COVID-19 in Trinidad & Tobago (Local Updates & Discussions Only)

[SuperiorMan]

Don't mind street food opening but it would have real people there now with everybody else closed

[redmanjp]

He just say tomorrow might have more restrictions?

[aaron17]

Don't mind street food opening but it would have real people there now with everybody else closed

And more robbery by vendor..they jus waiting in line.

[aaron17]

He just say tomorrow might have more restrictions?

I was thinking of why not private sectors and curfews of parlours?

[killercow]

So the public service who now getting to stay home getting full salary?

Yes that is correct. Being a public servant right now, especially a ministry that is not essential such as sport, arts & culture, tourism etc is probably the best job to have right now.

You essentially getting paid to stay home.

[alfa]

Trinis,

Do not blame the Govt, blame yourselves.

Allyuh jackass the scene more than enough.

I dont want to hear NO bawling and crying from you Trinis eh

Over and over and over...

WEAR YOUR MASKS
SANITIZE
SOCIAL DISTANCE...

Why allyuh not listening?

Amm any immigrants legal or otherwise ever come on a boat wearing masks, sanitizing and practicing social distancing when loaded on a pirogue with 25 others? Asking for a friend

[aaron17]

Umm dentists open?

[K74T]

Umm dentists open?

Yes daftboy17

[widdyphuck]

Rowley finishing off Trinidad with these measures.

[wing]

Trinis,

Do not blame the Govt, blame yourselves.

Allyuh jackass the scene more than enough.

I dont want to hear NO bawling and crying from you Trinis eh

Over and over and over...

WEAR YOUR MASKS
SANITIZE
SOCIAL DISTANCE...

Why allyuh not listening?

Amm any immigrants legal or otherwise ever come on a boat wearing masks, sanitizing and practicing social distancing when loaded on a pirogue with 25 others? Asking for a friend

Amm, any immigrants, legal or otherwise running around pulling down our masks and sneezing in our faces? How exactly did the Brazil variant transfer from immigrants to local? Asking for a jackass

[hover11]

Nope that's what he warned about before this rampant spread , there are no resources....ppl would have received their salaries by today , financial management is key now

Is any salary relief being offered to these now unemployed persons?

[widdyphuck]

What evidence is there to suggest that these measures will curb the spread of the virus.

[Kenjo]

None but can you provide evidence for alternatives ?

[jhonnieblue]

What evidence is there to say it won't help?

[jhonnieblue]

Well then leave. Simple

Rowley finishing off Trinidad with these measures.

[bluefete]

ALWAYS REMEMBER:

The people making these decisions collecting their salary and benefits at the end of the month, every month!!!

Covid or no covid.

[widdyphuck]

None but can you provide evidence for alternatives ?

Proper border security is what they're not doing..

[The_Honourable]

From fb:

I think the PM forgot to read the part of his speech that said: “also with effect from Midnight....

1. All financial institutions will suspend mortgage/loan payments for both businesses and individuals until the economy is reopened

2. The PM and all members of Parliament/Ministers will take a 50 percent pay cut until the economy is in positive growth once again

3. All public servants and state enterprises employee from the top will be paid 50% of their salaries freeing up resources to provide some relief to private sector unemployed

4. All supermarkets and pharmacies will price merchandise at cost price until economy of reopened

I’m sure out in control PM will call a special meeting complete this part of his speech because his is a caring government.

https://www.facebook.com/inderasagewanp ... 2158008491

[widdyphuck]

ALWAYS REMEMBER:

The people making these decisions collecting their salary and benefits at the end of the month, every month!!!

Covid or no covid.

I saying this same thing on this thread 3 pages now. Go back and read.
Foolish PNM supporters arguing with me..

[aaron17]

From fb:

I think the PM forgot to read the part of his speech that said: “also with effect from Midnight....

1. All financial institutions will suspend mortgage/loan payments for both businesses and individuals until the economy is reopened

2. The PM and all members of Parliament/Ministers will take a 50 percent pay cut until the economy is in positive growth once again

3. All public servants and state enterprises employee from the top will be paid 50% of their salaries freeing up resources to provide some relief to private sector unemployed

4. All supermarkets and pharmacies will price merchandise at cost price until economy of reopened

I’m sure out in control PM will call a special meeting complete this part of his speech because his is a caring government.

https://www.facebook.com/inderasagewanp ... 2158008491

Sounds not tru...for now

[pugboy]

I found it amusing the part where he talk about how authorities actually DO have legal right to go in and stop private functions
so how come he didnt stop he 1% padna big wedding ?
or the arm wrestling limes with tight shirt

[timelapse]

"All animals are created equal, some more equal than others"

[tarzan]

From fb:

I think the PM forgot to read the part of his speech that said: “also with effect from Midnight....

