Category

I was deeply saddened to learn of the shootings at Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, and a Mall in Ottawa, Canada, earlier today. It has been reported that a gunman opened fire at the National War Memorial, wounding a soldier, then moved to nearby Parliament Hill before...

October 20, 2014: An article published in the Sunday Guardian (dated October 19th, 2014) is under heavy scrutiny by the Education Ministry, as it seeks to clarify the system for the publication and announcement of CAPE scholarship awards. This in a press release from the Ministry...

GOVERNMENT is now appealing to Ravi Balgobin Maharaj to end his hunger strike and preserve his health and wellbeing. The appeal was made in a public statement by Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment and Communication, Senator Vasant Bharath, following news that the young man...

DIVALI celebrations hosted by Couva North MP, Ramona Ramdial were held at the recently opened Limehead Road Public Park on Tuesday evening to the delight of her constituents. Indian dancing, singing and other cultural items were featured following Lakshmi Puja and the traditional...

15th October, 2014: Minister of National Security Senator the Honourable Gary Griffith wishes to advise that there is no concrete decision by the Government on the postponement of Carnival 2015, so as at this time, Carnival 2015 is still scheduled to take place at the dates...

October 14th, 2014: On the heels of the annual international observation of World Food Day on October 16th Senator the Honourable Devant Maharaj is currently in attendance at the Forty First Session of the Committee on World Food Security in Rome, Italy. The Committee on World...

October 10, 2014: The Minister of National Security, Senator the Honourable Gary Griffith, met with officials of the National Carnival Commission (NCC) on Wednesday 8thOctober 2014, to have preliminary discussions on issues surrounding Security during the 2015 Carnival period....

In response to recent statements made by both the Jamaican Foreign Minister and his Opposition counterpart regarding the refusal of entry of thirteen (13) Jamaicans into Trinidad and Tobago, the Minister of National Security Senator the Honourable Gary Griffith reiterates that...

I have been informed that Dr Wayne Kublalsingh was admitted to St Clair Medical Centre for observation and medical checks. I remain deeply concerned as I always have for Wayne’s health and I continue to pray for him. I have sent a message to the family as to whether I would...

On this auspicious day, I wish to congratulate Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan on being the youngest person in history to win a Nobel Peace Prize. She is truly deserving of this recognition. She embodies passion and dedication in every project she undertakes as she ceaselessly...