PNM in Gov't (2020-2025)

[Dizzy28]

Today she was threatening someone who called her page a PNM group with legal action. She probably sour like that

allyuh see the pnm taxpayer paid blogger roda borat had to issue public apology for slandering GG and have to pay his lawyers costs
too bad taxpayers money gonna be used to pay that

lol... about time.

She playing smart too, reposting/sharing other things to bury her apology post deep in her page to minimize traction

[K74T]

Another L for Shonda Bigrat.

[pugboy]

i am sure she sleeps well when she collects her big fat taxpayer paid check at the end of the month for social media trolling

Another L for Shonda Bigrat.

[wing]

Moody's moves T&T outlook from stable to positive

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ABRAHAM DIAZ


Moody's Investors Services, one of the premier international rating agencies which rank the creditworthiness of borrowers, in particular sovereign governments, has affirmed the Ba2 rating of Trinidad and Tobago but moved Trinidad and Tobago's outlook upwards from stable to positive, a statement by the Ministry of Finance said Monday.

It added that Minister of Finance Colm Imbert considers this affirmative action on the part of Moody's to be a welcome development because it acknowledges the positive outcome of the efforts of the country throughout the several different shocks that have taken place over the recent years, such as oil and gas prices shocks and the severe adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Moody's positive outlook for Trinidad and Tobago is based on the fiscal performance of the country, which goes beyond the windfall of last year as a result of the surge in oil and gas prices and flows from positive developments favourably affecting gas production capacity and economic diversification," the ministry said.

It added, "The improvement in the country's outlook is also an acknowledgement of policy effectiveness, illustrated by the capacity of the Government to implement difficult but necessary long-term reforms in restructuring transfers and subsidies and improving revenue collection."

Moody's observed that "The government's adopted structural fiscal and economic reforms are reflected in improving institutions and governance strength assessment as a driver of this action."

Election spin?

[paid_influencer]

yea things really looking up

[antlind]

Moody's moves T&T outlook from stable to positive

by

1 hour ago
20230710



ABRAHAM DIAZ


Moody's Investors Services, one of the premier international rating agencies which rank the creditworthiness of borrowers, in particular sovereign governments, has affirmed the Ba2 rating of Trinidad and Tobago but moved Trinidad and Tobago's outlook upwards from stable to positive, a statement by the Ministry of Finance said Monday.

It added that Minister of Finance Colm Imbert considers this affirmative action on the part of Moody's to be a welcome development because it acknowledges the positive outcome of the efforts of the country throughout the several different shocks that have taken place over the recent years, such as oil and gas prices shocks and the severe adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Moody's positive outlook for Trinidad and Tobago is based on the fiscal performance of the country, which goes beyond the windfall of last year as a result of the surge in oil and gas prices and flows from positive developments favourably affecting gas production capacity and economic diversification," the ministry said.

It added, "The improvement in the country's outlook is also an acknowledgement of policy effectiveness, illustrated by the capacity of the Government to implement difficult but necessary long-term reforms in restructuring transfers and subsidies and improving revenue collection."

Moody's observed that "The government's adopted structural fiscal and economic reforms are reflected in improving institutions and governance strength assessment as a driver of this action."

Election spin?

Moody’s should send a rep to live here for a month and then tell us if things looking ‘positive’.

[pugboy]

things looking up for sure
flour price gone down too

[death365]

wha bout doubles /// ,,,,, ////

ah want back $5 doubles and pies

things looking up for sure
flour price gone down too

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Only the pnm could fix ah road with backfill

[Kickstart]

Only the pnm could fix ah road with backfill

Moody say that positive

[pugboy]

manzanilla is not red area ?
money need to spend in the yellow areas

doh mind it will soften up with the next rains

[death365]

Right so what's up with the secret elites meeting yesterday? Real scrambling last night to meet...


Last time that happen Manning get throw out ....

[paid_influencer]

Right so what's up with the secret elites meeting yesterday? Real scrambling last night to meet...

Last time that happen Manning get throw out ....

Philip have them scared

[The_Honourable]

Right so what's up with the secret elites meeting yesterday? Real scrambling last night to meet...


Last time that happen Manning get throw out ....

ehhh? where that talk come from?

[maj. tom]

If anything, Rowley more stable and popular than ever within PNM and the supporters seem to love him.

