National Enrichment Centre for Persons with Disabilities opens at Carlsen Field

Address by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC on the Occasion of the Opening of the National Enrichment Centre Carlsen Field on Tuesday July 21, 2015 Introduction It is my pleasure to join with you today in sharing this historic experience of commissioning the National...
Posted On 22 Jul 2015
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EID-UL-FITR 2015: Greetings from Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar

Assalam u Alaikum. On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, I extend warm greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters on this most auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah continue to shower you, your families and our nation, with...
Posted On 17 Jul 2015
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UNC Screening continues today

The United National Congress (UNC) continues its Screening process today to select candidates to contest the September 7th, 2015 General Election. Persons scheduled to face the Screening Committee today filed nominations for the following constituencies:- – Pointe-a-Pierre...
Posted On 17 Jul 2015
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Jack lied about “one dollar” salary

The Editor: I continue to be amazed at the continued guile and sleight of hand tactics used by Warner cunningly and craftily in an attempt to get himself out of a myriad of allegations of wrong doing. The latest being his explanation that he did not pay himself out of his...
Posted On 17 Jul 2015
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Why the reluctance, Rowley?

The Editor: In my humble view, the Leaders’ Debate between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition is an excellent idea. The Debate will give the nation an opportunity to hear and assess the philosophies and strategic plans of both persons and by extension, the...
Posted On 17 Jul 2015
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Rowley warning of Haiti, “cries of a desperate man”

Dr Keith Rowley has been reported as saying that Trinidad could “easily become Haiti” if measures are not taken to stop the economic decline. Having uttered these alarming and ominous words at a political meeting on Monday night, I believe it is now necessary to enlighten the...
Posted On 17 Jul 2015
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Rowley’s comparison with Haiti – ludicrous and insulting

Responding to Keith Rowley’s comparison between the economy of Trinidad and Tobago and that of Haiti, a Party Spokesman for the UNC said: “This comparison is ludicrous and insulting to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Why is Rowley talking our nation down? “His comparison...
Posted On 16 Jul 2015
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PM Kamla promises more delivery in second term

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Monday challenged Colm Imbert to show what she has done for Diego Martin during his many years as the MP for the area. She made the point as she delivered the feature address at the UNC’s Monday Night Forum at the Country Club in...
Posted On 14 Jul 2015
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PNM now a Limp Force

by Rabindra Moonan As the date for the general elections draws closer, the PNM has now emerged as the Limp Force. Starting from the blocks early, spitting fire and brimstone, Rowley and his then gay group have now sputtered as a miserable bunch .Their campaign has faltered badly...
Posted On 14 Jul 2015
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UNC hits Rowley’s ‘record distortions’

THE Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley appears to be working hard to outdo his own public record of deliberate distortions; as he fuels widespread belief that he has no vision, no ideas and no plans, citizens are now increasingly aware that he has no basis for his claim to...
Posted On 09 Jul 2015
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