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  Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP has written to the Chairman of the Environmental Management Authority seeking clarification on whether Petrotrin applied for and received a Certificate of Environmental Clearance from the Authority regarding the closure of...

“Three years into their stint as Government and 1500 murders later, we are no closer to seeing any action by this PNM administration to bring crime under control,” says Naparima MP Rodney Charles. The recently appointed Minister of National Security has uncharacteristically gone...

Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, is expressing concern that after four months of the Anti-Gang legislation under the Rowley PNM Government there has not been a single arrest, charge or prosecution, and there has been no reduction in gang violence. In a...

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ken “Professor” Philmore, and I join in paying tribute to a musical giant and distinguished son of Trinidad and Tobago, one who has made immense contributions to steelpan music and culture. If ever there was an inspiring story of...

After several complaints and numerous flooding incidents over the past 3 years, the Ministry of Works and Transport has yet to initiate any definitive action to alleviate the flooding that continues to affect the residents of Dow Village. Whatever measures that have been...

A team led by the Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad Bissessar, SC, MP met with representatives of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) on Wednesday 26th September, in which the union presented its “Alternative Plan to Save Petrotrin.” Describing the meeting as cordial and...

As I join the national community in commemorating Republic Day 2018, this occasion provides us with an opportunity to examine our progress as a people and a nation. Our forebears had a vision of a thriving, united and productive society, but we must ask ourselves whether we have...

Leader of the Opposition Kamla Persad Bissessar, SC, MP, in keeping with a commitment made last week, has written to Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith, calling for steps to be taken by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) to protect and preserve the evidence in the...

The United National Congress strongly condemns the attack on Councillor Vandana Mohit which occurred last night. Ms Mohit, the local government representative for Cunupia, became a victim of the crime epidemic which has gripped Trinidad and Tobago over the past couple of years....

The Member of Parliament for Oropouche West, Mrs. Vidia Gayadeen- Gopeesingh, has strongly condemned the PNM led government for its wanton disregard for the students of La Romaine High School. The La Romaine High School has been plagued with a series of unfortunate events,...

“A baseless public relations stunt and waste of taxpayers’ money” is the best way one can describe the media briefing held by Petrotrin Chairman Wilfred Espinet together with the other board members of the state oil company. After listening to this morning’s press...

The United National Congress has embarked on nationwide community budget consultations, in keeping with the Party’s philosophy of listening then leading. The UNC has employed all arms of the Party- the Local Government Arms, the National Executive, and all MPs and Senators, to...