FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER ATTENDS CARICOM CONFERENCE
The Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs is attending the Twenty-ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda from 1st-4th July, 2008.
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Local Government Ministry Trains Employees in Managing Change
2008/07/01 – The Ministry of Local Government recently hosted a two-day training workshop on Change Management for its employees, including Chief Executive Officers and other Chief Officers of the Municipal Corporations. The sessions were ably facilitated by US-based best-selling author and executive coach, Dr. Rick Kirschner.
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Prison Service takes action against threats to Prison Officers
Commissioner of Prisons John Rougier is urging the Media to desist from urging sensational headlines and reports which can have detrimental effect on officers; falsely empower inmates and instill fear into citizens.
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Senior Chinese Government official to visit Trinidad & Tobago
His Excellency He Guoqiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from 25th to 27th June, 2008.
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Finance Minister visits UAE to promote TTIFC
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A high-level delegation from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago completed a trip to the Middle East this week, securing approval from financial leaders here to work closely on the upcoming opening of the Caribbean nation‘s International Financial Center (TTIFC).
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Summits to bring trade, investment to Caribbean
Trade and investment opportunities for Caribbean enterprises and states are expected to receive a boost through the hosting of the Fifth Summit of the Americas and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. National Coordinator of the Summit process and the CHOGM, Ambassador Luis Alberto Rodriguez told Caribbean business leaders the opportunities were unprecedented.
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New 811 ambulance number launched
ADDRESS BY SENATOR THE HONOURABLE JERRY NARACE, MINISTER OF HEALTH, AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE 811 EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
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Chaguaramas to become T&T’s new food basket
Chaguaramas is set to become Trinidad and Tobago’s newest food basket now that the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources has officially commenced the Tucker Valley Large Farm Project, which will see the establishment of a 200-acre commercial farm on Trinidad’s northwest peninsula.
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Caribbean Chief Justices underscore independence
(June 16, 2008) The 9th Meeting of the Caribbean Heads of Judiciary, June 5-6, 2008 today dispatched the following communiqué to the media.
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Military Commanders to strengthen cooperation
The Inaugural Technical Meeting of Military Commanders was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on June 13 and 14, 2008.
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Security Minister calls for hemispheric unity in crime fight
National Security Minister Martin R. Joseph delivered the following welcome remarks
to military commanders who were in Port of Spain last week for a technical meeting.
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T&T diversifies economy further
I welcome this opportunity to address you at the end of your two very intense days of discussion, during which you covered so many important and pertinent issues relating to the purpose of this year’s Caribbean Investment Forum organized by Euromoney Conferences.
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Private sector must drive prosperity - Ambassador
Ambassador Luis Alberto Rodriguez, National Coordinator of the Secretariat for the Fifth Summit of the Americas and the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM), to be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago in 2009, has described the private sector as having a critical role to play in national development.
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Sod turned for Morvant Health Centre
I am indeed quite pleased to be able to join with the North West Regional Health Authority, and with all of you gathered here this afternoon, in announcing yet another milestone in the efforts of the NWRHA, and by extension, the Ministry of Health and the government, to bring health care delivery much closer to our communities.
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TTIFC dovetails with Vision 2020
It is indeed a pleasure to address you today on the occasion of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2008, which brings together some of today’s most insightful thinkers to engage some of the issues at the cutting edge of development of our region and to add to our understanding of the challenges we face.
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Labour Minister addresses ILO
(June 12, 2008) Minister Rennie Dumas, Minister of Labour and Small and Mirco-Enterprise Development addressed the 97th Session of the International Labour Conference yesterday.
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T&T, IDB sign Summit Support Agreement
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have signed a US$300,000 technical cooperation agreement in support of the Fifth Summit of the Americas to be hosted in Port of Spain on April 17-19, 2009.
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Cabinet approves Independence Day Military Street Parade
Cabinet has agreed to the staging of the 2008 Independence Military Parade as a Military Street Parade. As you may recall last year’s Independence Day Parade was held at the Queen’s Park Savannah (North) opposite the Band Stand of the President’s House. This was done as an interim measure, due to the unavailability of the historic location at the Queen’s Park Savannah.
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Disaster Preparedness Month launched
The following address was delivered by the Honourable Donna Cox, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security at the launch of National Disaster Preparedness Month at the Trinidad Hilton on June 3, 2008.
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Asian trade mission visits T&T
New trade and investment opportunities will be explored when more than 60 companies from India, Bangladesh and Singapore visit Trinidad and Tobago from June 2-8, 2008.
