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A few lucky Trinidadians were hosted by nearby friends for Christmas dinner before parts of Canada returned to heavy lockdowns yesterday in another bid to curb rising Covid-19 infections.
But many Trinidad and Tobago nationals sheltering in place in countries like Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, who were cut off by the closure of local borders and the global near-shutdown of airline services, spent Christmas alone.
Stranded Trinis abroadâthousands of themâhave one thing in common: they are pining to come home.
Some are in groups, such as migrant seasonal farm workers in Canada, and most are pleading for the chance to return as they are relying mostly on the kindness of people they befriended over the course of the past few months.
Politicians wish for health, safety, security
Thursday 24 December 2020
GOVERNMENT and Opposition MPs on Thursday wished health, safety and security for all citizens at Christmas. They also shared some of the Christmas traditions they take part in during this festive season.
National Security Minister Stuart Young said, I wish all citizens good health and a safe and better 2021.
Young thanked all of those who have worked tirelessly during our management of covid19.
He praised members of the police, TT Defence Force, Prison Service, Immigraion, Customs, lifeguards and all the personnel who have managed our border exemptions and of course our health care workers.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley -
THE Prime Minister says no favours were granted for his daughter to return home for Christmas. Like any other citizen stuck abroad, he said, she applied and was granted an exemption.
He was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday.
Dr Rowley s daughter Sonel Rowley-Stewart returned to Trinidad and Tobago last Wednesday.
Some people have suggested Rowley pulled strings to get her home from New York for Christmas.
On these claims, Rowley said, Let me just tell you something, eh. I am a citizen of this country. I am proud of this country. But the behaviour of some is simply disgusting.
Charles Kong Kong
With Christmas just five days away, the Sunday Guardian asked some prominent people in T&T how they were going to celebrate Christmas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the holiday season upon us, can you say if it’s business as usual in terms of your holiday traditions? Are you breaking any old customs to keep with the new normal?
Minister of Social Development and Family Services, Donna Cox:
Senator Donna Cox, Minister of Social Development.
This year has been an unusual and tough one for all of us. With regards to my usual holiday traditions, it cannot be business as usual. I will be spending a quiet Christmas with my mom who is a high-risk case with regards to COVID-19. My movements will be limited and also will be having no visitors this Christmas. Traditionally, I will hang out with friends and family but this year this will not be at the level I am accustomed to. I have been reaching out and assisting vulnerable people who have been affected by the pande