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On this most auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I am pleased to extend greetings to the Muslim community on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.  It is my fervent prayer that Allah will continue to shower you with the blessings of peace,...

The Ministry of Education is pleased to inform the national community that it has successfully paid in June 2013, over 528 Million in back-pay to Public Servants of the Ministry of Education and Primary and Secondary School Teachers. 3,000 Public Servants were paid 16 Million in...

THE Caribbean region came one step closer to conformity with the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA) when Finance and the Economy Minister, Larry Howai hosted the 15th meeting of the Council for Finance and Planning (COFAP) of the Caribbean Community...

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will want to set a contemplative yet confident tone today as she meets her UNC National Executive and then her party’s public officials – MPs, Senators and councillors. Apart from rumours of an impending Cabinet reshuffle, the meeting...

Government MPs are setting aside more time to spend with their constituents, Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal disclosed yesterday, even as he was out in his Oropouche East constituency. MPs are reorganising their “government business” so “greater hours could be spent with...

Oropouche East MP, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, says upgrades to the Lalbeharry/Monkey Town Recreational Grounds could be completed by the end of this month. He toured the grounds on Tuesday to take a look at the progress of works which began a few months ago. He was joined by members of...

T&T’s proven gas reserves decline but only marginally (1.1%) and are being replaced almost as fast as they are used. Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs Kevin Ramnarine, at the presentation of the Ryder Scott audit at the Hilton in Port of Spain yesterday, said that...

The Orange Valley Village Council hosted grand Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, showcasing local culture, talent and music. The celebrations began with a parade of Carnival characters, floats and bands from the Orange Valley Mandir to the Orange Valley Community...

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has extended congratulations to George Bovell III on his capturing a Bonze medal in the 50-metre freestyle event at the 15th FINA World Long Course Swimming Championships at the Palau Sant Jodi...

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday welcomed back to the House of Representatives Chaguanas West MP Jack Warner. The two did not greet each other, but the Prime Minister threw out an olive branch. “The Honourable member is no stranger to this House. We on this side...