PM Statement on the resignation of Anil Roberts

I continue to be disillusioned, disappointed and distressed by the level of deception and dishonesty associated with the well intentioned LifeSport programme. The background is well known. At the hint of corrupt practices I immediately ordered that the initiative be switched to...
Posted On 31 Jul 2014
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Prime Minister Kamla Emancipation Day Message

Fellow citizens, today, as a nation, we commemorate the 176th Anniversary of Emancipation in Trinidad and Tobago. As you are aware, on August 1, 1985, Trinidad and Tobago became the first country in the world to declare a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery....
Posted On 31 Jul 2014
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Revoke reckless drivers licenses

Dear Editor: Once again it has happened. Due to some driver’s reckless, inconsiderate actions, innocent people have been injured and worst, lost their lives. When I read about the gruesome death of this Penal family my heart grieved for them. This young boy was living the...
Posted On 30 Jul 2014
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Modern Technologies for Cassava Production

Senator the Honorable Devant Maharaj, Minister of Food Production led a mission of Ministry officials to Cali, Colombia to observe modern technologies for Cassava Production, Processing and utilization. The delegation included officials from the Cassava Commodity Task Force at...
Posted On 30 Jul 2014
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UNC St Joseph – Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings

Eid-ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning “festivity”, while Fiṭr means “breaking the fast”. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or...
Posted On 29 Jul 2014
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Eid Mubarak from Prime Minister Kamla

Assalamu Al aikum.  On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago I extend warm greetings to the Muslim community on this most auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah continue to shower you, and our beloved nation, with blessings of peace,...
Posted On 29 Jul 2014
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Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar holds bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister

  Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar earlier this evening (Sunday 27th July) welcomed her counterpart, His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, on his first visit by a Japanese Prime Minister to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. Following His Excellency...
Posted On 27 Jul 2014
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Japanese PM begins state visit today

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, are expec­ted to arrive in Trini­dad and Toba­go at 3 p.m. today for an official two-day visit. They will be met by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Dookeran. This first visit to the Caribbean is part of an 11-day trip to...
Posted On 27 Jul 2014
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McComie’s comments not shared by PM’s office

THE Office of the Prime Minister has distanced itself from comments made by Director of Information and Communications, Dennis McComie, to members of the media. A media release from the Office of the Prime Minister issued Saturday stated: “Mr McComie’s comments were unfortunate...
Posted On 26 Jul 2014
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Devant Refutes Rowley Land Claim

Minister DEVANT MAHARAJ responds to Dr Rowley’s False Statements about Tucker Valley lands   Dr. Keith Rowley acted irresponsibly and with malice when he accused the government of Trinidad and Tobago of giving away hundreds of acres of lands to its friends. A close examination of...
Posted On 26 Jul 2014
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