Guyana gov’t increases salary for public servants
Photo: President Irfaan Ali addressing a Police Officers’ breakfast at the Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary (CMC Photo). President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced a 10 per cent retroactive salary increase…
‘Human rights are under assault’, UN Secretary General warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has often described human rights as “the foundation for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies”. However, in his message for World Human Rights Day 2024, he is…
PM says he’s requested election observers from Caricom
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley did not announce an election date as anticipated by the Opposition, but he did reveal there will be Caricom observers to monitor the election whenever…
Mixed reactions from Tobago stakeholders
The rejection of the Tobago autonomy bills in Parliament has left the island’s politicians and stakeholders pointing fingers, with some saying the bills’ return to the House was nothing but…
Heat in the House as
Senior Political Reporter There will be no self-government for Tobago, or the title of premier for Tobago’s Chief Secretary. Lack of Opposition support yesterday defeated Government’s proposed self-government package for…
Shockwaves in PNM over future of PM’s seat
The possibility of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley not contesting his Diego Martin West seat again sent shockwaves through the People’s National Movement (PNM) yesterday, but not about the possibility…
Rowley silent on claims Browne tipped to run for Diego West
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley remains silent on his political future, opting not to respond to questions about whether he will step down as Diego Martin West MP—a position he…
CAL pilots
The Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots’ Association (TTALPA) says while it remains open to dialogue with Caribbean Airlines, there is the potential for disruptions if the current salary negotiation stalemate…
Discipline
Being a parent and bringing up children not easy. It’s difficult, messy and fraught with mistakes that are easy to make if you do not have a sensible head on…
Farley lashes out at PM over failed
Angry over the failed outcome of the Tobago autonomy bills, Chief Secretary Farley Augustine yesterday described Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley as a “house slave,” as he accused him of…