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desifemlove wrote:Yet PNM planned yuh beloved south highway, de interchange at Grand Bazaar, and well all UNC plans iz PNM's dusted down and de-mothballed, ent?
Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:This naked Propoganda thread is the premier example of why this gov't and its lackees and mouthpieces will soon be goneBut in the meantime....
$1,500 grant for eyeglasses
Friday, November 21 2014
CABINET yesterday approved a system of financial assistance for thousands of primary-school children with eye problems which will see families afforded access to $1,500 in funding every two years for pairs of spectacles.
Minister of Health Dr Fuad Khan said 2,397 students are expected to be recommended for eyeglasses for the 2014/2015 academic year. This number is expected to increase annually and peak at 3,620 by the year 2020.
Speaking at a Cabinet media briefing, Office of the Prime Minister, St Clair, Khan also announced an expansion of the facilities available for cancer treatment with the State doubling current funding from $25 million to $50 million.
A total of 1,000 patients will now be able to seek treatment at the private Brian Lara Cancer Treatment Centre and the Southern Medical Clinic Oncology Centre for a range of cancers, up from 500. On the issue of eye health, Khan said between 2011 to 2012, an analysis of screening data indicated that about 2.5 percent of first-year children and 10 percent of fourth-standard students have refracted errors needing correction by way of eyeglasses. A nation eye survey has also found there is a “significant number of children with refractive errors” in schools. However, a number of children are without eyeglasses due to lack of funds. To access the system, students will have to be assessed at a health centre, and parents have to complete an application form. The grant is to be administered through the offices of the School Health Programme and the Finance and Accounts Division of the Ministry of Health. Khan said an estimated 110 students have already failed vision screening for 2014/2015. The $1,500 is for the first pair of spectacles. If prescriptions change every two years the same funding will be made available. Eyeglasses costing more than this will be funded up to $1,500 with the remainder funded by parents or guardians. Children with severe problems will be referred to the Blind Welfare Association.
http://www.newsday.co.tt/politics/0,203231.html
Vessigny Community Centre opened and ready for business
A brand new State-of-the-Art Community Centre is now open in Vessigny. The two-storey facility was formally commissioned during a ceremony on Monday November 24, 2014 at Access Road, Vessigny Village, La Brea. The Honourable Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters, Minister of Community Development declared the new facility open, challenging the residents to make the centre the best in the country, by making it self-sustaining. He also urged them to preserve the building.
The ceremony got underway with a welcome from Ms. Gwyneth Morris Alexander, Acting Director of the Community Development Division and chairperson for the event.
President of the Vessigny Village Council, Mr. Ronald Pacheco said the new centre was an early Christmas gift, which could not have come at a better time for the community of Vessigny and environs.
In her delivery of some brief remarks, Ms.Donna Ferraz, Permanent Secretary said beginnings come through collaboration and co-operation and acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry’s Project Unit, along with other stakeholders. She assured residents that the Ministry will continue to offer programmes and services geared towards building resilient communities.
Member of Parliament for La Brea, Mr. Fitzgerald Jeffrey said he looks forward to the installation of a proper management team to run the new centre. “We need to protect this new facility.” He also stated that as a rule, community centres should be opened to residents for use on a 24-hour basis.
Awards were presented to seven residents of Vessigny for their contributions to the community over the years. They were:
• Ms. Daphne Louison – Community Service
• Ms. Melina George (posthumous) – Community Service (was accepted by her daughter)
• Ms. Ria Soodeen – Culture and Arts
• Mr. Theophilus A Nathaniel – Culture and Arts
• Ms. Shinize Davis – Academic Excellence (was accepted by her father)
• Mr. Kern Tyson – Award of Excellence
• Mr. Rondell Sorrillo –Athletic Achievements (was accepted by his father)
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The audience was entertained throughout the programme by a festive dance from a young female member of the Shri Devi Dance Group, African songs by Ms. Patsy John of Vessigny and a medley of local selections on the steelpan by Mr. Keon James.
http://www.community.gov.tt/home/conten ... y-business
New routes opened in Valencia
Story Created: Nov 25, 2014 at 1:22 AM ECT
Story Updated: Nov 25, 2014 at 1:22 AM ECT
NEW access routes have been opened along the Valencia bypass, which the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (MOWI) said yesterday is expected to be available soon.
In a statement yesterday, however, MOWI warned that the bypass is still at this time closed to the public and motorists who attempt to use it will be doing so “at their own risk”.
