This Week in Trini

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This Week in Trini Email: smiles@thisweekintrini.com / trinbagovoices@gmail.comWebsite:                            https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp:                      1 868 335 2192Graphics:                        Jade Sampson IMF Report The concluding statement from the IMF's staff visit https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMF-Concluding-Statement-2021-Article-IV-Consultation-with-Trinidad-and-Tobago.pdfhttps://www.nationnews.com/2021/11/20/imf-predicts-growth-trinidad/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2021/11/21/news/regional/trinidad/imf-calls-on-trinidad-to-deal-with-foreign-exchange-issues/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2021/11/19/trinidad-and-tobago-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2021-article-iv-mission Trinidad and Suriname sign a MOUhttp://news.gov.tt/content/minister-young-meets-minister-foreign-affairs-international-business-and-international#.YZwK5tDMLIUhttps://foreign.gov.tt/resources/news/minister-foreign-and-caricom-affairs-hosts-bilateral-meeting-minister-foreign-affairs-international-business-and-international-cooperation-republic-suriname/Tobago Channel Five Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5 This Week in Trini, Rebrand YouEpisode 1 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461591Episode 2 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461600Episode 3 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222441Episode 4 -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222618Episode 5 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222708 Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Update for the Week ending 14th November 2021THA Nomination Day 15th November- Tobago Channel 5Police Certificate of Character service now availableSOE ends Wednesday November 17thRepublic Bank Leaders for combatting Climate Change in their industryAdjustments made to the Public Health RegulationsThis Week in Trini Email: smiles@thisweekintrini.com / trinbagovoices@gmail.comWebsite:                            https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp:                      1 868 335 2192Graphics:                        Jade Sampson Police Certificate of Character:  https://www.ttps.gov.tt/Services/Certificates/Certificate-of-CharacterNet Zero Banking Alliance: Republic Holdings Limited – Leaders- Trendsettershttps://www.unepfi.org/net-zero-banking/ Tobago Channel Five Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5

The current SOE comes to an end on  November 29thThe House of Representatives meets this Wednesday re  the establishment of the Police Service CommissionChanges to the Demerit Point System expected This Week in Trini Email: smiles@thisweekintrini.com / trinbagovoices@gmail.comWebsite:                            https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp:                      1 868 335 2192Graphics:                        Jade Sampson Prime Minister's Press Conference- News from Glasgowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpppTkpbo0Y Ministry of Works Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/mowtgovtt New Covid-19 Pillhttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-59163899Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthTT/Tobago Channel Five Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5 This Week in Trini, Rebrand YouEpisode 1 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461591Episode 2 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461600Episode 3 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222441Episode 4 -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222618Episode 5 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222708 Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Zero Rated Items available effective November 01https://tradeind.gov.tt/trade-ministry-to-actively-monitor-the-removal-of-vat-on-expanded-list-of-food-items-at-supermarkets/Staebrook News – Wasa $81M Procurement Fiascohttps://www.stabroeknews.com/2021/11/01/news/regional/trinidad/shocking-findings-in-trinidad-water-authority-audit/ Onsite alcohol consumption permissible  effective November 01 in the safe zone https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthTT/ This Week in Trini Email: smiles@thisweekintrini.com / trinbagovoices@gmail.comWebsite:                            https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp:                      1 868 335 2192Graphics:                           Jade SampsonZero Rated items Eff Nov 2021 “This Week in Trini, Rebrand You” EpisodesEpisode 1 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461591Episode 2 – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9461600Episode 3 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222441Episode 4 -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222618 Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Motion to remove President Paula-Mae Weekes resulted in a 47-24 margin of defeatStudents Form 4 - 6 Return to physical schoolsImam Yasin Abu Bakr, has died  January 01st  2022  Trinidad and Tobago 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 dollar non polymer bills cease to be legal tender.This Week in Trini Production: Website: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com                                  Send a voice note via the microphone icon on the website.  (bottom, right)Email:        smiles@thisweekintrini.com/trinbagovoices@gmail.com Tobago Channel 5 Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5/Tobago: a new healthcare destination?https://www.laingbuissonnews.com/imtj/news-imtj/trinidad-and-tobago-a-new-healthcare-destination/https://www.endlesscaribbean.com/tobago-exploring-the-wellness-tourism-niche/https://www.onecaribbean.org/ttal-to-diversify-tobagos-tourism-product-with-wellness-niche/ Vaccine Hesitancy Hotline: Number 607 8299Vaccine Hesitancy Hotline: Operates Monday to Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm This Week in Trini, Rebrand YouEpisode 1 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/8955686Episode 2 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/8955835 Episode 3 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/9222441

