Solar energy for TT – Tewarie

The second phase of a study is underway to determine if this country is suitable for the manufacture of solar energy projects, said Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development and Ag. Energy and Energy Affairs Minister, Dr. Bhoendradatt Tewarie. Speaking at the launch of the...
Posted On 12 Nov 2013
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AG responds to Express ‘Range Rover’ Story

RE: RANGE ROVER BELONGING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Dear Ms Renne, I have only just seen your questions. I am happy to respond. QUESTION 1) YOUR VEHICLE PCR 2, A RANGE ROVER TDV VOGUE, ARE YOU IN POSSESSION OF IT? Your colleague, Ms Anika Gumbs Sandiford has already interviewed the...
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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AG defends Faaiq

ATTORNEY General Anand Ramlogan has slammed Independent Liberal Party (ILP) interim leader Jack Warner for “tarnishing” the name and character of expelled ILP councillor Faaiq Mohammed with his unsubstantiated bribery allegations as “highly reckless and irresponsible”. Warner has...
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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Caroni Green company formed

CABINET approved the creation of a new state enterprise out of the ashes of Caroni (1975) Ltd, called Caroni Green. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Larry Howai and Food Production Minister, Devant Maharaj, at the post-Cabinet news conference on Thursday. Maharaj...
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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Ramnarine: 11 bids for oil and gas exploration

The country’s first onshore bid round in 15 years has netted 11 bids for the three blocks up for oil and gas exploration. “This acreage was lying idle for a decade, with no plan to generate exploration activity. We decided to make something out of it and create and stimulate...
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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UNC mayor for Chaguanas

After more than two weeks of deadlock and controversy, the United National Congress (UNC) yesterday triumphed, taking full control of the Chaguanas Borough Corporation. This was achieved with the help of Independent Liberal Party (ILP) councillor Faaiq Mohammed, who broke the...
Posted On 09 Nov 2013
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Ministry considers digital portals for schools

Schools across the country will soon get a boost to its technological capacity and internet capability. Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh said this is because the Ministry of Education is looking into digital portals and Wi-fi connection for schools. “We are also...
Posted On 08 Nov 2013
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Jack beaten at his own game

The Editor: Mr. Mohammed, the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) councillor supported the UNC in nominating a presiding officer at a recent proceeding to elect a new mayor for Chaguanas came after his complaints were ignored by interim ILP leader, Jack Warner. He said his actions...
Posted On 07 Nov 2013
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Govt should consider inter-village T20 cricket

THE EDITOR: The PP Government should now realise that you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to put things in place to get back popular support. These are some simple measures that can be put in place. Firstly the Government should not make the same mistake like Basdeo Panday by...
Posted On 06 Nov 2013
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Commentary: Kamla’s legacy is secure

They say never judge a person until you walk a mile in that person’s shoes. But in Trinidad and Tobago few people seem to care about that and everybody is an expert on how to run a political party and a government. And everybody, it seems, has a negative opinion about...
Posted On 03 Nov 2013
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