Politics

Dharamlall assures that Local Government Elections will take place this year

In responding to concerns about the delay in the hosting of local government elections, Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall assured the National Assembly today that Local Government polls will take place this year. During his budget presentation, Mr. Dharamlall said the government believes in democracy and the choices of citizens and will therefore be […]

Patterson accuses Government of dolling out billions in contracts to associates; Points to drug procurement contracts

Opposition Member of Parliament David Patterson today accused the Government of dolling out billions of dollars in contracts, especially in the Health Sector, to its close associates. He said it’s a practice that raises serious questions about procurement and the issues need to be probed. “In 2021 last year based on public records and disclosures […]

Education Ministry to unveil free extra lessons to combat learning loss; No plan to close schools again

The Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has announced that the Government will be moving to provide free extra lessons to students at all levels this year. During her budget debate contribution this afternoon, Minister Manickchand said the move is in response to the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on students, who were away […]