[Dizzy28]

Apart from the obvious optics of putting a man who was fired from being a Government Minister in a foreign posting the next question is when did Daryl Smith become proficient in International Trade and Investment?
The other ppl worked in exporTT, British Embassy etc. but Smith??

PNM really looks after you from cradle to grave!

[maj. tom]

That is what is meant by the "gospel of the PNM."
Be faithful and pay your tithes and you will be rewarded.

[Rovin]

so bamsee grabber got let go of 1 position only to get an even better 1 ...

[sMASH]

Apart from the obvious optics of putting a man who was fired from being a Government Minister in a foreign posting the next question is when did Daryl Smith become proficient in International Trade and Investment?
The other ppl worked in exporTT, British Embassy etc. but Smith??

PNM really looks after you from cradle to grave!

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What ever cut u wheel and deal with contractors, u send a portion in to the growlers Ghana account, u will get any position they could manufacture

[eliteauto]

Daryl didn't make his 5 years as a parliamentarian, a diplomatic posting can make up service to qualify for a pension.

[Kickstart]

That guy was touchy feely and still in PNM

[paid_influencer]

Daryl didn't make his 5 years as a parliamentarian, a diplomatic posting can make up service to qualify for a pension.

what do his victims get tho

[The_Honourable]

ROWLEY IN BREACH

Integrity Commission responds to Opposition MP’s complaint about PM’s Tobago townhouse

THE Integrity Commission has determined that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley was in breach of the Integrity in Public Life Act (IPLA) when he omitted to declare the purchase of a Tobago townhouse to the Commission.

However, the Commission stated that it has “terminated” the investigation into the complaint against the Prime Minister because there is no criminal offence and accompanying sanction within the statutory boundaries of the IPLA regarding his omission.

The Commission stated further that it is of the view that Rowley did not knowingly provide false information in his declaration.

This information was provided to Opposition MP Saddam Hosein who wrote to the Commission in December 2021 asking for an investigation into Rowley’s purchase of the Tobago townhouse.

The latest development is that former attorney general Anand Ramlogan, on behalf of his client Ravi Balgobin Maharaj, has issued a pre-action protocol letter dated August 3, 2023 to the Integrity Commission, challenging its decision.

The matter started in December 2021, when Hosein wrote to Integrity Commission chairman Rajendra Ramlogan requesting an investigation into the Prime Minister’s purchase of the Tobago townhouse.

In that letter, Hosein noted that Rowley and his wife Sharon Rowley purchased the townhouse for $1.2 million.

Hosein said that, according to the Stamp Duty endorsement on the deed, the property was assessed and the actual market value of the townhouse was $1,680,000.

He further noted that the Inez Investments’ website listed the townhouse unit in the Inez Gate development at $1,750,000.

Hosein argued then that it appeared that the Prime Minister and his wife had received a discount of $480,000 based on the actual market value of the townhouse.

The Prime Minister failed to declare to the Integrity Commission the townhouse which was acquired on February 21, 2019, Hosein said in his complaint.

The Integrity Commission responded to Hosein by letter dated June 29, 2023 stating that it had investigated the matter and noted Hosein’s complaint (item 1) that Rowley omitted to disclose the townhouse purchase in his statement of registrable interests (form B) filed for the year 2019.

The Integrity Commission stated: “With regard to item (1) above, that Dr Rowley did omit to disclose the purchase of the townhouse in his statement of registrable interests (form B), filed for the year 2019, contrary to Section 14 of the IPLA (Integrity in Public Life Act). However, there is no criminal offence and accompanying sanction within the statutory boundaries of the IPLA regarding such an omission and, therefore, no action can be taken by the Commission pursuant to Section 34 (7) of the IPLA in this regard.”

Section 34(7) speaks to the Integrity Commission reporting a matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions if necessary.

The Integrity Commission stated further that the IPLA requires that a false declaration was “knowingly made”.

The Commission stated: “However, based on the evidence obtained, the Commission is of the view that Dr Rowley did not knowingly provide false information in his Declaration.”