Vaccine Hesitancy Hotline: Number 607 8299Vaccine Hesitancy Hotline: Operates Monday to Friday from 4 pm to 7 pmCarib and DJ Khalid Articlehttps://izzso.com/carib-signs-international-music-producer-dj-khaled-as-ambassador/Promo Video - Carib and DJ Khalidhttps://youtu.be/e49AMhgvggATobago Channel 5 Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/tobagochannel5/ This Week in Trini, Rebrand YouEpisode 1 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/8955686Episode 2 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1828595/8955835  

Businesses will reopen from October 11thControversy - The Police CommissionThe Valuation ProcessReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/Email:      smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp: 1 868 335 2192Artwork by Jade SampsonMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay  LinksValuation online portalhttps://valuationdivision.gov.tt/login/https://valuationdivision.gov.tt/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/Trinidad Guardian – Airlines operating into POShttps://www.fr24news.com/a/2021/09/returning-airlines-to-tt-trinidad-guardian.html#:~:text=On%20December%203%2C%20according%20to%20their%20website%2C%20Air,hours%20to%20POS%20and%20arrives%20at%204%3A05%20p.m.Channel 5 – Police Service Commission - Spot On https://fb.watch/8i3OWk9QVc/ Channel 5 New Electoral Boundaries Fair or Not Fair https://fb.watch/8hLrtctwi3/ Channel 5 -Tobago Tourism Sector in Need of Extended Support to Recoverhttps://fb.watch/8hLvKNVWks/

Joanne Edwards, the CEO of Image by Jo Edwards, shares the importance of creating a "Personal Brand"This is the second in the series - 4 weeks -  Released Sunday PMCall:            1-868-754-0226Email:        info@imagebyjoedwards.comTwitter:   twitter.com/JosiebethttInstagram: instagram.com/joedwardsttFacebook: facebook.com/imagebyJoEdwards

Joanne Edwards, the CEO of Image by Jo Edwards, shares the importance of creating a "Personal Brand"This is the first in the series - 4 weeks -  Released Sunday PMCall:            1-868-754-0226Email:        info@imagebyjoedwards.comTwitter:   twitter.com/JosiebethttInstagram: instagram.com/joedwardsttFacebook: facebook.com/imagebyJoEdwards

Joanne Edwards, the CEO of Image by Jo Edwards, shares the importance of creating a "Personal Brand" The  D in the ABC's of Personal Branding Week 5/5  -  Released Sunday PMBonus Week- Week 5 is here  Call:            1-868-754-0226 Email:        info@imagebyjoedwards.comTwitter:   twitter.com/JosiebethttInstagram: instagram.com/joedwardsttFacebook: facebook.com/imagebyJoEdwards 

Joanne Edwards, the CEO of Image by Jo Edwards, shares the importance of creating a "Personal Brand" The  C in the ABC's of Personal Branding Week 4/5  -  Released Sunday PMBonus Week- Week 5 is next  Call:            1-868-754-0226 Email:        info@imagebyjoedwards.comTwitter:   twitter.com/JosiebethttInstagram: instagram.com/joedwardsttFacebook: facebook.com/imagebyJoEdwards 

Joanne Edwards, the CEO of Image by Jo Edwards, shares the importance of creating a "Personal Brand" The  B in the ABC's of Personal Branding Week 3/5  -  Released Sunday PMt  Call:            1-868-754-0226 Email:        info@imagebyjoedwards.comTwitter:   twitter.com/JosiebethttInstagram: instagram.com/joedwardsttFacebook: facebook.com/imagebyJoEdwards 

Website: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comTelephone number: 18683352192Leave us a Review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Hiking Trail  Mount Breezy – https://youtu.be/ITLBpn3lvZghttps://youtu.be/QnJ2xwmg3yQ Valuations on or before 30th November: https://www.valuationdivision.gov.tt/https://valuationdivision.gov.tt/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/Blog By Stephen Kangal  political publicist http://www.trinidadandtobagonews.com/blog/?p=54733#more-54733TTRA Bill: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ministers-Presentation-on-TTRA-Bill-in-Senate-on-14.09.21.pdfDebra Felix Thomas - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1494434200955399¬if_id=1632014406008429¬if_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif

