Chaguanas West calls for Government Intervention on Escalating Crime in Central

The UNC Chaguanas West Constituency Executive continues to be alarmed and concerned for the safety of the residents of Chaguanas West as crime continues to escalate in Central. Over the past few weeks there has been an upsurge in home burglaries and robberies especially in the...
Posted On 07 Jun 2016
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Ramadan Greetings from the Leader of the Opposition

ASSALAAM-U-ALAIKUM I take this opportunity to extend to my Brothers and Sisters of our Muslim Community, warm greetings for the Holy Month of Ramadhan who have been commanded in the Holy Quran by Almighty Allah: Ch:2, Verse 183: “O YE, WHO BELIEVE FASTING IS PRESCRIBED FOR YOU AS...
Posted On 06 Jun 2016
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Charles: “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” – UNC warns Dr Rowley: be more nuanced in our relations with Venezuela

While the whole world is watching carefully developments in neighboring Venezuela and adopting extremely cautious and nuanced approaches, Trinidad and Tobago seems to be doing the opposite, signing not well thought out agreements with President Maduro, in trade and cross border...
Posted On 06 Jun 2016
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Padarath: Credit Kamla

Princes Town MP Barry Padarath in a press release said that he had noted comments made by Olympic Medallist George Bovell III and the Minister of Sport Darryl Smith in the news about the great value the national Aquatic Centre brings to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Padarath...
Posted On 05 Jun 2016
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Prime Minister Must Launch Immediate Forensic Investigation Into THA

Couva North MP Ramona Ramdial has called for Prime Minister Keith Rowley to launch an immediate forensic investigation into the operations of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA). At the Joint Select Committee meeting on Local Authorities, Service Commissions and Statutory...
Posted On 05 Jun 2016
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UNC Chairman Concerned about Govt’s Modus operandi of ‘Suppression’

As Chairman of the United National Congress I am greatly saddened by the current modus operandi of ‘Suppression’ being practiced by the current administration. Events stemming from Policy Direction to Legislation as well as the provision of key services to the Population have...
Posted On 04 Jun 2016
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Charles: Beware a PNM Dictatorship

Trinidad and Tobago is under siege and if we are not vigilant in protecting our rights and freedoms we face a creeping PNM dictatorship. Last September, we witnessed a National Security Minister being sworn in first, followed by the AG and then the Prime Minister. The faux pas...
Posted On 04 Jun 2016
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Central Crime Worsens – Grenade Found in Carli Bay Couva

Police on mobile patrol today in the Carli Bay area which lies in the constituency of Couva North, discovered a man in the swamp behaving suspiciously. As they pursued him, he retaliated by launching a grenade at them. He was later apprehended and is in police custody. We are now...
Posted On 31 May 2016
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UNC Chairman Lee offers Condolences on the Passing of Local Icon Holly B

As Chairman of the United National Congress I would like to offer condolences on behalf of the UNC to the friends and family of the Late Holly B who passed away this morning. Holly B – as he is popularity known – was the original host of Scouting for Talent on the...
Posted On 30 May 2016
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Opposition Leader extends condolences on passing of Holly Betaudier

It is with as deep sense of loss that I learned this morning of the death of Mr. Holly Betaudier, a giant in the world of media, who devoted his lifetime to the exposure and uplifting of our culture. Holly B, as he was affectionately called by all, was a national icon who began...
Posted On 30 May 2016
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