Drivers were also reminded to proceed with caution and pay attention to signage when the road is officially opened.
The new route from the Churchill Roosevelt Highway to Sangre Grande is as follows: head north along Antigua Road then turn right onto Barbuda Extension, proceed east to Roundabout A, enter Roundabout A and take the second exit onto Valencia Bypass, proceed east to Roundabout B and then enter Roundabout B and again take the second exit to head south to Sangre Grande.
To exit Sangre Grande and enter the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, motorists must head north along the Eastern Main Road toward Roundabout B, enter Roundabout B and take the first exit turning left onto Valencia Bypass, proceed west to Roundabout A, enter Roundabout B and take the first exit onto Barbuda Extension, then proceed west and turn left onto Antigua Road to head south to the CRH.
From Arima to Sangre Grande, head east along Eastern Main Road and turn right at Silica Road intersection.
At this point, Antigua Road will be one way, heading north, between Barbuda Road and EMR, therefore turning onto Antigua Road from the EMR is prohibited. Motorists must instead proceed south to Roundabout A, enter Roundabout A and take the first exit turning left onto the Valencia Bypass.
To proceed from Sangre Grande to Arima, head east along the Eastern Main Road and turn right at Silica Road intersection. Antigua Road will be one way, north, between Barbuda Road and the EMR so turning onto Antigua Road from EMR would be prohibited. Instead, proceed south to Roundabout A, enter Roundabout A and take the first exit turning left onto the Valencia Bypass and proceed east to Sangre Grande as previously described.
Also, motorists heading West along the EMR wishing to access the CRH can use Cumuto Road, the MOWI has advised.
Motorists wishing to go to Valencia from the CRH may proceed as they now do and the EMR will remain open with the existing traffic configuration.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/New ... 92001.html
Valencia Bypass Opens
Story Created: Nov 28, 2014 at 10:30 PM ECT
Story Updated: Nov 28, 2014 at 10:30 PM ECT
You know the story, you're heading to Valencia or Grande and you're stuck in a never-ending line of traffic on the Valencia stretch. A possible solution to that problem is here. The new Valencia Bypass road was opened today and the Prime Minister believes it will relieve the traffic problems of those in the far east. It runs parallel to the Eastern Main Road in Valencia.
http://www.tv6tnt.com/sevenpm-news/Vale ... 89981.html
Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:This naked Propoganda thread is the premier example of why this gov't and its lackees and mouthpieces will soon be goneBut in the meantime....
UML wrote:Catastrophe's the government had to deal with thus far during their tenure (for the 7 day memory)
1. Highway drainage cylinder collapse at numerous locations on highway.
2. Diego Martin landslide and flooding
3. National electricity blackout
4. Two major oil spills
5. Manzanilla Road flooding and destruction
6. TGU gas line leak
j.o.e wrote:UML wrote:Catastrophe's the government had to deal with thus far during their tenure (for the 7 day memory)
1. Highway drainage cylinder collapse at numerous locations on highway.
2. Diego Martin landslide and flooding
3. National electricity blackout
4. Two major oil spills
5. Manzanilla Road flooding and destruction
6. TGU gas line leak
Don't forget the SOE which was a catastrophe of their own making
j.o.e wrote:Before you go on about Jihadists and ISIS....is that your final answer as the reason for the SOE?
Soca Princesses receive $50K cheques
November 26 2014
Each player on the national women’s football team has received a cheque for 50 thousand dollars from the Government.
It’s an incentive for their upcoming important final leg clash with Ecuador next Tuesday.
The outcome of the game will decide the final qualifying spot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be held in Canada next year.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister had some words of advice for the players.
Meanwhile, team Captain Maylee Attin Johnson, is confident of victory and thanked the Minister of Sport for the financial support.
But according to the skipper, while they are thankful for the money, they play for something even greater.
While the Government has stepped in to assist financially, the PM stated that the TTFA has a duty and responsibility to improve its efforts to fund the teams.
Meanwhile, the Soca Princesses play Ecuador at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on December 2nd with a kick off time of 6pm.
http://www.103fm.net/soca-princesses-re ... k-cheques/
New Community Centre Opened in Talparo
LP 153 Todd Station Road, Talparo
I make special mention of these because this year -2013 - the Best Village Unit of the Ministry of Community Development is celebrating its Golden Anniversary. Through groups like yours, we have been able to have one of the longest running competitions in Trinidad and Tobago. I thank you. Community-based organisations are one way of developing communities.