Global Data's report entitled , ‘Americas Oil and Gas Upstream Development Outlook to 2025' on Offshore Online.Jamaat Al Muslimeen leader Imam Yasin Abu Bakr has issued what he called his last warning. Reviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/Email:      smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp: 1 868 335 2192Artwork by Jade SampsonMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay  Links Ministry of Health's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthTTGlobal Data's report:https://www.offshore-mag.com/pipelines/article/14182828/shell-contracts-longlength-steel-pipes-for-offshore-trinidad-and-tobago-gas-tieback-projecthttps://www.offshore-mag.com/regional-reports/latin-america/article/14210128/trinidad-and-tobago-steps-up-gas-production 

Tobagonians hesitant re Covid  19 VaccinesThe Stern of the Carnival Runner took a bow last weekNational Online Survey re home healthcare waste disposalReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/Email:      smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp: 1 868 335 2192Artwork by Jade SampsonMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay  

IPCC delivers its climate change message with an increased sense of urgency. It suggests that whereas it is still possible to slow the negative climate trend in this century, it requires action now. Expressions of Interest - Port Authority of Trinidad and TobagoMandatory Vaccination for School Children?Reviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/Email:      smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp: 1 868 335 2192Artwork by Jade SampsonMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay    LinksWelcome to Channel 5 -         https://www.facebook.com/watch/tobagochannel5/Prime Minister Mia Mottley  https://www.facebook.com/1348753111818708/videos/2138217452988009IPCC report -         https://www.ipcc.ch/reportVideo from IPCC - https://vimeo.com/540534970Pfizer Distribution points: http://news.gov.tt/content/new-locations-be-added-distribution-pfizer-covid-19-vaccines#.YSMbOI5KjIU

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Nelson Mandela Park?WASA WoesLets Vaccinate to Celebrate!LinksFor further information or assistance, customers are asked to contact WASA's Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/26.Nelson Mandela Park :Petition: http://chng.it/jcQNFwDZhttps://press.1001solutions.net/2021/08/04/social-media-outcry-halts-revitalisation-plans-for-trinidad-park-but-approach-to-public-consultation-remains-a-challenge/https://globalvoices.org/2021/07/31/weak-public-consultation-approach-draws-questions-about-plans-to-revitalise-beloved-trinidad-park/ Access the Covid 19 Vaccine - https://health.gov.tt/how-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccineHealth Facilities in Trinidad and Tobago - https://health.gov.tt/health-facilitiesTobago Regional Health Authority – latest covid news https://trha.co.tt/alpha/E-Tax platform - https://etax.ird.gov.tt.  view: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

NIB opens officesCaribbean Airlines reduces WorkforceMinister Marvin Gonzales visits TobagoNo Appt. necessary at some mass vaccination and drive thru sitesLinksAccess the Covid 19 Vaccine - https://health.gov.tt/how-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Drive in Trinidad and TobagoEMS in use in Trinidad and TobagoTHA Amendment Act to be proclaimedLinksAccess the Covid 19 Vaccine - https://health.gov.tt/how-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Borders are open Effective July 17thTTravel Pass  Mandatory for all travellersPM Dr. Keith Rowley, received his first shot of SinopharmVaccines are not mandatory AT THIS TIMERate us: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/https://ttravelpass.gov.tt/travel-requirement Website: www.thisweekintriniproduction.comEmail:       smiles@thisweekintrini.comTel. No.:   1868-335-2192

Borders are opening!54% of the selling price of a car is MVT, VAT and CD'sWas Dr. Sealy expected to turnaround WASA in 5 months?Restaurants are open from 19th July – No on SiteCheck the exemption on Property TaxesLinksThe finance Bill 2021s – http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/b2021h05-1rS.pdf Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Borders are open from July 17th (some conditions apply)The Finance Bill 2021 a must readLinksThe Finance Bill 2021 – http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/b2021h05-1rS.pdf  Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Borders open- citizens can return from July 17th, 2021 Tobago Self Government Bill in the House of Representatives nowCaribbean Airlines to retrench approximately 450 workersGreat Race 2021 is on!LinksTobago Bills – http://www.ttparliament.org/documents/3048.pdfSend a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

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Our Border may open from as early as Mid July!Welcome Pepper Spray!LinksSexual Offences Bill 2021 -  http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/b2021s05g.pdfBarbados Travel Bubble - https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020 Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com WhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

