PM vows to make T&T a better place
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar wrapped up a national day of prayer at Rienzi Complex, Couva, last night by extending a branch of hope to the citizenry saying, “better days are coming.” Speaking with reporters last evening after handing out gifts to scores of supporters, Persad-Bissessar commented on recent polls which showed that her Government had a decline in its performance ratings for the past year. According to recent polls, including last Sunday’s ANSA McAL Psychological Research Centre’s poll in the Sunday Guardian, Persad-Bissessar’s rating has fallen over the last year. The PM said that despite the setbacks, she was committed to making T&T a better place.
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Warner: I remain humble
Government Minister Jack Warner said yesterday that he is a people person and his devotion to serve all and create smiles is his secret to topping polls which show that he is the best-performing Government Minister.
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‘No easy task ahead for Govt’
“I have heard them say they will do betterthere are many more pitfalls and problems they are still going to encounter largely because they are inexperienced. Running a country is not something easy to learn on the job,” said Imbert in a telephone interview with the Express.
KAMLA’S CHANGES
Sweeping changes are expected to be made at several key Government ministries which may see some ministers being removed and others being promoted as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her one-year-old People’s Partnership coalition administration celebrate their first anniversary in Government today.
Govt celebrates today; PNM cries ‘crisis’
While the People’s Partnership commemorates its first anniversary in office with a celebratory rally at Chaguanas, the Opposition is taking the opportunity to highlight the mis-steps of the new adminstration at a separate meeting at Diego Martin.
Anil ready for Mid Centre
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Anil Roberts yesterday sought to dispel reports that the Congress of the People (COP) would not be mobilising as a party for the People’s Partnership administration’s one-year anniversary celebration in Chaguanas today.
Happy birthday, People’s Partnership
Despite the mistakes and missteps, the Prime Minister and her team retain a large measure of the goodwill that she earned one year ago.
Passing grade
Hazel expected more from women in Govt
Congratulations to the Prime Minister, we are all proud of you.
Coalition partners renew their support for Kamla
Framed photos of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar were snapped up by supporters at the Mid-Centre Mall, Chaguanas, last night as the People’ Partnership celebrated its first year in office. Thousands joined in the celebrations which saw all coalition parties renewing their commitment to work under Persad-Bissessar’s stewardship.
Alive and Kicking
A DEFIANT Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night declared that despite the nay-sayers and prophets of doom, she and the People’s Partnership (PP) Government are “alive and kicking.”
More goodies for T&T
In the bag are free Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) bus travel for all students wearing uniform as well as persons over 60, the extension of the $1,000 monthly duty allowance (originally given only to police officers) to all members of the Protective Services and Defence Force, a minimum $3,000 pension for members of the Defence Force and Protective Services and a plan for a new airport located in Camden, Couva.
‘Trinis not fleeing any more’
Chairman of the United National Congress (UNC) Jack Warner claimed last night that the good governance of the People’s Partnership government stopped the flow of people seeking to leave the country to live in North America.
Dookeran: TT resurgence coming
FINANCE Minister Winston Dookeran, who is also the Tunapuna MP and leader of the Congress of the People (COP), the second main party in the People’s Partnership (PP) coalition Government, last night told the nation to get ready for the country’s economic resurgence.
Dookeran: Full credit to Kamla
MSJ committed to unity
Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) chairman Errol Mc Leod yesterday recommitted his political party to the ruling People’s Partnership (PP) coalition on its first anniversary in Government.
Ashworth: Tobago better off
Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP) political leader Ashworth Jack has defended the renaming of the Crown Point International Airport after former president and prime minister Arthur NR Robinson.
No state $$ on PP fete
NO STATE funds were used to finance yesterday’s People’s Partnership celebration.
Rowley sounds land tax warning
LEGISLATION to collect land and building taxes will lapse next month, Dr Keith Rowley, political leader of the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM), said last night.
Perpetual election mode
POLITICAL Leader of the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) Dr Keith Rowley led a chorus of condemnation of the People’s Partnership Government’s stewardship over the past year at a meeting in Four Roads, Diego Martin.
Govt ‘missteps’ star at PNM rally
Speaker after speaker on the People’s National Movement (PNM) platform last night condemned what they called the Government’s missteps and mistakes since entering office one year ago.
Rowley: Minister behind change in NP contract
Opposition leader Dr Keith Rowley last night challenged Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to state whether a member of her government is responsible for the current controversy over the alleged award of a $40 million contract by National Petroleum (NP).
Reshuffle
News of a Cabinet reshuffle is scarcely surprising. The People’s Partnership Government having reached the first year milestone, the moment is opportune for reflection and action. The first bloom has faded and Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar must pump fresh blood into her administration if she wishes to give life to her mantra of deliver, deliver, deliver. At the moment, one year later, the phrase is not ringing as loudly as it should. While some ministers have undoubtedly adjusted well to life in government and have managed their portfolios admirably, many remain virtual unknowns a year later, as do their accomplishments.