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Opposition Leader: Let the presence, love and goodness of God bring healing to our nation

Today as I extend holy and prayerful greetings to the Christian community on Corpus Christi, I do so at a time when our nation is yearning for the sacred message of this blessed celebration more than ever. The feast of Corpus Christi also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy...
Posted On 02 Jun 2021
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Opposition Leader Message on the occasion of Indian Arrival Day 2021

As we observe the 176th anniversary of the arrival of the first East Indian immigrants to Trinidad and Tobago, we are reminded of their courage and resilience in a time of great uncertainty. Having braved the perilous journey, our forefathers suffered great hardship upon their...
Posted On 30 May 2021
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Opposition to file motion of contempt against Prime Minister

Today I wish to raise a critical matter. On Monday in the Parliament when we were taking note of the Presidential statement on the reasons for pronouncing a State of Emergency, the Prime Minister, in his winding up of that debate, made some statements that were totally misleading...
Posted On 26 May 2021
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Opposition Leader: Keith Rowley must stop his depraved blame games

Keith Rowley casting blame on the citizens who attended the Andrea Bharatt vigils, for the current COVID-19 crisis, is an act of wickedness. What manner of evil mind will pray on Sunday and then on Monday blame vigils for the brutal murders of innocent citizens to distract from...
Posted On 25 May 2021
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Opposition Leader calls for investigation into transfer of doctors from Couva Hospital

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh owes the country an explanation as to why the senior team at the Couva Hospital was transferred during the height of the Covid crisis. The NCRHA issued a press release on Friday 20 May 2021 which seems to cover up the alleged forcing out of...
Posted On 21 May 2021
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Opposition Leader urges public to get tested

From day one of the Covid 19 crisis, I have stated that more testing is needed to be done to get a full and true picture of the crisis we face. Sadly, since the beginning, when it really mattered, the Government never made Covid 19 testing a priority. I continue to implore the...
Posted On 19 May 2021
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UNC: Covid-19 SOE

The UNC supports initiatives aimed at saving lives and livelihoods and getting this virus under control. However, we reserve the right to raise concerns and to hold the government to account. * We support vaccination as a priority in the fight against Covid. * We encourage all to...
Posted On 16 May 2021
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Opposition Leader: Rowley must act urgently to protect citizens

On the day Trinidad and Tobago recorded its highest fatality rate of Covid and 11 families were plunged into mourning the Prime Minister sought to attack from his ivory tower. 66 people have died in 12 days. The Covid death toll stands at 235. Day after day our nation records...
Posted On 13 May 2021
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Message from the Leader of the Opposition on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2021

Today as we celebrate one of the holiest and most joyous days in the Islamic faith, I would like to extend Eid Mubarak to all the members of our Muslim community within our nation. Today our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, marking the...
Posted On 12 May 2021
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Opposition Leader congratulates first woman CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett

I wish to warmly congratulate Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett, on her appointment as the 8th Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Dr Barnett’s appointment is historic, as she is both the first woman and the first Belizean to be selected for the post. It is noteworthy...
Posted On 12 May 2021
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