PM’s address at the re-dedication ceremony of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas

The following is the speech delivered by Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the re-dedication ceremony in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas which was held at the Chaguramas Convention Centre in Chaguaramas. It...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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PM receives report on Drug Problems in the Americas

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C. today (4th July) received the final Report on theDrug Problem in the Americasfrom His Excellency José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), during the 34th Regular Meeting of the Conference of...
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Warner grasping at cabal straws

THE EDITOR: I have carefully been observing the new politics of today here in TT. It seems as though when someone in public life is being negatively scrutinised by the media, they try to throw their ultimate demise on someone else. As it stands, Mr Warner seems to be grasping at...
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Newer and healthier politics

THE EDITOR: Allow me to express my support for Ms Khadijah Ameen in the upcoming Chaguanas bye-elections. The People’s Partnership has indeed made a good move in selecting her as their candidate. She is young, very bright and has a warm and amicable disposition that will be well...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Don’t Burn Your Bridges

Dear Editor, Volney is a good example of an indecisive, desperate man who exercises poor judgement. In the face of a consensus vote of Government and Opposition members in the Dogs Control Bill in Parliament, Volney  voted against the measure. Volney stated that he did not trust...
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Volney advises Kamla to fire AG, Warner

Sacked Justice Minister Herbert Volney has told Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar she should fire National Security Minister Jack Warner and Attorney General Anand Ramlogan.  Speaking to reporters during the tea break at yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives in...
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Hero to Zero

Dear Editor: If it is true that Mr. Warner was never asked to resign as the Member of Parliament, then Mr. Warner’s resignation only works to serve himself and not the people. If he is so certain of their support, there was no need to seek a fresh mandate. Instead of the country...
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