OAS commends TT for successful Summit

OAS commends TT for successful Summit

June 04, 2009 Trinidad and Tobago has received glowing commendation for hosting a successful and positive Fifth Summit of the Americas. The praise came from seventeen countries (17) during the Ministerial Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG) Meeting yesterday in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, at the 39th Regular Session of the General Assembly of [...]

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Minister of Labour: Rennie Dumas

Description: The Minister of Labour and Small and Mirco-Enterprise Development, Rennie Dumas addresses the 98th Session of the International Labour Conference, Geneva, Switzerland

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The Beetham

Description: This production helps us to shed some light on the reality and plight of those who work and who are forced to live life as a scavenger in the landfill. “The Beetham (Laventille)” is impoverished and riddled with criminal activity, due to limited opportunities afforded to them by businessmen and women, who geographically discriminate against the people, citizens of our country who come from this area in Trinidad.

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PM calls for transformation of international economic system

PM calls for transformation of international economic system

I welcome the opportunity to address you at this formal launch of the seventh Commonwealth Business Forum which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from November 23-26, 2009. The fact that I have travelled to London for the occasion is an indication of the level of importance we attach to this event. I thank the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Business Council for making this launch possible.

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The Government Signs eTRACE Agreement

The Government Signs eTRACE Agreement

PORT-OF-SPAIN — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with the Trinidad and Tobago Acting Police Commissioner that will provide eTrace, an electronic system used to trace illicit firearms. This is an ongoing effort to combat firearms trafficking in the region consistent with the December 2007 [...]

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Financial Intelligence Unit – Tracking Down Dirty $ $ $

Financial Intelligence Unit – Tracking Down Dirty $ $ $

A range of businesses—from real estate and car sales to accountants and lotteries—will be obligated to keep records and disclose suspicious transactions to a Financial Intelligence Unit under anti-money laundering legislation, National Security Minister Martin Joseph said yesterday. Joseph made the point in piloting the Proceeds of Crime Bill in the Lower House yesterday. He [...]

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TRINIDAD: WAR IN LAVENTILLE

BREAKING NEWS: A Major Clash between police and residents in Laventille, which has sparked an internal investigation into the events, which had unfolded that day. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has been working hard to rid the nation of crime and violence, but this situation raises some questions. – CNC3’s news report. Cable Channel 3, UHF Channels 12 & 14.

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A Message To Readers

A Message To Readers

Dear Readers,

You may have wondered why it has taken me a while to write posts, as there are some pressing and alarming issues currently taking place in our country. However as you know, being a young adult, education takes precedence and I wish to emphasize that I have been surely taking note of them and will be coming back very soon to fully update you on these matters of urgent public importance. I shall also continue my final 3rd part of the exclusive with Brian MacFarlane and will continue to talk about my experience at the Summit of The Americas held last month and my meeting with the Hon. Minister of Trade and Industry Mariano Browne. Stay tuned – You can even sign up and start writing your view today.

Safest Regards,

Pearce Robinson

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