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Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is attempting to disguise and confuse the facts about deaths of newborn babies, in what is another indicator of the national medical crisis. Mr. Deyalsingh has not provided official statistics, claiming instead that there has been a “slight...

In view of numerous reports through social and other forms of media about the crisis that is ongoing at the San Fernando General Hospital, there are several questions that need to be answered by this Government. The reports of overcrowding and picture evidence of critically ill...

“If reports of 60,000 Venezuelan illegal immigrants are correct, this means close to 4,400 Venezuelans per 100,000 T&T nationals reside here – the highest in Latin America. Given these figures why do we not have a comprehensive immigration/refugee policy in place. Why...

There is cause for great concern and alarm as it relates to the Dragon Gas Deal given the published revelations by Venezuelan Assembly member Carlos Valero that any treaty or contract signed between this country and Venezuela which has not been ratified by the National Assembly...

Not until the half of our population represented by women and girls can live free from fear, violence and everyday insecurity, can we truly say we live in a fair and equal world.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Today we observe the International Day for the...

For another year, as we join the international community in commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I call on each citizen of Trinidad and Tobago to do more to stop violence in all forms. While some progress has been made, violence against...

The United National Congress’ family is deeply saddened at the passing of Dr. Rupert Griffith, an accomplished professional, devoted public officer and party stalwart. Dr. Griffith’s death is distressing news to the UNC, which has always held him in high regard and to which he...

The Member of Parliament for Oropouche West, Mrs. Vidia Gayadeen- Gopeesingh, is calling on the PNM government to compensate farmers who lost their livestock and crops due to the destructive flooding that occurred last weekend. In a release issued on Thursday the MP stated, “...

More hardship is in store for Petrotrin workers as once again this Government has been caught trying to peddle untruths and misinformation to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago as it relates to the restructuring of Petrotrin given the latest concerns raised by Republic Bank, the...

The Opposition Leader is describing as ‘hypocritical’ statements made by Government officials regarding the Opposition’s position on the passage of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The Rowley Government has once again come at the eleventh hour for the passage of this Bill,...

Each year on November 20th, the world observes Universal Children’s Day, which aims to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children. It reminds us that we must not only bring about...

Member of Parliament for Couva South Rudranath Indarsingh is applauding today’s ruling by the Industrial Court that State-owned Petrotrin had breached the Industrial Relations Act by failing to consult the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) before making the decision to close...