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After a protracted investigation surrounding allegations of a “plant-like” substance found on the property of former Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the United National Congress welcomes the statement by Police Commissioner Gary Griffith in which he quite correctly stated...

The United National Congress continues its preparation for upcoming Local Government and General Elections.  At a joint caucus of the UNC’s Parliamentary Arm and National Executive held on Friday 31st May, 2019, a decision was taken to hold Constituency Executive Elections, as...

The United National Congress continues its preparation for upcoming Local Government and General Elections.  At a joint caucus of the UNC’s Parliamentary Arm and National Executive held on Friday 31st May, 2019, a decision was taken to hold Constituency Executive Elections, as...

This matter is now before the police, and as such we await the outcome of the investigation. The details on the detention are still being made available, and we do not wish to speculate, however it must be noted that all citizens are deserving of due process, justice and...

Last night’s PNM Public Meeting in Chaguanas East is the latest indication that Keith Rowley and his Government are incapable of governing our country. Instead of addressing the issues affecting people, including a worsening water crisis, escalating crime, massive job losses and...

The United National Congress joins the international community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2019, a day in which we pay tribute to the journalists whose work helps to safeguard the fundamental principles of our democracy. The theme chosen for this year’s...

Member of Parliament, Couva South, The Hon. Rudranath Indarsingh is today lamenting the inhumane response to the unfolding, week-long tragedy in his constituency whereby Sie­u­nar­ine Gyandass, his broth­er Chu­ni­lal Gyan­dass, Ku­mar Lal­la, Ronald Nar­i­nesingh, Vedesh Mar­lo,...

Hate speech has no place in Trinidad and Tobago. So says UNC Public Relations Officer Anita Haynes. She says the party has noted certain statements currently circulating on social media which refer to citizens, in this case, residents of Tobago, in a derogatory manner. “The UNC...

I write in response to the article “Anand’s conflict of interest” in the Sunday Express of April 7, 2019 by Denyse Renne. The opening paragraph is completely false and mischievous. I have never been the subject of any criticism by a High Court judge for representing two clients...

While the PNM government tries to fool the population into believing that criminal activity is on the decline, active duty police officers are themselves becoming victims of crime. The theft of a marked Police vehicle on Wednesday, from officers on duty in Claxton Bay highlights...