The medical condition of Public Administration and Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie has not been changed as he is still being treated at the St Clair Medical Centre, Port of Spain.
However, he is said to be improving.
There has been no specific announcement by Government about what happened to the former journalist and MP of La Horquetta/Talparo.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, at a press conference held at the the ministry’s Port-of-Spain office when asked whether Cuffie suffered a stoke as rumoured said, “What I can confirm is that the medical episode that occurred on Tuesday night needed ICU intervention and he is receiving that.”
Giving an update on Cuffie’s condition Deyalsingh said he (Cuffie) “continues to improve” as reported by his doctors up to yesterday morning.
“ I spoke with his doctors around 9.30 am and there has been no change as from yesterday (Thursday) to now (yesterday). They are satisfied with his progress,” the health minister said.
Cuffie’s condition was reported to have stabilised. He began ailing at around 1.30 am at his residence in Port of Spain.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in a statement had said Cuffie was receiving medical attention for an undisclosed illness, adding that his doctors were pleased with his progress.
The OPM had said, “His family appreciates the outpouring of prayers and well wishes and thanks everyone for their support as he takes the time to heal.
“We pray for a speedy and full recovery and will provide information as appropriate.”
Cuffie, a former journalist, was said to have suffered a mild stroke a few years ago while he was editor of the TnT Mirror.
Just recently Cuffie announced that CNMG would be closed to make way for a return to TTT with a format of local content. GA