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Congratulations and a hearty welcome home to the two hundred plus recipients of new HDC homes! The Honourable Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Roodal Moonilal recently presented elated individuals with keys to their very own houses in La Horquetta, no doubt filling them...

I had never been to an MP’s office always believing its an exercise in futility; an exercise my debasement, believing that MPs enjoy having people grovel before them as of slaves before Emperors. Last Tuesday, however, I accompanied a friend to Dr. Moonilal’s office...

Driving to Debe market from the North yesterday was a breeze. Reaching the Golconda area in transit to Debe reminded me of driving in the US, the highway was well constructed. I did not see any broken areas as reported by the PNM’s radio talk show. Returning with market...

While the nation was unfortunately (and wastefully) caught up with the likes of Wayne Kublalsingh or we were subjected to the ongoing tirade between Dr. Rowley and Mr. Manning, our government has been working. In his Senate contribution on Tuesday Attorney General Anand Ramlogan...

Dear Editor: I am particularly pleased with the wisdom shown by the Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago to approve a system of financial assistance for thousands of primary-school children with eye problems. This will see families afforded access to $1,500 in funding every two years...

THE EDITOR: I am still perplexed as to how a seasoned politician like Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley could misinterpret the Constitution to such an extent? However, what is scary is that either he or his party’s think tank could come to the conclusion articulated. Most...

It’s heart-warming to see that a junior minister in the government wanted to ensure that there is integrity while doing business in government even when the stakes are high for taking such a stance. Minister Roopnarine reported her senior to the prime minister when she had...

The Editor: No one can deny that the political landscape of Trinidad and Tobago has been experiencing some significant paradigm shifts within recent times. The old order is crumbling as the people continue to reject tyranny, corruption and indifference. We, the people, demand...

It would be remiss of me not to comment publicly on the recent lifesaving surgery and high level aftercare a member of my congregation experienced at the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH). To remain silent in the midst of such bounty is to miss a unique opportunity to provide...

Dear Editor: I am utterly amazed. I cannot believe that a man who wants to be the leader of our country could repeatedly make such outrageous, flippant and erroneous remarks in the public domain. He has long shown a penchant for doing this, with “racial-gate” and...