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Polls have now closed for voting in today’s UNC elections to choose Constituency Executives. There was a steady stream of voters in each of the eight (8) constituencies where the elections were held on the basis of one member, one vote. More than 500 members were nominated for...

In an effort to effectively represent one of the most critical concerns of our national public I sought leave to move the adjournment of the sitting of the House of Representatives on Friday 19th February 2016 for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public...

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release stated that he believed that the Prime Minister was unfit to speak about unmasking corruption at the Transparency International Local Chapter Conference on 8th March 2016. Padarath took issue with Rowley being invited as one of...

The foundation of any progressive education system in the world, and most certainly, Trinidad and Tobago, is one that caters to the overall needs of all children, regardless of their social status or any other differences. As Education Minister, I spearheaded a drive to...

In an effort to effectively represent one of the most critical concerns of our national public ,I sought leave in accordance with Standing Order 17 to move the adjournment of the House at today’s Friday 19th February 2016, sitting of the House for the purpose of discussing...

As UNC Chairman I am greatly concerned about the hundreds of citizens who are being affected by retrenchment and unemployment as a result of a slow in the economy. In a recent news release BPTT confirmed that it currently undertaking consulting with its employees. As a result,...

As Chairman of the United National Congress I welcome the resignation of Embattled Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee over his insensitive and misogynist statements in relation to the murder of Japanese National Asami Nagakiya over the Carnival Period. One cannot give Former...

Given the present situation surrounding the resignation of Raymond Tim Kee as Mayor of Port of Spain, and apparent misinformation in the public domain, I wish to provide sections of Act 21 of 1990 also called The Municipal Corporations Act for the enlightenment of the public and...

The public is being played by the latest charade of the Rowley government. By a Press Release dated 13 February, 2016 the Mayor of Port of Spain expressed his intention to “tender my (his) resignation as Mayor, and as an Alderman”. A TV6 online report today has stated:...

As Chairman of the United National Congress it is my view that embattled Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee has yet again insulted the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago with his failure to follow through with his planned resignation.This blatant and unrepentant display of...