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Rowley All Clear
Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Rowley All Clear
10 MPs give support for Opposition Leader post
Diego Martin West MP Dr Keith Rowley is expected to be sworn in as Opposition Leader by President George Maxwell Richards on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m., at Knowsley, Queen's Park West, Port of Spain.
'Gov't power through ballot'
THE GOVERNMENT of India stands ready, willing and able to assist the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen the socio-economic framework of this country.
Proud to represent T&T
Kamla at Indian Arrival celebration
Kamla tells TT: I will not betray you
PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar has assured the population that she will never betray the trust which they have placed in her and the People's Partnership coalition which she led to victory in last Monday's General Election.
Minister: Petrotrin audit coming
Energy Minister Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan says a forensic audit of state-owned Petroleum Company of T&T (Petrotrin) is in her list of priorities.
Moonilal takes on 'challenging' job
Housing and the Environment Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal says he intends to take "a hands-on approach" to his new responsibilities.
Jack, Moonilal tipped for House Leader
THE new Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives will either be Works Minister Jack Warner or Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal, sources in the the People's Partnership Government said yesterday.
Don't send us to US: Ish, Steve beg AG
TWO local businessmen, described as financiers of the United National Congress, have appealed to new Attorney General Anand Ramlogan, to block their extradition to the United States, and allow them to face their trial in Trinidad and Tobago.
Camille, Glenda to be replaced
Camille Robinson-Regis, Glenda Morean and other politically-appointed diplomats are to be replaced "shortly," well-placed government sources confirmed last night.
Kamla thanks Tobagonians for their hospitality
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last evening thanked the people of Tobago for their hospitality, following an islandwide motorcade yesterday.
Mark confident of Speaker post, Kamla says 'none yet'
Although he has been a stalwart of the United National Congress, Speaker-elect of the House of Representatives Wade Mark yesterday said he will be impartial in his conduct and rulings.
Health Minister promises to be proactive
New Health Minister Therese Baptiste-Cornelis will be meeting with staff of her Ministry from today as she settles in at one of the toughest sectors under the new government's management.
Health Minister's two priorities: $100m Life Fund, More hospital resources
Minister Baptiste-Cornelis: Health sector to change
...$100m surgery fund to be a priority
As promised in the People's Partnership manifesto, the establishment of a $100 million national surgery fund will be one of the first orders of business for newly appointed Minister of Health, Therese Baptiste-Cornelis.
Cadiz courting Chamber
Minister of Trade and Industry Stephen Cadiz pledged, yesterday, to work with the India-T&T Chamber of Industry and associated groups.
Roberts will raise the bar in T&T sports
We must not shade the truth. Honesty is a necessity. We must practice living and speaking the truth without being hurtful and arrogant.
Villagers: Homes 'may disappear'
PERSONS carrying binoculars and cameras trekked about half-mile along the Old Train Line Road to Todd's Station Road in Caparo to witness a "great phenomenon" which occurred adjacent to a sand quarry site, where the land sunk about 200 feet below the surface, creating a canyon-like formation.
Domestic violence malady
South woman attacked with cutlass
Mom still loves man who tried to kill her
A case for co-ed schools
The Greek philosopher Plato believed that educating boys and girls together helped in the development of their respective personalities. He believed that a co-educational experience created a feeling of comradeship and comfort between both sexes and further that this was the only way to make both men and women well-rounded and useful members of society.
The Prakash module...
FACT: The delivery of government services is stymied by bureaucracy at almost every turn and at many levels.
Help for youths
President of SWAHA Kelvin Ramkissoon has committed to work with the new government to eradicate poverty and to ensure the development of youth and the society at large.
All eyes on Brig Sandy
When we reviewed the new Ministerial appointments in Saturday's Editorial, we said that we would have more to say about the new Minister of National Security, and the task ahead for him.
Director: I quit
Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Ramesh Lutchmedial is sending in his resignation from the board of the Airports Authority today to Minister of Works and Transport Jack Warner.
Multiculturalism policy in the cards Kamla: A victory for all
The Prime Minister spoke of adopting a policy on multiculturalism and putting in place the policy framework that makes every group feel secure, appreciated and celebrates their contribution to nation building. "We have had too much quarreling for cultural space," she said. "We should instead be inviting each other into the cultural space we each occupy," she added. She said physical barriers and the psychological boundaries among the cultures must be removed through the promotion of both the uniqueness as well as similarities of each culture.
Jamaican named Coke sent home
A JAMAICAN national with the same surname as wanted Jamaican fugitive Christopher "Dudus" Coke was deported to his homeland after he landed at Piarco International Airport last Wednesday.
...'I'm no family to drug kingpin'
2 Murdered, 2 In Hospital
Violent attacks against women surged in the past seven days with two women being killed by their husbands, and two others are now fighting for their lives after men they knew tried to murder them.
16 bullets for a 'loving son'
Point Fortin resident 27-year-old Cornelius Millette was shot and killed by a lone gunman yesterday morning following an ambush.
Contractor shot in botched robbery
A 42-year-old building contractor remains in a critical condition at the Port of Spain General Hospital after he was shot multiple times about the body during a robbery attempt at his Belmont home on Sunday.
Cable bandits held
OFFICERS of the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the North Eastern Division Task Force (NEDTF) have come in for high praise after the officers arrested five men who were allegedly caught in the act stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cable from a warehouse in El Socorro yesterday.
Cops recover four stolen cars
FOUR STOLEN vehicles were recovered and three men in their 20s all of Chaguanas were arrested during a "stop and search" exercise carried out by officers of the Central Division on Saturday night.
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