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KAMLA: Rowley Gov’t and AG Al-Rawi completely deficient in handling the bail amendments

Now that the bail bill has died in the Parliament (it expires on August 15) it is important for us to understand the principles that led to the Opposition’s decision to vote against the bill on Friday. I expect the PNM to suggest that the UNC Opposition could not be serious about...
Posted On 02 Jul 2016
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UNC Women extends Condolences to Mrs Hazel Manning

UNITED NATIONAL CONGRESS – WOMEN’S ARM The women of the United National Congress extend their deepest sympathy to Mrs Hazel Manning on the loss of her husband. Mr Patrick Manning was the longest serving Member of Parliament and Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and...
Posted On 02 Jul 2016
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UNC Youth extends condolences to the Manning family

The Youth Arm of the United National Congress has noted with deep sadness, the loss of Former Prime Minister Patrick Augustus Mervyn Manning who passed away peacefully at the San Fernando General Hospital this morning after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. On behalf of the youth...
Posted On 02 Jul 2016
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Opposition Leader Persad-Bissessar extends condolences on the passing of former PM Manning

It is with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of former Prime Minister Patrick Manning. On behalf all in the Parliamentary Opposition and the United National Congress, we send our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to his wife, Hazel, and his sons and close relatives. Mr...
Posted On 02 Jul 2016
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UNC Chairman Lee – Malcolm Jones’ Resignation brought on by Kamla Persad Bissessar’s Persistence

The resignation of Malcolm Jones from the National Energy Standing Committee must be credited to the pressure spurred on by UNC Political Leader Hon. Kamla Persad Bissessar whose persistence and fight to ensure Jones became answerable as well as accountable to the National Public...
Posted On 30 Jun 2016
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Statement from the Leader of the Opposition on the CLICO Privy Council Judgement

The judgment of the Privy Council in the Clico Policy Holders case which was delivered yesterday morning serves as vindication of the decisions and actions taken by the People’s Partnership government. As you are aware, when we assumed office after the May 24th 2010...
Posted On 29 Jun 2016
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Kamla: Imbert must explain NiQuan GTL deal

The Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert, must provide a full and detailed explanation of the sale of assets of the failed WGTL project to NiQuan Energy, including evidence of any due diligence procedure on the investment. The call comes from Leader of the Opposition Kamla...
Posted On 28 Jun 2016
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UNC Youth Arm Hails Under-19 Victors

The Youth Arm of the United National Congress wishes to extend hearty congratulations to both our National Under 19 female cricketers and our Under 19 girls water polo team in light of their recent spate of victories. The T&T senior women won gold at the Central American and...
Posted On 27 Jun 2016
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Couva North MP calls on government for urgent Police/Army patrols

Four persons were shot in a drive-by shooting around 10:30pm last night in the Wyaby community of Couva North. One person by the name of Kit Boyce died as a result of the injuries he sustained, one is in critical condition and the other two have been hospitalized and are being...
Posted On 26 Jun 2016
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UNC Chairman Lee’s Labour Day Message

” A fair days pay for a fair days work” has been the struggle and campaign of Unions Globally as they sought and continue to seek the protection of the working class. Today we celebrate one of the most significant days in our nation’s history ; Labour day....
Posted On 19 Jun 2016
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