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Opposition meets Joint Chambers to discuss crime situation in Trinidad & Tobago

One day after UNC Political Leader, the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP announced at the party’s National Congress that the UNC intends to undertake a programme of national engagement, a delegation comprising Deputy Leaders Dr Roodal Moonilal, Dr David Lee, and Senator...
Posted On 31 Jan 2023
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UNC Senators Supports Kamla

As a small team of six persons committed to our country and party, we draw continuously from the strength and wisdom of our political leader, Mrs Kamla Persad- Bissessar in the daily battles we fight on behalf of the people of this country. Our support for Mrs Persad- Bissessar...
Posted On 26 Jan 2023
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Urgent need for paving works on Gaston Street, Montrose, Chaguanas

Despite repeated requests and site visits for restorative paving works to be undertaken on the Gaston Street, Montrose, Chaguanas road surface the authorities continue to disregard these much needed submissions. As the Member of Parliament under whose remit this road falls, I...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023
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MP Lee: Dragon Field no quick fix to T&T’s decimated energy sector

The announcement of a licence being granted to T&T for the development of the Dragon field will not magically fix T&T’s decimated energy sector as the first gas from this project is years away. This announcement while offering potential in years to come doesn’t...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023
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Couva North MP: Why is the Government delaying the fuel rebate for fisherfolk?

During Question time in Parliament yesterday, January 23rd, 2023, Couva North MP Ravi Ratiram asked the Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries: “Will the Minister state the specific incentives or relief measures undertaken to assist fisherfolk to treat with the increased...
Posted On 24 Jan 2023
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TANCOO: Fully proclaim the Procurement legislation to help the FIU

“The Minister of Finance reported on the findings of the FIU yet failed to recognize the benefits of the procurement legislation in helping the FIU do a better job. Together, the FIU and the Office of the Procurement Regulator would be able to scrutinize the activities of many...
Posted On 24 Jan 2023
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Opposition Leader offers condolences on the passing of Mrs Helen Humphrey

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Humphrey, the beloved wife of my former Parliamentary colleague John Humphrey. Helen Humphrey played a significant role in the evolution, history, growth and development of the United National Congress over the past 33 years, and I...
Posted On 21 Jan 2023
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Couva North MP – Central fishermen still plagued by crime, infrastructural problems

On Tuesday January 17, 2023, the National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) hosted a public stakeholder consultation at the Orange Valley Wholesale Fish Market (OVWFM). At that meeting, staff from the Office of the MP for Couva North were present and...
Posted On 19 Jan 2023
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960 MURDERS UNDER HINDS

Last year, the murder rate skyrocketed to 605 with a further 56 missing without a trace, making 2022 the deadliest year in our nation’s history. We are only 14 days into 2023 and 22 people have already been murdered. Since Keith Rowley ridiculously appointed Fitzgerald Hinds to...
Posted On 14 Jan 2023
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Undermining the Spirit of the Constitution

The recent announcement made by the government in nominating Mrs. Christine Kangaloo for the office of President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago flies in the face of the spirit of the Constitution. Our Republican Constitution of 1976 envisaged the holder of the highest...
Posted On 12 Jan 2023
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Clear and present threat to Democracy

“The sole recommendation by the Rowley administration of former PNM Minister and Member of Parliament Christine Kangaloo for President is effectively burning our Constitution and taking Trinidad and Tobago headlong into dictatorship.” declared MP Davendranath Tancoo. What...
Posted On 12 Jan 2023
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Couva South Objects to Kangaloo, President’s House Will be Reduced to a ‘Kangaloo Court’

The people of Couva South unanimously object to the nomination of Senator Christine Kangaloo as President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. At a meeting held last evening, key social and political stakeholders agreed that the appointment of Senator Christine Kangaloo opened...
Posted On 11 Jan 2023
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