London optimistic about allocation for Tobago
Casandra Thompson–ForbesChief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly Orville London has high expectations for Tobago when Finance Minister Larry Howai reads the budget tomorrow.
View Article‘No reckless tactics by Govt to hike minimum wage’
Sean NeroLabour Minister Errol Mc Leod says the People’s Partnership Government will maintain a sensible course of action in dealing with the sensitive issue of increasing the minimum wage which is now...
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Ramesh: De la Bastide wrong
Shaliza HassanaliFormer attorney general Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj yesterday disagreed with a statement by the president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) that President Anthony Carmona must act in...
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From saving stray dogs to fixing Sando: ‘Don’t judge me’
Radica SookrajEven in the face of public ridicule over her lifestyle changes, animal rights champion and national award recipient Jowelle De Souza is not afraid to run for public office. Last week, De...
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Extra security at PoS prison
Dereck AchongSecurity at the Port-of-Spain State Prison has been ramped up following reports of a planned mass prison break by inmates at the facility. Senior prison sources said yesterday that the...
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Motorcyclist killed in Diego accident
Dereck AchongA 58-year-old motorcycle enthusiast was killed in accident in Diego Martin yesterday. Police said shortly before 11 am, David Fanan, of St Lucien Gardens, St Lucien Road, Diego Martin, was...
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Years after destroying Highway Reroute camp: Jack begs for forgiveness
Radica SookrajHighway Reroute activist Dr Wayne Kublalsingh almost broke down in tears yesterday, as he chastised Independent Liberal Party chairman Jack Warner for actions he undertook as a minister...
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Ramesh hopes Democracy Watch is change agent
Radica SookrajAs Government moves to bring another deficit budget for the fiscal year 2014-15 today, former attorney general Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj is warning citizens that over spending will bring...
View ArticleDiversification still critical
Geisha KowlessarThe 2014-2015 national budget being delivered by the People’s Partnership Government this afternoon is expected to be just over last year’s package of $61.4 billion, economist Indera...
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Invaders Bay land cleared
Geisha KowlessarThe authenticity of a video posted on the Facebook page of the environmental advocacy group Papa Bois Conservation, which purportedly raises the removal of mangrove and trees at...
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Fuad hopes for 2015 completion
Geisha KowlessarThe long-awaited National Oncology Centre being constructed at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex in Mt Hope will not be completed by April next year as promised by Health...
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The Past Tells of the Future
As told to BC PiresMy name is Charlene Garcia-Paiva and I am in charge of administrative matters at a fine dining restaurant.
View ArticleAbdulah wants reform bill stopped
Radica SookrajThe Movement for Social Justice will launch a candlelight vigil outside President’s House hours before Republic Day is celebrated on September 24, in the hope of swaying President Anthony...
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Kamla pleased with fiscal package Govt’s best ever, says PM
Richard LordPrime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says yesterday’s budget was the best ever presented by the People’s Partnership (PP) Government. She spoke with reporters in the lobby of the...
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Rowley unmoved by budget: Rehash of PNM policies
Geisha KowlessarOpposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has knocked the People’s Partnership Government for trying to implement policies which were initiated by the PNM and for spending billions and having...
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Hike in traffic fines good—Arrive Alive
Road safety NGO Arrive Alive has commended Finance Minister Larry Howai for his proposed 50 per cent increase in fines for driving offences. Contacted yesterday, the group’s president Sharon Inglef
View ArticleMore productivity with higher wages—TTMA
With increased wages there must be increased productivity, the T&T Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) said in its budget response. Noting that the minimum wage will increase by 20 per cent from
View ArticleNo new avenues for prosperous T&T—Chamber
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce has said the 2014/15 budget “did not substantially provide any new avenues for truly taking the country to sustained economic growth and prosperity.”
View ArticleFixin’ T&T fears for corruption
Fixin’ T&T is estimating that, yet again, 50 to 60 per cent of the $64 billion budget will be lost to corruption and inefficiency. “We are reiterating our call for legislation to plug the holes
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