The Government has proposed legislation to give police and Defence Force personnel expanded powers to tackle…
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Defence Minister: Only Those In The Criminal Class Should Fear Special Operations Bill
“Only those of the criminal class should fear the Special Operations Bill.” That’s according to Minister…
Special Operations Bill To Introduce Permit System For Closed Areas
Access to areas designated for special operations could soon be tightly controlled, as Attorney General John…
PM Dismisses Speculation Of Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC is dismissing speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. Speaking to reporters…
Government Says FOI Amendments Will Expand Access To Information
The Government is defending proposed changes to how public information is published under the Freedom of…
PM Calls ‘Practical Completion’ Of POSGH Central Block A ‘Con Job’ By Former Administration
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is describing the former Government’s “practical completion” of the Port of Spain…
Minister Swaratsingh Urges Support For Future Urban Planning Professionals
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Dr Kennedy Swaratsingh, urged senior public servants within his…
PM To Lead T&T Delegation To United Nations Next Week
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is expected to lead a Trinidad and Tobago delegation to the United…
Minister Nicholas Morris: Crime Figures Vindicate Prime Minister’s SOE Decision
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Nicholas Morris says the State of Emergency has…
Criminologist Calls For Post-SOE Policing Strategies, Greater Focus On Crime Financiers
As Trinidad and Tobago prepares for life after the State of Emergency, criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad…