Charles: Rowley ducking democracy debate

CONSTITUTION reforms presented to the Parliament on Monday by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar geared to increase the power of people over politicians have “put the Opposition Leader, Dr Keith Rowley on the run” and “is the most compelling evidence yet that he has absolutely...
Posted On 05 Aug 2014
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PM shows strong leadership again

THE EDITOR: Last month, I wrote a letter to the editor highlighting the fact that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is a student of the servant leadership style of governance. In this recent test of her leadership mettle, she has only reinforced this point. Former Minister of...
Posted On 05 Aug 2014
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PM: Terms limits, recall, run-off and fixed dates coming

…constitution reforms to give power to the people TERM limits, right of recall, run-off ballot voting and fixed dates for Parliament are the changes being made to the nation’s constitution to transfer the power of politicians into the hands of people, Prime Minister Kamla...
Posted On 04 Aug 2014
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The worst Opposition ever

by Capil Bissoon If one views the antics, predictability, modus operandi and style of this Opposition, one must conclude that this is the worst Opposition party in the country’s history. According to well-known constitutional theorists Sir Ivor Jennings and Professor A.V. Dicey,...
Posted On 04 Aug 2014
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PM Kamla sets new standard

Dear Editor: The Opposition works up itself whenever the Prime Minister takes corrective action towards better governance. Would the Opposition prefer she eschew discipline and allow her political capital to depreciate? By her no-nonsense approach, Kamla has reset the clock...
Posted On 04 Aug 2014
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UNC Youth Arm congratulates Union United FC

The UNC Youth Arm led by Chairman Nicholas Morris today visited the Union United FC in Claxton Bay for the Youth sides’ game in the South Side qualification fixture. Union United who have partnered with the UNC Youth Arm continue to do rehabilitative work with troubled...
Posted On 03 Aug 2014
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Fostering Citizen Participation And Giving Value To Citizenry

A Commentary by Suruj Rambachan MP, Minister of Works and Infrastructure Despite the myriad of challenges confronting the PP Government, there is absolutely no question that the government has been demonstrating resilience and continues to meet its objective of prosperity for...
Posted On 03 Aug 2014
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High profile visits, sign of investor confidence in T&T

Dear Editor: Last week we had the Prime Minister of Japan visiting our shores. We also signed an energy memorandum of understanding with Haiti. In the recent past we had the President of China and the Vice-President of the United States also paying official visits. When a small,...
Posted On 02 Aug 2014
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Bharath: PM acted on facts, not force

THE Prime Minister’s acceptance of the resignation of the Minister of Sports was a demonstration of “careful consideration of all the facts, and responsible leadership”, Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment and Communication, Vasant Bharath has said. Dismissing as “typical,...
Posted On 01 Aug 2014
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PM Statement on the resignation of Anil Roberts

I continue to be disillusioned, disappointed and distressed by the level of deception and dishonesty associated with the well intentioned LifeSport programme. The background is well known. At the hint of corrupt practices I immediately ordered that the initiative be switched to...
Posted On 31 Jul 2014
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