Moonilal Accuses Government of Undermining the Constitution

The Opposition UNC stands ready, prepared, able and willing to support the Government and any other agency in fighting crime. This commitment came from Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal during debate on the Indictable Offences (Pre-Trial Procedure) Bill, 2017 in Parliament on...
Posted On 18 Mar 2017
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Former Minister of Agriculture: Caroni Green Closure Wrong and Spiteful

The announcement of the Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago via the Honourable Prime Minister to close down Caroni Green Limited only continues to reinforce the perception that the PNM Administration has no clear understanding of the agricultural sector nor does it...
Posted On 18 Mar 2017
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Kamla pays tribute to Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott

It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of world renowned poet and Nobel Laureate Sir Derek Walcott. Born in St Lucia, Sir Derek spent a considerable part of his life in Trinidad and Tobago, after moving to this country in 1953. He spent many years here as a...
Posted On 17 Mar 2017
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PADARATH : ROWLEY JAMMIN STILL. 5 PERSONAL TRIPS IN 19 MONTHS

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release said that it appeared that Prime Minister Keith Rowley was in continuous vacation mode, as the PM announced that he will be taking two more personal trips, one next month and another in May. He said the announcement was reflective...
Posted On 17 Mar 2017
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PADARATH: DILLON IN THE DARK? NO ANSWERS ON CPU

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release indicated that two weeks ago in the Parliament, he asked the Minister of National Security during urgent question time, how many police officers were in the Child Protection Unit. Since then, even though the Minister agreed to...
Posted On 16 Mar 2017
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AG Al-Rawi seeks to have Parliament pass laws that were previously struck down by the High Court

At 2:20 pm on Tuesday afternoon the Parliament and the people of Trinidad and Tobago witnessed Attorney General Faris al Rawi do what no other Attorney General in the history of our country has ever done. This Rowley appointed Attorney General piloted the Miscellaneous Provisions...
Posted On 16 Mar 2017
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Correcting Colm

By Kevin Ramnarine In the early 1980’s when the first oil boom had come to an end, the late Prime Minister George Chambers famously remarked “Fete Over Back to Work”. Carnival 2017 is over and we will soon see whether MX Prime is a prophet. With Carnival over the economy and...
Posted On 14 Mar 2017
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UNC Chairman Lee – Minister of Trade should resign over rotting rice

Given the media report that over 200 tonnes of rice valued at $400,000 is currently being left to rot, the question must be asked as to why didn’t the NFM mill the rice which would have produced food for the population as well as save on Foreign Exchange which is used to...
Posted On 12 Mar 2017
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Padarath Calls on Gov’t to set up Anti-bullying Taskforce

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release said that he was happy to hear that the Minister of Education agreed that policies are needed to be established in schools to deal with the harmful effects of bullying. MP Padarath called on the Minister of Education to stop being...
Posted On 12 Mar 2017
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Happy Holi from the Leader of the Opposition

Greg and I, and our extended UNC family, extend best wishes to you on this joyous celebration and we urge you to participate with friends and family, enjoying the full exuberance associated with this special event. Today, thousands of our people are celebrating the colourful...
Posted On 12 Mar 2017
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