Opposition Leader Response to the Govt Midterm Budget Review

Introduction Thank you, Madam Speaker and to this Honourable House for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the mid-term budget review of this government. I came here today with hope. Yes, hope. I, like most of the country, wanted to hear what plans the Government had...
Posted On 13 May 2019
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Kamla delivers an Economic Recovery Plan for Trinidad and Tobago: Imbert said nothing new

Today’s mid-year budget review presented by Finance Minister Colm Imbert came amid great expectations and like the four years of this Keith Rowley Government – it delivered nothing. In the face of this nothingness the Leader of the Opposition and Political Leader of the UNC...
Posted On 13 May 2019
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Mother’s Day Message 2019 from the Leader of the Opposition

As Leader of the Opposition, as well as Political Leader of the United National Congress, I would like to extend warm and sincere Mother’s Day greetings to all the mothers of our nation. Today is a one of the most significant days in the year because it is the day we...
Posted On 12 May 2019
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Charles: UNC’s Leader, much like Lee Kuan Yew and unlike Rowley

Dr Rowley, while claiming to be holier than the Pope and most incorruptible, continues to pussyfoot in dealing decisively with allegations of wrongdoing against his Cabinet and Parliamentary colleagues, says Naparima MP Rodney Charles. Trying to get him to act on a Darryl Smith...
Posted On 09 May 2019
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Padarath: Rowley Shamelessly Confirms Lara Stadium Not ICC Compliant

Princes Town MP, Barry Padarath described the admission of Prime Minister, Keith Rowley that the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba has no ICC accreditation as shameless, despite being opened 2 years ago. The Prime Minister made the admission at a PNM public meeting in Chaguanas on...
Posted On 09 May 2019
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Gopeesingh challenges PM Rowley and Education Minister Garcia… produce a checklist of schools

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley told a political meeting on Tuesday night that the Kamla Persad-Bissessar Administration constructed only 22 schools. Dr. Rowley disputed our revelation of constructing 106 schools, the most of any Government in recent history. The facts speak for...
Posted On 08 May 2019
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Lee: Puzzle pieces of draconian intimidation, suppression and fear is the plan!

The recent public utterances by the Attorney General surrounding my statement in the Whistleblowing debate on Monday that the “pieces of the puzzle are coming together” is a clear indication that the real devious intent of this administration has been exposed. Together with other...
Posted On 08 May 2019
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UNC – Rowley needs a reality check; he’s disconnected from the needs of citizens

Last night’s PNM Public Meeting in Chaguanas East is the latest indication that Keith Rowley and his Government are incapable of governing our country. Instead of addressing the issues affecting people, including a worsening water crisis, escalating crime, massive job losses and...
Posted On 08 May 2019
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Paray: Many Flaws in Whistle Blower Legislation

In Stalin’s Soviet Union, to justify oppression, the State needed enemies. And If they did not exist, they had to be invented. Stalin created a system OF informers where anyone could be accused and convicted of crimes they knew nothing about. Ordinary people who expressed...
Posted On 07 May 2019
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Message from the Leader of the Opposition on the start of the holy month of Ramadan

Assalamu Alaikum As the holy month of Ramadan commences thousands of our Muslim brothers and sisters embark on fasting. Fasting is one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam. The month of Ramadan signifies a Muslim’s obedience to the commands of Allah (God) where in Al Qur’an...
Posted On 05 May 2019
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