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Opposition Leader’s Message on the Occasion of Labour Day 2024

WE SHALL OVERCOME: “The power of the working class is the hope of the nation”. On this significant Labour Day holiday, I salute our nation’s working men and women with pride, hope, and solidarity. Trinidad and Tobago’s revolutionary labour movement began in the 1930s, with...
Posted On 19 Jun 2024
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UNC Mourns Passing of Party’s First PRO Lloyd Williams

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Lloyd Williams, the UNC’s first PRO, at the age of 89. We offer sincere condolences and sympathies to his family, in particular his loving wife, Norva, who has been Lloyd’s rock, support and inspiration through thick and...
Posted On 17 Jun 2024
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Opposition Leader’s Message on the Occasion of Father’s Day 2024

I extend my warmest wishes to fathers and father figures across our nation on this special occasion of Father’s Day. Today reminds us that fathers are vital in ensuring the strength and stability of our families as protectors, co-providers, role models, and mentors. They are...
Posted On 16 Jun 2024
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Tancoo to Imbert: Come clean on state of economy

Finance spokesman for the United National Congress, MP Dave Tancoo is today demanding that Minister of Finance Colm Imbert provide full disclosure to the population with regard to the collapse in the country’s revenue by over 5 billion dollars and how this now affects the...
Posted On 05 Jun 2024
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Message from the Opposition Leader on the Occasion of Indian Arrival Day 2024

Today, Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the 179th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of East Indians to our shores— 220 men and women aboard the Fatel Razack. Over 140,000 Indians left their homes and made the dangerous journey across the Kala Pani to Trinidad and Tobago...
Posted On 29 May 2024
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Opposition Leader: Imbert Must End Sham Probe Now

I note with deep concern the latest dangerous attack on the Auditor General, Mrs. Jaiwantie Ramdass by Finance Minister Colm Imbert via his statement in the House of Representatives on the 24th May 2024. Imbert’s startling comments represent his unnecessary and highly...
Posted On 26 May 2024
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Kamla Responds to Paray’s Late Invitation

Mr. Rushton Paray, I refer to your emailed correspondence dated Friday, May 24, 2024, which I received at 10.33 pm, inviting me to attend your campaign launch on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Notably, this invite has been issued at totally short notice—less than 24 hours...
Posted On 25 May 2024
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MP Lee: Minister Young’s Gas Promises Hit Red Light Again as BP Pauses Talks with Venezuela

Yet again another one of Minister Young’s promises of future gas for Trinidad and Tobago is on a Red light! BP’s decision to pause talks with Venezuela on the development of the Manakin-Cocuina field as a result of the reinstatement of US Sanctions, a mere two months after...
Posted On 23 May 2024
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UNC Launches Local Government By-Election Campaign

It’s official. Ms. Nicole Gopaul will return as the UNC’s candidate for the Lengua/Indian Walk district. Meanwhile, Ms. Sara Sookdeo has been selected as the UNC’s Quinam/Morne Diablo candidate for the upcoming Local Government by-elections, carded for Monday 17 June 2024. This...
Posted On 22 May 2024
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Tancoo – Imbert forced to lay Auditor General’s Report

After all of his antics and misinformation, including character assassination under parliamentary cover by himself and the Attorney General, Finance Minister Colm Imbert has now realized that he has no choice, and is now forced to lay the Auditor General’s Report for the...
Posted On 16 May 2024
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MP Tancoo: Urgent Action Needed for Hazard at Godineau River Mouth

MP for Oropouche West Dave Tancoo is appealing to Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan to have his Ministry immediately clear the strewn boulders that have dislodged from the base of the new bridge at the entrance to the Gulf of Paria. These are some of the maintenance...
Posted On 13 May 2024
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Opposition Leader’s Message on the Occasion of Mother’s Day 2024

Motherhood is a most satisfying experience, in spite of its challenges. To all young women who are now finding your paths through adulthood, based on my own experiences, I urge you to consider the opportunity to become a mother. One of the most beautiful feelings in life is the...
Posted On 12 May 2024
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