Another is through the provision of spaces for activities to take place. This afternoon I’m proud to be part of the opening of this state-of-the-art facility. I have to thank the National Commission for Self Help Limited for managing the construction. I must also recognise contractors Fides Limited who were able to provide you with this $ 8 million-dollar building ($8, 105, 196.82).
As residents you will have access to:
A beautiful auditorium
Teak Stage for performances
Training Kitchen for culinary classes
Computer lab
Fitness facility
General Purpose classrooms
I encourage you to make the best of this centre. At the Ministry of Community Development we apply a number of approaches to achieve our mandate of People-Centred Development and Poverty Alleviation. One approach is by developing the assets that our communities already possess. Here, you have people with a lot of knowledge and skill in agriculture.
This centre will provide a space for economic development where people with experience in the agricultural sector can share their knowledge of cocoa and citrus to help increase your income. This community centre is also a chance for the cultural development of this area. I want to encourage you to engage the youths in aspects of our culture such as Jab Jab, Stick fighting, Drumming, Parang and more.
We need to reclaim our youth. And one way is by engaging them in cultural activities. Furthermore, it will help Talparo to preserve its unique heritage. Lastly, this community facility can be a centre for meeting the needs of this area. Families like the Le Blancs, Clarkes, Alis and countless others have helped to build this community. I thank them for their contribution. However, community development is an on-going process. And there is still more that you’ll want to achieve. I know that you have a desire to improve the road network and bridge in this area.
I also know that the recreation ground is in need of an upgrade. Today, you have your Member of Parliament is present and I’m sure he’ll be able to assist. But you must first meet and decide on what direction you want your community to go. Get involved in the Village Council. Find ways to be a part of the cultural group! Start new groups! We need these activities to build and develop communities. As I close, I want to pledge my full support to the development of the Talparo Community. You can work with the St George East office to access our funding programmes to improve this area.
Thank you for being a part of this Community Centre opening. May God continue to bless each and every one of us and bless our beautiful nation of Trinidad and Tobago. I take great pride in declaring the Talparo Community Centre officially open!
http://www.community.gov.tt/home/conten ... ed-talparo
Ramnarine hopes for increase in natural gas
By Verne Burnett Wednesday, December 3 2014
ENERGY Minister Affairs, Kevin Ramnarine, suggested yesterday that increased drilling in the future could see an improvement in this country’s natural gas resources. He said BPTT is expected to restart exploration drilling in 2016 after an interruption of ten years. Observing that BPTT was this country’s largest taxpayer, Ramnarine said the resumption of the company’s drilling activity was very good news for BPTT and for Trinidad and Tobago as well.
Ramnarine was addressing a signing ceremony for TT Deep Water Blocks TTDAA 3 and 7 at his ministry, Block C, International Waterfront Centre, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. BHP Billiton is the major partner with a 65 percent interest in the blocks while BGTT has a 35 percent interest. The two blocks are located in water depths ranging from 1500 - 2500 metres approximately 145 kilometres off Trinidad’s east coast.
Ramnarine said BPTT is also preparing to begin drilling its Juniper wells next year while BG is preparing to drill in Blocks 5C and Block 5D and BHP Billiton is preparing to drill in Angostura Phase 3. He said “all this is in an effort to bring more natural gas into production.”
He said over the last eleven months the country had experienced supply disruptions from the natural gas producers. Ramnarine said this was due to the shutdown of platforms, including the country’s largest natural gas producing platform, BPTT’s Savonette Platform, the BG Dolphin platform and the BG gas exporting platform.
He said these platforms were shut down mainly to carry out maintenance. “Safety ladies and gentlemen is paramount in the energy sector today and safety takes precedence over production.” He added that the ministry would not be irresponsible and ask companies to ignore safety “simply because we want more production.”
He said the energy sector is a long term business and the companies which operate here think long term. He said it was noteworthy that the companies which were investing in the country’s Deep Water sector were the companies which had been operating in the country for a long time: BHP, BG, BPTT and Repsol. “And it demonstrates their commitment to a long-term stay in TT and we as a government are very pleased to call them our partners in the economic development of this country.”
He said 25 platforms underpin the country’s natural gas supply and the ministry wants those platforms to have as long a life as possible. He said the industry is also underpinned by more than 1000 kilometres of pipeline mostly owned by the National Gas Company. Ramnarine said sometime over the coming weekend, BGTT and its local partner, Chevron, will bring the Starfish Field into production which will being some relief to the country’s natural gas supply “but will not alleviate the problem altogether.”
