UNC Women takes on Leadership Challenge

The United National Congress congratulates its Women’s arm, led by Dr. Catherine Ali, for its landmark initiative in organizing a three-day training seminar on Professional Project Management. The event, which was launched last Saturday and would run for the next two Saturdays,...
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Prevention is Better than Cure Minister Deyalsingh

Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh should know that prevention is better than cure The alarming increase in the number of pregnant women with Zika and the thousands of unconfirmed citizens with Zika as recently stated by Minister Deyalsingh and Chief Medical Officer, Dr....
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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UNC to Appeal Court Ruling

We are pleased that the Honourable Madame Justice Mira Dean Armorer today upheld our submission that the Election and Boundaries Commission acted unlawfully when they extended the voting hours. The learned Madam Justice, in her judgement, held that: “It is my view that there were...
Posted On 19 Aug 2016
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Padarath: North Eastern Regional Multipurpose Sport Facility: Kamla’s brainchild

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath through a press release said that the opposition was very happy to see the opening of the North Eastern Regional Multipurpose Sports Facility on O’Joe Road, Sangre Grande. He recalled that this project in Sangre Grande was a brainchild of the...
Posted On 17 Aug 2016
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Moonilal condemns dismissal of CEPEP contractors and almost 12,000 workers

I strongly condemn the planned move to arbitrarily dismiss contractors and almost 12,000 workers of The Cepep Company Limited. The publicly-advertised plan would displace several contractors who have invested in equipment and are the employers of thousands of dedicated working...
Posted On 16 Aug 2016
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Kamla Sends 69th Anniversary Greetings to Pakistan and India

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Monday issued the following statement on the occasion of the Independence of India and Pakistan: “The United National Congress extends best wishes and joins the people of Pakistan and India as the two countries celebrate the 69th...
Posted On 15 Aug 2016
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UNC Youth Arm Commemorates International Youth Day with Youth Forum

On Sunday 14th August, 2016 the Youth Arm of the United National Congress in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for Princes Town Hon. Barry Padarath held a Youth Forum in Commemoration of International Youth Day 2016. This year’s theme was “Youth Leading...
Posted On 15 Aug 2016
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Padarath: Youths must do their part

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath, in a message to the youth population on the occasion of International Youth Day said that the young people of Trinidad and Tobago must create their own avenues for opportunities of a better standard of living. Padarath said that this year’s...
Posted On 11 Aug 2016
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Condolences on behalf of the constituents of Naparima on the death of Chief Servant Makandal Daaga

On behalf of the constituents of Naparima and on my own behalf, I extend condolences to the family and friends of our late Chief Servant Makandal Daaga. Daaga was a national treasure who significantly changed the social and economic tapestry of our country with his call in the...
Posted On 11 Aug 2016
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Hinds attempts to take credit for work started under Partnership government

Member of Parliament for Naparima Rodney Charles has commented on an article in today’s press where Minister Hinds sought to disingenuously take sole credit for works done at the St Croix landslip. Charles said “While he may wish to praise himself for the works done to make the...
Posted On 09 Aug 2016
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