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Prime Minister’s Indian Arrival Day Message
It is a time to draw inspiration from one of the heroic chapters of our nation’s history, when ordinary people with virtually no material possessions, struggled with courage and perseverance in an alien and hostile environment...
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Trinidad and Tobago accelerates logistics, security for Summit of the Americas
Logistics and security planning for the Fifth Summit of the Americas is now in an accelerated mode as Trinidad and Tobago prepares for the meeting of 34 hemispheric heads of state and government in April 2009.
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President’s Indian Arrival Day Message
It gives me great pleasure to once again extend greetings to the national community and in particular, those of East Indian descent, as we celebrate Indian Arrival Day...
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Foreign Affairs Minister attends OAS General Assembly
The OAS is the principal multilateral forum of the region for strengthening democracy, promoting human rights, and confronting shared problems such as poverty, terrorism, illegal drugs and corruption...
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T&T hosts Caribbean Taekwondo Championships
We, at the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, are extremely proud of the achievements of local Taekwondo practitioners in the recent past, most notably silver and bronze medals at the 2006 CAC Games and an historic bronze medal for Chinedum Osuji at the 2007 Pan Am Games...
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Social Development Ministry to host HIV/AIDS symposium for Fathers’ Day
The Minister of Social Development, Dr. the Honourable Amery Browne will deliver the feature address at a morning symposium for male staff of the Ministry on “The Impact of Masculinity on HIV and AIDS”...
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South Chamber praised for social responsibility awards
Minister of Social Development Dr. Amery Browne delivered the following feature address on the launch of the South Chamber of Industry and Commerce CSR Leadership Awards 2008 at the Yara Auditorium...
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President to launch The Rainmakers at UWI
President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency Professor Maxwell Richards and Pro Vice Chancellor and Campus Principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine...
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England, Trinidad and Tobago friendly is on
May 26, 2008, 10 am - The friendly international between Trinidad and Tobago and England will go on as scheduled on 1 June 2008.
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Standard rental procedure for stadia followed
Sport and Youth Affairs Minister Gary Hunt read the following statement at a media conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs head office in Port of Spain...
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U.S. envoy to OAS wants tangible results from summit process
According to Ambassador Morales, all stakeholders, including governments, the private sector and civil society, had an interest in the success of the Fifth Summit due to be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago in April 2009...
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New Financial Bill to correct weaknesses
Finance Minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira delivered the following remarks at the Financial Institutions Act Public Consultation Reform in Port of Spain on May 20, 2008...
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Engineers critical to country’s development
I am deeply honoured to have been given the opportunity of speaking at this Annual Honours and Awards Dinner hosted by the ASME International – Trinidad and Tobago Group...
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ICT access to improve for differently-abled
Public Administration Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh delivered the following address at a seminar to commemorate World Telecommunications and Information Society Day in Port of Spain on May 16, 2008...
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Finance Ministry to consult public on FIB
The Ministry of Finance in conjunction with the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago will be hosting a Public Consultation on the Financial Institutions Bill on Tuesday 20th May from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm...
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New Trinidad and Tobago Ambassadors assume posts
Her Excellency Glenda Morean-Phillip has taken up the appointment of Ambassador for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States of America...
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Prime Minister’s statement in the Senate on UDeCOTT matter
Permit me to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to address this august chamber on a matter of national interest. At the Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Whitehall on Thursday 8th May, 2008...
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Government launches Citizen Security Programme
The following is the verbatim address by Senator the Honourable Martin R. Joseph, Minister of National Security at the official launch of the Citizen Security Programme (CSP) on May 13, 2008 in Port of Spain...
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Senior U.S. officials to visit Trinidad and Tobago
The Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Hector E. Morales, Jr., will visit Trinidad and Tobago from May 18-20, 2008...
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Trinidad & Tobago observes National Family Month
The Minister of Social Development, Dr. the Honourable Amery Browne, will deliver the feature address at the launch of National Family Month; an extension of International Day of Families...
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Revised CAPE schedule to be issued shortly
All current examinations papers have therefore been recalled and the Ministry has contracted the services of an expert security agency to redesign the security procedures to be utilized in the management of examinations in the future...
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Trinidad and Tobago shares e-Government vision
The Ministry of Public Administration held a session entitled e-Government, Sharing the Vision on Friday 9 May 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain...
