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A Government motion to extend the State of Emergency (SoE) by a further ninety (90) days, until 30th November 2021, was eventually passed in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday 25th August 2021). The motion, which required only Government votes, passed with a vote of twenty-one (21) for on the Government’s side, none against and eighteen (18) abstentions from the Opposition’s side. Prime Minister Keith Rowley gave the assurance in the House of Representatives yesterday that the Government intends to discontinue the SoE at the first and earliest opportunity, once it would not increase the COVID-19 risk to the population. He said the only reason for the extension is to prevent further spread of the virus and discourage persons from congregating and socializing at night. “At the end of the day, we want to be able to preserve lives and keep Hospitals from overflowing, keep doctors and nurses from being overworked and keep people at the jobs they’ve been allowed to return to.” He also added, “I want to give this assurance that at the first opportunity that is medically safe and encouraged, this Government will discontinue this SoE, even if Parliament approves this SoE for 90 days, where it’s reasonable to do so without exposing the population, we’ll end it right then and there.” The Prime Minister spoke against a background of horn-tooting by motorists who were protesting the extension as they passed the Red House. A group of people also protested on the pavement outside the building. Protest noises could be heard inside the Parliament chamber. UNC and Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, previously called for people to protest against the proposed extension with horn-tooting and headlight-flashing. Apart from outside of Parliament, protests occurred in Fyzabad; Avocat; certain Curepe locations; Munroe Road, Chaguanas; Penal and parts of San Fernando. P.M Rowley noted that when the Government looked at where Trinidad and Tobago is right now, after the initial ninety (90) days, it is not at a point to dispense with the SoE. “If we do that, it’s more likely the responses from the public will see us having higher community spread, leading to another phase of activity which will force Government to take firmer action,” he said. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: T&T Guardian]
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