Anna Ramdass

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

The United National Congress (UNC) intends to expand the marijuana industry as part of its agricultural policy should it win the general election. The party continued to provide information from its manifesto yesterday, circulating information on diversifying the economy through measures such as expanding the cannabis industry. The party has been rolling out “mini-festos” addressing various areas such as crime, education, labour, health, and more.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

The declaration by former People’s National Movement (PNM) attorney general John Jeremie that he will be voting for the United National Congress (UNC) on April 28 will have an impact on the polls, according to analysts. The Express spoke to political analysts Dr Winford James and Dr Maukesh Basdeo, as well as economist Dr Indera Sagewan, yesterday by phone on the stunning political development.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

Former attorney general John Jeremie is “disgusted” by then-prime minister Dr Keith Rowley increasing his salary and take a million-dollar backpay and generous pension before demitting office, while giving workers a mere 4%. He said so yesterday in defence of his shocking move on Monday night to publicly endorse UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and his intent to cast his vote for the party in the April 28 general election.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

“Vote for change. Vote for the United National Congress!”These were the stunning words of former People’s National Movement (PNM) attorney general John Jeremie, SC, who made a shocking appearance on a United National Congress (UNC) platform in Penal last night, saying he was voting UNC on April 28. In a bold endorsement of “patriot” Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the UNC, Jeremie declared that life under the PNM has not improved over the past decade.

1 week ago | trinidadexpress.com | Anna Ramdass

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has promised to immediately bring back her flagship laptop programme post the April 28 general election if she wins. The former prime minister made the announcement whilst attending Hanuman Jayanti celebrations at the Jeevan Sudhan Ashram in Penal on Saturday.