Can the Parents/Guardians of ECCE students apply? A: Currently, this application is only open to students of Government and Government-Assisted primary and secondary schools. Q: Is this application process open to students attending schools in Tobago as well? A: YES, this application is open to all students of Government and Government-Assisted primary and secondary schools in Tobago. Q: What is the email login information required to access the form? A: The email address to be entered is [email protected] and the password to be used is Applicant2024. Q: What is the procedure for applying if I am the Parent/Legal Guardian of more than one child? A: A separate application is required for each child. Q: If i am currently receiving Public Assistance, can I still apply? A: YES, Parents/Guardians of students currently in receipt of grants from the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services are especially encouraged to apply using documents verifying receipt of Government Assistance, such as stamped cheque or proof of receipt of social assistance or grant (not older than 3 months). Please be guided accordingly. [Source: Ministry of Education] The Ministry of National Security is advising all State and Non-State Agencies and all Trinidad and Tobago Diplomatic Missions abroad, that the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago is to be flown at half-mast for TODAY ONLY (Thursday 11th April, 2024), the day of the Official Funeral of the Right Honourable Mr. Justice Michael de la Bastide, TC, Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and First President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). In a Media Release today, the Ministry notes that the National Flag should be flown at half-mast or half-staff by lowering the flag by its own depth, from its normal position at the peak of the staff, when the nation is in mourning. To get to half-mast, the flag is first hoisted to the top of the staff for an instant, and then lowered to the half-mast position. Before lowering the flag down for the day, the flag is again raised to the top of the staff. Other flags on the same stand of poles should also be at half-mast or should not be flown at all when the National Flag is at half-mast. Flags of foreign nations should not be flown at half mast, unless their country is also observing a period mourning. Traffic restrictions will be in place today from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM in Maraval to accommodate the Official Funeral of the Right Honourable Mr. Justice Michael de la Bastide, TC. Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, is issuing a stern warning against the importation of illegal livestock, emphasizing the grave risks posed to citizens' lives by those involved in this illicit trade.
This warning follows a disturbing incident on Tuesday morning (9th April, 2024), where forty-three (43) animals were apprehended during an attempt to smuggle them into the country via an illegal entry point in Icacos. In a Media Release on Tuesday following the incident, Minister Hosein stresses the urgency of addressing this critical issue to protect human and animal populations from potential harm. The event unfolded around 9:30 AM during a routine patrol, when Officers spotted an incoming vessel with a cart in tow. As they approached, they found the vessel already onshore, with a trailer-tractor attempting to pull a cart onshore. Several individuals assisted in the operation, but they quickly fled after noticing the approaching Officers, leaving the cart behind. Subsequent inspection revealed the presence of livestock animals inside the cart, prompting immediate action and the intervention of technical teams of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries. Minister Hosein is vehemently condemning the deplorable and intolerable conditions under which these animals are transported, stating, “The cruel treatment of these animals is reprehensible and poses a grave threat to both animal welfare and public health.” He added that “Illegal animal imports violate existing regulations and is a criminal offense punishable by law.” The Ministry said it is conducting a thorough investigation into Tuesday's incident, under the guidance of its Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). The Media Release concluded by saying, “We urge citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities related to illegal animal imports. Collaborative efforts and heightened awareness are crucial to mitigating the risks associated with such activities and protecting our communities.” |
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