- 1 April, 2025
WHY INDIA IS BYPASSING T&T
THE governments of Guyana, Barbados and Dominica last week gave Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi their respective highest national awards.
The honours were an expression of gratitude for Covid-19 vaccines in 2021 and ongoing support in various sectors.
GUYANA’S DIPLOMATIC LEADERSHIP STANDS OUT
Guyana has shown leadership in several other regional matters, including the food plan, the Haitian crisis, strengthening the single market and economy, and West Indian cricket.
NOW CANADA WARNS OF TERRORISM THREAT IN T&T
The Canadian advisory was issued two days after the US gave a dire caution to its nationals about the risk of terrorism in T&T.
ROWLEY’S VANITY GHANA TRIPS
Rowley’s recent visit to Accra was his third since becoming Prime Minister, and there has not been any growth in trade and investments.
Not even the much-touted Ghanaian yams – said to be creamy, with a mild, nutty flavour – have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
ROWLEY’S GHANA FUNCTIONS ALREADY GONE
PRIME Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he will attend major celebrations in Ghana – but those activities have already occurred.
The primary functions to observe the 25th anniversary of the ascension of the King of Ashanti occurred between April 22 and 26.
US FURIOUS OVER AMERY’S RELEASE OF DIPLOMATIC NOTE
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Amery Browne last week gave details of the confidential diplomatic dialogue and letter.
“This is unprecedented in Trinidad and Tobago and possibly in the democratic world,” a diplomatic source said.
US TALKS TOUGH WITH ROWLEY ON SECURITY
Linda Specht, a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Biden Administration, last week held three days of discussions, during which she took a hardline on drug, gun, and human trafficking, and relations with Venezuela.
GOVT SNUBS VISITING GHANA ENERGY MINISTER
GHANA’S Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh was largely snubbed by the Trinidad and Tobago Government during a just-ended visit.
ROWLEY’S ONE-MONTH VACATION
WITH Trinidad and Tobago under a crime siege, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has quietly taken a one-week vacation in Guyana.
When Rowley returns, he will go on a 10-day holiday.
US FED UP OF LACK OF ANTI-DRUG ACTION FROM ROWLEY
THE American authorities asked for last week’s meetings in Washington because the Keith Rowley Government is doing nothing to counter organised crime.
