What is the PNM's plan for the economy?

[The_Honourable]

Don't expect everyone to support the Sandals project in Tobago.

That's the advice given to Tobagonians by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley as he addressed a small gathering of PNM Tobago members on Sunday.

Dr. Rowley said there were many projects in the past, such as the Claude Noel Highway, that did not get the support of all of Tobago, but those projects went ahead and everyone is now benefiting.

He said it's unfortunate that those opposed to Sandals are the ones with the loudest voices.

[RedVEVO]

Anybody have any details about Sandal's MOU touted by Baldy ?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I am still waiting for a plan for this economy

[Specialist Baboons]

I am still waiting for a plan for this economy

We Red and Ready
Ent the economy Steady!!!!!

[zoom rader]

Jah bless PNM they Will win another election cus tuners will vote for dem

[Skanky]

You all aren't paying attention.

The plan is to devise some trade agreements with Mexico so Mexican product could flow freely. Mexico won't just send a private plane for baldy just so.

Trinidad is slowly being destroyed before our very eyes.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

imagine Rowly so dumb....he want to side with a country that the U.S doesn't want a part of...mind fcked

[De Dragon]

Don't expect everyone to support the Sandals project in Tobago.

That's the advice given to Tobagonians by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley as he addressed a small gathering of PNM Tobago members on Sunday.

Dr. Rowley said there were many projects in the past, such as the Claude Noel Highway, that did not get the support of all of Tobago, but those projects went ahead and everyone is now benefiting.

He said it's unfortunate that those opposed to Sandals are the ones with the loudest voices.

Yes, because he is a God and says it is best for us, we must just roll over and not question This thing is so shrouded in secrecy that it should raise concerns among any citizen who cares about their taxpayer money.

[Gladiator]

Don't expect everyone to support the Sandals project in Tobago.

That's the advice given to Tobagonians by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley as he addressed a small gathering of PNM Tobago members on Sunday.

Dr. Rowley said there were many projects in the past, such as the Claude Noel Highway, that did not get the support of all of Tobago, but those projects went ahead and everyone is now benefiting.

He said it's unfortunate that those opposed to Sandals are the ones with the loudest voices.

Yes, because he is a God and says it is best for us, we must just roll over and not question This thing is so shrouded in secrecy that it should raise concerns among any citizen who cares about their taxpayer money.

Heard on radio that someone worked out the maths and is something like 46 years before Trinidad see a cent profit from the Sandals deal.... can anyone confirm?

[The_Honourable]

Sandals project delayed

PM says group wary of TT’s ‘welcome’

The Sandals Resort project in Tobago has not been shelved, it has been delayed “slightly” owing to other priorities, and the Sandals group may be wary of its “welcome” here, says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley.

“Two things have happened since the original impetus on this matter. Sandals has had other offers from other Caribbean territories which have been more welcoming than Trinidad and Tobago,” he said.

Asked about the status of the project at yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Rowley said, “They have currently replaced the Tobago interest with a Barbados interest.”

The major hurricanes that hit the Caribbean earlier this year, he said, have damaged some of Sandals’ properties in the north and they are giving those priority.

“I think they are also very wary of the kinds of welcome they might have in Trinidad and Tobago.”

At present, Rowley said Government and Sandals had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the company in which Sandals had agreed that, if a facility was made available, they would brand it and provide the management operations.

Initially, Government was anticipating greater urgency in getting the project started with Sandals, which is currently undertaking six projects.

“Initially we thought we would have been at number two on the scale of things, and now we are pretty much at number five,” he said.

In the meantime, Rowley said, having signed the MOU, government had obtained the site and there were gestational works to be done, like surveys.

“Hopefully we will get to the stage where we will conclude the agreement with respect to the nature of the project.”

Source: http://newsday.co.tt/2017/11/17/pm-sand ... t-delayed/

[De Dragon]

Sandals project delayed

PM says group wary of TT’s ‘welcome’

The Sandals Resort project in Tobago has not been shelved, it has been delayed “slightly” owing to other priorities, and the Sandals group may be wary of its “welcome” here, says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley.

“Two things have happened since the original impetus on this matter. Sandals has had other offers from other Caribbean territories which have been more welcoming than Trinidad and Tobago,” he said.

Asked about the status of the project at yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Rowley said, “They have currently replaced the Tobago interest with a Barbados interest.”

The major hurricanes that hit the Caribbean earlier this year, he said, have damaged some of Sandals’ properties in the north and they are giving those priority.

“I think they are also very wary of the kinds of welcome they might have in Trinidad and Tobago.”

At present, Rowley said Government and Sandals had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the company in which Sandals had agreed that, if a facility was made available, they would brand it and provide the management operations.

Initially, Government was anticipating greater urgency in getting the project started with Sandals, which is currently undertaking six projects.

“Initially we thought we would have been at number two on the scale of things, and now we are pretty much at number five,” he said.

In the meantime, Rowley said, having signed the MOU, government had obtained the site and there were gestational works to be done, like surveys.

“Hopefully we will get to the stage where we will conclude the agreement with respect to the nature of the project.”

Source: http://newsday.co.tt/2017/11/17/pm-sand ... t-delayed/

Sandals appears to be playing for concessions. If there is money to be made, they will come, never mind that sheit Scarfy trying to hand us.

[The_Honourable]

Sandals appears to be playing for concessions. If there is money to be made, they will come, never mind that sheit Scarfy trying to hand us.

Well if one party go looking for another party begging for an investment, who have the power? Butch Stewart of Sandals can call the shots.

