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Long ago, during the days of sugar, when the sun would still rise over the sugarcane fields, the Indian elders, like my grandparents in Rio Claro, used to talk about the people in the village “whose hand didn’t have “barrakat”. Barrakat, I learnt, was an Urdu word used to...

As members of our Christian community observe the holy celebration of Corpus Christi, I extend warm wishes for a peaceful, prayerful and most importantly a reflective day on the mercies of God in our everyday lives. The blessed feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the body of Jesus...

Months after the public disclosure of the illegal abduction of Brent Thomas from Barbados, the TTPS has not provided a written preliminary report to the country. This failure strikes at the root of the integrity of the organization and severely diminishes public confidence that...

The UNC Women’s Arm, a consistent advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment, staunchly denounces the recent abhorrent remarks made by Government Senator Renuka Sagramsingh-Sooklal during the Senate proceedings on Tuesday 31 May 2023. This deplorable...

Keith Rowley’s refusal to invite international election observers to examine the upcoming Local Government elections is indicative of a dictatorial oppressor who is afraid of facing the electorate. The fact is that most people in Trinidad and Tobago do not trust this Rowley...

Today I read with disappointment a news report that said “Rowley blanks Kamla’s call” for election observers for the upcoming local government elections. I want to correct Rowley, he didn’t “blank” me, he blanked the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Just as he disrespected...

I join with the national community in commemorating Indian Arrival Day, an occasion that celebrates and honours the rich heritage and contributions of the East Indian community to our beloved nation. Indian Arrival Day serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles, sacrifices,...

At today’s sitting of the House of Representatives (Monday May 29, 2023), the MP for Oropouche West, Dave Tancoo posed an Urgent Question to the Minister of Works and Transport as follows: “With regard to a recent report in circulation depicting approximately 750′(ft)...

Member of Parliament for St. Augustine Ms. Khadijah Ameen is calling on the Ministry of Works and Transport to protect residents of St. Augustine and neighboring communities from severe flooding. The meteorological office has announced the start of the rainy season. To date the...

Rowley is clearly unable to address the pressing issues affecting our country. At no time last night did he stand his ground to confront the problems terrorizing citizens. The UNC has offered our anti-crime plans, our economic transformation plans, healthcare plans, education...

Yesterday PM Rowley accused the Opposition Leader of “writing all over the world and nastying up TT’s name” but no one nasties TT’s reputation more than Rowley and his incompetent, negligent, uncaring PNM administration who have cursed TT since their appointment. Rowley and...

It is with a heavy heart I learned about the devastating fire that tragically claimed the lives of several students and causing injuries to many others at the Mahdia Secondary school in Guyana. This heartbreaking incident has deeply affected us all, and we stand united with the...