PM receives report on Drug Problems in the Americas

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C. today (4th July) received the final Report on theDrug Problem in the Americasfrom His Excellency José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), during the 34th Regular Meeting of the Conference of...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Warner grasping at cabal straws

THE EDITOR: I have carefully been observing the new politics of today here in TT. It seems as though when someone in public life is being negatively scrutinised by the media, they try to throw their ultimate demise on someone else. As it stands, Mr Warner seems to be grasping at...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Newer and healthier politics

THE EDITOR: Allow me to express my support for Ms Khadijah Ameen in the upcoming Chaguanas bye-elections. The People’s Partnership has indeed made a good move in selecting her as their candidate. She is young, very bright and has a warm and amicable disposition that will be well...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Don’t Burn Your Bridges

Dear Editor, Volney is a good example of an indecisive, desperate man who exercises poor judgement. In the face of a consensus vote of Government and Opposition members in the Dogs Control Bill in Parliament, Volney  voted against the measure. Volney stated that he did not trust...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Volney advises Kamla to fire AG, Warner

Sacked Justice Minister Herbert Volney has told Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar she should fire National Security Minister Jack Warner and Attorney General Anand Ramlogan.  Speaking to reporters during the tea break at yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives in...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Hero to Zero

Dear Editor: If it is true that Mr. Warner was never asked to resign as the Member of Parliament, then Mr. Warner’s resignation only works to serve himself and not the people. If he is so certain of their support, there was no need to seek a fresh mandate. Instead of the country...
Posted On 04 Jul 2013
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Unfair to put UNC supporters through pain

THE EDITOR: No one is questioning Jack Warner’s ability to work and get things done, it is for that reason the PM stood by him when Rowley said he can’t be VP of FIFA and minister at the same time… it is for that reason the PM stood by him when the bribery scandal broke… it is...
Posted On 03 Jul 2013
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Analyst: UNC members will not jump ship for Warner’s new party

Political Analyst Dr. Indira Rampersad does not believe senior members of the United National Congress will defect to a political party headed by Mr. Jack Warner. Mr. Warner was rejected as the UNC candidate for the Chaguanas West bye-election on Friday and since then, there have...
Posted On 03 Jul 2013
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Is that true Mr. Warner?

It is public knowledge that Mr. Warner has been working with the people of Chaguanas West over the years and all others who have come to him had not been turned away. Over a TV broadcast of the UNC’s political meeting, the Prime Minister stated that the former MP for Chaguanas...
Posted On 03 Jul 2013
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United States and Trinidad and Tobago to hold joint military training

U.S. Southern Command will partner with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF) to share its expertise during a month-long Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) exercise in Port of Spain. The training began June 30 and will primarily engage the Trinidad and Tobago Coast...
Posted On 02 Jul 2013
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