A family has been left traumatized following a home invasion and robbery in Charlieville, Chaguanas, early Thursday morning (25th April, 2024).
According to reports, three (3) armed bandits stormed a home at Francis Lalla Street, Charlieville, around 3:15 AM and announced a robbery. The suspects, one said to be of African descent, one mixed and one East Indian, then proceeded to tie up the family members and rob them of two (2) Samsung cellphones, a quantity of cash, jewellery and a silver Nissan Bluebird (PBT 6451). The family members were eventually able to untie themselves and alert the Police. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: DJ Sheriff]
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Another pre-action protocol letter has been issued to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH), following the death of a newborn baby girl approximately two (2) months ago, of “presumed sepsis.” The POSGH falls under the purview of the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA).
This is now the 20th letter sent to the POSGH over the last few weeks from Freedom Law Chambers, headed by Attorney-At-Law, Anand Ramlogan, which is dealing with baby deaths at the institution on behalf of clients. Two (2) letters were also sent to the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH), while one (1) was sent to the Mt. Hope Women's Hospital. A total of twenty-three (23) letters have been dispatched thus far to three (3) public Hospitals by Freedom Law Chambers, in connection with deaths that the parents believe may have been the result of negligence. In the latest letter, dated Saturday 27th April, 2024, 29-year-old Elisha Felix, a market vendor, claims she lost her baby, Azariah Rodney, on 19th February, 2024 because of negligence at the POSGH NICU. The letter stated that Felix and her common-law husband, 34-year-old Stephen Rodney, were looking forward to becoming parents but that their journey to parenthood took a devastating turn when they were confronted with the heartbreaking reality of their baby's tragic passing. Azariah was the couple's first child in their 2-year union. Felix was transferred from the Sangre Grande Hospital to the POSGH for a C-Section on 4th February, 2024. Azariah was born at thirty (30) weeks and transferred to the NICU for observation. The letter noted that Felix first set eyes on her baby on 7th February, 2024, causing her heart to overflow with joy. The parents were later told, however, that the baby had jaundice and an infection and antibiotics were being administered. Despite their concerns, the couple was re-assured that these complications were common among pre-mature babies. The jaundice and infection eventually subsided, which brought relief to the parents. Doctors subsequently discontinued the antibiotics and Azariah was weaned off the ventilator as she began breathing on her own, and even showed signs of progress by starting to consume a small amount of breast milk, the letter stated. However, things took a dramatic turn, as Rodney noticed tubes connected to his baby and enquired about it. Rodney was told the baby was placed on stronger antibiotics, which confused him, the letter noted. Knowing that his daughter was just taken off of the antibiotics, Rodney enquired from another nurse who was dismissive, telling him, “Yuh child pre-mature! Ent we tell yuh dis normal?” The parents received a distressing call from the NICU on 18th February, 2024, urgently requesting their presence at the institution. Upon arrival at the Hospital, they saw a few Doctors around their baby, whose body was swollen. The baby's hands and feet were blue and purple and she had been connected to numerous tubes and medical equipment, the letter said. The couple instantly went into a state of panic and shock. “They thought to themselves that this could not be the same baby they saw just the day before who was active and smiling and moving around,” the letter stated. As they sought answers, the parents were ushered into another room while the medical team conducted an assessment. Minutes later, they were informed that Azariah was not responding as expected and they needed to re-initiate ventilation and conduct further tests. Later that evening, healthcare workers requested blood samples from Felix for compatibility testing, preparing for blood transfusions if needed. Despite the couple's countless enquiries, no member of the medical staff told them about any of the tests being conducted or provided updates on Azariah's condition. The couple again received an urgent call from the NICU a day later, on 19th February, 2024, instructing them to come in immediately, where they were met with the sight of their baby in an even worse condition. The Doctor delivered the news that baby Azariah had developed Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). The parents were re-assured by the Doctor that this was normal in pre-mature babies. Hours later, however, baby Azariah died. The letter stated that Azariah's death certificate listed “presumed sepsis” as the official cause of death. “While initially, the couple did not question this discrepancy in Azariah's cause of death, their perspective has since shifted upon learning about similar situations faced by other parents in recent times. They now wonder if the same bacteria present in the NICU at the time of the cluster of babies' deaths in April, had been present all along, and if the medical staff were simply concealing it from them all that time,” the letter stated. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian] The Ministry of Works and Transport announced in a Public Notice on Saturday (27th April, 2024) that the bridge along Saddle Road, Maraval, in the vicinity of Church's Texas Chicken, has been RE-OPENED to vehicular traffic.
The Ministry thanks the general public for its continued co-operation. For further information, please visit the Ministry’s website (www.mowt.gov.tt) or call the Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) Unit at 638-2350 or 675-4052. Please be guided accordingly. The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Arima, Tacarigua and D'Abadie on Sunday (28th April, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Arima, Tacarigua and D'Abadie are as follows: ARIMA (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
ARIMA: (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
TACARIGUA (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
D'ABADIE (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions. An investigation has been launched after a Councillor from the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation drew his licensed firearm on a Municipal Police Officer during an altercation near the Guaico traffic lights on Thursday morning (25th April, 2024). The Councillor‘s firearm has since been seized by Police.
