Trinidad and Tobago
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Opposition party reiterates call for independent investigator into “emailgate” controversy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) Thursday reiterated its call for a foreign investigator to help determine the authenticity of a series of electronic mail that Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley read out in Parliament last week as it questioned the “independence” of the police in carrying out the investigation. Attorney Faris Al-Rawi…
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Trade on agenda as China’s leader visits
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The official visit to T&T by China’s new head of state President Xi Jingping has generated different levels of expectation among Caricom member states. For the countries that have maintained strong diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China, the anticipation is that President Xi might unveil a new aid package specifically designed for the…
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China’s President to meet with Caribbean leaders
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC ) — China's President Xi Jingping arrives here today for a three-day visit during which time he will meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. The visit follows that of the United States Vice-President Joe Biden earlier this week and according to a Chinese Embassy statement it is to “further increase political trust and consolidate friendship…
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CARICOM needs new approach in dealing with US
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – That Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar chose to characterise CARICOM’s talks with US Vice-President Joe Biden as “brutal” is probably indicative of more than a measure of resistance on the part of the US vice-president of the many demands made for American assistance and antagonistic follow-through by regional leaders. As Vice-President Biden indicated, “island nations face…
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Biden showed great respect for steelpan
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The pan presented to United States Vice-President Joe Biden by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the end of his visit to Trinidad this week was purchased at Gill’s Pan Shop in Curepe. Gill manufactures pans using barrels that are custom-made for them, using precise specifications to ensure accurate tuning. A representative of the company told…
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No claim as yet by Manning for more leave
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – UP to yesterday afternoon, no additional medical leave from Parliament had been requested by San Fernando East Member of Parliament Patrick Manning, according to a source close to House Speaker Wade Mark. Yesterday was the end of the six-week extension granted to Manning, who has been away from Parliament for more than a year.
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‘Let Warner feel full brunt of the law’
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A new report coming out of world football’s governing body FIFA could present another obstacle to Jack Warner’s political campaign. Head of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee Domenico Scala was yesterday quoted by Reuters as saying that both Warner, former FIFA vice- president; and his general secretary, Chuck Blazer, “should face the full force of…
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Cops request Rowley’s computer
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The saga of “emailgate” continues to unfold as Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley was asked on Tuesday to hand over his computer by police officers. Rowley told them he was willing to assist with the investigations but also asked the police to put in writing the basis for their request. The request came from Inspector…
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No blacklist, says French envoy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – French Ambassador Jacques Sturm said yesterday that there was no “blacklist”. “What you have heard about is a list that comes from the France Development Bank (AFD). It is working list for banking procedures. It is not an official list of the French government,” he said. AFD is the financial institution and the major implementing…
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Dookeran: Wrong to blacklist T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – There is no basis for the “blacklisting” of Trinidad and Tobago by France, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Dookeran and Minister of Finance Larry Howai said yesterday. In a statement Howai said: “I question the legitimacy of this categorisation of Trinidad and Tobago and I consider that there are no grounds for including Trinidad and…
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