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Poverty Reduction Programme grants awarded
Social Development Minister Dr. Amery Browne delivered the following feature address on the occasion of the 7th Grant Award Ceremony for the European Union-sponsored Regional Micro-Project Fund yesterday at Harmonites Panyard in Barataria...
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Household budget survey launched
May 6, 2008, 12 pm - Planning, Housing and Environment Minister Emily Gaynor Dick-Forde delivered the following address at the launch of the Household Budget Survey in Port of Spain on Friday.
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Government hails press freedom in T&T
For sixteen years, the United Nations has shown its respect for the freedoms won by journalists the world over, by designating May 3 World Press Freedom Day, a day we in Trinidad and Tobago join in observing. It is as much a tribute to the battles won in pursuit of the rights of the media, as it is a reminder to governments of their duty to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression.
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Cabinet approves Green Paper on Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government
The current Local Government reform initiative has been on the national agenda since 2004 and I wish to trace the events briefly for you. In 2004 a decentralization unit was established in the Ministry of Local Government...
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Inmates graduate from rehab programme
The second graduation of the “Rehabilitating Inmates through Training and Retraining” programme will be held on Wednesday May 7, 2008 at the Commissioner of Prisons Quarters, Golden Grove Road in Arouca...
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Prime Minister lauds private sector
We must continue to recognise and applaud the contribution of private enterprise to the strength of the national economy. This sector has displayed the resilience and the creativity to sharpen the competitiveness required for viability in this era of globalisation...
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SCITECHKNOFEST 2008 Feature Address by Minister Christine Kangaloo
One of the benefits of Festivals such as this is the extent to which they help to dispel the misapprehension that science, technology and innovation are only for a select group of people.
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Passport Appointment System starts Tuesday
April 25, 2008, 2 pm - On Tuesday 29th April 2008, the Immigration Division will process the first appointments made using its recently introduced Passport Appointment System.
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Dr. Lenny Saith appointed as new Minister of Trade and Industry
(April 23, 2008) Whitehall: Prime Minister Patrick Manning today advised His Excellency President George Maxwell Richards to revoke the appointment of Dr. Keith Rowley as Minister of Trade and Industry with effect from today...
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Government readies National Policy on Persons with Disabilities
Since its launch in 2006, the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities has sought to create a social and physical environment favouring accessibility, integration and the full participation of persons with disabilities into every aspect of our society...
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Government commissions Offshore Patrol Vessels
National Security Minister Martin Joseph delivered the following address at the commissioning ceremony of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard interim Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and support infrastructure at Staubles Bay...
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Statement on Rising Food Prices
Mr. President, the issue of rising food prices is without doubt one of the most pressing challenges confronting us all, the Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago and indeed Governments the world over...
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President‘s remarks at President‘s Medals presentation
As you all know, our primary and secondary school system is the envy of the entire Caribbean. It yields results consistently better than those of most of our neighbours and this is something which we ought to be aware and proud of...
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Poultry prices drop
Consumers are advised that the comprehensive survey will be published as usual in the daily newspapers on Thursday 24th April, 2008...
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Equal Opportunity Commissioners sworn in
April 21, 2008, 2 pm - The five Commissioners of the Equal Opportunity Commission today took their Oaths of Office, administered by His Excellency President George Maxwell Richards...
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United States Army South joins T&T Defence Force to help community
April 21, 2008, 3 pm, - A contingent of 200 personnel from the United States Army South (USARSO) is in Trinidad and Tobago to undertake various community-related and humanitarian projects ...
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Labour Ministry launches National Workplace Policy on HIV, AIDS
Minister of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development Rennie Dumas delivered the following address at the launch of the National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on April 14, 2008 in Port of Spain...
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Address by the Minister of Health to the National Nursing Symposium
This national nursing symposium is in keeping with the initiatives we undertook when I assumed office in November last year to consult with stakeholders at all levels in seeking to re-engineer and re-organise our Ministry to deliver health care to our population more effectively...
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A Statement by Senator, the Honourable Hazel Manning
The vending programme on Charlotte Street was terminated by the Port-of-Spain City Corporation on March 30th, 2008 until further notice...
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Minister Narace to open National Nursing Symposium
The Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authorities will be hosting the National Nursing Symposium on issues affecting the nursing practice and the quality of care in Trinidad and Tobago...
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Tanisha wins De La Rue Scholarship
The De La Rue Scholarship for the 2006/2007 academic year has been awarded to Ms. Tanisha Mitchell. The Scholarship is jointly awarded by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) and De La Rue Currency, a UK company...
