Gail Alexander

Former prime minister Patrick Manning has again sought—and received—42 days sick leave from the Parliament, House Speaker Wade Mark confirmed yesterday.

Government is initiating a $12 million programme to provide prosthetic limbs to 300 persons annually, via a “one-off grant” from the Ministry of the People and Social Development, Minister Glenn Ramad

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar made a pitch in the US yesterday for investment, once again saying T&T is open for business.

No T&T nationals are so far reported to have been hurt in the explosion at the west Texas fertiliser plant which occurred Wednesday night, according to Communication Minister Jamal Mohammed.

While several Independent senators say Tuesday’s meeting with Government and the protective services on legislation to precept soldiers, provided “a whole new range of knowledge,” Independent Senator

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday explored the possibility of holding a Caricom-US summit in T&T, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.

More bone fragments found under the Red House last Saturday and yesterday are being examined by experts, including those from the University of Miami, whose assessment should be completed in a few wee

T&T has lobbied to ensure that a minute’s silence in respect of the fatalities and wounded of Monday’s Boston bombings will be observed at today’s opening function of the OAS Americas/African busi