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Finance

T&T’S JOBLESS RATE SHAM

Imbert bragging about low joblessness is an indication of how out of touch the authorities are with the harsh realities on the ground.

Economy

T&T DOWN THE IMF ROAD

THE Government has been implementing advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite a high-voltage denial from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley.

Regional

CARIBBEAN PASSPORT-FOR-SALE SCHEME EXPOSED

The EU found that Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica have collectively sold 88,000 citizenship passports in recent years.

Top Story

FIRE SERVICES CRISIS CONTINUES

The Mayaro and Penal stations are still to be outfitted, and there are shortages of appliances and other fire-fighting essentials throughout the system, according to Leo Ramkissoon, head of the Fire Service Officers Association.

Economy

POVERTY AND THE ELECTRICITY RATE INCREASE

The electricity rate increase would add to the financial misery of the 38 per cent of citizens, who, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), exist in “multidimensional poverty.”

Economy

ROWLEY DID NOT MAKE THE DRAGON DANCE

THE latest stage of the Dragon gas deal again shows that Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s bark is worse than his bite.

Despite much talk from Rowley and fellow Caricom leaders, they played no role in resolving the Venezuelan political crisis that led to monetising the Dragon field.

Politics

DOES ROWLEY HAVE HUBRIS SYNDROME?

Rowley’s leadership of T&T has been demarked by his unwillingness to accept censure and critical analysis, his combustible manner and his snobbish style.

Crime

ROWLEY STANDS HIS GROUND ON ANTI-CRIME LAW

THE Government is not interested in discussing the Opposition-proposed Stand Your Ground laws.

That is clear from the latest letter from Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on impending crime talks.

Ms. Persad-Bissessar has been advancing such laws because, as she stated during the Budget debate: “If the Government cannot protect the people, it should give the people the laws and means to protect themselves.”

Economy

WHO BUILT $M HDC HOUSES ON SAND?

There may be a rough analogy to the construction of a large Housing Development Corporation (HDC) project at Old Arima Road, D’Abadie on a weak foundation.

An exhaustive report by the engineering firm CEP Ltd. uncovered several structural weaknesses, including unsuitable soil, construction cracks, a high water table, and other significant irregularities.

Politics

ROWLEY TAKES A CHILL PILL

THE public apology over crime by National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds is part of an attempt by the Government’s top brass to create a humble outlook ahead of the crucial general election.