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Following rumours that the political directorate did not approve of the recommendation made by the tender evaluation committee of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, it is deeply worrisome that a Cabinet sub-committee has now been appointed to procure a ferry for the sea...

The Honourable Ramona Ramdial, Member of Parliament for Couva North is calling for the immediate resignation of the Board of Directors of Angostura Holdings Limited and for a new investigation to be launched into the sexual harassment allegations made by a former female employee....

Confidential sources at the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (PATT) have indicated that there is an issue of concern regarding the selection of a fast ferry to service Tobago following a review of the tender process. Fearful of losing their jobs as former Ag. General...

Leader of the Opposition and Political Leader of the United National Congress, KamlaPersad-Bissessar, SC, MP, will be presented with the 2017 ‘Women of Distinction’ Award, at Celebrating Women International’s 2017 Awards Presentation and Gala Reception in Nassau, The Bahamas. The...

The crude and brazen decision of former Education Facilities Company Ltd’s (EFCL) Chairman Arnold Piggott to refuse to appear before a parliamentary Joint Select Committee (JSC) is characteristic of the contemptuous and arrogant Rowley regime. Mr. Piggott not only ignored a...

Today I became fully aware of a High Court claim filed by the Estate Business Development Company (EBDC) against me and others. Remarkably the EMBDC has now taken court action against 10 entities including their own employees and contractors. A state company that could not...

Our nation’s children are our most precious resource, and they must be protected, nurtured, and inspired to become the leaders of tomorrow. As Trinidad and Tobago joins the international community in commemorating Universal Children’s Day, on November 20, 2017, I call upon all...

Despite 2015 PNM manifesto promises that: “….posting to our embassies and consulates should not be seen as a mere reward for supporters of the party in government, but must be the front line of projecting the interests of Trinidad and Tobago internationally”, we are once...

The hopes of over 100,000 citizens have been dashed by the remarkable betrayal of the Rowley led PNM government with the dramatic announcement that citizens should build their own houses. The government has thrown its hands in the air and surrendered. This spells the death knell...

I call on the authorities to undertake emergency spraying of the affected areas in the midst of the 14 cases, including two fatalities, as a result of an outbreak of leptospirosis. There is now a great risk of a rapid spread of the rat-borne disease and, as a result, I ask for...

The MP for Fyzabad, Dr Lackram Bodoe regrets the occurrence of the electrical fire that gutted the temporary wing that accommodated the four Standard Five classes at the Siparia Union Presbyterian School. As it stands now over 350 pupils are being deprived of their fundamental...

“I take issue with statements attributed to Mr. Bharath, in which he made the absurd claim that the UNC would not win a General Election if it were called now,” Dr. Lee said. “This, coming from a person who has not been active in any of the party’s arms, committees, and has not...