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US$51m loan to combat NCDs
The Government has taken a US$51 million loan to help combat non-communicable diseases, says Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh.He said at least $8 billion have already been spent treating patients...
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Don’t touch fuel subsidy—Natuc
The National Trade Union Centre of T&T (NATUC) has issued a warning to Government that any decision to further decrease subsidies on fuel will severely affect the working class.The umbrella trade...
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Truck driver killed in crash
A 26-year-old Chaguanas truck driver died in a crash yesterday after the vehicle capsized in a drain.According to police reports, they suspected that Heenan Seecharan, of Chandanagore Road, may have...
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Chinese national killed in robbery
Investigators probing the murder of a Chinese businessman on Saturday night are trying to determine why he was shot dead by bandits although he did not put up a fight.Officers said they will review...
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Primitive and punitive
Newly elected president general of the National Trade Union Centre of T&T (NATUC) Watson Duke yesterday viewed Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s budget presentation as “primitive and punitive.”Duke...
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Share the burden!While motorists using super and diesel gasoline had to dig deeper into their pockets after 5 pm yesterday, anyone who wins a million-dollar “Lotto” after December will have to hand...
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Permell lauds Imbert’s new CLF asset plan
The Clico Policyholders Group has welcomed 2018 Budget plans to have some Clico assets disposed of via the Stock Exchange and a National Mutual Fund.In a release hours after Finance Minister Colm...
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Fuel dealers need more details
With the increase in gasoline and diesel prices and an increase in wholesale margins, gas station owners say they will have to wait to see if they will benefit from an increase in retail margins as...
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Duke: Primitive, punitive measures
Newly-elected National Trade Union Centre of T&T (NATUC) president general Watson Duke views Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s 2018 Budget as “primitive and punitive.” He also said the increase in...
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Tobago Chamber comfortable with THA allocation
Tobago Chamber of Commerce president Demi John Cruikshank says he was comforted with Tobago’s allocation in yesterday’s Budget. Speaking at a news conference at the Chamber’s head office in Scarborough...
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T&TEC, WASA rate review coming
GAIL ALEXANDERDespite a delay in Property Tax implementation, Finance Minister Colm Imbert says the data-gathering process is ongoing. “We intend to have a fully implemented Property Tax system in...
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Gaming sector ready for fight
T&T Private Members’ Club Association (TTPMA) president Sherry Persad says the gaming industry intends to fight back against Government plans to increase taxes on the industry. She said, however,...
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Colm spreads tax burden
Share the burden!While motorists using super and diesel gasoline had to dig deeper into their pockets after 5 pm yesterday, anyone who wins a million-dollar “Lotto” after December will have to hand...
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T&TEC, WASA rate review coming
Despite a delay in Property Tax implementation, Finance Minister Colm Imbert says the data-gathering process is ongoing.“We intend to have a fully implemented Property Tax system in 2018,” Imbert said...
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Maxi body on removal of restrictions—chaos
To have all restrictions removed on maxi taxis licenses will be nothing less than chaos.This was the immediate reaction to Minister of Finance Colm Imbert’s announcement during yesterday’s Budget...
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Gaming sector ready for fight
T&T Private Members’ Club Association (TTPMA) president Sherry Persad says the gaming industry intends to fight back against Government plans to increase taxes on the industry. She said, however,...
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Tobago Chamber comfortable with THA allocation
Tobago Chamber of Commerce president Demi John Cruikshank says he was comforted with Tobago’s allocation in yesterday’s Budget.Speaking at a news conference at the Chamber’s head office in Scarborough...
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Permell lauds Imbert’s new CLF asset plan
The Clico Policyholders Group has welcomed 2018 Budget plans to have some Clico assets disposed of via the Stock Exchange and a National Mutual Fund.In a release hours after Finance Minister Colm...
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Tax increase short-sighted
The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT) has described Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s 35 per cent corporation tax on commercial banks as “contradictory and short-sighted.”In a statement yesterday,...
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NLCB dealers, players mixed on 10% tax on winnings
Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) online gaming operators and players yesterday supported Finance Minister Colm Imbert plan to impose a 10 per cent tax on all cash winnings, saying it is a good avenue to...
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