Tilipia Hatchery opened

FOOD Production Minister Devant Maharaj yesterday formally commissioned the Aquaculture Hatchery Extension and Training Facility at its spanking new facility which was completed in less than a year at the cost of $1.8 million. Delivering the feature address at the compound...
Posted On 22 Nov 2013
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Cabinet approves Radar Guns

CABINET has approved the use and purchase of 400 speed detection devices, also called radar guns, to curb speeding on the nation’s roads, and once available they should be in operation by February next year. Transport Minister Stephen Cadiz, who made the disclosure yesterday at...
Posted On 22 Nov 2013
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PM receives IAPC Democracy Medal Award

Today, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was presented with the IAPC Democracy Medal. Award winning political consultant Mr. Matthew Alvarez McMillan made the presentation during the Media Christmas Luncheon at the Diplomatic Centre. The International Association of Political...
Posted On 21 Nov 2013
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Guyana: 10,000 acres of land for T&T farmers

10,000 acres of land to be identified within two weeks for T&T farmers Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are moving forward with its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will see 10,000 acres of land being given to the twin island republic for farming. Trinidad’s Food...
Posted On 21 Nov 2013
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AG Ramlogan’s response to Integrity Commission

AG Ramlogan rejects the view expressed by the Integrity Commission (“the IC”) that it was under no obligation to apologise to him and that it “merely extended discretionary courtesy” when it did so. The IC quite properly, apologised for not informing him that he was under...
Posted On 20 Nov 2013
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Kamla: Govt cares for children

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the People’s Partnership (PP) Government has been and continues to look after the welfare of this country’s children. In her message to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, the Prime Minister cited the Children’s Life Fund and...
Posted On 20 Nov 2013
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Government invests $5.6 billion in tertiary education

Government wants to ensure that university graduates get jobs when they enter the job market, Tertiary Education Minister Fazal Karim  jassaid. “We must not contribute to the graduate glut. It contributes to discouraged graduates. I am focused on the employment rate and we will...
Posted On 19 Nov 2013
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PM’s Message on the occasion of International Journalists Remembrance Day

In today’s world, journalists play a pivotal social role, more so than ever before. Their work keeps the world informed at all times. We respect their freedom to ply their trade unhindered. In today’s world, in many places, journalists are not free to operate. In Trinidad and...
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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Prime Minister Appoints Special Prisons Committee

Following a series of incidents and protest action by prisoners at the Golden Grove State Prison, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has appointed a special committee to investigate and address issues emanating from...
Posted On 18 Nov 2013
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AG responds to Fixin TnT

The call by ‘Fixin TnT’ for my resignation is somewhat amusing. The issues raised are currently engaging the attention of the Integrity Commission and the allegations are all malicious and false. I will cooperate fully with this investigation to clear my name. The...
Posted On 17 Nov 2013
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