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MP Bodoe Calls for Clarity on the New Arrangements for the Couva Children’s Hospital

The announcement by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley that the Couva Hospital will soon be opened must be welcome news for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. The potential benefits of this modern hospital which was effectively completed and equipped in 2015, has not been made...
Posted On 01 May 2018
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Suruj Asks Canadian Authorities to Investigate Bridgemans

April 30th 2018 The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould MP Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear Honourable Minister, Greetings! Re: Bridgemans Services Limited-595 Burrard St Suite 3043 Vancouver, BC, V7X 1J1 I am a Member...
Posted On 30 Apr 2018
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On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the United National Congress

Today, we celebrate the 29th anniversary of the inception of our great UNC and as we mark this special occasion, we must take a moment to reflect on our core Party principles which sets us apart from any other political institution in this country. Our Party was born out of the...
Posted On 30 Apr 2018
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Charles: Dr Rowley’s “pavement diplomacy” of bullying will not fare well globally or at the UN

  Naparima MP Rodney Charles is slamming Prime Minister Rowley for shaming our country on the global arena by again demonstrating his complete lack of diplomatic sophistication and prowess in his many recent public utterances. Latest example is Dr Rowley’s “bad...
Posted On 29 Apr 2018
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Petrotrin’s bullying of the Church of God of Prophecy versus kid gloves for A&V Drilling

Naparima MP Rodney Charles is accusing Petrotrin of taking advantage of Pastor Roy Seebaran and the 100 or so members of his congregation by frightening them into giving up ownership rights, based on adverse possession, to their property located at Mussrapp Trace, Barrackpore. It...
Posted On 26 Apr 2018
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Failing grade for Dr Rowley’s trip to CHOGM – high on PR, low on substantive results

Dr Rowley’s ten day visit to London was high on public relations and lacking in substantial achievements. By contrast the Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, immediately prior to CHOGM, met in Brussels with President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. No doubt...
Posted On 24 Apr 2018
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Indarsingh concern as more workers face the breadline

Member of Parliament for Couva South Rudranath Indarsingh is reacting angrily today over reports that some 257 employees of Tubecity IMS Trinidad Limited are being sent on the breadline. Indarsingh said the pending liquidation of Tubecity is a direct result of the Keith...
Posted On 21 Apr 2018
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UNC: The AG’s latest political “pappy show” undermines rule of law and separation of powers

The Government’s move to refer the Cambridge Analytica matter to National Security JSC is nothing more than a political witch hunt, and the United National Congress will not subject itself to the Attorney General’s political “pappy show”. The UNC issued a statement today, noting...
Posted On 20 Apr 2018
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Moonilal says under the Rowley-led PNM Administration, it’s “Castles before Schools”

As the new school term begins Oropouche East MP Dr. Roodal Moonilal is pleading with Education Minister Anthony Garcia to act swiftly to open the Ramai trace hindu school in the constituency of Oropouche East. This school was 90% completed in 2015 when the People’s...
Posted On 18 Apr 2018
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Kamla: National Security Minister Edmund Dillon must go

  Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, is calling for the dismissal of National Security Minister Edmund Dillon, in the wake of media reports aired on Wednesday 11th April, 2018. Below is a statement issued by the Opposition Leader today: Another day,...
Posted On 12 Apr 2018
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Kamla on Darryl Smith firing; Dr Rowley does not have what it takes to lead this country and must call the elections now

Four days ago Keith Rowley had confidence in every member of his Cabinet and one day ago he still had confidence in Darryl Smith despite the swirl of allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct and incompetence reported in the national media. Today, claiming “new information”...
Posted On 10 Apr 2018
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Kamla to Rowley; Call the election in Barataria and Belmont East, or face the Court

Political Leader of the United National Congress and Leader of the Opposition, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, has once again made good on her promise to the people of this country to fight the wicked Rowley PNM in the Parliament, outside the Parliament and in the Courts. On...
Posted On 10 Apr 2018
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