PM receives IAPC Democracy Medal Award

Today, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was presented with the IAPC Democracy Medal. Award winning political consultant Mr. Matthew Alvarez McMillan made the presentation during the Media Christmas Luncheon at the Diplomatic Centre. The International Association of Political...
Posted On 21 Nov 2013
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Guyana: 10,000 acres of land for T&T farmers

10,000 acres of land to be identified within two weeks for T&T farmers Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are moving forward with its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will see 10,000 acres of land being given to the twin island republic for farming. Trinidad’s Food...
Posted On 21 Nov 2013
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AG Ramlogan’s response to Integrity Commission

AG Ramlogan rejects the view expressed by the Integrity Commission (“the IC”) that it was under no obligation to apologise to him and that it “merely extended discretionary courtesy” when it did so. The IC quite properly, apologised for not informing him that he was under...
Posted On 20 Nov 2013
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Kamla: Govt cares for children

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the People’s Partnership (PP) Government has been and continues to look after the welfare of this country’s children. In her message to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, the Prime Minister cited the Children’s Life Fund and...
Posted On 20 Nov 2013
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Government invests $5.6 billion in tertiary education

Government wants to ensure that university graduates get jobs when they enter the job market, Tertiary Education Minister Fazal Karim  jassaid. “We must not contribute to the graduate glut. It contributes to discouraged graduates. I am focused on the employment rate and we will...
Posted On 19 Nov 2013
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PM’s Message on the occasion of International Journalists Remembrance Day

In today’s world, journalists play a pivotal social role, more so than ever before. Their work keeps the world informed at all times. We respect their freedom to ply their trade unhindered. In today’s world, in many places, journalists are not free to operate. In Trinidad and...
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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Prime Minister Appoints Special Prisons Committee

Following a series of incidents and protest action by prisoners at the Golden Grove State Prison, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed a special committee to investigate and address issues emanating from...
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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AG responds to Fixin TnT

The call by ‘Fixin TnT’ for my resignation is somewhat amusing. The issues raised are currently engaging the attention of the Integrity Commission and the allegations are all malicious and false. I will cooperate fully with this investigation to clear my name. The...
Posted On 17 Nov 2013
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Boost in farming jobs coming soon

There are plans for more than 400 farmers to cultivate 6,000 acres of unused land in North East and South East Trinidad, Food Production Minister Devant Maharaj has announced. Speaking at the re-commissioning ceremony for the ministry’s Plant Propagation Station at Marpar Farms...
Posted On 17 Nov 2013
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$310M investment in agriculture

Four investors, two local and two international, have signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Caroni GREEN, with a combined investment capital value of $310 million, that are expected to generate 940 permanent and seasonal jobs within a three-year period. Food Production...
Posted On 17 Nov 2013
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