The government will prioritise “food before rum”. That’s according to Minister of Finance, Davendranath Tancoo, as…
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State Of Emergency Extended By Three Months Amid Falling Crime Rates
The State of Emergency has been extended for a further three months. The Motion to Extend…
Foreign And CARICOM Affairs Minister Clarifies: US Operations Not Within T&T’s Waters
Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Sean Sobers, has maintained that military strikes carried out by…
Prime Minister Oversees First Shipment Of Humanitarian Aid To Jamaica
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, says Trinidad and Tobago’s response to regional crises stems from compassion…
Government Launches Major Climate And Energy Innovation Projects
“True leadership requires that we not only honour the past, but we also have to shape…
PM Persad-Bissessar Oversees First Relief Shipment To Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa Devastation
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, today visited the PLIPDECO Warehouse Complex at the Point Lisas Industrial…
Gov’t Defends Increased Duties On Alcohol And Tobacco To Boost Revenue And Health Outcomes
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, and Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Kennedy…
Government Steps Up Trade Talks To Ease Tariffs On Local Manufacturers
The government has been stepping up its international trade negotiations, aiming to ease tariff burdens on…
Senator Chaitan-Maharaj Dismisses Claims Of Cheque Cashing Issues: Gov’t Cheques Are Secured
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services, Dr Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj,…
Labour Minister: Government’s Recruitment Drive Could Save NIS Fund
Minister of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development, Leroy Baptiste, says the Government’s National Recruitment Drive…