Charles: PM shows sensitivity, resolution and leadership in Kublalsingh matter

Unable to win support for his platform against the south Highway Extension, Dr Wayne Kublalsingh now hopes to broaden his struggle against what he sees as “corruption” enlisting every issue, from any and every quarter, as the new reason why he is staging his hunger...
Posted On 22 Sep 2014
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Dr Wayne Kublalsingh defeated in the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal comprising the Honourable Justices of Appeal Jamadar, Moosai and Rajnauth Lee this afternoon refused an application for an injunction (Conservatory order) brought by Highway Reroute Movement (HRM) Appellants Wayne Kublalsingh and Others to halt construction of...
Posted On 22 Sep 2014
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PM Kamla leaves for US Monday for UNGA; McLeod to act as PM

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago travels to New York for a series of events for world leaders. The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, will depart Piarco International Airport on Monday 22nd September 2014 for New York to attend...
Posted On 20 Sep 2014
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PM PROBES ROWLEY

…orders commission of enquiry into Las Alturas apartments under former housing minister Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley will be a key subject in a commission of enquiry ordered by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday to investigate the Las Alturas housing project in...
Posted On 19 Sep 2014
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Dr. Kublalsingh, consider my plight

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh. I would like to tell him I admire his strength and his desire to fight to the end for his convictions. He is indeed a person who is willing to give his all for whatever cause he believes in. However, I would like him...
Posted On 18 Sep 2014
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Looking forward to this case

Dear Editor: I am eagerly looking forward to the appearance of the Attorney General in the Port of Spain High Court, representing the state in the constitutional motion filed by the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2014. It is a rear...
Posted On 18 Sep 2014
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Letter to Dr. Kublalsingh

Dear Wayne, As you have publicly announced your intention to once again embark upon a hunger strike I am moved to write you on the futility of such self-destructive action even as the case you have filed is before the Courts for adjudication. While you feel compelled to express...
Posted On 18 Sep 2014
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Baby grant offers a helping hand

By Capil Bissoon One of the more contentious issues coming out of the 2015 Budget is the Government’s decision to offer a $500 one-year grant to underprivileged women for their. The Government’s thinking is that the first year of a baby’s life is most critical and good nutrition...
Posted On 17 Sep 2014
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UNC Youth Arm calls on UWI Guild to be more Sensitive and Diverse

The Youth Arm of the United National Congress wishes to express its appreciation for the timely intervention of UWI Principal Professor Clement Sankat over the proposed Post-Budget discussion hosted by the UWI Guild of Students in partnership with the PNM Youth League. There are...
Posted On 17 Sep 2014
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Drilling Academy opens at Ste Madeleine

Energy Chamber president Roger Packer says the newly opened National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Drilling Academy is a dream come true for the local energy sector which is currently facing a labour shortage. Speaking at the official opening of the $18.8 million state-of-the-art...
Posted On 17 Sep 2014
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