Opportunities are always present …

January 23, 2015:- “This AmChamTT firmly believes that in the midst of any economic uncertainty, opportunities are always present. It is first a matter of perspective and the will to make hard but necessary decisions in restructuring and repositioning the Economy”, said Mr. Hugh...
Posted On 23 Jan 2015
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Cane Farmers happy with new decisions in compensation package

Cane Farmers and Government have agreed on compensation to farmers displaced by the closure of Caroni Limited and to work out a formula for disbursement in the coming weeks. The Minister of Planning and Sustainable Development, Senator Dr. the Honourable Bhoendradatt Tewarie in...
Posted On 23 Jan 2015
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PM meets Trade Union Representatives on Falling Oil Prices

Government and Labour have committed to work together to preserve jobs, generate sustainable employment and to improve labour productivity in Trinidad and Tobago. In continuing her conversations with various stakeholder groups on the impact of falling energy prices on the...
Posted On 23 Jan 2015
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AG TO ROWLEY: “ONE OF US MUST RESIGN”

…REQUESTS ROWLEY TO AGREE TO EARLY TRIAL The police service has clarified that there is no investigation into the alleged administrative error on the part of the Judiciary’s support staff. Dr Rowley must now apologise for misleading the Honourable Prime Minister, the...
Posted On 22 Jan 2015
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Prime Minister meets Energy Sector stakeholders

…Working to Ensure Energy Sector Sustainability January 22, 2015: Energy Sector stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to working with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in moving the sector forward, and ensuring its sustainability. Prime Minister Kamla...
Posted On 22 Jan 2015
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Fugitive Extradited To St. Vincent

The Central Authority, under the direction of the Attorney General Anand Ramlogan SC, has successfully secured the committal of Desmond Pavy to await extradition to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Pavy, a national of Trinidad and Tobago, is allegedly on the run from the...
Posted On 21 Jan 2015
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Official Opening of the UNC’s South Regional Office

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and Political Leader of the United National Congress, the Honourable Kamla Persad Bissessar, will be officially opening the Party’s South Regional Office on Tuesday January 20th, 2015 at #23 Corner Sutton & Harris...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Government: People, Business must lead growth

Government and business emerged from three hours of discussion yesterday with greater optimism on how budget adjustments will work to preserve economic and social stability. Following what Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar described as an important conversation with the...
Posted On 16 Jan 2015
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Best administration in place to handle energy challenge

“With prudent adjustments, we can withstand lower oil prices especially as the best administration is in place which has the willingness, competence and experience to overcome this challenge.” So said Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar last evening as she addressed over 400...
Posted On 15 Jan 2015
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PM pays tribute to Journalist Raoul Pantin

It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the death of journalist Mr Raoul Pantin on Wednesday. Mr Pantin was a journalist ‘extraordinaire’ whose writings were known to the people of Trinidad and Tobago for the past 53 years. Our nation and the entire media fraternity...
Posted On 15 Jan 2015
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