PM breaks his silence on UDECOTT debacle Friday, March 12, 2010 12:23 PM Prime Minister Patrick Manning has finally broken his silence on the controversial Calder Hart/UDECOTT issue. Speaking at a special News Conference at the Prime Ministers St Clair offices this read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Opposition to call for UDECOTT board to resign Friday, March 12, 2010 12:22 PM   The Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar will this afternoon in the parliament raise a motion calling for the resignation of board of the Urban Development Corporation. The leader of the Opposition was grated read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Nizam Mohammed on UDECOTT Controversy Friday, March 12, 2010 12:22 PM Former Speaker of the House Nizam Mohammed says this country has taken the “winner takes all in politics” to the extreme. He says over the years party’s in government office uses their power to give positions to their read more Comments By 102admin on More...

BIGWU calls for Independent Senator Michael Annisette to resign Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:37 PM There continue to be calls for the resignation of Michael Annisette as an Independent Senator. The latest comes from the Banking Insurance and General Workers Union. Executives of the union held a special meeting on this particular issue on Thursday  and moved a motion which was passed unanimously. The Union feels Mr. Anisette’s resignation from the independent benches would serve to maintain the integrity of the independent senators, giving his links to the many boards previously run by Calder read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Information Minister on UDECOTT controversy Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:33 PM Information Minister, Neil Parsanlal is discouraging citizens from jumping to conclusions before the various probes are done into the public conduct of former Executive Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation, Calder Hart. Mr. Hart resigned from his position at UDECOTT and other state boards on Saturday. Thursday afternoon Minister Parsanlal underscored the importance of trusting the authorities as it probed the matter. He was speaking at the weekly post cabinet news briefing held at the Diplomatic read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Crime stories Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:14 PM A 48 year old man of La Brea was shot and wounded on Thursday. Vincent Anthony told police he was walking close to his home at approximately 2.15pm when he saw a man he knew. He said the man who was armed fired several shots at him, hitting him on the left side abdomen and on his right thigh The labourer of Freehand in La Brea was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he remains in a stable condition. The gunman escaped on foot. Anthony was unable to explain the cause of the incident. read more Comments By 102admin on More...

SEA examination on March 18 Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:08 PM Education Minister, Esther Le Gendre, is confident of improved results in this year’s Secondary Entrance Assessment Examination which takes place on Thursday March 18th 17,353 students will write the 2010 SEA at 625 centers throughout the country. The necessary preparations have been done including concessions for 350 students with special needs and Minister Le Gendre is optimistic all will go well. SEA results will be released on June 25th and the text messaging system which was used in additional read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Integrity Commission to be sworn in next week Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:53 PM President George Maxwell Richards has “identified a full slate of appointees to the integrity commission and has scheduled a swearing in ceremony for next Monday. The appointment has not yet been officially announced by the President however, word of the appointment comes from the Indo-Trinbago Equality Council. ITEC views the announcement as a historic victory, noting that it was their doing that forced the president to make the appointment after all the members of the last commission in a historic read more Comments By 102admin on More...

David Abdullah on Housing Minister statement Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:16 PM President of the Federation of Independent Trade Union and NGOs David Abdullah says citizens should not be blamed for former UDeCOTT Chairman Calder Hart’s resignation. Speaking today Mr. Abdullah said read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Conrad Enill on Calder Hart probe Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:16 PM Energy Minister Conrad Enill is holding fast to the view that this latest controversy surrounding former UDECOTT Chairman Calder Hart will not impact the People’s National Movement. Minister Enill said so as he was questioned this morning read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Prakash Ramadar on Attorney General Statement on Calder Hart Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:15 PM Deputy Political Leader of the Congress of the People Prakash Ramadar is congratulating the Attorney General John Jeremie for informing the public that a probe was launched since last year against Calder Hart. read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Many responds to AG’s revelation Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:48 AM Word that yesterday’s revelation by the Attorney General that a probe has been launched into the affairs of UDECOTT and its former Chairman Calder Hart is not resting comfortably with many. Yesterday AG John Jeremie told a read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

COP says AG raise more questions Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:43 AM Congress of the people Deputy Political Leader Prakash Ramadar has expressed concerned about events surrounding the probe that has been launched by the AG against Calder Hart. His comments came hot on the heels of a revelation read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Contractors association support probe into UDECOTT Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:39 AM Head of the Contractors Association Mikey Joseph says local contractors are viewing as a success word that investigation will be launched into Calder Hart and the practices of UDECOTT. His comments came following word read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Housing Minister says T&T ‘s soul has been affected by allegations against UDeCOTT, former chairman Calder Hart and the Government Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:36 AM One day after she passionately cast blame on citizens for hounding Calder Hart out of office Planning, Housing and the Environment Minister Emily Gaynor Dick-Ford has issued a statement. Yesterday the ministers statement read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Enill: Harts resignation wont hurt PNM’s image Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:32 AM Calder Hart was not force to resign because he was tainting the image of the ruling People National Movement. So says PNM Chairman and Energy Minister Conrad Enill. Speaking with reporters yesterday Senator Enill maintains that read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

