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PADARATH: Electricity Increases Spells Disaster for Lower and Middle Class

Princes Town MP, Barry Padarath is calling on all citizens to attend and participate in the public consultations hosted by the Regulated Industries Commission on the increase in electricity rates. The Opposition Shadow Minister of Public Utilities stated that citizens must voice...
Posted On 30 Dec 2022
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Opposition Leader: A Caribbean giant has left us too soon

Today I join the nation in mourning the passing of a legendary son of the soil and a true Caribbean giant, Dr Leroy Calliste, better known as the ‘Black Stalin’. The Black Stalin, a five-time Calypso Monarch, elevated the art form of Calypso and social commentary to new heights....
Posted On 28 Dec 2022
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Couva North MP expresses condolences on the passing of Calypso legend Black Stalin

Today I have received the sad news of the passing of legendary and internationally acclaimed Calypsonian Dr. Leroy Calliste – the Black Stalin – has thrown not only the local entertainment fraternity into mourning, but has also touched the wider international community. Local...
Posted On 28 Dec 2022
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MP Charles: Never believe Imbert’s promises of a brighter 2023

Never believe Imbert when he promises silver and gold in 2023. Ignore the cynical grin on his face. Instead focus intently on his two feet facing backwards. They tell the true story of “doeundom” or the hell where he intends to take us all. For 2023, MP Charles is praying...
Posted On 28 Dec 2022
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MP Lee: Give citizens relief now

It was pure political trickery and deception that Minister Imbert in his Christmas message promised to go all out to help those in need in 2023 when this government was fully aware that citizens needed immediate assistance now for this Christmas season as they faced unparalleled...
Posted On 27 Dec 2022
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Seek a fresh mandate

I recently read in one of the daily newspapers that Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds said that 70% of society wants to see him fail. I don’t believe 70% of society wants to see him fail, but with a murder rate trending toward 600, the majority of the population is...
Posted On 27 Dec 2022
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Message from the Leader of the Opposition on the occasion of Christmas

Today we celebrate one of the most joyous times of the year, the holy birth of the Lord Jesus. As I offer our nation a blessed and Merry Christmas, I remind everyone that the season is more than just the festive lights, gifts, food and pageantry which we all enjoy. Christmas...
Posted On 24 Dec 2022
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Ameen seeks grants for flood victims, urgent work on river banks

MP Khadijah Ameen pleads with Minister of Social Development for grants to be given to flood victims and urgent work on river banks, flood gates before Christmas Member of Parliament for the constituency of St. Augustine Khadijah Ameen is today pleading with the Minister of...
Posted On 20 Dec 2022
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Tancoo: Water crisis caused by Gov’t sabotage

Hundreds of thousands of residents of central and south Trinidad continue to be frustrated by the repeated failure of the Minister of Public Utilities to ensure a reasonable supply of water to their homes. “This feels like sabotage,” said Tancoo “as communities...
Posted On 18 Dec 2022
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Opposition Leader offers condolences on the passing of Calypsonian Singing Francine

I was saddened to learn of the passing of talented calypsonian Singing Francine (Francine Edwards). Today, her well-known Christmas songs such as “Hooray, Hurrah,” “Parang Parang,” “I Love Christmas,” “Christmas is Love,” “Caribbean Christmas,” and “Ay Ay Maria” continue to bring...
Posted On 17 Dec 2022
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