The Opposition United National Congress says it is past time for government to pay businesses owed VAT refunds. The party says it is creating cash flow issues for manufacturers. But the Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Brian Manning, says … Continue reading →

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says developing countries should not be hindered in anyway from using fossil fuel to push economic growth Addressing an Energy Conference in Guyana yesterday Dr. Rowley said energy from fossil fuel, gas, oil and coal … Continue reading →

The Confederation of Regional Business Chambers describes as astounding, the turn of events in the Vindra Naipaul-Coolman case. Yesterday, chairman of CRBC, Vivek Charran remarked that the business community viewed this outcome with a deep sense of dread. Mr. Charran … Continue reading →

With the Dragon Field go-ahead given to Trinidad and Tobago by the United States, Energy Minister Stuart Young is getting ready to fly to Venezuela. He says plans to develop the Dragon Gas Field are to be activated now that … Continue reading →

Consumers are today being reminded that they have the power in their hands. This as Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee Scoon expresses concerns about the rising cost of some items. Mrs. Gopee-Scoon did not call for a boycott yesterday … Continue reading →

The Scrap Iron Dealers Association is planning a mass demonstration from south Trinidad to Port of Spain. It is the association’s way of rejecting the export of scrap iron ban implemented by the government last Friday. President of the association … Continue reading →

Trade unions are urging all workers to take to the streets of Port of Spain this coming Friday to protest government’s 4% wage offer. Yesterday there was a call for unity by several unions representing workers in the various sectors. … Continue reading →

The Minister of Public Utilities rubbishes the claims made by Opposition MP Roodal Moonilal about the Water And Sewerage Authority and its transformation plan. Marvin Gonzales says the claims are all lies. Last Sunday Dr. Moonilal made several claims, among … Continue reading →

The government is to spend $7.5 million dollars on this year’s Independence celebrations. A series of events is being planned. The Independence Parade will return after a 2-year absence. The head of a working committee set up to plan celebrations … Continue reading →

An assurance from the representing Public Services Association, that there are no plans by workers at the Water And Sewerage Authority to engage in a shut down of operations today. PSA President Leroy Baptiste says the government is behind rumors … Continue reading →