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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →