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Caricom focused on WTO
Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
First Citizens in move to streamline CMMB
Ten months after Government signed a memorandum of understanding with CL Financial Group, as part of a financial bailout that included the brokerage firm, Caribbean Money Market Brokers (CMMB), state-owned First Citizens is moving to reduce the salaries of scores of CMMB employees. First Citizens acquired CMMB, which was a subsidiary of the CL Financial Group, in May, 2009.
Caricom focused on WTO
CARICOM countries will be coordinating their efforts as they seek to play a part in achieving a successful outcome to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Doha talks which take place in Geneva, Switzerland today.
Clarify your smelter position
ENVIRONMENTAL activist and UWI lecturer Dr Wayne Kublalsingh has signalled his intention to write French President Nicolas Sarkozy requesting his clarification on statements he made on the controversial Alutrint aluminium smelter while Sarkozy was attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Port-of-Spain.
Varying views on PM's plan to store carbon emissions
The secret is out
Equality activist obtains 'scholarship' list withheld by Govt following legal action
Culture schols not for culture
GRANTS for persons studying law, nursing, oceanography, sports management, accounting, dentistry and even for a person studying for a pilot's licence are among a list of scholarships awarded by the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs over a period of five years, documents released by the Government under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) show.
ITEC alleges ministry awarding 'secret' schols
The Indo-Trinbago Equality Council (Itec) claims it has obtained elusive "secret" scholarships awarded by the Culture Ministry since 2003.
Bas sends 'integrity list' to President
Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday has sent off his list of recommendations for persons to serve on the Integrity Commission to President George Maxwell Richards.
Beneficiaries: No politics involved
Government Senator Laurel Lezama benefitted from a total of $300,000 in State financial assistance from the Culture and Gender Affairs Ministry for the pursuit of a Bachelors degree in law and politics from the University of Westminster Regents Campus in London in 2005 and 2006.
Panday: I will die with my boots on
CITING the example of legendary trade unionist Adrian Cola Rienzi, UNC political leader Basdeo Panday yesterday pledged before hundreds of supporters the proverbial phrase, "I will die with my boots on."
Warner: Bas took cheap shot at me
CHAGUANAS West MP Jack Warner has described the latest attack by UNC political leader Basdeo Panday as a "cheap shot" which would not propel him (Panday) back to the reins of government.
Sharma: 'No comment'
FYZABAD MP Chandresh Sharma who was issued a traffic ticket on October 17, said Saturday, he would tomorrow make a statement on the issuing of a warrant for his arrest by a magistrate.
New PSA boss to launch probes
Watson Duke, the newly elected president of the Public Service Association (PSA), has said he intends to launch an audit, not just into the financial accounts of the PSA, but into all major projects that were financed with the funds of public servants under the union’s former regime.
San Fernando moves to sell abandoned lots
San Fernando City Corporation is moving to clear and sell abandoned lots which are posing health hazards to the public.
No to contract work
ARMED with placards and resolve, several Early Childhood Care and Education Centres (ECCE) teachers yesterday protested in front of the Education Ministry in Port-of-Spain over the ministry's plan to introduce contract employment.
Commonwealth leaders enjoy TT
While the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting officially ended Sunday and the majority of Commonwealth leaders have left Trinidad and Tobago (TT), a few heads of state were still here yesterday.
Ghana eyes TT gas
THE Ghanaian government is interested in partnering with local energy companies to develop a natural project which would enable Ghana to move from the use of "fire wood" as a source of fuel.
Canadian report: Bugs in TT licensing software
SPECIAL SOFTWARE being purchased by the Government for the revamping of the troubled Licensing Division has been described as "problem-plagued" and filled with "bugs", notwithstanding a reported $4.6 million price tag being paid by the Government in an arrangement with the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Priest asks: How clean is T&T's political climate?
Suspension lifted for 68 TSTT workers
Trapped arsonist rescued from burning house
A 55-year-old man was trapped in a house he allegedly set on fire and had to be rescued by neighbours yesterday morning.
Cars firebombed in Princes Town
Arsonists firebombed two cars at St Croix in Princes Town late on Sunday night.
Missionary beaten, robbed in Carenage
Missionary robbed, stripped
A VISITING missionary was beaten, robbed and stripped down to his underwear on Sunday night.
Australian boat captain changes plea
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