PM to Rowley: No place for political prejudice in terrorism fight

THE suggestion by Opposition Leader, Dr Keith Rowley that Trinidad & Tobago should have attempted to dodge or hide from a United Nations Resolution against terrorism amounts to a callous attempt to politicise a grave issue that has destroyed millions of lives around the world...
Posted On 29 Sep 2014
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PM Persad-Bissessar Visits Diaspora in Brooklyn

Despite her busy schedule attending meetings at the United Nations Headquarters here in New York, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC still found the time to visit nationals of Trinidad and Tobago in Brooklyn on Thursday night. Her first stop was at Conrad’s Bakery...
Posted On 26 Sep 2014
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Energy Minister, “Crackdown on Illegal Diesel Bunkering saved $1.46 Billion”

In the last four years there has been a significant reduction in the sale of subsidized diesel in Trinidad and Tobago.According to Minister Ramnarine, “in fiscal 2010, sales of subsidised diesel were approximately 649 million litres, while in fiscal 2014 the estimated figure was...
Posted On 25 Sep 2014
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AG Endorses PM’s Decision to Co-Sponsor the UNSCR

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan SC, wishes to express his support and commendation for the decision taken by the Honourable Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, to co-sponsor the United Nation’s Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. Trinidad and Tobago...
Posted On 25 Sep 2014
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UNC supports PM’s stand against terrorism at UN Security Council

Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to sponsor the UN Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. We commend Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, leader of the United National Congress, on taking this bold stand on behalf of Trinidad and Tobago. Many Governments...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
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PM Statement on Co-sponsorship of the Foreign Terrorist Fighters UNSCR

Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to sponsor the UN Security Council resolution on foreign terrorist fighters. My Government recognizes the grave threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters to peace, law and order and is therefore pleased to collaborate with the USA and other member...
Posted On 24 Sep 2014
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UNC: Kublalsingh’s actions have unmasked his hypocrisy

WAYNE Kublalsingh is using environment activism as a front for what is now a clearly prejudiced and partisan political agenda, United National Congress Acting Chairman, Khadijah Ameen has said. In a media statement yesterday (Monday), the UNC Acting Chairman said: “Dr Kublalsingh...
Posted On 23 Sep 2014
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Charles: PM shows sensitivity, resolution and leadership in Kublalsingh matter

Unable to win support for his platform against the south Highway Extension, Dr Wayne Kublalsingh now hopes to broaden his struggle against what he sees as “corruption” enlisting every issue, from any and every quarter, as the new reason why he is staging his hunger...
Posted On 22 Sep 2014
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Dr Wayne Kublalsingh defeated in the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal comprising the Honourable Justices of Appeal Jamadar, Moosai and Rajnauth Lee this afternoon refused an application for an injunction (Conservatory order) brought by Highway Reroute Movement (HRM) Appellants Wayne Kublalsingh and Others to halt construction of...
Posted On 22 Sep 2014
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PM Kamla leaves for US Monday for UNGA; McLeod to act as PM

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago travels to New York for a series of events for world leaders. The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, will depart Piarco International Airport on Monday 22nd September 2014 for New York to attend...
Posted On 20 Sep 2014
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