He cited two reasons for the shortfall in natural gas supply the country is experiencing: he said one was the “collapse” in investment in the natural gas sector between 2008-2010 and the other was related to maintenance.
Ramnarine added that the drilling activity projected will mean three rigs coming into the country next year which will mean work and job creation for the country’s energy services sector.
According to Ramnarine, the ministry has signed 14 production sharing contracts and 6 exploration and production licenses in the last four years and since he took office in 2011 the ministry had signed 10 production sharing contracts and six licences. “I am told this is the most signed by any Minister of Energy.”
He added that the ministry will undertake a new bid round in the first quarter of next year and it will not be dedicated to Deep Water only, but will be a “mixed bag” of acreage including shallow water, average depth water, deep water and maybe some land acreage as well.
Reflecting on the amount of work done by the ministry over the last four years, Ramnarine said he and the staff of the ministry have held the energy sector together in the midst of a volatile world characterised by uncertainties such as shale oil and shale gas and done this while laying the foundation for the future.
He added that investment in the energy sector has increased threefold, the National Gas Company has been changed and its assets and profits increased; the first phase of the Galeota Port has been completed and the ministry has started work on a Natural Gas Master Plan as well as re-engineered the Fiscal Regime that governs the energy sector.
http://www.newsday.co.tt/business/print,0,203740.html
Free Internet for Talparo
Refurbishment to "100 steps" in San Fernando
56 Panyards upgraded nationwide
27,000 lb of tilapia for food production
By Cecily Asson Saturday, November 22 2014
Fish inspection: Food Production Minister Devant Maharaj, third from left, CEPE chairman Adesh Deonarine, second from left, and officials inspect a fl...
The Ministry of Food Production in collaboration with Community-based Environment Protection and Enhancement Prorgramme (CEPEP) is expected to harvest a total of 27,000 pounds of tilapia annually with the launch of the Floating Raft Cage Culture Project in Ste Madeleine yesterday.
The first of its kind to be launched in Trinidad, the project is located at a pond on the compound of the old Usine Ste Madeleine sugar factory, Factory Road, Ste Madeleine. The location is now home to CEPEP.
Food Production Minister Devant Maharaj delivered the feature address yesterday.
“I am positive that this floating raft cage culture project will go a long way in contributing to the continued sustainable growth of the agriculture sector and assist in creating a food secure nation.”
The project has come at a time when there is rising demand for fish as the nation moves towards healthier lifestyles, Maharaj told the audience which included among others CEPEP chairman Adesh Deonarine and Fisheries Officer, Ministry of Food Production (Aquaculture Unit) Harnarine Lalla.
“As such aquaculture has been identified as a strategic commodity to develop,” he continued.
Saying that floating raft cage technology was not new to aquaculture but new to Trinidad, Lalla whose idea it was to introduce the project locally, said he was asked to find a way to utilise the ponds which were once used cool the steam boilers in the sugar factory.
One large pond on Manahambre Road, Ste Madeleine near the old sugar factory continues to be used by villagers for hobby fishing. The Food Production Ministry promises not to take it away from the community.
A large floating cage with compartments containing various sizes of tilapia, built on plastic drums, has been placed in the large pond which has a depth of 25 feet.
Lalla noted birds, caimans and thieves present a challenge to the success of the project but he assured stakeholders that measures have been put in place to protect their interests.
http://www.newsday.co.tt/politics/0,203258.html
RASC wrote:I don't think this gov't have a worry in the world with all these achievements
UML wrote:Reinstating the Coat Of Arms to the President's official vehicle
However taking the coat of arms and placing it on SAUTT helicopters and using it as the PM's taxi service. Furthermore the PM patronizingly reigning in on the illegal use of blue lights on govt vehicles not driven by the police as escorts for ministers
Financing the operation for children in need of it
It happened before the PP came into power but I do applaud the interest. However like other good initiatives, it is fraught with accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
Clean up Campaign - Clean and Beautify T&T
Unsustained, T&T has no better aesthetic than before.
