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The United National Congress extends a hearty and well-deserved congratulations to our six successful candidates who were sworn in today as Local Government Councillors at the Siparia Regional Corporation. The Party successfully retained the Corporation and captured another seat...

The United National Congress congratulates our five successful candidates who were sworn in today as Local Government Councillors at the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation. This outstanding victory is a result of the hard work and dedication of the candidates and their respective...

The cheap attempt by Minister of Education Anthony Garcia to politicise the legitimate issues affecting more than 300 loyal school bus drivers is shameful and inexcusable. Mr. Garcia was typically arrogant and contemptuous in his response to the cries of the contracted bus...

MP Charles questioned the AG in the wake of yesterday’s assassination of 34 year old, taxi driver Brendon Brown of Dundonald, Long Circular who was shot in Laventille while reportedly “transporting two (2) men known to police as gang members”. If the police know...

Today, I join the national and international community in commemorating the United Nations International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence...

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Vision on Mission founder, Mr. Wayne Chance, a man who spent close to two decades working to give former prisoners hope and opportunity. Wayne, who spent time in prison himself and experienced first-hand the difficulties of returning to a...

The Leader of the Opposition, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, says the plans outlined by the United National Congress for the Agriculture sector will not only generate revenue and reduce the country’s food import bill, but create jobs for the people of this country.   The...

The United National Congress is expressing grave concern over the revelation by the Elections and Boundaries Commission that the process for the issuance of ballot papers to Special Electors was not properly followed with respect to certain electoral districts. In a statement...

Member of Parliament for Oropouche East Dr Roodal Moonilal is calling today’s headliner in the Newsday captioned “Police clear PM in initial e-mail probe” as extremely misleading as the Commissioner of Police had clearly stated that this was an initial preliminary finding based...

Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh is engaging cheap politics and abdicating his responsibilities to citizens’ lives with respect to the H1N1 (Swine) flu outbreak. While there have been at least three deaths as a result of the highly contagious flu and intensive care units at...

The Keith Rowley administration continues to be wrong and strong on the Darryl Smith saga.  The sordid display on the PNM platform last night showed why they are not fit to lead/ govern. They are showing that they will close ranks and defend the indefensible no matter how vile....

It is now clear that Keith Rowley is unfit for the office he holds, over his handling of the Darryl Smith affair and his continued attempt to cover up Smith’s scandalous and dishonourable behaviour. The attempt by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi to defend the indefensible shows...