According to reports, the Municipal Police Officer was on his way to work, around 7:00 AM, when an alleged ‘bad drive’ escalated into an argument between the Councillor and himself. The councillor was said to be exiting a minor road and driving onto a major road while the Municipal Police Officer was passing, near the Guaico traffic lights. While both men were arguing from their vehicles, the Municipal Police Officer exited his vehicle and began approaching the Councillor. At that point, the Councillor said he became fearful for his life and drew his licensed firearm. The Municipal Police Officer reported the incident to Officers of the Sangre Grande Eastern Operational Centre, who located the Councillor and had a conversation with him. He was then taken to the Sangre Grande Police Station, where statements from both men were recorded. Police have seized the Councillor’s firearm until investigations into the matter have been completed. Chairman of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation, Kenwyn Phillip, said he immediately tried to contact the Councillor upon hearing about the incident, but was unsuccessful. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian]
Police have arrested a man at a bar overnight for possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Officers of the Chaguanas Division Task Force (CDTF) were on mobile patrol early this morning (Saturday 27th April, 2024), around 12:45 AM, when they received information which led them to a bar on the Chaguanas Main Road. CDTF Officers made their way to the bar where they observed a man dressed in a black hoodie and a pair of black jeans. The man appeared to be holding his pants while he danced. The Officers approached the man and identified themselves. Based on their information and surveillance, the Officers searched the man and allegedly discovered a Glock-19 pistol loaded with five (5) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition.
The 45-year-old man from Longdenville, Chaguanas, was arrested and the firearm and ammunition were seized.
The man is expected to be charged and appear before the Masters’ Court early next week. “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.” The North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) is addressing recent claims concerning the handling of neonatal medical records. In a Media Release today (Friday 26th April, 2024), the NWRHA said it has been brought to its attention that Freedom Law Chambers, representing several parents of the neonates, “has raised concerns about the suppression of medical records and, in one case, a delay of over 57 days for receipt. It has become necessary once again for the NWRHA to offer clarity on this matter, in order to correct public misinformation.”
According to the NWRHA‘s statement, “Patients and parents of infants have the right to request their medical records at any time directly from the NWRHA. Requests can also be made through legal representatives, such as Attorneys-at-Law and they are facilitated. There is a standard process of verification by the Medical Records Officer that must be followed once the records are requested by an external party. The NWRHA wishes to advise that contrary to reports that there have been extensive delays in responding to requests for medical records of the 16 neonates who died at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, no requests have been made for the medical records of these 16 neonates to the NWRHA before April 12, 2024, from either patients/parents or Attorneys acting on their behalf. As part of the standard practice at the NWRHA, all requests for medical records are recorded at the time of the request.” The NWRHA continued, “Freedom Law Chambers first requested the medical records of the initial 7 neonates on April 12, 2024. There were subsequent requests for additional medical records as the number of proposed claims rose. By April 23, 2024, the NWRHA had provided copies of the medical records for 11 neonates which satisfies all requests received to date. Receipt of the 11 records was confirmed by Freedom Law Chambers on April 24, 2024. Regarding specific allegations of undue delay in relation to infant(s) that passed away in February 2024, the NWRHA received a formal request from Freedom Law Chambers on April 17, 2024 and these records have been provided as requested. As such there was no 57-day delay between the date of request and the date of receipt, as maliciously alleged.” The statement added, “In light of these facts, NWRHA categorically rejects any insinuation of manipulation or intentional delay in providing medical records with regard to the concerned neonates. In our history of treating with medical negligence matters before the Court, the Judiciary has never found the NWRHA to have tampered or manipulated medical records. Reckless, misleading and speculative accusations suggestive of tampering and/or sanitization by the NWRHA are unfounded.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “We urge all parties involved to refrain from spreading misinformation, especially during such a sensitive time. Misguided allegations can only exacerbate the distress surrounding delicate matters. We remain committed to transparency in this matter, and will continue to diligently comply with requests for medical records in accordance with established procedures.” THA Offering $10,000 Reward For Successful Capture of Shark Involved In Turtle Beach Attack26/4/2024
UPDATE: The Chief Secretary has rescinded the $10,000 reward, hours after it was posted on social media.
The Office of the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is advising all registered fishermen that the THA is offering a $10,000 reward for the successful capture of the shark involved in the attack at Turtle Beach, Tobago, earlier today (Friday 26th April, 2024).
The Office of the Chief Secretary further advises, “Please exercise caution as your safety is of utmost importance.”
Today’s shark attack occurred approximately ten (10) meters away from shore at the Turtle Beach/Courland Beach, adjacent to the Starfish Hotel.
A British national, identified as 64-year-old Peter Smith, is now receiving critical care at Hospital. Smith was bitten by the shark on his left hand, left thigh and stomach while bathing at Courland Bay, also known as Turtle Beach. The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said the affected individual was promptly taken to the Scarborough General Hospital for medical treatment. “Beachgoers and marine interests are advised to be avoid the Courland Beach/Turtle Beach until further notice.” Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Farley Augustine, has since announced the closure of seven (7) beaches in Tobago as a result of the shark attack this morning. In a social media post, the Chief Secretary said, “We are receiving notices of shark sightings in the Grafton area. Consequently, out of an abundance of caution (for the remaining portions of today), we are forced to temporarily close beaches: Plymouth, Courland Bay, Black Rock, Mt. Irvine, Buccoo, Pigeon Point, Store Bay and all coastal areas in between. This will lead to a temporary suspension of the reef tours in the area.” More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) met with Senior Officials of the Ministry of Health and the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) today (Friday 26th April, 2024), to conduct a debriefing exercise arising from the in-country mission, which took place between 22nd - 26th April, 2024.
At least sixteen (16) neonates have died recently at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH). In a brief Media Release today, the Ministry said, “The public is advised that the PAHO review will continue, which will lead to the preparation of a final report being submitted to the Ministry of Health, pending the completion of PAHO's internal processes. In the interim, the Ministry and the NWRHA will continue to work with PAHO to facilitate the completion of the independent review.” More on this as it becomes available. |
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