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Dear Editor, I wish to highlight the progress made by Senator Devant Maharaj, who since assuming the portfolio of Minister of Food Production has made strides previously not attempted or which had been blatantly neglected. In his address dated August 22nd, 2013, Mr. Maharaj...

My fellow citizens… Based on recent occurrences in East Port of Spain I have engaged in consultations with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Keith Rowley and residents of the affected areas. I have met with Dr. Rowley on 2 occasions during which time several critical issues...

LOWER IMPORTS OF COMMODITIES DUE TO INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD 22nd August, 2013: Senator the Honourable Devant Maharaj, Minister of Food Production, is today thanking farmers, personnel of the Ministry of Food Production and other stakeholders for their...

SOME ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION UNDER THE PEOPLE’S PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT: Under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, 29 ECCE centres were constructed, moving our country towards the goal of universal pre-school education. ECCE centres were opened in...

“GIVE us jobs and fix the inside of our apartments.” This was among the list of demands made by east Port of Spain residents following Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s visit to the community yesterday afternoon. The Prime Minister had visited the area last Thursday...

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP, met with 300 persons on Tuesday to discuss the status of their Certificates of Comfort. At a meeting at the Siparia Constituency office, the Prime Minister was joined by Ministers Kevin Ramnarine and Devant Maharaj as they met with...

SOME ACHIEVEMENTS IN MINISTRY OF LABOUR UNDER THE PEOPLE’S PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT: The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has successfully settled more than 83 wage negotiations within the State sector in less than 56 months. In direct fulfillment of the promise by the Government...

SOME ACHIEVEMENTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER THE PEOPLE’S PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT: Purchase of more than 100 computers and upgrades to network infrastructure at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. At the Judiciary, cabling and network infrastructure upgrade...

SOME ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Ministry of the People and Social Development has embarked on an URP funded project to upgrade 52 neediest household from 13 communities. Launched the “People’s Card” which enhances food security via a cash...

SOME ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MINISTRY OF SPORTS UNDER THE PEOPLE’S PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT: Three national sporting facilities are scheduled for construction: the National Aquatic Centre and National Cycling Centre at Couva and a National Tennis Centre at Tacarigua. Local...