Monthly Archives: October 2021
Farmers displeased with the government’s failure to address issue of land tenure in Budget
Daryl Rampersad, President of the Agricultural Society says land tenure remains a major issue for farmers. President Daryl Rampersad says the issue is a longstanding one. According to him several farmers are losing the land. He says when farmers seek … Continue reading
Finance minister says the fiscal package he delivered the public was not draconian
Finance Minister Colm Imbert is dismissing any suggestion that the Budget he presented to the country was draconian. Minister Imbert says the core of his proposed measures remains benefiting the people most in need of assistance. He also says a … Continue reading
Opposition Leader slams Budget delivered by Finance Minister
As she slammed the contents of the Budget delivered by Minister Imbert, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said the property tax would be challenged. Speaking with reporters at the Office of the Opposition Leader, Mrs. Persad-Bissessar said the package was empty … Continue reading
Government to remove VAT on more food items
The government is to remove VAT on more food items, as it seeks to reduce the burden of high food prices. According to Minister Imbert, among the items to be cleared of the tax are vegetables, cooking oil and bottled … Continue reading
Public sector negotiations promised to be commenced in next fiscal year
The Minister of Finance presents a $52.4 billion US dollar Budget for fiscal 2021/2022. Colm Imbert’s 7th Budget was tagged to an oil price of $65 US dollars per barrel: The Minister gave a breakdown of how the money is … Continue reading
ODPM reports fallen trees and blown off roofs in some parts following heavy rains over weekend
Reports of fallen trees and blown off roofs in some parts following heavy rains and winds on the weekend. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management say there were also reports of landslides in some areas. It says one home … Continue reading
Police officer dies at hospital after being shot during domestic dispute
Police officer Brendon Borel dies at hospital days after being shot during a domestic dispute at his Barataria home. He was shot in the abdomen on September 23rd and was warded at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex in a … Continue reading
DOMA sends message to Finance Minister
A message from the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association to the Minister; get the wheels of the economy turning again. Minister Colm Imbert is expected to present the 2021/2022 fiscal package in the Parliament at 1:30 this afternoon. Ahead of … Continue reading
OWTU calls for Budget focused on the people
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union is calling for a Budget focused on the people. Education Officer Ozzie Warwick says the nation is not in a position to hear any more negative news. He says the public has suffered enough and … Continue reading
1 economist says don’t expect much from Budget
As the nation prepares to hear the details of the National Budget today, one economist says don’t expect too much about rising food prices. Marlene Atzs this morning said there are several factors, which are connected to the reality of … Continue reading
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