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TRINIDAD-AGREEMENT-Trinidad and Tobago ratifies SOFA

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday said it had ratified the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States, which governs the temporary presence of US military-defence personnel here for mutually agreed activities. The government said the agreement is intended to strengthen the existing excellent relationship between the two countries in matters of national and regional security.

Welcoming US security initiatives in the region

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Guardian - The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative is expected to be a major topic at today’s historic meeting in Port-of-Spain between United States Vice-President Joe Biden and presidents, prime ministers and other government officials from the Caribbean region. This subject is of critical concern for T&T and the rest of the Caribbean. Biden’s visit—his second stop on a six-day whirlwind tour—follows closely on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s visit to Washington last month.

BUSY DAY FOR BIDENUS vice-president meets Govt, Caricom leaders today

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Express - United States Vice-President Joseph Biden applauded the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force who serenaded him and his family with the sweet sound of the pan upon his arrival in Trinidad last night.
Biden, his wife Dr Jill Biden and his two grand-daughters arrived on the United States Air Force Two aircraft at Piarco International Airport at approximately 8.25 p.m. He was originally scheduled to arrive at 6.45 p.m.

SPY BUG IN DPP’S OFFICE

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - At the height of the Section 34 controversy, a sophisticated laser spying device was discovered in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard, SC. T&T Guardian investigations revealed the device was detected in November last year inside the conference room of the DPP’s office at the Winsure Building, Richmond Street, Port-of-Spain. Gaspard offered no comment on the matter when contacted by the T&T Guardian on Wednesday.

Get the facts on those e-mail claims

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - THE Commissioner of Police is the most appropriate authority to begin the probe into the authenticity of e-mails presented in the Parliament last Monday by Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley. This does not mean, however, that the CoP is the office best suited to finish such an exercise. That Commissioner Stephen Williams is currently acting in the position should not change the reality that the police remain the proper channel through which to pursue the e-mail scandal to a finality.

Groups welcome police probe in e-mail scandal

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Business organisations are happy to see an investigation by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)is being conducted into allegations made in Parliament about controversial e-mails during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the government this week. “The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomes the news that the TTPS has already begun investigations into the submissions made by both sides of the House. The submissions carry serious implications for the entire national image,” the Chamber said in a statement yesterday.

Coalition observes third anniversary, public opinion poll shows low approval rating for

PM PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The ruling coalition People’s Partnership government is observing its third anniversary in office on Friday with an opinion poll showing that the approval rating for Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has fallen compared with previous years. The coalition will hold a public rally in Chaguanas in Central Trinidad on Friday night and according to the advertisement, government ministers and other coalition partners will deliver addresses. The five-party coalition had come into office on May 24, 2010, after then prime minister Patrick Manning called an early p

Economists respond to Dookeran on new plan for regionalism

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Despite the economic hardships Caribbean countries face, it is important that regional countries work together to overcome the difficulties, said Dr Dillon Alleyne, economic affairs officer and deputy director, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Eclac). “The Caribbean economies are at a crossroad and the global system of production and distribution has changed with serious consequences for countries for countries that are unable to make the structural transformation necessary for improved competitiveness,” he said.

Former Justice Minister wants AG sidelined during investigation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former High Court judge Herbert Volney Tuesday called for the removal of Attorney General Anand Ramlogan from office, while police investigate allegations contained in emails purporting to show members of the coalition People’s Partnership government involved in attempts to undermine the judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the media.

T&T, China talk trade, energy

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine and new Chinese Ambassador Huang Xingyuan met on Monday to hold discussions on energy and trade relations between Trinidad and Tobago and China, a Ministry release said yesterday.
Trinidad and Tobago exported five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2011, and four in 2012 to China, the release added.

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