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The newspaper headlines and news stories today announcing Trinidad and Tobago’s worst economic decline in our history ( -6.7 percent in the first half of 2016) is very disturbing for the welfare and well being of our citizens. It reinforces the bad news documented in the...

The Leader of the Opposition, The Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP Siparia today wrote to President-elect Donald J Trump following his success in the US Presidential Election. Mrs Persad-Bissessar wrote: “Dear President- Elect Trump, Congratulations on your victory in the...

The declaration of war against the hard-working citizens of this nation further illustrates the Rowley regime’s lack of effective measures in response to Trinidad and Tobago’s economic challenges. The announced 0/0/0 wage policy a.k.a. wage freeze in the public sector is another...

What cabinet reshuffle, or is it who pays the piper calls the tune? The financiers of PNM election 2015 are the power behind the Rowley cabinet. Sarah Budhu fired as a Senator. Nicole Olivierre fired as Minister of Energy and Energy Industries. Brigadier General Ancil Antoine...

Overall, this second Cabinet reshuffle coupled with three budgets in one year, would not make a difference in the quality of life for citizens who are burdened by threats to their lives, high cost of living, unemployment and sharp cutbacks on social and safety measures....

I join the rest of Trinidad and Tobago in mourning the passing of talented performing artistes Hal Greaves and Shirley “Beulah” King. The deaths of Mr. Greaves and Ms. King have robbed our country of two of its finest artistic practitioners, who also lent their considerable...

MP for Naparima Rodney Charles is today condemning the Ministry of Education for the stoppage of classes since September 30th this year at the Cowen Hamilton Secondary School, the only and flagship Baptist secondary school in the country, because of health and respiratory issues...

MP for Princes Town Barry Padarath expressed condolences to the family and loved ones of Shirley “Beulah” King on behalf of the Opposition. Padarath stated that with King’s passing, Trinidad and Tobago had lost a true icon and that the theater and drama...

The shock revelations about extortion and subterfuge at the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) confirm the validity and timeliness of proposals presented by the Opposition during the recent Parliamentary debate on amendments to the relevant law. Media reports have disclosed illicit...

“Let us value each other’s contribution” As our Hindu brothers and sisters get ready to celebrate Divali also known as the festival of lights there are many lessons that can be learnt and practiced from this auspicious festival by all citizens of our nation if we are...