Cement Truck Crushes Car
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Cement Truck Crushes Car

ByAisha

A gruesome midday morning road accident involving a cement truck,in the vicinity of the Hope district, has resulted in the untimely death of a 76-year-old Trinidadian women, crushed inside a Nissan Wingroad along with two other occupants.
The fatal road accident caused a major congestion of traffic for more than 5 hours along the Windward Road, creating a virtual shutdown and ‘cut-off’ of East Tobago.

Embrace Positive Attitude For Lent
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Embrace Positive Attitude For Lent

ByAisha

Carnival is over and we have now moved into the period of Lent, 40 days of prayer and fasting for many in the Christian Community. Today, Ash Wednesday, Christians gathered to receive ashes on their forehead to symbolize atonement for sins. During this time,many fast and spend time praying and growing closer to God. For 2019, Father Leslie Tang-Kai of the St. Joseph RC Church said instead of giving up something for Lent, persons should embrace positivity.

How De Cocrico Came To Town
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How De Cocrico Came To Town

ByAisha

The Cocrico is one our national birds and the one indigenous to this island. However, it is not a well-loved creature as it is often referred to as the Tobago pest. Through the Tobago Writer’s Guild Monthly lectures, acclaimed author, Dr. Rita Pemberton, explored the relationship and parallels between the Cocrico and the people who share its space.