Opposition Leader extends condolences on the passing of Roland Rampersad

“I was deeply saddened today to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Roland Rampersad of Debe, who was a loyal and dedicated supporter of our party. “News of the untimely passing has plunged the community where he lived into mourning. “Roland was a kind and compassionate young man...
Posted On 12 Apr 2016
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UNC Chairman Lee offers condolences on the passing of Roland Rampersad

In my capacity as Chairman of the United National Congress I would like to sincerely offer condolences to the friends and family of the late Roland Rampersad. Roland was indeed a very dedicated and committed supporter of the United National Congress. He will be remembered for his...
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Address by the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar at UNC Monday Night Forum – GRAND BAY PAPER PRODUCTS LIMITED

I want to turn attention to the Grand Bay deal with the PNM Government which I mentioned Friday during the Mid-Term review. The MOF indicated that the PNM Government plans to guarantee a US$5 Million loan (or TT$32.95 Million), through the EXIM Bank to a Trinidad company called...
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Address by the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar at UNC Monday Night Forum – PAYMENT TO CANE FARMERS

There is an issue that is very close to my heart that I want to speak to you about tonight. It concerns the payment by the government to the former cane farmers of Caroni 1975 Limited. When the PNM government closed Caroni in 2003 they made a number of promises to the former...
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Address by the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar at UNC Monday Night Forum – MID YEAR REVIEW

DR TEWARIE has already spoken about the mid year review so I won’t deal with much of the details but there are some fundamental issues which I will address. More than fifty years ago Winston Churchill said: “We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is...
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Address by the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar at UNC Monday Night Forum – COUVA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

And while we are talking about government projects I want to address the matter of health care and that Children’s Hospital that is within the line of sight from where we are tonight. It’s walking distance from here … and if the government had any concern for the people that...
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Address by the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar at UNC Monday Night Forum – THE HIGHWAY LIE

My sisters and brothers Dr. Rowley is known for telling stories that have no bearing of facts and the truth. Some of you might remember the time when he suddenly discovered a secret door in his office. Or when he fabricated a story about a cabinet minister making racist comments...
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Women’s Affairs Officers Training and Capacity Building Workshop

On Saturday 9th April 2016 the Women’s Executive of the National Women’s Arm hosted a Capacity Building and Training Workshop at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation that was well attended by the Women’s Affairs Officers of the various UNC Constituency Executives. This Workshop was...
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