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We are pleased that the Honourable Madame Justice Mira Dean Armorer today upheld our submission that the Election and Boundaries Commission acted unlawfully when they extended the voting hours. The learned Madam Justice, in her judgement, held that: “It is my view that there were...

I strongly condemn the planned move to arbitrarily dismiss contractors and almost 12,000 workers of The Cepep Company Limited. The publicly-advertised plan would displace several contractors who have invested in equipment and are the employers of thousands of dedicated working...

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Monday issued the following statement on the occasion of the Independence of India and Pakistan: “The United National Congress extends best wishes and joins the people of Pakistan and India as the two countries celebrate the 69th...

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath, in a message to the youth population on the occasion of International Youth Day said that the young people of Trinidad and Tobago must create their own avenues for opportunities of a better standard of living. Padarath said that this year’s...

On behalf of the constituents of Naparima and on my own behalf, I extend condolences to the family and friends of our late Chief Servant Makandal Daaga. Daaga was a national treasure who significantly changed the social and economic tapestry of our country with his call in the...

Member of Parliament for Naparima Rodney Charles has commented on an article in today’s press where Minister Hinds sought to disingenuously take sole credit for works done at the St Croix landslip. Charles said “While he may wish to praise himself for the works done to make the...

Trinidad and Tobago has lost a national treasure with the death of Makandal Daaga, former Prime Minister and Political Leader of the UNC and People’s Partnership, Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Monday. The statement comes following the sad news of Daaga’s passing. Daaga was the...

Princes Town MP, Barry Padarath congratulated the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service for their hard work and diligence in the seizure of 6,800 rounds of ammunition in Piparo, Princes Town. Padarath said that there has been a growing number of gun violence in the Princes Town...

It is with much concern that I seek the media’s attention in exposing the plight of persons employed with the Reforestation Programme which falls under the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries in receiving their salaries. For the past three (3) fortnights, close to 100...

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath wishes the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic team best wishes and good luck on behalf of the opposition through a Press release. He said that the athletes carried the hopes and dreams of a nation who has found itself in stagnation and despair. Padarath...