PM Persad-Bissessar Visits Diaspora in Brooklyn

Despite her busy schedule attending meetings at the United Nations Headquarters here in New York, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC still found the time to visit nationals of Trinidad and Tobago in Brooklyn on Thursday night. Her first stop was at Conrad’s Bakery...
Posted On 26 Sep 2014
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PM hails UN Small Arms Treaty

Speaking from New York where she’s attending a number of high-level events associated with the opening of the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said that today’s event marking the achievement of the 50 ratifications needed...
Posted On 26 Sep 2014
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Energy Minister, “Crackdown on Illegal Diesel Bunkering saved $1.46 Billion”

In the last four years there has been a significant reduction in the sale of subsidized diesel in Trinidad and Tobago.According to Minister Ramnarine, “in fiscal 2010, sales of subsidised diesel were approximately 649 million litres, while in fiscal 2014 the estimated figure was...
Posted On 25 Sep 2014
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AG Endorses PM’s Decision to Co-Sponsor the UNSCR

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan SC, wishes to express his support and commendation for the decision taken by the Honourable Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, to co-sponsor the United Nation’s Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. Trinidad and Tobago...
Posted On 25 Sep 2014
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‘A robust partnership for promoting T&T’… Investment Conference in New York well attended

September 25, 2014:- ‘A robust partnership for promoting Trinidad and Tobago’ was the description of the calibre of speakers at and the programme of the Trinidad and Tobago Investment Conference. Making an invaluable contribution to this was Trade, Industry, Investment and...
Posted On 25 Sep 2014
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UNC supports PM’s stand against terrorism at UN Security Council

Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to sponsor the UN Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. We commend Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress, on taking this bold stand on behalf of Trinidad and Tobago. Many Governments...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
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PM Statement on Co-sponsorship of the Foreign Terrorist Fighters UNSCR

Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to sponsor the UN Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. My Government recognizes the grave threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters to peace, law and order and is therefore pleased to collaborate with the USA and other member...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Republic Day Message

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Republic Day message delivered at the Bowling Green Park New York. Good afternoon, What a lovely day in Manhattan, New York. Today is a very special day in Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 38 years as a Republic. And,...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
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UNC: Kublalsingh’s actions have unmasked his hypocrisy

WAYNE Kublalsingh is using environment activism as a front for what is now a clearly prejudiced and partisan political agenda, United National Congress Acting Chairman, Khadijah Ameen has said. In a media statement yesterday (Monday), the UNC Acting Chairman said: “Dr Kublalsingh...
Posted On 23 Sep 2014
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PM champions baby grant at UN

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday boasted about her Government’s babycare grant initiative at the 69th session of the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) meeting yesterday. She raised the $500 grant, which was criticised by many for continuing a cycle of...
Posted On 23 Sep 2014
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