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President names Equal Opportunity Commission
April 15, 2008, 2 pm - The Office of the President announces the appointment by His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, of the following persons as Members of the Equal Opportunity Commission...
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Prime Minister attends World Economic Forum on Latin America in Mexico
April 14, 2008, 4 pm - Prime Minister The Honourable Patrick Manning will lead a delegation of Government officials to Cancun, Mexico to participate in the World Economic Forum on Latin America
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New Passport Appointment Service announced
The Immigration Division of the Ministry of National Security is pleased to announce the introduction of its Trinidad and Tobago Passport Appointment System
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Empower a woman, debilitate a disease
We need to “empower young women to assert their sexual and reproductive rights.’’ This was the challenge issued by Mrs. Angela Lee-Loy, Chairman of the NACC (National AIDS Coordinating Committee)...
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Tourism Ministry supports Family Fun Day at Chaguaramas
The 2nd Annual Tourism Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday April 13, 2008. The venue is the Greens North of the Kayak Centre, Chaguaramas...
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Government Consults Seniors on Ageing Issues
Remarks by the Honourable Dr Amery Browne, Minister of Social Development at the Public Open Forum on Ageing at City Hall, Port-of-Spain on Wednesday 9th April 2008.
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New Rate Structure for Residential Customers
April 9, 2008, 3:30 pm - The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) wishes to advise all its residential customers that effective May 1, 2008
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Local Gov’t Ministry trains Municipalities in disaster management
April 9, 2008, 12 pm - The Ministry of Local Government recently hosted an in-house Disaster Management Training Symposium at the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation...
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Statement Issued by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community at it‘s Thirteenth Special Meeting
The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held its Thirteenth Special Meeting in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on 4-5 April 2008...
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RIC hosts Stakeholder Information Day
The Regulated Industries Commission (RIC) will host a Stakeholder Information Day to demonstrate its commitment to open dialogue and to keep the public apprised at every stage of WASA‘s Rate Review Process
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NFLP to Host Town Meetings
‘The National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP) can help you with managing your money and planning for your retirement‘
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MPHE Awarded for Housing Service Delivery Excellence
The Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment was, on April 2nd awarded the Prime Minister‘s Innovating for Service Excellence Award 2007...
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MPA hosts Prime Minister‘s Service Excellence Awards
The Ministry of Public Administration hosted the Fourth Annual Prime Minister‘s Innovating for Service Excellence Award Ceremony, on Wednesday 2nd April 2008...
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PM Exhorts Security Ministers to Preserve Peaceful Caribbean Lifestyle
April 3, 2008, 3 pm – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning exhorted national security ministers, police heads and other officials at a CARICOM meeting in Port of Spain...
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Ordinary Investors to get Stake in Foreign Multi-nationals on TTSE
April 2, 2008, 1 pm - Ordinary Trinidad and Tobago investors will get an opportunity to hold interests in multi-national corporations including the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)...
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TTIFC Will Boost Economy, Increase Employment
The establishment of an International Financial Centre (TTIFC) in Port of Spain will boost economic activity and increase employment, Finance Minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira said at a symposium in Port of Spain...
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Gov’t Invests .5 million on Boxing Card
March 28, 2008, 3 pm - Sport and Youth Affairs Minister Gary Hunt today announced that following a recommendation by the Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Board of Control (TTBBC)...
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Trinidad and Tobago Economy at its Strongest Ever
March 27, 2008, 2:30 pm - Notwithstanding some challenges, the Trinidad and Tobago economy is at its strongest ever...
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Finance Ministry to host TTIFC symposium
March 26, 2008, 3 pm - The Ministry of Finance will host a symposium on the establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC), a statement said today...
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Government to Reform Procurement Process
March 25, 2008, 2:30 pm - AN ADDRESS BY DR. KEITH ROWLEY, MINISTER OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, AT THURSDAY‘S OPENING SESSION OF THE CARIBBEAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (LAW & PRACTICE) CONFERENCE...
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Ministry of National Security Press Conference Transcript
Cabinet recently approved two measures designed to enhance the capacity of the Immigration Division to issue Machine Readable Passports to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, resident and abroad...
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Address by the Honourable Karen Nunez-Tesheira
It is indeed a pleasure to address you this morning on this important topic "Increase in the National Insurance rate...
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$390M - money well spent to fight drug trade
March 19, 2008, 1 pm - National Security Minister Martin Joseph has stated that Australian ship-maker Austal Ships PTY Limited underwent thorough evaluation before being selected for three contracts valued at $390.76 million...
