Empowerment Centre Opened in Bank Village

Bank Village saw an Empowerment Centre officially opened on Wednesday after a $562,343.00 refurbishment of an old building by the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP). Residents were finally granted access to a building which had been constructed over a decade ago by URP for...
Posted On 07 Apr 2014
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Prosperous days ahead for T&T

Dear Editor: It is very comforting to read of the the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest country report for Trinidad and Tobago. They predicted robust growth for the T&T’s economy in the region of 2.5% for 2014. This reinforces the economic policy of the...
Posted On 05 Apr 2014
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IMF: T&T experiencing robust growth

Trinidad and Tobago is experiencing more robust growth after several years of sub-par performance, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. “With the end of maintenance-related outages in the energy sector, we project the economy will grow around 2.5 per cent in 2014,...
Posted On 03 Apr 2014
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T&T gets Standard and Poor’s ‘A’ rating

Standard and Poor’s has given Trinidad and Tobago A ratings, confirming the strength of the economy. Speaking at yesterday’s post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, St Clair, Finance Minister Larry Howai said the international ratings agency had...
Posted On 03 Apr 2014
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We are Legion

Over the past two weeks, there has been much said about the conduct of certain former ministers and their subsequent removal from office. While the population remains divided on the impact and significance of these occurrences, it is the view of the consolidated opposition forces...
Posted On 02 Apr 2014
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Ambassador Parsan encourages businesspersons in Florida to invest in T&T

In correlation with the theme “Outlook 2014 and Beyond”, Ambassador Parsan informed the audience during his speech that over 40% of the world’s population would be heading to the voting polls this year and advised all business owners to remain seized of these issues and their...
Posted On 02 Apr 2014
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PM Message on World Autism Day

Trinidad and Tobago is well known as a country of inclusion, where every individual has a place. As such, let us join the international community in celebrating the 7th annual World Autism Day. According to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy...
Posted On 02 Apr 2014
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Key projects in Oropouche East Constituency

The following are some projects and pictures of key projects within the Oropouche East Constituency. The people of Mohess road in Debe stood by for over 25 years helplessly as the adjacent river gradually consumed their roadway. Thanks to their MP Dr Moonilal they can now breathe...
Posted On 01 Apr 2014
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Statement from Chandresh Sharma, MP

I have always said that my entry into public office is about service to the people not about me. Some say it is a thankless task, but for me each day brings a level of satisfaction that is immeasurable. I have served my country faithfully and selflessly for close to two decades....
Posted On 31 Mar 2014
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New Cabinet Re-Assignments

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has advised his Excellency, Anthony Carmona, President of Trinidad and Tobago, of the following Cabinet re-assignments: * Senator, the Hon Gerry Hadeed  – Minister of Tourism. * Senator, the...
Posted On 31 Mar 2014
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