Energy Sector Output Grew in Fourth Quarter

Natural Gas and oil production increased by 7.6% and 1.2% respectively in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2013 compared with Q4 of 2012. In Q4 2012 natural gas production averaged 3801 million standard cubic feet per day while in Q4 2013 this figure increased to 4091 million standard...
Posted On 25 Jan 2014
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Today in history: Kamla becomes leader of UNC

….. defeats Panday 10-1  Kamla Persad-Bissessar was gracious in victory Sunday night and opened her arms to welcome all those who campaigned against her in the internal election of the United National Congress (UNC). In a brief address, she said: “I am your servant. I...
Posted On 24 Jan 2014
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Positive outlook for Savonette

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine on Saturday, January 18, 2013 visited the Rowan XL II Jackup Rig and the bpTT Savonette Platform both located in bpTT’s acreage off the east coast of Trinidad.  The Minister was accompanied by the...
Posted On 21 Jan 2014
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AG Visits Santa Rosa Correctional Rehabilitation Centre

A high powered delegation of Government Ministers today visited the Santa Rosa Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre (ECRC). The delegation comprised Attorney General Anand Ramlogan, Minister of Justice Emmanuel George and Minister of Housing and Urban Development Dr.Roodal...
Posted On 19 Jan 2014
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Rodney Road Rehabilitation Works

The over 300 residents of Rodney Road, Freeport will soon breathe a sigh of relief as the reconstruction works of the Bridge draws to a close. The project included the construction of a modern bridge, re surfacing the road and construction of pavements. This project was made...
Posted On 18 Jan 2014
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Decriminalisation of the Libel Law

Today, the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament will be discussing The Libel and Defamation (Amendment) Bill, 2013. This amendment to the Libel and Defamation Act, Chap. 11:16 will abolish malicious defamatory libel. At present, under Section 9 of the Libel and Defamation Act for the...
Posted On 17 Jan 2014
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PM: OJT/UN collaboration as a quantum leap forward

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has described the new collaborative partnership of On the Job Training Programme (OJT) and the United Nations system of Trinidad & Tobago as “a quantum leap forward” for trainees who will now have exposure to work experience on the global...
Posted On 17 Jan 2014
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BREAKING THE SILENCE

THE LAUNCH OF THE BREAK THE SILENCE CAMPAIGN (…ENDING CHILD SEX ABUSE) When the news breaks of a child who has suffered unimaginable abuse, immediately a fury is ignited, nationally. As a people, we become enraged and we call for immediate justice. As a people, it is our duty to...
Posted On 16 Jan 2014
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AG Mourns Passing of Karl Hudson-Phillips QC

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan notes with sadness the passing of former AG Mr. Karl Hudson-Phillips Q.C.  Mr. Hudson-Phillips or “Karl”, as he was affectionately known, was a larger than life character who dominated the political and legal landscape during his distinguished...
Posted On 16 Jan 2014
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PM: We have a lost a legal luminary

 PM offers condolences to the family of the late Karl Hudson-Phillips.   The death of Queen’s Counsel Karl Hudson-Phillips on Wednesday brings to an end, an era of legal luminaries in Trinidad and Tobago. His death was unexpected as he had travelled to London, England, a...
Posted On 16 Jan 2014
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