Rowley didn't even put the tobago prospect up for competitive bidding for other world hotels to have a chance at it, he just choose Sandals and say "dat go wuk".

[Dizzy28]

Sandals appears to be playing for concessions. If there is money to be made, they will come, never mind that sheit Scarfy trying to hand us.

Well if one party go looking for another party begging for an investment, who have the power? Butch Stewart of Sandals can call the shots.

Rowley didn't even put the tobago prospect up for competitive bidding for other world hotels to have a chance at it, he just choose Sandals and say "dat go wuk".

Magdalena had been up for bidding several times and no one wants it. Unlike sandals that actually exists.

[zoom rader]

Hope you all can finally understand that you all got duped voting PNM.
PNM had no plan. Their plan was to tax your ass and impose more fines

[The_Honourable]

Govt shelves union’s plan to rescue T&T

Sending workers home will trigger more crime and poverty, Joint Trade Union Movement leader Ancel Roget warned as he continued mass mobilisation in San Fernando yesterday.

Speaking to San Fernando City Corporation workers at their Carib Street Complex, Roget said the Government was implementing austerity measures outlined by the International Monetary Fund IMF, which was causing hardship to citizens.

He revealed that an alternative to austerity plan titled Labour Economic Alternative Plan (LEAP) was submitted to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Finance Minister Colm Imbert since September 2016 but he claims the plan has been ignored by the Government because of pressure from the private sector.

Imbert contacted via WhatsApp yesterday on why the Government had not considered the union’s proposal, he responded: “It involved borrowing $5b to do more or less what is already being done. It will increase the public debt by $5b.”

Roget said the plan was developed by academic think tanks from the University of the West Indies as well as members of the progressive trade union movement, Roget said this will be a better alternative to mass retrenchment.

“Government thinks the only alternative is to send people home and we have provided an alternative to austerity measures. Workers must know there is an alternative,” Roget said, as workers applauded.

Calling on City Corporation workers to stand in defence of their families and communities, Roget said the time had come for workers all over T&T to unite.

Meanwhile, President General of the Contract and General Workers Trade Union Ainsley Modeste called on the workers to shed their red political clothes and walk in line with the “yellow army.” Yellow is the union’s colour and also that of the Opposition UNC, while red is the signature colour of the ruling PNM.

Modeste said negotiations remain outstanding and even though the collective agreement had expired since 2013 there have been no discussions about negotiations or retroactive payments.

He said five Cabinet members—Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi, Housing Minister Randall Mitchell and Senator Robert Le Hunte—came from San Fernando but they have not been successful in getting their issues addressed.

What is LEAP

The LEAP plan touted as an alternative to austerity, outlines a two-pronged approach to kick-starting the economy and halting economic downslide through mass expansion of food production ($1.2 billion), development of infrastructural projects ($1.5 billion), tourism and manufacturing projects ($1.5 billion) and expansion of energy products $1.5 billion).

It also recommends the establishment of an Industrial Development Fund and provision of $2 billion for the provision of low-interest loans ranging between one and five per cent to be made available to businesses aiming to generate or save foreign exchange.

Source: http://m.guardian.co.tt/news/2018-01-23 ... 26amp%3Bt-

[zoom rader]

People happy with PNM

Continue

[Redman]

The unions criticize the GORTT for a lack of consultation.

Publish the LEAP and let the public see your ideas.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

looks like the number one plan for the country this year is retrenchment...

[zoom rader]

looks like the number one plan for the country this year is retrenchment...

That was always the plan and ppl voted for that.

But as usual it's kamala fault

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

The unions criticize the GORTT for a lack of consultation.

Publish the LEAP and let the public see your ideas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater

Light on details.

[Redman]

Yep That is pretty much all the info that is out there-vague on details and makes some assumptions that may not be realizable.

its a start- if they expect to be taken seriously they would need to get public exchange and buy in.

The template is there-just do what govts do not do in TnT-listen to expert advice-even if its not convenient.

[Rovin]

d poo nm plans are very much same from ever since : bungle their way during d 5 yrs , pay back party financiers 10 fold , teef out d treasury , blame all their failures on previous administration .....

[desifemlove]

The PNM has no plan.

plan is as empty as firetruck as rowley is bald and imbert short....

[zoom rader]

The PNM has no plan.

plan is as empty as firetruck as rowley is bald and imbert short....

Tell us your plan

[dude2014]

Jah bless PNM they Will win another election cus tuners will vote for dem

yes and dey go still cuss kamla in 2022 because she go be de onley Opposition leader who running de country. peeahnem plan is to ruin de ecconomy and lie de way to win ah next election.

[The_Honourable]

Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela are close to a final agreement on energy.

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley met with a high-level delegation from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on Wednesday 24th January 2018, as negotiations regarding the supply of natural gas to Trinidad and Tobago progress.

[desifemlove]

The PNM has no plan.

plan is as empty as firetruck as rowley is bald and imbert short....

Tell us your plan

Hindu supemacy...what you does know of

[zoom rader]

The PNM has no plan.

plan is as empty as firetruck as rowley is bald and imbert short....

Tell us your plan

Hindu supemacy...what you does know of

That's your plan Hindu supremacy?

It could work we all know India is a super power. They even in front of your country the UK. Plus the richest man in the UK is a Hindu.

It's also the worlds oldest civilisation

Jah bless dem hindus they have some fine betis

[matr1x]

PNM? Plan?


Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!

[shake d livin wake d dead]

looks like the number one plan for the country this year is retrenchment...