1. All financial institutions will suspend mortgage/loan payments for both businesses and individuals until the economy is reopened

2. The PM and all members of Parliament/Ministers will take a 50 percent pay cut until the economy is in positive growth once again

3. All public servants and state enterprises employee from the top will be paid 50% of their salaries freeing up resources to provide some relief to private sector unemployed

4. All supermarkets and pharmacies will price merchandise at cost price until economy of reopened

I’m sure out in control PM will call a special meeting complete this part of his speech because his is a caring government.

https://www.facebook.com/inderasagewanp ... 2158008491

Sounds not tru...for now

banks suspending loan payments will have to eventually cut staff and close branches.

supermarkets and pharmacies selling at cost price will not be able to pay rent and pay staff also.

[K74T]

328 as mentioned earlier plus 2 deaths

[MaxPower]

What about doubles?

[pugboy]

positivity rate of 40% this rounds
compared to 28% yesterday

[Dohplaydat]

positivity rate of 40% this rounds
compared to 28% yesterday

It don't work so because the positives today isn't from the tests done in the last 24 hours. We have as 3 day delay so if 900 tests done in the last 24 hours that will show up maybe Saturday or Sunday.

[sMASH]

From fb:

I think the PM forgot to read the part of his speech that said: “also with effect from Midnight....

1. All financial institutions will suspend mortgage/loan payments for both businesses and individuals until the economy is reopened

2. The PM and all members of Parliament/Ministers will take a 50 percent pay cut until the economy is in positive growth once again

3. All public servants and state enterprises employee from the top will be paid 50% of their salaries freeing up resources to provide some relief to private sector unemployed

4. All supermarkets and pharmacies will price merchandise at cost price until economy of reopened

I’m sure out in control PM will call a special meeting complete this part of his speech because his is a caring government.

https://www.facebook.com/inderasagewanp ... 2158008491

Sounds not tru...for now

banks suspending loan payments will have to eventually cut staff and close branches.

supermarkets and pharmacies selling at cost price will not be able to pay rent and pay staff also.

banks post half billion yearly profits after tax. u mean they cant stand a monhts' salaries bonx?
their monthly salaries might be 1 million, maybe two.

they coudl pay all salaries for the year and not even feel it.

[K74T]

Key Points From the Press Conference Hosted By Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley – Thursday 29th April 2021


- Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, stated that in the last 24 hours, 328 positive Covid-19 cases were reported.

- As a result of these escalating numbers the Prime Minister announced new Covid-19 restrictions that will go into effect from midnight tonight to May 23rd.

1. The following services and establishments will be closed:

Restaurants

Bars

Places of Worship

Malls

Spas/Salons

Gyms/Fitness Centers

Casinos

Cinemas

Recreational Tour Services

2. The Public Service will operate on essential service only.

3. Inter-island travel between Trinidad and Tobago will be limited to 3 trips per day for planes and 25% capacity for boats.

- Prime Minister Rowley, shared troubling news on the availability of vaccines to T&T, he stated that possible contamination of AstraZeneca vaccines at a production company in the US could further dampen our efforts against the pandemic. The Prime Minister went on to indicate that T&T's next batch of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX is coming from Italy and it is uncertain if the Italian embargo on vaccines will affect our shipment.

- The Prime Minister announced that Government has taken a decision to use the 38,000 vaccine doses being reserved for 2nd shots, to administer 1st doses to persons. Dr. Rowley indicated that receiving one dose is still beneficial in protecting against Covid-19 if T&T fails to receive the 2nd tranche of vaccines. However, the Prime Minister stated that if everything goes as scheduled, everyone will be able to receive their 2 doses.

- Prime Minister Rowley said that Street Vendors can continue to operate for the time being, children will still be allowed to go to school in preparation for major exams and as long as you are masked and don't congregate, outdoor exercise is still allowed.

- Prime Minister Rowley appealed to the population to NOT travel to Tobago unless it is essential or an emergency.

- Dr. Rowley also indicated that ongoing monitoring shows that the behaviour in homes (parties and limes) are a major contributor to the numbers being seen and urged the population to refrain from such activities.

[MaxPower]

Why is street food being allowed?

This is only encourage congregating if restaurants are closed and Trinis are NOT listening.

Anyways