The PNM Renewable Energy Plan

The PNM have always focused their efforts on using non-renewable resources as their means of building our nation. But with the continued depletion of both oil and natural gas reserves, the focus is rapidly shifting towards renewable energy sources to fuel further development....
Posted On 28 May 2015
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If you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones

Dear Editor, As my mother used to say, “if you live in a glass house, don’t throw stones”. This is clearly the case with the recent development where 7 FIFA officials were arrested, and 14 indicted in a US corruption case. Among the indicted defenders is no...
Posted On 28 May 2015
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A Sobering Reality

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the drunken skits played out by the PNM’s family and sports day on Sunday. During the march past, women dressed in yellow dresses acted drunk and uncontrollable while holding what appeared to be bottles of alcohol. It was only after a...
Posted On 28 May 2015
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Statement by AG Garvin Nicholas on Warner arrest

This morning seven top executives of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) were arrested in Zurich, Switzerland as a result of an international investigation conducted by the United States of America. These seven were among fourteen high-ranking officials...
Posted On 27 May 2015
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AG Nicholas Statement on Warner Extradition

The Central Authority Unit of the Ministry of the Attorney General has been working in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice for approximately one year regarding the investigation of transnational offences involving former FIFA Vice President, Mr. Jack Austin...
Posted On 27 May 2015
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UNC Women Disappointed with PNM Disrespect

The Women’s Arm of the United National Congress wishes to express our collective disappointment with the portrayal of drunken women at the PNM Family Day on Sunday 24th May 2015. We noted that at that Family day where many of our nation’s children were present to witness...
Posted On 27 May 2015
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UNC Condemns drunken skits

The depiction of a woman with a bottle of alcohol falling to the ground during the march past by PNM family day should be condemned as a disrespect to women and a poor, sorry example to children, particularly those involved in the event. As a young woman, it is always of concern...
Posted On 27 May 2015
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Confidence in Our Nation

In a poll conducted by Solution by Simulation, and published in the Trinidad Express newspaper, it appears that the nation has renewed its confidence in the nation and the government ahead of the upcoming general election. But while emphasis is being placed on the popularity of...
Posted On 26 May 2015
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PM Kamla speech at People’s Partnership 5th Anniversary Rally

Excerpts of the Speaking Notes of The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Political Leader of the United National Congress & Leader of the People’s Partnership Government. Thank you and good evening to one and all....
Posted On 26 May 2015
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PNM sleeper cells everywhere

By Capil Bissoon PNM sleeper cells are now in full battle cry. They seem to be everywhere, operating on cue, in the most surprising places and are shamelessly singing from the same hymn-book. When I listened to retired Justice Sebastian Ventour, deputy chairman of the Integrity...
Posted On 25 May 2015
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