UNC Political Leader to act on advice from National Executive to file No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker

The National Executive of the United National Congress (UNC) views with great concern the response by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Bridgid Annisette-George to the official Opposition in Parliament, in particular on Friday 23rd June, 2017, when a...
Posted On 24 Jun 2017
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Caroni Central Executive Council Hits Government For Its Lip Service in Bret Floods

Caroni Central Constituency Executive is totally upset with the slow pace of intervention to the flood victims in the area by the Government. Communities like Caparo, Freeport, Todds Road, Carlsen Field, Palmiste and Preysal have been seriously affected with floods, lost of...
Posted On 23 Jun 2017
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Kamla seek House leave to discuss government failure to adequately deal with the aftermath of Bret

The government has failed to address the flooding, destruction, devastation and damage that was inflicted on the population by Tropical Storm Bret. The areas that have suffered the catastrophic effects of Tropical Storm Bret are concentrated in the southern, central and eastern...
Posted On 23 Jun 2017
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MP for Cumuto/Manzanilla outrage over lack of support from Government 72 hours after Bret

The residents who reside in the constituency of Cumuto/Manzanilla are calling on the Government to respond to their urgent cry for assistance in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Bret.The constituency of Cumuto/Manzanilla was hit hard by Bret resulting in severe damage to many...
Posted On 22 Jun 2017
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Moonilal calls on the Rowley-led Administration to be proactive in the aftermath of Bret

In light of the on-going disaster caused by Tropical Storm Bret, CEPEP resources should be assigned to assist in clearing clogged water courses, removing debris, cleaning affected homes and undertaking other essential and urgent duties. The Government should immediately...
Posted On 21 Jun 2017
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Padarath: Minister Admits Failure, Buck Stops With Kazim

Princes Town MP, Barry Padarath slammed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development for the closure of several shelters in south Trinidad during Tropical Storm Bret. Padarath stated that the poor coordination among state agencies, lack of proper and accurate information...
Posted On 21 Jun 2017
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UNC Chairman Lee applauds the heroic efforts of all Regional Corporations & Essential Services during Tropical Storm Bret

As Chairman of the United National Congress as well as Member of Parliament for Pointe a Pierre I would like to sincerely congratulate and warmly thank all the courageous individuals of the Regional Corporations, Fire Service, Police Service and other essential service attendants...
Posted On 20 Jun 2017
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Kamla calls for urgent response and leadership from the Govt in the aftermath of Bret

Leader of the Opposition of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago & Political Leader of the United National Congress Kamla Persad-Bissessar is calling on the Government to move urgently to mobilise national human and technical resources to expeditiously deal with the effects of...
Posted On 20 Jun 2017
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Labour Day Message from the Leader of the Opposition

On behalf of the Alternative Government and the Opposition, I extend warmest greetings and fraternal solidarity to the Labour movement and workers throughout the country who continue to perform an integral role in national development, as we commemorate Labour Day 2017. As we...
Posted On 18 Jun 2017
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Message from the Leader of the Opposition on the occasion of Father’s Day 2017

Each year, we join the rest of the world in honouring, celebrating, and showing our appreciation for the role that fathers play in our families, and in our society. Like many of these commemorative occasions, one day is simply not enough to thank fathers for the enormous...
Posted On 18 Jun 2017
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