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Ministry Honours Over 200 Servol Graduates
March 18, 2008, 12 pm - Over 200 trainees who graduated from Servol at the Beetham Life Centre on Wednesday were honoured by Fitzgerald Jeffrey, Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (STTE)...
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President‘s Inaugural Speech
Address by His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards TC, CMT, Ph.D, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago...
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President affords ordinary citizens unique opportunity
Usually an exclusive affair for dignitaries and the media, for the first time ever, ordinary citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of their President...
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Browne: Small steps lead to big victories in fight against poverty
Social Development Minister Dr. Amery Browne emphasized the need for small steps leading to big victories and the need for united efforts to bring relief to underprivileged communities...
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Programme for the Inauguration Ceremony of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
9:55 am Arrival of Their Excellencies Professor George Maxwell Richards and Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards...
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New waste management strategies coming
A cleaner, litter-free Trinidad and Tobago is what citizens will enjoy in the not too distant future, a release from the Ministry of Local Government said today...
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Sportswomen on display on International Women‘s Day
March 7, 2008, 12:30 pm - The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs will host its annual Women and Girls Sport Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 9 am at the Eastern Regional Sport Complex in Tacarigua.
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Royal Couple hits Queen's Park Oval for six
March 6, 2008, 11 am - Rhythmic African and tassa drumming welcomed the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to the Queen's Park Oval yesterday.
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Royal Couple bid farewell
March 7, 2008, 12 pm - After three days of country-wide visits, hundreds of handshakes, smiles of appreciation and exchanging of gifts, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall said goodbye to Trinidad and Tobago yesterday as they left for Castries, St. Lucia.
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School children welcome Prince and Duchess
March 5, 2008, 4:15 pm - Pre to secondary school children surrounded the JFK Quadrangle on the afternoon of Wednesday March 5, 2008 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine campus, to see and possibly meet Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
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Royals begin packed agenda
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 1:30 pm - Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall began the formal itinerary of their Official Visit to Trinidad & Tobago this morning.
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Royal welcome for Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
March 4, 2008, 4 pm - Prince Charles of Wales and Duchess Camilla of Cornwall received a royal welcome to Trinidad and Tobago at Staubles today.
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Trinidad and Tobago to host hemispheric AGs workshop
The workshop will be held at the Ministry‘s Ground Floor Conference Room, Cabildo Chambers, St. Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain.
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New hope for substance abusers
February 29, 2008 3:15 pm: The coexistence of substance abuse and mental health problems can be a death sentence for some and a life of misery for others, Minister of Social Development Dr. Amery Browne said at a recently concluded workshop in Port of Spain.
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Manzanilla to get new Police Post
The Manzanilla Police Post will serve as an interim measure to curb illegal activities and to restore a sense of security and safety to the law-abiding citizens in the area.
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Barbados - Trinidad & Tobago issue joint communiqué
On Wednesday 20 February 2008, the Honourable David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados paid his first official visit to Trinidad and Tobago at the invitation of the Honourable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago...
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President makes temporary appointments
President of Trinidad and Tobago Professor George Maxwell Richards temporarily made one ministerial and two senatorial appointments, a Gazette notice informed today.
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Trinidad and Tobago's Official Response to Announcement from Cuba
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has noted the announcement of Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz that due to health reasons, he will not accept another five-year term as President and Commander of the Armed Forces.
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Foreign Affairs extends condolences to Guyanese bereaved
The Ministry condemns such acts of violence and extends deepest sympathy to the relatives of the victims, and to the Government and People of Guyana
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National Security Minister condemns wanton killings in Guyana
Minister Joseph also expressed great concern over the attack on police stations and the killing of three law enforcement officers there
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Government mourns Keith Sobion
The former Attorney General, a graduate of the UWI, Cave Hill and the Hugh Wooding Law School UWI, St. Augustine, was an avowed patriot who distinguished himself academically and brought intellectual rigour to the performance of his job as Attorney General.
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National Security Minister condemns killing of Police Constable
"I categorically denounce the senseless killing of this police officer and expect that the police and other law enforcement agencies will do all in their power to bring those responsible to justice..."
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President Richards to be sworn in March 17th
Recently re-elected President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Professor George Maxwell Richards will be formally sworn into office on March 17, 2008 by Chief Justice Ivor Archie.
