Media Releases
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Nov 24 2020
Sod-Turning Ceremony for the Ministry of Health Headquarters
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago is set to save millions of dollars in rental fees on completion of the Ministry of Health’s headquarters. Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley turned the sod today (Tuesday 24th November, 2020) for the construction of the new building which will be located at Jerningham Avenue and Queen’s […]
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Nov 21 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference – Saturday 21st November, 2020.
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley has instructed the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional $10 million to assist employees of bars and restaurants who have either lost their jobs or suffered a reduction in income, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $20 million is also to be provided to the Ministry […]
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Nov 19 2020
Opening of The Diego Martin South Community Centre
Residents of Four Roads, La Puerta, Morne Coco and surrounding communities in Diego Martin South now have access to a brand new Community Centre as Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley officially opened the Diego Martin South Community Centre today (Thursday 19th November, 2020). The facility which replaces the structure built in 1960, features […]
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Nov 11 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference- Wednesday 11th November, 2020
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley has condemned the Opposition Leader’s misleading claims regarding the State’s negotiations with Patriotic for the sale of the Petrotrin refinery. Speaking at a media conference at the Diplomatic Centre today (Wednesday 11 November, 2020) Dr Rowley said Persad-Bissessar’s behaviour could derail the deal and disadvantage all the […]
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Nov 08 2020
National Day of Remembrance 2020
Earlier today (Sunday 8th November 2020), Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley joined President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes (ORTT), and Minister of National Security, the Hon Stuart Young at the National Day of Remembrance 2020 ceremony. The event, which usually includes a parade by the various detachments […]
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Nov 07 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference- Saturday 07th November, 2020
Restaurants are now allowed to facilitate in-house dining at a 50 percent capacity with seating in groups of no more than 10. No alcohol allowed. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s today (Saturday 07th November, 2020). Dr Rowley also announced […]
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Oct 29 2020
Prime Minister and Chief Secretary Visit Tobago Farmers
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley and Tobago House of Assembly, Chief Secretary the Hon. Ancil Dennis visited a number of farms in Tobago today (Thursday 29 October, 2020). Dr Rowley said he was particularly pleased to meet young people among the farmers. He said if they are supported and encouraged agriculture has quite […]
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Oct 24 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference- Saturday 24th October, 2020
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley made several adjustments to the existing COVID-19 Public Health Ordinance Regulations at a media conference held at the Scarborough Library Facility today (Saturday 24th October, 2020). Dr Rowley announced the following which comes into effect from Monday 26 October, 2020: – All beaches and coastal waters around Trinidad […]
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Oct 10 2020
Prime Minister’s Media Conference- Saturday 10th October, 2020
Members of the public can now gather in groups of 10, as Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley announced several adjustments to the Public Health Ordinance Regulations during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s today (Saturday 10th October, 2020). Dr Rowley also announced the following: Funerals will now allow gatherings […]
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Oct 06 2020
Opening of the Diego Martin Health Centre
Thousands of Diego Martin residents will benefit from the newly-built Diego Martin Health Centre which is expected to begin serving the community and environs later this week. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley officially opened the new facility today (Tuesday 6th October, 2020). During his feature address, Dr Rowley said the centre will “become […]
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