Energy Sector Records 2nd Quarter Growth

Energy Sector Records 1.6% Growth in the Second Quarter of 2013 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago—The energy sector grew by 1.6% in the second quarter of 2013, according to Central Bank data. The growth in the first quarter of 2013 was 0.5%. Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs...
Posted On 09 Oct 2013
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ILP criminalising T&T politics says Moonilal

Jack Warner’s Independent Liberal Party (ILP) is using candidates with criminal backgrounds—including a US deportee—and this will set a dangerous precedent of criminals infiltrating the political system if successful, UNC deputy leader Roodal Moonilal has alleged. Speaking at a...
Posted On 09 Oct 2013
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Local Government Achievements

The People’s Partnership government has set for itself three important goals for ensuring a vibrant local government system: The development of better communities The delivery of better quality services The creation of stronger councils The quality of service delivery has...
Posted On 08 Oct 2013
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ILP candidate pulls out race

AN Independent Liberal Party (ILP) local government candidate has pulled out of the election race. On Friday, Regon Boxhill, who was vying for the Mon Repos/Navet seat, officially withdrew by submitting relevant documents to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) office at...
Posted On 08 Oct 2013
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PM pays tribute to Justice Cross

It is with deep sadness that I pay respect to the late war hero, judge and diplomat, Justice Ulric Cross. Justice Cross was an exemplar, a man who pursued and achieved his goals. He was a shining example to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. He lived his life to the fullest and...
Posted On 05 Oct 2013
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Moonilal questions ILP candidates’ suitability in Local Government

Acting Prime Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal is questioning the suitability of the ILP candidates contesting the Local Government Elections. Speaking with reporters after the opening of the 1st National Diversity Symposium on Friday, he expressed concern that unsuitable candidates...
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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Amnesty International Meets The Attorney General

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan met with a delegation from Amnesty International led by Ms. Chiara Sangiorgio at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday October 3, 2013. Other members of the delegation included newly appointed Chairperson of the Greater Caribbean for Life,...
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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Jack backs gun accused ILP candidate

INTERIM political leader of the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) Jack Warner last night broke his silence on the arrest and laying of charges against an ILP local government election candidate, telling a political meeting in San Juan that he and the party are fully backing the...
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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ILP candidate jailed

Charges: Possession of gun, ammo, shooting with intent Kerwin Bucchan, Independent Liberal Party (ILP) candidate for the local government elections, was remanded in prison custody by a magistrate yesterday on charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition and shooting with...
Posted On 04 Oct 2013
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JOINT COMMUNIQUE PANAMA

Today, Thursday 3rd October, 2013, the Honourable Winston Dookeran, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and His Excellency Ricardo Quijano Jimenez, Minister of Commerce and Industry, formally signed a Partial Scope Trade Agreement between the two...
Posted On 03 Oct 2013
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