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The Government has collapsed under intense pressure from the Opposition and widespread public dissatisfaction when it was forced to remove the controversial amendments to the Freedom of Information Act tonight in the Senate. As a result, the time frame for responding to freedom...

On the third Sunday in June each year, we pause to celebrate the fathers of our nation, and the critical role they play in raising productive citizens, building communities and in so doing, building the country. My own father stood as a pillar of strength in my family and in my...

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago through its state entity, Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Limited, has no option but to rehire the former security personnel of Petrotrin in an effort to best secure the assets of its three newly formed successor companies. It was truly upsetting...

In spite of widespread public outcry and condemnation, the Government appears intent on moving forward with changes to the Freedom of Information Act which will weaken the legislation. In a hastily arranged press conference on Tuesday, a visibly agitated Attorney General said the...

“Why we cannot win the war on crime? Inefficient support systems such as the FSC,” says Naparima MP, Rodney Charles. Today we were shocked but not surprised by the Commissioner of Police’s statements that it could take as many as six years to get the results of ballistic testing...

Assalamu Alaikum I wish all members of the Muslim community in Trinidad and Tobago Eid Mubarak! Today, you have come to the end of the holy and blessed month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, charity, discipline, reflection and renewal. Ramadan is a reminder to live our lives in...

The United National Congress unequivocally denies assertions and insinuations made with respect to Senator Ashvani Mahabir in an article titled “Kamla upset over UNC leaks” published in the Sunday Guardian of June 2, 2019. A statement issued by UNC PRO Senator Anita Haynes noted...

The United National Congress is on the record from as early as 2016 demanding that the Government be proactive and create a comprehensive refugee policy that would allow the country to be able to address what we are facing today. In a statement today UNC PRO and Senator Anita...

I join the national community in offering Indian Arrival Day greetings to the citizens of our nation. This significant event which changed the course of our history has also added to our beautiful diverse culture and enriched our unique heritage. Indian Arrival Day is not simply...

Naparima MP Rodney Charles is accusing Dr Rowley of spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars to ease the plight of Venezuelans while simultaneously doing everything in his power to put pressure on citizens who have lived here for generations. Charles said this as Governor of...

Our Caribbean family lost one of its great titans, Mr Edward Phillip George Seaga, who sadly passed away on Tuesday 28th May, 2019. Mr Seaga, who was 89, served as the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1980 to 1989. Throughout his distinguished career, he set a high bar of...

Our Caribbean family lost one of its great titans, Mr Edward Phillip George Seaga, who sadly passed away on Tuesday 28th May, 2019. Mr Seaga, who was 89, served as the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1980 to 1989. Throughout his distinguished career, he set a high bar of...