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While customers of TSTT whose information was leaked onto the public domain as a result of a recent cyberattack may feel vindicated by the recent removal of TSTT CEO Lisa Agard, Oropouche West MP Dave Tancoo says that although this may seem a step in the right direction, it is...

World Diabetes Day, commemorated today, November 14th, 2023, provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes, not only as a global public health issue, but as the second leading cause of death in Trinidad and Tobago. Diabetes affects an estimated 150,000 people in...

Sitaram and good day to one and all. I hope that this year’s Divali holiday finds each of you in good health, happiness, and a true appreciation of the beautiful diversity of our country, where we can all join together to celebrate this very auspicious Hindu festival of lights....

The recent cyber-breach at TSTT, is the latest of several incursions reported recently by different State Agencies, which all point towards the comprehensive failure by this PNM Government with respect to our digital transformation and modernization. “This latest cyber-attack on...

“The PNM government’s public response to the cyber-attack of TSTT’s systems falls woefully short of the level of public accountability expected from the highest level of governance. The Minister’s attempt to trivialize this major breach is nothing short of a...

A meeting of the Joint Select Committee on National Security must be summoned urgently for a full explanation on how the first convict for human trafficking absconded from legal custody. The escape of Anthony Michael Smith is a grave national security matter not only because he...

Member of Parliament for St. Augustine, Ms. Khadijah Ameen raised concerns over the failure to implement the Local Government Reform changes that were promised by the Prime Minister during his LGE 2023 campaign. Speaking at an Opposition Press Briefing alongside Senator David...

A conviction for human trafficking is a welcome development, especially since the Rowley Government has been repeatedly scolded by international agencies for the high frequency of this ghastly crime. We commend all all organisations and individuals who were involved in the law...

Princes Town MP, Barry Padarath is calling on TSTT to come clean with the population on the circumstances surrounding the recent cyber attack on the service provider. Padarath stated that when asked whether citizen’s personal information and data was compromised as a result...

A scheduled meeting between members of the Coastal Support Unit and representatives from various fishing associations was abruptly cancelled, leaving the local fisherfolk deeply disappointed and concerned about their safety. The meeting, scheduled for 10 am today, which was...

Three days ago Hinds called for a probe into the $1 million purchase of 20 unusable wooden ladders for the Fire Service and has called for a “thorough investigation” into the contract. MP Charles is calling for a status update on the probe. In the absence of clear and upfront...

In the midst of the Halloween season, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has launched his most bizarre-yet witchhunt, an eerie wild goose chase into a 15-year-old project. The Prime Minister used his Government’s parliamentary majority to get unlimited speaking time, which the...