PM Statement on Local Government Elections

PP Government does not propose to postpone local government elections and also proposes to lay in Parliament, a Bill to amend the Municipal Corporations Act, 1990 Local Government Elections will be held on time The life of local government bodies in Trinidad and Tobago came to an...
Posted On 29 Aug 2013
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PM Kamla Persad Bissessar honours Special Olympians

Four students of the Lady Hochoy Home in Penal were today honoured by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, for being part of the Trinidad and Tobago Special Olympics team which won bronze at the Field Hockey tournament in South Korea, recently. The four students are: 1)...
Posted On 27 Aug 2013
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AG extradites man wanted in the US for triple murder

Attorney General Anand Ramlogan has extradited Keron Pierre, 27, to the United States to face charges relating to a triple homicide and attempted murder. The Attorney General who is the head of the Central Authority successfully resisted attempts by Pierre, 27, to avoid...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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AG Receives Raksha Bandhan Blessings

Raksha Bandhan, the festival of love between brothers and sisters was celebrated by Hindus across the country on Tuesday, 20th August. This occasion is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. This ritual not only strengthens the bond of love between brothers...
Posted On 23 Aug 2013
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CRIME IS EVERYBODY’s BUSINESS

My fellow citizens… Based on recent occurrences in East Port of Spain I have engaged in consultations with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Keith Rowley and residents of the affected areas. I have met with Dr. Rowley on 2 occasions during which time several critical issues...
Posted On 22 Aug 2013
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Imports Dip as Locally Produced Food Increased

LOWER IMPORTS OF COMMODITIES DUE TO INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD 22nd August, 2013: Senator the Honourable Devant Maharaj, Minister of Food Production, is today thanking farmers, personnel of the Ministry of Food Production and other stakeholders for their...
Posted On 22 Aug 2013
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PM meets with East Port-of-Spain residents on Wednesday

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, will meet with residents of East Port-of-Spain on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, to discuss several matters, among them, the upsurge in criminal activity in the area. The Prime Minister will be...
Posted On 20 Aug 2013
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PM’s message on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day 2013

As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day 2013 today, let me remind you how fortunate we are as a people and a nation. As we look around the world, there are millions of people who are suffering, either from lack of food or shelter. Many countries are involved in violent conflict...
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
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Prime Minister congratulates Jehue Gordon on winning Gold

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has congratulated Mr. Jehue Gordon, for winning Gold in the 400m hurdles final at the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, earlier...
Posted On 15 Aug 2013
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Trinidad and Tobago favourably highlighted in AmericanWay

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, yesterday (Tuesday 13th August, 2013) received a first copy of ‘AmercianWay’, American Airlines AAdvantage inflight magazine for July-August 2013, in which Trinidad and Tobago is...
Posted On 14 Aug 2013
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