Bob Linguist investigating Calder Hart Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM Attorney General John Jeremie has revealed that Canadian forensic financial investigator Bob Linguist was appointed to head investigations into UDECOTT. AG Jeremie told a news conference yesterday afternoon that the read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Local farmers and dry season Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:54 PM Local farmers are having a hard time braving the current dry season. Dhano Sookoo Head of the Agricultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago says this should not be. Speaking today  on CNC3 Ms Sookoo maintains solving this problem really requires common sense. She wants Government to intensify its efforts to assist local farmers. The agricultural official says a Water Pricing Policy Seminar held since 2002 which included all the key players bore several suggestions to address the water woes of read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Energy Minister on former UDECOTT Executive chairman Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:47 PM Energy Minister Conrad Enill reminds citizens that a person is innocent until proven guilty. This was the basis of his response to questions from the media today on the sudden resignation of Calder Hart from UDeCOTT. The controversial ex UDeCOTT boss resigned with immediate effect on Saturday and hurriedly left for Fort Lauderdale with his family. Minister Enill describes as unjust his view that Mr Hart has been judged without even the courtesy of a trial and l dismisses claims that Mr. Hart was read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Health Ministry wants to partner with business Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:44 PM In a move aimed at tackling chronic diseases and promoting a healthier lifestyle, the Health Ministry plans to work closer with the business community. Health Minister Jerry Narace reveals the government is considering the introduction of regulations which would help companies produce healthier foods. However, he assured this would only be done after consultations with the relevant stalk holders. Speaking at a Chronic Disease Partner’s Forum on Wednesday , Minister Narace called on the public to read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Route Two maxi taxi association on new fares Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:34 PM Maxi taxi drivers plying the east west corridor are feeling the pinch. 2 days after an increase in fares they say they are facing members of the travelling public who refuse to pay the new cost. In an interview on Wednesday,  Head of the Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association, Linus Phillip, is calling for understanding about the situation. He says he understands the concerns of travelers but  maintains the move was necessary. Meantime, maxi taxi drivers are told they must produce a tariff of the read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Body found in Siparia identified Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:30 PM The body of the man found beneath coconut branches at Skinner Trace in Siparia on Monday has been identified. Police investigators say following fingerprint testing on Wednesday , the corpse was positively identified. However, until family members are located and notified, the identity will not be revealed to the media. Initial investigations suggest foul play. Story done Aba Luke  read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Police officers complain about working conditions Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:27 PM Newly recruited police officers, now attached to the Ste. Madeleine police post are up in arms over what they describe as unsatisfactory working conditions. The officers were assigned to the post after hundreds of impounded vehicles were moved from a plot of land owned by Maritime Life, adjacent to the San Fernando police station, to Ste. Madeleine, near to the Sugar Manufacturing Company Ltd. The lawmen who are on shift duty at the post say there are no bathroom facilities, no running water and read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Man killed by police Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:35 PM Police shot and kill a man during a road block in Princess Town. Reports say just after 11 this morning while police was carrying out their checks in the Princess Town district a man reportedly challenge officers and was killed Investigators read more Comments By 102admin on More...

TTRA debate Michal Harris and Finance Minister Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:32 PM Political Commentator Mr. Michael Harris says the establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority with the Finance Minister having full authority over its running, is a case of himself to himself. Speaking on TV 6 today Mr. Harris said the new structure lacks proper checks and balance. He says there is no room for proper accountability. Mr. Harris tells the TTRA line minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira, she has mixed up her terms, accountability and oversight. Meantime, the Finance Minister read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Linus Phillip on increase maxi fares Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:29 PM Days after the route two maxi taxi drivers increased fares come word from the association President Linus Phillip that drivers must produce a tariff to passengers of the increase fares. This follows numerous complaints from commuters who are unsure about the increase fares implemented recently. Speaking to Newspower Mr. Phillip notes that it’s the passenger right to request the tariff for clarification. Failure to provide the tariff drivers cannot demand more monies since this is illegal Meanwhile… read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Patricia Meijas on Church in Guanapo Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:25 PM Chairman of the Tunapuna Regional Corporation Patricia Mejias is today maintaining that the transfer of Mrs Winifred David’s to the Port of Spain City Corporation has nothing to with statements she made on the construction of church in the heights of Guanapo. Ms Mejias dismissed newspaper reports which claimed Ms David threatened to shut down work on the controversial church under construction as she took up duties at the Port of Spain Corporation. Speaking to newspower this morning on the Power read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Kennedy Swaratsingh launches attack on media Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:19 PM Public Administration Minister Kennedy Swaratsignh last night launched a blistering attack on media practitioners at a PNM cottage meeting in St Joseph. The ex-Roman Catholic priest who represents the constituency read more Comments By Reuben Mohammed on More...

COP wants Anisette to be removed as a Senator Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:26 AM Deputy political leader of the Congress of the People Prakash Ramadar has said the documents it presented last week are authentic despite those who may say otherwise. Speaking yesterday at a press conference read more Comments By 102admin on More...

Martin Joseph says citizens to collect there passports Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:19 AM 40 percent of the national population still does not have new passports. So says National Security Martin Joseph. Yesterday speaking in the senate Minister Joseph also admitted that 30 percent of the applicants read more Comments By 102admin on More...