Former Education Minister Calls on Rowley to Apologise for Branding School Children “Monsters”

The foundation of any progressive education system in the world, and most certainly, Trinidad and Tobago, is one that caters to the overall needs of all children, regardless of their social status or any other differences. As Education Minister, I spearheaded a drive to...
Posted On 23 Feb 2016
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Lee seeks answers on Foriegn Exchange Crisis

In an effort to effectively represent one of the most critical concerns of our national public ,I sought leave in accordance with Standing Order 17 to move the adjournment of the House at today’s Friday 19th February 2016, sitting of the House for the purpose of discussing...
Posted On 19 Feb 2016
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Let’s Fight Unemployment as a nation

As UNC Chairman I am greatly concerned about the hundreds of citizens who are being affected by retrenchment and unemployment as a result of a slow in the economy. In a recent news release BPTT confirmed that it currently undertaking consulting with its employees. As a result,...
Posted On 17 Feb 2016
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UNC Chairman: Tim Kees Resignation a victory for Gender Equality and Protection

As Chairman of the United National Congress I welcome the resignation of Embattled Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee over his insensitive and misogynist statements in relation to the murder of Japanese National Asami Nagakiya over the Carnival Period. One cannot give Former...
Posted On 16 Feb 2016
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The Mayor Can Resign Without Council’s Agreement

Given the present situation surrounding the resignation of Raymond Tim Kee as Mayor of Port of Spain, and apparent misinformation in the public domain, I wish to provide sections of Act 21 of 1990 also called The Municipal Corporations Act for the enlightenment of the public and...
Posted On 15 Feb 2016
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KAMLA: Gross deception by Mayor

The public is being played by the latest charade of the Rowley government. By a Press Release dated 13 February, 2016 the Mayor of Port of Spain expressed his intention to “tender my (his) resignation as Mayor, and as an Alderman”. A TV6 online report today has stated:...
Posted On 15 Feb 2016
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UNC Chairman Lee : Tim Kee cannot be trusted

As Chairman of the United National Congress it is my view that embattled Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee has yet again insulted the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago with his failure to follow through with his planned resignation.This blatant and unrepentant display of...
Posted On 15 Feb 2016
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UNC Chairman calls on Point Fortin Mayor to resign, leaders to ensure Gender Equality

As Chairman of the UNC I call on his Worship Clyde Paul Mayor of Point Fortin to undertake the same moral actions as Raymond Tim Kee and tender his resignation in light of his very insensitive and condescending comments over the murder of Asami Nagakiya. Mayor Clyde referred to...
Posted On 14 Feb 2016
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Padarath: Rowley should apologize

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release called on Prime Minister Keith Rowley to apologize to the nation for his recent stance on the utterances of Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee, regarding the murder of a Japanese woman. Padarath stated that Tim Kee’s decision to...
Posted On 13 Feb 2016
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KAMLA: THIS IS A TRUE VICTORY OF THE PEOPLE

Opposition Leader Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, today hailed civil society groups and associated individuals who, after days of activism compelled Mr. Raymond Tim Kee to offer, albeit belatedly, an unequivocal apology for his reckless and offensive comments following the tragic...
Posted On 13 Feb 2016
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