A proposal to increase the retirement age from 60 to 65 is under “active consideration.Links Free Courses -  https://www.facebook.com/sportcommdevtt/photos/a.584688658224705/4792586464101549/Vaccines Compared  - https://www.businessinsider.com/covid-vaccines-compared-vaccine-pfizer-oxford-moderna-astrazeneca-side-effects-2021-2Send a review: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comWhatsApp 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Borders may open in 6-8 weeks!!!LinksMotor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act: http://news.gov.tt/sites/default/files/E-Gazette/Gazette%202020/Legal%20Notices/Legal%20Notice%20No.%20281of%202020.pdfemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comWebsite: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.comTelephone 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

LinksCXC Press Release https://cpressrelease.com/cxc-2021-regional-examinations-strategy/Patrice Grell Yursik  https://www.afrobella.com/Article from Patrice https://www.yahoo.com/now/tabanca-trinidad-stronger-ever-113000358.htmlemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comTelephone 1 868 335 2192Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

No Man is an Island.  Lets work together for the benefit of the country.LinksGrant NIS: https://portal.finance.gov.tt/Grant Ministry: https://grants.social.gov.tt/Reviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/email: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

Contract Nurses need to be able to rest and recoup too...Can we change the subject and the tone of the conversation to say "We will or We can"LinksReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

Our Covid-19 numbers are alarmingLinksReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

We need Covid-19 VaccinesReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay 

For the Week Ending 25th April, 2021LinksReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

Love is a VerbBackground Music: JuliusH from PixabayBlog: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/love-is-decision-not-emotionBooks: https://openlibrary.org/Song – Love is a Verb: https://youtu.be/uaEyaws2vJA

For the Week Ending April 18th, 2021 LinksReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

What a Week for Sweet T&TLinksReviews: https://www.thisweekintriniproduction.com/reviews/new/Website: https:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.comMusic by Twisterium from Pixabay

Ministry Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccines - info available on Ministry's websiteThis Week in Trini has a home - A WebsiteCovid Cases Climb in T&Thttps://health.gov.tt/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/deployment-infohttps:///www.thisweekintriniproduction.comemail: smiles@thisweekintrini.com

Electronic Ankle Monitoring Bracelets are being used in TnT               Covid-19 Vaccines are due this week

Who ever dropped the ball, Just pick it up; Black lives matter.

Naparima Girls tops schools for Scholarships allottedNaparima Girls and Hillview college Students recommended for Presidents medalsmiles@trinbagothings.com Bursaries Programme - https://www.moe.gov.tt/news-release-222-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/Bamboo Cathedral hike -https://youtu.be/Qi01eLvPgcw

Headlines for the Week Ending March 07th, 2021The THA Amendment Bill is passed in the SenateCSEC and CAPE Exams are scheduled for June/July Police Commissioner Gary Griffith... survey says!

Update for the Week ending February 28th, 2021.  The Petrotrin Oil Refinery is back in the news again.  WASA re-org expected.  Johnson and John son Vaccine Approved by the FDA.   Visit Radio Garden listen to radio stations all over the world.

Front Line Workers Receive COVID Vaccines.THA  Amendment Bill Passed in the House of RepresentativesCovid Restrictions eased...

Update for the Week ending February 14th, 2021.  Carnival Shows on CNC3 tonight,   Machel Monday 2 hour event on machelmontano.com 15th February, 2021.   Pre Recorded Dimanche Gras 2021 check NCC digital online platform tntcarnivalworld.com.

Update for the Week ending February 7th, 2021. New AATT Board. Patrice Roberts concert "Strength of a Woman" is February 11th and lots more activities.

Updates for the Week ending January 31st, 2021 THA  Election deadlock  Old Man's Ice Cream and Delights - Yummy Ice Cream - Balmain COUVA  https://youtu.be/CQ7aLveA6Uk    Email me: Smiles@trinbagothings.com

Updates for the Week ending January 24th, 2021. New Online Application System for Exemptions.   "The Monarch" and The Chutney Soca Monarch Competitions are on!  Email me: smiles@trinbagothings.com

Updates for the Week ending January 17th, 2021.  DOMA gives Suggestions to Save our Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.  Tobago Wildlife Expert Mr. Newton George was featured by National Geographic.     https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/11/wildlife-expert-newton-george-on-tobagos-pristine-ecosystem-and-the-islands-top  Email me: smiles@trinbagothings.com

The Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley was admitted to West Shore.