Government minister Jearlean John has slammed opposition MP Marvin Gonzales, after he raised questions about the ethnic composition of state-appointed boards by the United National Congress-led government. He was speaking yesterday at a news conference held at the, opposition leader’s … Continue reading →

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, pledges her government’s commitment to empowering young people. She gave the assurance in her message to observe, UN world youth skills day. Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar notes the theme of this year’s event is youth empowerment through … Continue reading →

Charged with two sex related offences attorney at law, Martin George appears in court. The founding chairman of crime stoppers international for the entire Caribbean region, has been granted TT$150,000 bail after he appeared in court on sex related charges. … Continue reading →

Within the next two months, the promised stand your ground legislation of the United National Congress will be taken to the parliament. Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar last night said, the draft is almost complete. The initiative was promised by … Continue reading →

There are grumblings within some sections of the trade union movement, over yet to be realized, salary increases promised by the United National Congress, before the general election. Specifically, they are the National Trade Union center and the association representing … Continue reading →

Government is telling dismissed workers of the community based environmental protection and enhancement programme, CEPEP not to worry, the ruling party will not turn its back on them. Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities Clyde Elder yesterday said, the … Continue reading →

It is now official Penelope Beckles is the new political leader of the Peoples National Movement. She is now the first woman to lead the party. After contesting the internal elections unchallenged Mrs. Beckles yesterday, called on members of the … Continue reading →

The job security of over 500 contracted workers at WASA’s Operational Control Center is said to be, hanging in the balance. Newscentre Five understands, the contracts of 50, in office, and over 400 field workers have not been renewed and … Continue reading →

Larry Howai is on the job from today, and he says among his priorities is the troubling foreign exchange situation in the country. Mister Howai has been appointed, cenral bank governor. This after the appointment of governor Dr. Alvin Hilaire … Continue reading →