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The Government has recorded a $4 billion surplus for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013/2014, instead of the $708 million deficit that it had anticipated. In a release yesterday from Minister of Finance Larry Howai, Trinidad and Tobago’s actual revenue between October 1 and...

Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Minister Dr Suruj Rambachan was joined by Ministers Jairam Seemungal and Ms Stacy Roopnarine to distribute 79 lots of land at Picton to squatters displaced by the construction of the HIghway to Point Fortin. The squatters received a lease for...

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will formally hand over chairmanship of Caricom to St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves when she attends the 35th Regular Caricom Heads of Government Meeting in St Vincent on Monday. Speaking with reporters at the...

 her tough talk and firmness of purpose – fully understands her role as a leader – an intellect that can be palpably felt – can openly see her leadership abilities. Of late I have been very impressed by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kam...

The impression is being created in some quarters that there is a flip flop by the government with respect to the decision announced Monday that there is an agreement for the purchase of a Long Range Patrol Vessel from China. Read the story China promises Long Range vessel for...

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean is aiming to attract more Chinese investment to diversify its economic growth as top-level visits between the two countries increase bilateral ties.

Vasant Bharath said in China on Tuesday The People’s Republic of China has great potential for opening new markets for Trinidad and Tobago’s manufacturers and service providers, providing foreign direct investments and technology.

With a strategic position close to South American markets, and as a potential hub for shippingand trade, Trinidad and Tobago, T&T for short, is reinforcing bilateral links with China. An official visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Caribbean archipelago in June...

The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, arrived safely at the Beijing Capital International Airport at 10. 30 am today.

Speaking with the Sunday Express, Cadiz said the Motor Vehicle Autho­rity’s  (MVA) main office is currently under construction and will be delivered in June. The minister said administrative personnel will be based at the Central location and vehicle inspections, driver train­ing...

Half a century after gaining independence, Trinidad and Tobago enjoys a reputation for stability and punching above its weight in both the economic and cultural spheres. The island nation now believes success lies in shifting emphasis away from the traditional oil and gas sectors...

The decision by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to award and reward The Mighty Sparrow and masman Peter Minshall, respectively, must be commended.