Ministry of Education Clarifies Misinformation on GATE
August 18, 2017: There continues to be a constant spread of misinformation by the former government surrounding the review and adjustment of the Government Assisted Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme....
View ArticlePilot Project Begins To Build Hurricane Resilient Communities
August 18, 2017 – The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government has begun a programme to install hurricane straps on homes which are vulnerable to having their roofs blown off due to high...
View ArticleConfirmation of Government’s Plan to Help Persons Affected by Economic Downturn
August 18, 2017: Cabinet has approved the National Social Mitigation Plan which was developed by the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services. The following is an excerpt of the statement...
View ArticleGarcia Assures CSEC and CAPE Results to be Delivered
August 20, 2017: The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of Education, assures all principals, teachers, parents and candidates that all efforts are being made to ensure access to the 2017 May/June...
View ArticleTobago Sea Bridge Talks Today
The Ocean Flower 2August 21, 2017: From the T&T GuardianStakeholders will gather today to give Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley a first-hand account of how the three-month breakdown on the sea bridge...
View ArticleGovernment Partners with IBM and Private Sector to Host Student Workshop
Ms. Gayathri Magie, IBM Business Development Executive, facilitates the hands-on session in front of a full house.August 18, 2017: It is estimated that 9 billion devices are connected to the internet,...
View ArticleForestry in Trinidad and Tobago and Climate Change
22 August, 2017: We have just over 4 billion hectares of forests in our world, representing about 31% of our land area. Alarmingly, each year 13 million hectares of forest are lost to deforestation or...
View ArticleChange in Contact Information for Ministry of Planning and Development
Members of the public are advised that the telephone number for all offices of the Ministry of Planning and Development located at the Eric Williams Financial Complex, Independence Square, Port of...
View ArticleGovernment will act on Eden Garden deal
The Honourable Stuart Young, Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal AffairsFrom the T&T Express, August 22, 2017: The Government is committed to following through on any reports...
View ArticleMinistry of Rural Development Cooperating with Fraud Squad on Stolen Cheques...
August 22, 2017: Following the revelation last week of three fraudulent cheques at the Arima Borough Corporation totaling approximately $1.4 million, and a stolen cheque at the San Juan/Laventille...
View ArticleAnnual HIV/AIDS Youth Event A Success
Engaging youth on HIV/AIDS: Participants competing in the HIV Quiz.August 22, 2017: On July 28, 2017, approximately forty youth and young adults from various institutions and youth programmes across...
View ArticleTwo Ministries Collaborate for Successful Retirement Planning Open House
Thank you: The Honourable Faris Al-Rawi (l) thanks Dr Jennifer Rouse, Director, Division of Ageing in the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services for the Ministry’s role in making the event...
View ArticlePM to Meet With Trade Unions Tomorrow
From CNC3 August 23, 2017: The Trade Union Federations which include the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM), National Trade Union Centre (NATUC), and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions and NGO's...
View ArticleMore Protection for Scarlet Ibis, Higher Fines for Poachers
August 22, 2017 — In light of clear evidence last week of poaching in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) today accepted a proposal from Minister of Agriculture,...
View ArticleLas Lomas Residents to Get New State-of-the-Art Community Centre
Turning the sod: (l-r) PS in the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Angela Edwards looks on as Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Dr. the Honourable Nyan...
View ArticleFifth Company Baptist School Repairs Underway Offsite
The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of EducationAugust 24, 2017: Fifth Company Baptist School is at thirty-five percent (35%) completion, based on a report coming in from the Education Facilities...
View ArticleOver 250 New Teachers Inducted into the Teaching Service
New teachers interacting at the Orientation Session for Beginning Teachers 2017August 24, 2017: Over two hundred and fifty new teachers were welcomed to the profession on Wednesday 23rd August, 2017 at...
View ArticleMinister Sinanan Launches Heavy Truck Inspection at the Caroni Licensing Office
MoWT Launches Inspection of Heavy T vehicles at Caroni Licensing OfficeAugust 22, 2017: On August 22, 2017, Minister of Works and Transport, Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan officially introduced...
View ArticleTT Government secures US$25.6 Million for Climate Change
Minister Robinson-Regis looks at some of the high-tech Geographical Information Systems (GIS) equipment during a recent visit to the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA).August 24, 2017: Cabinet has...
View ArticleMinistry Takes Social Services to Residents of Enterprise Chaguanas
Addressing Issues: (l-r) Mayor for Chaguanas His Worship, Gopaul Boodan, Councillor Enterprise South, Ronald Heera, looks on as Senior Superintendent, Kenny Mc Intyre is addressed by a resident of...
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