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The growth of multinational energy company Shell in Trinidad and Tobago was central to discussions on Monday 24th March, when Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Garvin Nicholas met with several officials from the company, including Carlos...

While I was overseas attending a funeral of a family friend I received reports of an incident concerning the Honourable Minister of the People, Dr.Glen Ramadharsingh. Upon my return I requested reports from the said Minister and the relevant authorities. Having read these reports...

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY AFFAIRS SAYS NO PRIVATIZATION OF LAKE ASPHALT AND PETROTRIN – OWTU AND CGWTU STATEMENTS BASELESS The Ministry Of Energy and Energy Affairs (MEEA) categorically refutes allegations that the Government plans to privatize Lake Asphalt and Petrotrin....

I vehemently condemn Dr. Rowley for his scathing attack on not one but two major media houses in just one week. His unfounded assaults, laced with misinformation, are telling that should Rowley ever hold office, the media may be severely restricted. Not only is Dr. Rowley guilty...

Every year on March 22nd, the United Nations’ (UN) World Water Day highlights critical water issues and acts as a reminder to us all that sustainable development is impossible without water security. 70% of the planet consists of salt water. However, water is in fact a...

Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every member of our society is afforded the opportunity to lead a full and prosperous life. Down Syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. It occurs when an individual has a...

Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine concurs with the report of the Central Bank which in its latest Economic Bulletin noted that the energy sector grew by 2.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013. This growth was driven by higher natural gas output and high oil production. The growth in...

The United National Congress (UNC) is deeply disturbed at accusations of bullying, intimidation and threatening, surfacing the the internal election of the People’s National Movement (PNM).             We are also hearing charges of an erosion of democracy in the party. One media...

Keith Rowley has made a habit of criticising the government and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bisseaar over appointments and for alleging that there is no proper vetting people’s credentials before making appointment. Yet when he puts forward a slate of candidates to lead the PNM...

At approximately 4:05 a.m. on Saturday 2014 March 15, during a security mobile patrol in the vicinity of the West Area Maintenance Office, Petrotrin security observed smoke emanating from the roof of the building.  Further checks revealed fire coming from the roof of one of the...