‘Rogue elements’ in media

By NEWSDAY STAFF Tuesday, March 26 2013 PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night publicly called on the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT), to not only be a watchdog body in defence of journalists but to also hold its members accountable for, “either wilfully...
Posted On 26 Mar 2013
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Moonilal: Govt not communicating with the people

The lack of communication with the people on achievements and policies is a problem the People’s Partnership Government faces and intends to fix, says Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal. The United National Congress (UNC) restarted its Monday night forum meetings last night at...
Posted On 26 Mar 2013
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Doma happy with joint patrols in east PoS

The Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (Doma) says it is grateful for the joint police/army patrols in east Port-of-Spain and Laventille for the last ten days because it has brought great relief to the residents. In a news release, the association said it appreciated the...
Posted On 25 Mar 2013
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Resolution for Women’s Arm of The United National Congress:

Whereas the Women’s Arm of the United National Congress met at its Regional Meeting on Wednesday, 20th March 2013,at the premises of the UNC Couva South Constituency Office, And whereas, this Regional meeting was attended by Women from the Central Constituencies of Couva North,...
Posted On 22 Mar 2013
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L’tille love for Kamla, Carmona

THERE was much love for President Anthony Carmona and Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar when they visited Laventille yesterday to participate in the prize distribution ceremony in the Government-sponsored $M Hoop of Life Basketball tourney. The Prime Minister hailed the...
Posted On 22 Mar 2013
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Central Women Stand in Support of Defence Amendment Bill

UNC Women’s Arm Press Release – Central Women Stand in Support of Defence Amendment Bill The Women of the Central region of the United National Congress yesterday called on the Members of the Senate to support the Defence Amendment Bill (The Miscellaneous Provisions...
Posted On 21 Mar 2013
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Major upgrade of ports coming

TRADE Minister Vasant Bharath yesterday disclosed that a major upgrade is coming for the country’s ports, through the acquisition of electronic scanners and new legislation to improve the efficiency of their operations. Speaking at two separate fora hosted by the TT Chamber of...
Posted On 21 Mar 2013
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Minister congratulates Sandeera Lewis on CSEC pass

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tim Gopeesingh, is extending congratulations to 10 year old Sandeera Lewis, her parents and her teachers on passing the Social Studies CSEC exam. Dr. Gopeesingh said the Ministry of Education is very elated and will strive to bring about more young...
Posted On 20 Mar 2013
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AG expresses condolences on the passing of John S. Donaldson, Jr.

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL Re: Passing of John S. Donaldson, Jr. The Attorney General wishes to express his deepest condolences on the passing of John S. Donaldson, Jr. The deceased was a senior member of the current Opposition Party, the People’s...
Posted On 20 Mar 2013
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PM sees no conflict with new President

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night called President Anthony Carmona’s inaugural speech “brilliant and balanced,” and said she did not see any conflict in the governance of the country. Carmona, a former judge, was sworn in as the country’s fifth Head of State in a...
Posted On 19 Mar 2013
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Press Statement from the office of the Attorney General

INAUGURATION OF THE NATION’S 5TH PRESIDENT ANTHONY CARMONA The Attorney General congratulates – His Excellency, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona on his ascension to the office of President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Posted On 18 Mar 2013
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Prime Minister says thank you

PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar has sent an official letter to outgoing president George Maxwell Richards thanking him for his “decade of dedicated and committed service” to this country. Richards, the country’s fourth president, officially demitted office...
Posted On 18 Mar 2013
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