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Marlene Attzs on the Economic benefits of CHOGM Friday, November 27, 2009 12:27 PM
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  Economist Dr. Marlene Attzs is praising world leaders for choosing Climate Change as a topic of priority for the Commonwealth Heads of Meeting Speaking in TV 6’s Morning Edition this morning the Economist said
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Waste of time Chogm Friday, November 27, 2009 12:26 PM
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The Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference which opened this morning  in Port-of-Spain is being viewed as just another talk shop. This is the view expressed so far in the results of an international survey which is
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Manning Assures Smooth Sailing For CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Thursday, November 26, 2009 5:47 PM
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning has given the assurance that all is in place for this country’s successful staging of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Manning revealed the agenda comprises several important
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CHOGM Name Change Monday, March 09, 2009 7:13 PM
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A decision has been taken to change the name of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be hosted in Port of Spain in November. This was announced yesterday by senior Coordinator for CHOGM 2009 Sharifa Ali Abdullah. Ms. Abdullah was speaking at yesterday’s 60th annual Commonwealth Day Celebrations held at the St. Augustine Campus of the University of the West Indies. CHOGM 2009 will soon be known as the Summit of the Commonwealth. The meeting of the 53 heads of government, representing over
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Gambian President not attending CHOGM Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:09 PM
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Gambia’s President, Dr Yahya Jammeh, will not be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Port of Spain this month. The
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Hazel Brown on CHOGM Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:31 PM
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  Head of the Network of NGO’s Hazel Browne anticipates that the upcoming Commonwealth Heads will be one of the best The prestigious meeting begins this coming Friday in Port of Spain Mrs. Browne boasted that people
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Police Threaten to Stay Home During CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:54 PM
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The arrival and departure of delegates for CHOGM, which begins in Port of Spain, Trinidad this Friday, could be placed in jeopardy. This as 125 police officers now posted at the Piarco International Airport are threatening
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Aboud on CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Monday, October 05, 2009 6:19 PM
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President of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association, Gregory Aboud, has condemned the November Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Port of Spain as just another talk shop. Speaking with News Power this afternoon, Mr. Aboud said
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TTMA on CHOGM Monday, October 05, 2009 6:17 PM
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President of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufactures Association Greg Laughlin is also singing the same tune as the DOMA president. Laughlin says the local manufacturing sector is yet to see the promised fruits of the Fifth Summit of the Americas held
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Commonwealth Deputy Sec Gen satisfied with this country’s preparations CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Friday, July 10, 2009 9:25 AM
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Commonwealth Deputy Secretary General, Ransford Smith says he’s satisfied with this country’s preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting …which is 5 months away. Smith who is in Trinidad, paid visits
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Mariano on CHOGM disruptions Reuben Mohammed Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:23 AM
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Citizens are assured of fewer disruptions during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government as compared to during the 5th Summit of Americas The event is carded for November 27 to 29 Minister in the Ministry
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Cost to Drop for CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Friday, November 06, 2009 1:36 PM
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  Government is trying lower the budget for the upcoming Heads of Government Conference …to $235 million dollars… which was the original cost. As it stands the estimated cost for the conference is $265 million
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Culture Minister on Space for CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:38 AM
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  Culture Minister Marlene Mc Donald is distancing herself from statements made by Head of the Network for Women NGO’s Hazel Browne Ms Browne claims that government refuses to make space for them at the upcoming People’s
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Civil Society Groups want more space for CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Friday, October 30, 2009 9:10 AM
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Coordinator of the Network of NGO’s and Advancement of Women Hazel Brown is appealing to the relevant body to intervene in the organisation of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which will
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Mariano Browne: Smaller security zones for CHOGM Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:15 AM
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Chairman of the inter-ministerial committee for the up coming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Trade and Industry Minister Mariano Browne says smaller security zones will be established in Port-of-Spain for the
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Narace: postponement of CHOGM not on the cards Reuben Mohammed Monday, October 19, 2009 9:56 AM
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Despite several calls for the postponement of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November comes word from health minister that that is not on the cards. Yesterday at a press conference called to update
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The Commonwealth People's Forum Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:26 PM
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The Trinidad Youth Council maintains it will not be part of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting next month. Executive secretary Ravi Lutchman in a News Power interview this morning confirmed that
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Youth Commonwealth Forum starts today Reuben Mohammed Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:33 PM
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The first leg of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting began this morning with the Youth Forum in Tobago It was officially opened by Chief Secretary in the Tobago House of Assembly Orville London who assured
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Youths respond to PM call for citizens support for CHOGM Reuben Mohammed Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:11 PM
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  The Prime Minister’s appeal for the nation to show their best side for next week’s Commonwealth Heads of Conference Meeting is not being taken lightly by youths who are part of local
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Air Traffic Controllers deny any threats to Derail Chogm Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:39 PM
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The Civil Aviation Authority Section of the Public Services Association, and the Trinidad and Tobago Air Traffic Controllers are denying claims of a threat of disruption of services during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads
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Citizens on Queens Visit Reuben Mohammed Thursday, November 26, 2009 2:44 PM
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Queen Elizabeth II and husband Prince Philip are expected to arrive in this country Thursday afternoon. The Queen is scheduled to launch the 21st Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Friday at the new Academy for the Performing Arts.
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Gambian President to come to Trinidad Reuben Mohammed Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:29 AM
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  Foreign Affairs Minister Paula Goope Scoon confirms that Gambian President Dr. Yahya Jammeh is expected in this country for the Common Wealth
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning to address the nation Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:28 AM
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Still no idea what Prime Minister Patrick Manning plans to tell the nation tonight He is expected to address the country in a radio and television hookup at approximately 8pm This has
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Travel Woes To The UK Friday, July 11, 2008 3:48 PM
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For the first time in history… all Trinidad and Tobago nationals visiting the United Kingdom may have to apply for a visa. The word of British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith who explained Trinidad and
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Manning Laments Global Problems Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:05 PM
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning yesterday painted a picture of Global doom as the backdrop towards this country’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Trinidad in 2008. The Prime Minister
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DOMA asks for Change of Venue Saturday, April 04, 2009 10:01 PM
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The President of the Downtown Owners and Merchants Association is appealing to Government… and Organizers of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting… to reconsider the venue for the hosting of the event … Gregory Aboud believes the conference should be held in Tobago, instead of in Trinidad He feels Tobago will be a more suitable venue because it will give the sister isle an opportunity to benefit from increased revenues given the fact it’s a major tourist attraction. Power 102fm Tags: DOMA,
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