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Building better communities in Tobago
"Certainly, we now understand that more peaceful, mutually beneficial and less contentious avenues are available to us for resolving our differences,"
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Security Ministry to Construct 19 Police Stations
The Ministry of National Security signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT) in a bid to fast track the construction of nineteen (19) Police Stations throughout the country.
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Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Trinidad and Tobago
This visit is one of many to Trinidad and Tobago by members of the British Royal family: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second and His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh paid a State Visit to Trinidad and Tobago in November, 1985
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eGovernment Portal Wins Award
"This is a significant achievement for the Government as it marks the starting point for evolutionary change in the way it delivers services..."
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New Sport Company Board Named
The names of the newly-appointed Board of Directors of the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago were released today at the Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs
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Ombudsman's Office Reaches Out to Tobago
Ombudsman Lynette Stephenson, S.C., hosted a series of seminars in Tobago recently aimed at heightening awareness and knowledge of the Office of the Ombudsman
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CMO Urges Dengue Alertness
Port of Spain, January 28, 2008: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rohit Doon issued a dengue fever update today in the wake of 12 Chinese workers confirming infection last week. In the alert, Doon said that while the Port of Spain City Corporation has begun spraying, the public should also take precautions.
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New Chief Justice Appointed
Port of Spain, January 24, 2008: Justice of the Court of Appeal Ivor Archie became Trinidad and Tobago‘s 16th Chief Justice today, after President George Maxwell Richards swore him in during a brief ceremony this morning at President‘s House in Port of Spain.
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TT Prime Minister and Uganda President hold talks at CHOGM
Port of Spain, November 30, 2007: Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, The Honourable Patrick Manning, held bilateral talks for continued cooperation in the areas of energy, education, food security and cultural exchange...
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Ministers, Senators and Parliamentary Secretaries Appointed
Port of Spain, November 15, 2007: Following the historic swearing-in of Prime Minister Patrick Manning on November 07, at Woodford Square, Port of Spain, members of the Cabinet, the Senate and Parliamentary Secretaries were sworn-in at President‘s House on November 08, by His Excellency the President Professor George Maxwell Richards.
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Patrick Manning Sworn In As Prime Minister
In his maiden address, Prime Minister Manning gave the assurance that ‘‘in word and deed, mine will continue to be an administration for all in T&T.‘‘ He also urged citizens: ‘‘Let us go forward as the family of T&T.‘‘
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Diversifying the Trinidad and Tobago Economy
Port of Spain, October 16, 2007: The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, under the public sector investment programme, is advancing its projects for the diversification of the economy.
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The Honourable Prime Minister Patrick Manning Receives Honorary Doctorate
We are presently embarked on the modernization of the education system, reforming the curriculum to ensure relevance and to cater for diverse talents and multiple intelligences; At left:Honourable Patrick Manning - Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Trinidad and Tobago General Elections set for 5th Nov 2007
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning announced that National General Elections will be held on 5th November 2007.
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Caribbean Wellness Day Declared
Port of Spain, September 20, 2007: Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) declared the second Saturday in September "Caribbean Wellness Day"...
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$42B Budget for 2008
Port of Spain - August 22, 2007: Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Patrick Manning, presented a $42.2 Billion dollar budget to the people of Trinidad and Tobago for the fiscal year 2008, themed: "Vision 2020- Determined to reach our Goal".At left:Honourable Patrick Mannning - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
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Ministry of Local Government Draft Policy on Municipal Solid Waste Management
As Trinidad and Tobago strives toward developed nation status by the year 2020 Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) is critical as is indicated by the sanitation problems related to the unsafe management and limited attention given to this area.
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Integrating Trinidad &Tobago‘s Economy into Latin America
One of Government‘s key medium term strategies is to integrate Trinidad and Tobago‘s economy into Latin America, as a platform to aggressively launch our twin island state into the global economy ..At left:Honarable Kenneth Valley, Minister of Trade and Industry
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TT Boosts Security
Port of Spain July 09, 2007: Trinidad and Tobago has installed and activated a 360 degree radar surveillance system to counter the illegal trafficking of drugs, arms and ammunition in the country. Addressing the Conference of the Caribbean in Washington DC in June, 2007, Prime Minister Patrick Manning expressed concern about Caribbean security and competitiveness in the global environment.
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A New Horizon in Industrial Development
Trinidad and Tobago, now acknowledged as the world‘s number one exporter of both ammonia and methanol from a single site, has moved closer to self-sufficiency and export capabilities in the production of aluminum rods, bars and wire cables.
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