Government has announced that there will be a ban on smoking tobacco in public places from October first this year.
Health Minister, Donville Inniss has disclosed that legislation to that effect will shortly be before Parliament.
According to him the new law will seek to protect people from the harmful effects of second hand tobacco something that is a fundamental right of all citizens.
Minister Inniss says those who choose to smoke can continue.
| Trey Songz wants to ride momentum with new album |
Singer Trey Songz, whose star rose this past year with the R&B chart-topping smash I Invented Sex and other hits, says he wants to continue building on his momentum with new material. Songz is gearing up to release his new album Passion, Pain and Pleasure on September 14. But until his release, he'll introduce some of the new album's songs during his upcoming concert tour, which kicks off Friday. "It was something missing for me. I needed something more," Songz said in a recent interview. "No matter how much you love the songs. I need something new." Four of his songs, including Say Aah and Neighbours Know My Name, reached the top 10 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart. His gold-selling album Ready, which was released last year, helped him win BET's best male R&B artiste this year. But the 25-year-old Songz says he needs to produce more than one successful album to be considered in the same class as his idols -- singers R Kelly and Usher. "This is a competition," he said. "No matter how much I look up to Usher and R. Kelly, it's something we all want to be the best at. But I can't control what they do. I have to outdo me." Singer Keri Hilson isn't worried about Songz being just a "one-CD hit wonder," because of his strong vocal ability paired with his physical appeal to his increasing female fan base. "He won women's hearts," Hilson said. "His music has always been great. But people are more aware of him now because of his sex appeal. That will help him move forward." |
There is now concern in Trinidad and Tobago about the possible increase in the number of water-borne and other diseases, including Dengue Fever, as a result of the severe flooding in some communities.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antone Cumberbatch, said there is a bigger headache coming now that the floods have washed away the mosquito larvee.
He has warned residents in flooded areas to prepare for a new wave of mosquito infestation.
He says however the Vector Control Department plans to double it's activities in those areas.
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