Kay-Marie Fletcher

Independent Senator Dr Marlene Attzs is rejecting suggestions that the Government's proposed 30 new police posts to be jointly run by police and army personnel are simply Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) under another name.

Several current and former parliamentarians named by the Integrity Commission for outstanding declarations say they have since moved to bring their filings up to date.

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath has denied any Government interference in the cancellation of a Communication Workers Union (CWU) protest outside TSTT House yesterday, instead accusing CWU Secretary General Joanne Ogeer of engaging in baseless speculation over the decision.

People's National Movement (PNM) leader Pennelope Beckles has signalled that there are no plans to expel San Fernando East MP Brian Manning, despite his public allegations of corruption and criminality within the party and criticism that she has been unable or unwilling to deal with the matter.

The Opposition is calling on President Christine Kangaloo to demand answers from the Police Service Commission (PolSC) over its failure to recommend an acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) while Allister Guevarro was out of the country.

Opposition MP and former public utilities minister Marvin Gonzales is calling for the removal of his successor, Barry Padarath and the board and executive management of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), accusing the authority of quietly increasing some plumbing inspectorate fees by as much as 700 per cent without informing the public.

Allegations of gang affiliation, intimidation, extortion and threats have prompted a major shake-up at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA).

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking to quell concerns about a resurgence of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, saying there has been no significant increase in cases or hospitalisations.

KAY-MARIE FLETCHER Senior Reporter [email protected]

With just days to go before schools reopen, Route Two Maxi Taxi Association president Brenton Knights says school maxi taxi concessionaires have received more than $2 million towards outstanding payments, with more money expected in the coming week.