Speeches
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Jul 06 2016
Message from the Prime Minister on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2016
TOPICS: development.,Eid-ul-Fitr,Message to the Nation,Muslim Community,peace,
Following this period of self-discipline and personal sacrifice; the celebration of Eid now asks the Muslim community to have empathy for the poor, make amends, renew old acquaintances, heal shattered bonds, revitalize relationships and spend quality time together as a family. So too, as a Nation, as we join in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, we […] -
Jul 04 2016
Prime Minister Rowley at the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
TOPICS: Association of Caribbean States,caricom,CHOGM,Commonwealth,Guyana,natural disasters,
It is indeed a singular honour and distinct pleasure for me to deliver my inaugural address to you on a day that commemorates the signing of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4, 1973. The efforts which have been made to align our meetings on or around this date is further testimony to the […] -
Jun 30 2016
PM Rowley’s Remarks – Post Cabinet Media Briefing (Thursday 30th June 2016)
Good afternoon members of the media, I just want to add a comment or two on the subject that Minister Dillon, Minister of National Security, mentioned, that is the whole question on how we are viewed with respect to our effort in treating with the whole question of trafficking in persons. The fact that we […]
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Jun 18 2016
Message from the Prime Minister on the occasion of Labour Day 2016
TOPICS: Labour Day,Labour Movement,Message to the Nation,
Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a very significant day on the national calendar. It is the day set aside for all of us to focus on the labour movement and the role it plays in developing the workforce and by extension the nation. It is often said that our most precious resource is […] -
Jun 07 2016
Prime Minister Rowley’s address to TTMA Dinner
TOPICS: employment,foreign exchange,GDP,growth,Manufacturing,non-petroleum contributor,productivity,TTMA,
I would like to first thank the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association for extending an invitation to me to speak at this very auspicious event. This event not only highlights the achievements of individuals and firms within our manufacturing sector, it is also underscores the need for vision, innovation and fortitude to create new ideas, […] -
May 30 2016
INDIAN ARRIVAL MESSAGE TO THE NATION 2016
TOPICS: culture,Indian Arrival Day,Message to the Nation,unity,
Notwithstanding our small, geographic size, Trinidad and Tobago may boast of many internationally acclaimed accomplishments. We have excelled and continue to register significant achievements in the areas of academia, diplomacy, music, fashion and sport. Yet perhaps none of these successes is as great as the enduring capacity of our people, to create from our social […] -
May 05 2016
Prime Minister delivers keynote address at Medgar Evers College Awards Ceremony
TOPICS: AWARDS,bilateral,USA,
My heartiest congratulations are extended to you, the special award recipients: Your community spiritedness and spontaneous generosity in contributing to the goals and ideals of this pioneering Medgar Evers College International Education outreach initiative have come at a pivotal milestone in the life of the College and must be warmly and magnanimously applauded. -
May 04 2016
PM Rowley Remarks – US CCA ESS – Caribbean Session (Opening Statement)
TOPICS: Caribbean Community,caricom,energy security,sids,
We are here today out of a common commitment to build sustainable societies within our respective countries. The current environment of “low oil prices” has raised questions, from time to time, about whether the availability of cheap crude could derail the movement toward renewable energy sources and energy efficiency applications. That movement has been gathering […] -
May 04 2016
PM Rowley Remarks – US CCA ESS – Plenary Session
TOPICS: Caribbean Community,Caribbean Development Bank,caricom,CDB,energy,energy security,IDB,oil and gas,renewable energy,
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) recognises that, given the enormous scale of the resources of our respective countries, renewable energy can and should be contributing more to the regional energy mix thereby increasing the prospects for energy security. For example within the Community, the aggregated contribution of renewable power to the electricity sector has almost doubled […] -
Apr 18 2016
PM Rowley’s Remarks – 2016 Launch of the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic
TOPICS: Charity,Cyril Ross Nursery,Diplomatic Centre,Golf,
The president and executive members of the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Tournament – and all the shy golfers at the back of the room – welcome to the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Tournament 2016. I am very pleased this evening to welcome you here at this venue to signal the start of this very exciting […]