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WELFARE BUDGET
Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
WELFARE BUDGET
STATING Government is moving to safeguard the welfare of society, Finance Minister Larry Howai yesterday unveiled a record $65 billion budget.
HANDOUTS
Howai doles out $$ to poor and needy in $64.6b budget
Sweeteners from Howai
A budget without shame, says Rowley
THIS YEAR'S budget should be entitled "The Missing Years", Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley said yesterday.
Billions to cover failures
Same old, same old but with a 'little hope'
London on $3.7b allocation:
50% hike in traffic fines expected to boost coffers
The Police Service Social and Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) welcomes a proposal made yesterday by Finance Minister Larry Howai in the 2015 budget presentation to increase road fines by up to 50 per cent.
A new level of trust
The following is the Prime Minister's views on the budget, according to a release from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) issued yesterday after it was presented
...Tewarie: Citizens given opportunity to live well
TTMA 'optimistic'
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association (TTMA) yesterday noted "with optimism" the measures outlined by Minister of Finance Larry Howai in the national budget for the fiscal year 2014/2015.
Mixed views on $15 minimum wage
More productivity with higher wages—TTMA
The minimum wage will increase by 20 per cent from January
Rise in minimum wage will bring inflation—ECA
Neil Derrick, vice-chairman of the Employers' Consultative Association (ECA), is concerned about the proposed increase in the minimum wage.
Fund a lifeline for relatives
Policemen and fire officers yesterday welcomed the provision of up to $1 million towards the estate of any member of the Protective Services killed in action
Supermarkets Association: Citizens have more buying power now
EBC gets $164 million
THE ELECTIONS and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has received an increase in its annual funding by $70 million.
Jack slams 'PR' Budget
"For me, it's pure public relations. All they have said is that they will do in one year, what they have not done in four years."
'Hybrid/electric car plan will fail'
Six year cap needed
Traffic disruption on Uriah Butler Highway on Friday
Construction equipment firebombed again
Million$ in losses
Gillian sworn in
Ex-PCA head joins the Bench
Following snub at COP anniversary: Carolyn advised to form new party
Seepersad-Bachan said so two days after being unceremoniously removed from the list of speakers at the COP's anniversary inter-faith service to allow Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar more speaking time.
4 detained for Diego murder
Four men from Diego Martin are currently in police custody following the murder of a 52-year old man yesterday morning.
Cop charged for having sex with teen girl
THE Preliminary Inquiry into the charge against Sergeant Dane Sorzano with having sex with a 15-year-old girl will begin on Monday December 8.
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