Leads UNC to emphatic victory over PNM; TPP takes two Tobago seats
Puerto España (T&T Gurdian): United National Congress (UNC) Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who turned 73 last Tuesday, received a national “Birthday Gift” when her party won yesterday’s General Election—tossing the People’s National Movement (PNM) back to 2010 defeat levels—and made history by becoming a female T&T Prime Minister a second time.
Unanimous support for new coat of arms in Lower House
T&T Guardian January 16, 2025, Puerto España (T&T Guardian): Local designer and jeweller Gillian Bishop has submitted a design for this country’s new coat of arms.
PM Rowley defends decision to impose state of emergency
Port-of-Spain (Guardian T&T): Prime Minister Keith Rowley has called on citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to embrace the New Year with renewed hope, unity, and a commitment to overcoming the challenges facing the nation.
State of Emergency declared in T&T
Port-of-Spain (Guardian T&T) Acting Attorney General Stuart Young has outlined the specifics of a State of Emergency (SoE) declared to address escalating criminal violence in Trinidad and Tobago.
Draft prepared to support legislation for Jamaica’s transition to a Republic
Port of Spain (T&T Guardian) Jamaica’s Chief Parliamentary Counsel has prepared two draft Bills intended to underpin that country’s transition from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic.
TT Prime Minister tells of SSA coup plot
Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago Guardian): The procurement of high-powered weapons and the training of personnel to use them were part of a possible plot by the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) to replace the Government.
