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During contributions made to both Houses of Parliament on the Strategic Services Agency (Amendment) Bill 2016, and whilst addressing the issue of whether the amendment violated the constitutionally protected right to privacy, the Attorney General in no uncertain terms led the...

As Chairman of the United National Congress I am greatly saddened by the passing of Legendary Cricket Commentator Tony Cozier. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the United National Congress as well as the constituents of Pointe a Pierre. He...

May 7, 2016 During this week’s post cabinet press conference government ministers sought to further hoodwink the population by not properly alerting them to lurking dangers to our fundamental rights and freedoms in the proposed SSA legislation. Minister in the Office of the AG...

On Tuesday May 3, 2016, the Opposition Senators had a great day debating the Strategic Services Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Senate. As you may know, the Government is seeking a method to secretly spy on the people of our country without putting the appropriate checks and...

In this the final approach to preparations for the Secondary Entrance Assessment examination tomorrow, I send my heartfelt best wishes to primary school students and the parents and guardians who worked with them, coached them and will no doubt share the relief when it is all...

Member of Parliament for Princes Town Barry Padarath in a press release challenged Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to break his silence on his promise for the creation of a Ply Board factory in La Brea. Rowley made the promise during the general election campaign of 2015....

The United National Congress (UNC) wishes to advise that the Deadline for Filing Nominations to be considered as the candidate to contest a seat in the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled to be held later this year, is on Sunday May 15th, 2016. Nomination Forms are to...

“I was deeply saddened today to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Roland Rampersad of Debe, who was a loyal and dedicated supporter of our party. “News of the untimely passing has plunged the community where he lived into mourning. “Roland was a kind and compassionate young man...

In my capacity as Chairman of the United National Congress I would like to sincerely offer condolences to the friends and family of the late Roland Rampersad. Roland was indeed a very dedicated and committed supporter of the United National Congress. He will be remembered for his...

On Saturday 9th April 2016 the Women’s Executive of the National Women’s Arm hosted a Capacity Building and Training Workshop at the Chaguanas Borough Corporation that was well attended by the Women’s Affairs Officers of the various UNC Constituency Executives. This Workshop was...