Preserve our heritage

I was overjoyed to hear Minister Clifton De Coteau announce the release of funds for immediate stabilisation works and restoration of “Mille Fleurs”. With one international bank and two foreign missions already waiting in line to lease the historic property from Government once...
Posted On 11 Aug 2013
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AG extends Eid greetings

As another Eid-ul-Fitr dawns, the Attorney General wishes to join the national community in special paying tribute to our Muslim brothers and sisters who have demonstrated true faith and dedication in their daily fasting during the just-completed holy month of Ramadan. Their...
Posted On 09 Aug 2013
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$46M to restore Mille Fleur

CABINET yesterday approved $700,000 to undertake immediate emergency work on the crumbling Mille Fleur building, which is on the verge of imminent collapse in the midst of the rainy season. National Diversity Minister Clifton De Coteau made this announcement at the post-Cabinet...
Posted On 09 Aug 2013
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ILO Policy to be ratified – Mc Leod

In keeping with standards set by the International Labour Organisation, Cabinet has agreed to the ratification an employment policy. Speaking at the post-Cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Clair earlier today, Minister of Labour, Small and Micro...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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Gopeesingh – Vast improvement in CAPE 2013 results

The performance of students writing the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) since 2009 has been constantly improving. Minister of Education, Dr. Tim Gopeesingh gave an outline of the improvement since 2009 at the weekly post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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PM Kamla Statement on meeting with Dr Wayne Kublalsingh

Following a request made by Dr Wayne Kublalsingh, of the Highway Re-Route Movement (HRM) by letter dated August 6, 2013, I met with 11 members of the Movement today at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s. During the meeting, Dr Wayne Kublalsingh asked two questions: 1)      Is the...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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AG visits Rampaul

Premnath Rampaul, who was struck and injured by a vehicle belonging to Attorney General Anand Ramlogan’s security detail on July 29—the day of the Chaguanas West by-election—was visited at hospital on Sunday night by Ramlogan. Rampaul, who suffered a broken leg, said Ramlogan...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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PM to meet with Kublalsingh today

The meeting between Dr Kublalsingh and the Prime Minister will be held at 2.30p.m at the Diplomatic Centre, St Anns. The Office of the Prime Minister today Thursday announced that a meeting with be held between Dr Kublalsingh and the Prime Minister today at 2.30p.m at the...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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AG Set the Record Straight on Accident Victim

Permit me to respond to your editorial entitled “Step up for Chaguanas West Accident Victim” regarding the accident involving a security vehicle attached to one of the national security agencies. Much has been said about this incident that requires correction and clarification....
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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Kamla upbeat at UNC executive meeting

At her first meeting of the UNC national executive since the party’s defeat at the July 29 Chaguanas West bye-election, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar appeared upbeat as she greeted fellow national executive members at Rienzi complex, Couva, yesterday. Persad-Bissesar, was...
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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