The Commission acknowledged that the Prime Minister did receive a “gift” in the form of a discount but the evidence indicated that the discount was not connected to directly or indirectly with the performance of his duties as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

“Further, the evidence retrieved also did not show that the said discount was received as an incident of the protocol or social obligations that normally accompany the responsibilities of his Office. Resultantly, the Commission opines that he was not obligated to file a statement with his Declaration containing the particulars as it related to the said discount in the circumstances. Accordingly, the Commission is of the view that no breach of the legislation was committed by Dr Rowley in this regard,” stated the Commission.

The Integrity Commission stated that it had decided to terminate the investigation.

Pre-action letter to Commission

Ramlogan issued a pre-action protocol letter to the Commission dated August 3, 2023 stating that the Commission acted unreasonably and irrationally in dismissing the complaint against Rowley.

The pre-action letter noted that under the IPLA, people are required to file two documents, namely a declaration of income, assets and liabilities (section 11) and a statement of registrable interests (section 14).

Ramlogan has argued that Rowley failed to declare in his statement of registrable interests his purchase of the Inez Gate townhouse.

The pre-action letter, signed by attorney Vishaal Siewsaran, said that Rowley’s failure to disclose the purchase in the Form B “is a serious finding of a breach of the Act by the Prime Minister of the country. Given the importance of the Statement as the only document that is available for public inspection, the breach is particularly egregious and alarming.”

Siewsaran stated: “The Statement (Form B) is a critical document which must be filed together with the Declaration. It is, therefore, difficult to understand how the Commission could exculpate Dr Rowley and clear him of any criminal conduct.

“The upshot of the Commission’s position in this matter is that the Honourable Prime Minister can breach his obligation to make full and frank disclosure in his Statement, and there is no criminal penalty or sanction for this illegal action.”

The letter questioned the Commission’s decision and asked why should public officials bother to declare their assets if there are no consequences for their failure to do so.

In the letter, Siewsaran claimed that the Commission had misinterpreted the law.

“It is abundantly clear that the Commission has misinterpreted the law in this matter. Perhaps it was blinded by the fact that it is the Honourable Prime Minister who is guilty of breaking the law, and the Commission could not muster the legal courage and fortitude, as a body that is supposed to be independent, to call a spade a spade and do what is necessary in the public interest,” stated the letter.

Maharaj is seeking from the Court a declaration that the Commission’s decision to terminate the investigation into Rowley is unreasonable and irrational and that the matter should be remitted to the Commission for its reconsideration.

He is also seeking a statement of reasons under Section 16 of the Judicial Review Act for the Commission’s decision not to refer the matter to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Maharaj claimed that the matter is urgent because, among other things, “the matter involves the breach of the Act by the Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago” and “the action and/or conduct of the Commission sets a dangerous precedent such that people can breach the Act with impunity as no action will be taken against them”.

By letter dated August 4, 2023, the Commission acknowledged receipt of the pre-action letter and indicated that it is engaging the Commission’s attention and a response would be provided in due course.

Maharaj has given the Integrity Commission until 4 p.m. on August 17, 2023, failing which he intends to file his claim in court.

https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ ... aeb5d.html

[wing]

Who exactly is Ravi Balgobin Maharaj? How is he able to afford Anand with all these cases? Does Anand do it pro Bono? Google search says he's a political analyst, I never knew that field was so lucrative.

[Dizzy28]

Rowley received a gift of a near half million?
Niceee!!!!

[DMan7]

Last ditch effort by the UNC to smear Uncle Row before the elections on the 14th?

[paid_influencer]

Last ditch effort by the UNC to smear Uncle Row before the elections on the 14th?

bingo

[pugboy]

A Moses chap get charged the other for discounting the value of a property or something to dodge stamp duty,
Wonder if that applies here to a townhouse heavily discounted

[eliteauto]

A Moses chap get charged the other for discounting the value of a property or something to dodge stamp duty,
Wonder if that applies here to a townhouse heavily discounted

Discounting the value to lower stamp duty is not the same as selling a unit at a lower price, a seller can sell at any price he wants, I know houses that sold for $1 legally

[Dizzy28]

Was it sold to the man in charge of a 50b annual budget?

A Moses chap get charged the other for discounting the value of a property or something to dodge stamp duty,
Wonder if that applies here to a townhouse heavily discounted

Discounting the value to lower stamp duty is not the same as selling a unit at a lower price, a seller can sell at any price he wants, I know houses that sold for $1 legally