Attack on illegal squatting
Unsustained
Addressing illegal quarrying operations
Unsustained
Election of a Commissioner of Police (which the PNM was unable to do for 7+ years)
This January would make it Commissioner Williams' 3rd stint as acting
Feel free to add
Habit7 wrote:Just thought I might reflect on UML's first post as an achievements (some of them not even done, just announced) that are posted here, to get a perspective...UML wrote:Reinstating the Coat Of Arms to the President's official vehicle
However taking the coat of arms and placing it on SAUTT helicopters and using it as the PM's taxi service. Furthermore the PM patronizingly reigning in on the illegal use of blue lights on govt vehicles not driven by the police as escorts for ministers
Financing the operation for children in need of it
It happened before the PP came into power but I do applaud the interest. However like other good initiatives, it is fraught with accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
Clean up Campaign - Clean and Beautify T&T
Unsustained, T&T has no better aesthetic than before.
Attack on illegal squatting
Unsustained
Addressing illegal quarrying operations
Unsustained
Election of a Commissioner of Police (which the PNM was unable to do for 7+ years)
This January would make it Commissioner Williams' 3rd stint as acting
Feel free to add
Not saying that the government has not been effective, just not to count our eggs before they hatch.
Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:Crackpot wrote:This naked Propoganda thread is the premier example of why this gov't and its lackees and mouthpieces will soon be goneBut in the meantime....
Dizzy28 wrote:2014 Corruption Perception Index released today
Trinidad and Tobago 85th out of 175 countries down two places where we were 83rd last year of 177 countries.
UML wrote:Habit7 wrote:Just thought I might reflect on UML's first post as an achievements (some of them not even done, just announced) that are posted here, to get a perspective...UML wrote:Reinstating the Coat Of Arms to the President's official vehicle
However taking the coat of arms and placing it on SAUTT helicopters and using it as the PM's taxi service. Furthermore the PM patronizingly reigning in on the illegal use of blue lights on govt vehicles not driven by the police as escorts for ministers
Financing the operation for children in need of it
It happened before the PP came into power but I do applaud the interest. However like other good initiatives, it is fraught with accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
Clean up Campaign - Clean and Beautify T&T
Unsustained, T&T has no better aesthetic than before.
Attack on illegal squatting
Unsustained
Addressing illegal quarrying operations
Unsustained
Election of a Commissioner of Police (which the PNM was unable to do for 7+ years)
This January would make it Commissioner Williams' 3rd stint as acting
Feel free to add
Not saying that the government has not been effective, just not to count our eggs before they hatch.
stopped reading after number 2
when did the financing of surgeries for children happen before the PP?....was it before the death of the child who requested financial assistance and was DENIED and DIED?!!! (cant remember her name)
Habit7 wrote:UML wrote:Habit7 wrote:Just thought I might reflect on UML's first post as an achievements (some of them not even done, just announced) that are posted here, to get a perspective...UML wrote:Reinstating the Coat Of Arms to the President's official vehicle
However taking the coat of arms and placing it on SAUTT helicopters and using it as the PM's taxi service. Furthermore the PM patronizingly reigning in on the illegal use of blue lights on govt vehicles not driven by the police as escorts for ministers
Financing the operation for children in need of it
It happened before the PP came into power but I do applaud the interest. However like other good initiatives, it is fraught with accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
Clean up Campaign - Clean and Beautify T&T
Unsustained, T&T has no better aesthetic than before.
Attack on illegal squatting
Unsustained
Addressing illegal quarrying operations
Unsustained
Election of a Commissioner of Police (which the PNM was unable to do for 7+ years)
This January would make it Commissioner Williams' 3rd stint as acting
Feel free to add
Not saying that the government has not been effective, just not to count our eggs before they hatch.
stopped reading after number 2
when did the financing of surgeries for children happen before the PP?....was it before the death of the child who requested financial assistance and was DENIED and DIED?!!! (cant remember her name)
It doesnt surprise me that you would stop read. But this what differentiates good governance from the PP. A proper government would not just find a highly politicize temporary source of financing for the surgeries, but will further develop the skill set of local doctors to perform the said surgeries and when the cant, seek to bring the foreign doctors here to perform the surgeries for skills transfer. But hey, salaries for corrupted ministers paying for surgeries, how sweet!
BTW
Baby Ezekiah goes to Cuba for help[/url
[url=http://legacy.guardian.co.tt/archives/2005-01-20/news1.html]12 children get free heart surgery
Free surgery for 75 children
UML wrote:John Rahael and the PNM allowed a CHILD to die and REFUSED to finance the surgery of the CHILD because of ethnicity!!!
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