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Opposition Leader: Hypersensitivity and attempts to dictate what are acceptable free speech

When it comes to public accountability and national integrity there is no sacred cow and I have a constitutional duty to raise valid questions in the national interest.  Everyone in our democracy has a right to freedom of expression. Just as some in society will agree with things...
Posted On 20 Jul 2022
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UNC San Fernando West Calls on Junia Regrello to Resign

The United National Congress San Fernando West Executive is deeply troubled by reports published in the Trinidad Guardian Newspaper on 17 July 2022, detailing certain actions taken by the current Mayor of San Fernando, Junia Regrello. These reports suggest that Mr. Regrello acted...
Posted On 18 Jul 2022
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TANCOO: Hinds on games

Oropouche West MP speaking at a Corner meeting today slammed National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds for playing games with the lives and livelihoods of citizens. Referring to a daily newspaper report Tancoo said “Hinds boasted about having substantial details about the...
Posted On 09 Jul 2022
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Message from the Leader of the Opposition on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

As I wish Eid Mubarak to our Muslim community on this special day of Eid al-Adha, I acknowledge the inspiring meaning this auspicious day holds not only for our Muslim brothers and sisters, but for all citizens. Bakra Eid as it is commonly called is celebrated worldwide to...
Posted On 08 Jul 2022
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Opposition Leader: Rowley’s Government collapses, Draconian Bail Bill defeated

The Keith Rowley-led Government was defeated in its attempt to push an extension to the draconian Bail Bill to deny people the right to apply for bail. The Government’s claim that this legislation was a solution to the crime problem fell flat, in light of evidence that there has...
Posted On 06 Jul 2022
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Councillor Calls on Government to Fix Schools Before New Term

Local Government Councillor for the Electoral District of Reform / Manahambre has issued a call on the Government to ensure schools are in a state of readiness for the new school term, come September. Speaking at the St. Clement Vedic School Graduation ceremony earlier today,...
Posted On 01 Jul 2022
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Tancoo calls on Ministers to stop playing hide and seek with affected residents

The residents from Penal to Woodland are fed-up with Ministers using their suffering for photo-ops. According to MP for Oropouche West, Davendranath Tancoo, “once more, while homeowners were at work, two Government Ministers clandestinely paid a fleeting visit to Tulsa Trace for...
Posted On 30 Jun 2022
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AN ATTEMPT TO PERVERT THE COURSE OF JUSTICE

The recent statements made by Minister in the Office of the Attorney General, Senator Renuka Sagramsingh, in relation to the recent judgment by the Privy Council involving John Henry Smith and others, is a shocking and blatant attempt to pervert the course of justice. While the...
Posted On 29 Jun 2022
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COP Must Stop Being a Chorus Boy for Hinds

Acting Commissioner McDonald Jacob has descended into the political arena and brought the independent office of the Commissioner of Police into grave disrepute. Perhaps the Commissioner got carried away by the usual political rhetoric and meaningless hype of the Minister of...
Posted On 25 Jun 2022
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Opposition Leader: It is Abhorrent that AG Armour Seeking to Eliminate Procurement Legislation

The statement from disgraced Attorney General Reginald Armour saying that the Government “is not prepared” to implement the procurement legislation should come as no surprise to anyone. Without any hint of self-awareness Attorney General Armour arrogantly proclaimed that...
Posted On 24 Jun 2022
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