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Assalam u Alaikum. On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, I extend warm greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters on this most auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah continue to shower you, your families and our nation, with...

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Monday challenged Colm Imbert to show what she has done for Diego Martin during his many years as the MP for the area. She made the point as she delivered the feature address at the UNC’s Monday Night Forum at the Country Club in...

THE prayers of 500 people were answered yesterday as their names were selected at a live random electronic lottery draw at the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) South Quay head-offices in Port-of-Spain. There was a tense atmosphere at the HDC as scores of persons assembled in...

PRIME Minister and United National Congress (UNC) political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is expected to preside over the party’s screening of candidates at Rienzi Complex, Couva headquarters tomorrow evening. The constituencies expected to be screened are Diego Martin North...

Villagers accuse PNM of neglect, while… By ANNA POLIAH VILLAGERS of Bandoo Trace, St Margaret’s are forever thankful for the change in government in 2010, which saw Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as T&T’s first female leader. The entire village was given a new look...

ON JULY 24, a total of 140 tenants who have been renting from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for the last 30 years will officially become homeowners as they will all receive the deeds to the units they have been occupied all these years. The cost of each unit will only...

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday evening promised to intensify efforts to diversify the country’s economy and create more jobs if her Government were to be elected for a second term. Speaking at a United National Congress (UNC) political meeting at St Helena Hindu...

The official openings of Febeau Primary School, San Juan and St Columba Anglican Early Childhood Care Centre, Barataria were the latest facilities to be added to the growing improved — and internationally recognised — education system lead by Prime Minister Kamla...

…can now drive up to their gardens FARMERS of Tabac in Tabaquite are quite grateful for all that have been done for them, since the People’ Partnership (PP) Government took office in 2010. The farmers have moved three steps ahead with transportation while farming in the area. The...

Today, Trinidad & Tobago joins the rest of the world in honouring good and loving fathers as role models, exemplars and guardians of their children. And while thousands of families in our country will be showing their deep affections with presents, cards and family events,...

The Fighting Chance Boxing Programme is a major part of using sports to help with the overall development of the community. Participants pose for a photo with Minister Tewarie and coach Kirk Sinnette. “Seize the world of possibility with all your heart and soul.” This was the...

Company paints its way to ‘ideal location’ THE businesses emerging as a result of construction of the extension of the Solomon Hochoy Highway to Point Fortin have made Debe the ideal place to open a Sissons Colour Shop, managing director of ANSA Coatings Ltd Roger...