A Move In The Right Direction

Dear Editor, I wish to commend the Attorney General for his proactive role and commitment to youth in Trinidad and Tobago. The Attorney General took time from his busy schedule to personally distribute school bags to underprivileged children of East Port of Spain. This was an...
Posted On 25 Aug 2013
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Irresponsible

IT was the height of irresponsibility for OWTU leader, Ancel Roget, to be among a group of masked, black-clad protesters participating in an illegal demonstration at the Halls of Justice on Wednesday, that had panicked Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mervyn Richardson, into...
Posted On 25 Aug 2013
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Anand helps give out 500 school bags to children

…UNC Youth Arm launches ‘Learn to Live’ programme UNC Youths on a Mis­sion yesterday launched its “Learn to Live” programme at the South-East Port of Spain Community Centre, opposite the Besson Street Police Station. The “Learn to Live” pro­gramme is an initiative of the...
Posted On 24 Aug 2013
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AG extradites man wanted in the US for triple murder

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan has extradited Keron Pierre, 27, to the United States to face charges relating to a triple homicide and attempted murder. The Attorney General who is the head of the Central Authority successfully resisted attempts by Pierre, 27, to avoid...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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ACHIEVEMENTS: Ministry of Health

Some of the achievements in healthcare under the People’s Partnership Government. Implementation of the Gatekeepers Project, “Empowering Young Males in Communities”. In commemoration of International Women’s Day, nationwide workshops were held on domestic violence,...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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AG Receives Raksha Bandhan Blessings

Raksha Bandhan, the festival of love between brothers and sisters was celebrated by Hindus across the country on Tuesday, 20th August. This occasion is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. This ritual not only strengthens the bond of love between brothers...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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ACHIEVEMENTS: Ministry of Tertiary Education

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS IN TERTIARY EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. A Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine to develop a Centre for Workforce Research and Development (CWRD) to focus on...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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Lee Sing: Put local election on hold

Outspoken Port-of-Spain mayor, Louis Lee Sing, is advising that the local government elections should be postponed and be called after reform takes place. Despite his strong views on the matter, the mayor believes the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM), of which he is a...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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Hats off to the Minister of Food Production

Dear Editor, I wish to highlight the progress made by Senator Devant Maharaj, who since assuming the portfolio of Minister of Food Production has made strides previously not attempted or which had been blatantly neglected. In his address dated August 22nd, 2013, Mr. Maharaj...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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CRIME IS EVERYBODY’s BUSINESS

My fellow citizens… Based on recent occurrences in East Port of Spain I have engaged in consultations with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Keith Rowley and residents of the affected areas. I have met with Dr. Rowley on 2 occasions during which time several critical issues...
Posted On 22 Aug 2013
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