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Oct 31

$66m before Christmas: As workers protested in the streets of the capital city yesterday, an announcement was made in the Parliament of a $66 ...

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trinidadexpress.com/news/local/kareem-s-swine-behaviour/article_e4dd4387-43d4-4767-8dcf-957684ab1a23.html

Oct 27

‘Kareem’s swine behaviour’: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday electricity was temporarily disconnected in Beetham Gardens to protect residents ...

Key FactsBeetham Power Restored After Laventille Fire

Oct 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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The arson attack at TSTT’s Laventille Work Centre near Angostura threatened surrounding communities, the prime minister said; spread to warehouses could have caused explosions.

T&TEC said power was restored around 7:56 a.m. Monday, after clearance was given.

Marcelle said about 5,000 households across Beetham Gardens’ Phases One to Five were without electricity for 33 hours.

Marcelle alleged a government minister had opposed restoring power by 7 a.m.; Persad-Bissessar rejected political interference and cited safety concerns.

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cnc3.co.tt/bmobile-sponsors-ramleela-groups-after-cuts-to-divali-nagar/

Oct 26

Bmobile sponsors Ramleela groups after cuts to Divali Nagar - CNC3: By Shastri Boodan Four Ramleela organisations have received sponsorship of more than $40 ...

trinidadexpress.com/news/local/barry-hits-marvin-s-claims/article_873fe937-903b-4e3d-890b-cd7751abf66c.html

Oct 10

Barry hits Marvin’s claims: PUBLIC Utilities Minister Barry Padarath has rubbished claims by Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales that the Water and Sewerage Authority ...

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trinidadexpress.com/opinion/editorials/the-problem-beyond-brown-water/article_f14025f1-1905-49ff-82f2-c94765182586.html

Oct 10

OpinionThe problem beyond brown water: Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath was correct when he said in Parliament this week that water discolouration following ...

trinidadexpress.com/news/local/discoloured-water-safe/article_13cb5ea6-1487-40bf-9d60-0d9022b4ba80.html

Oct 08

Discoloured water safe’: PUBLIC Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has begun flushing affected lines following ...

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cnc3.co.tt/padarath-meets-new-u-s-charge-daffaires/

Jul 07

Padarath meets new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires - CNC3: Acting Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Barry Padarath met with the United States' new Chargé ...

newsday.co.tt/2025/12/30/ttpost-no-packages-through-registered-mail/

Dec 30 25

TTPost: No packages through registered mail - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: THE TT Postal Corporation (TTPost) said beginning January 1, only documents can be ...

newsday.co.tt/2025/12/23/ttpost-warns-customers-of-visa-collection-fee-scam/

Dec 24 25

TTPost warns customers of visa collection fee scam - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: THE Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPost) is advising customers to ...

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Dec 02 25

Padarath: T&T will stand with Venezuelan people if crisis evolves… but there will not be an open border policy - CNC3

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Jun 25 25

Halliday fired as WASA CEO; Jeevan Joseph takes over - CNC3: The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has appointed Jeevan Joseph as Acting Chief Executive ...

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Jun 25 25

Padarath: Imbert wasted $1.3m: Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath on Monday night accused former public utilities minister Colm Imbert of wasting $1 ...

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newsday.co.tt/2025/06/12/nacta-population-backs-government-on-venezuela-stance/

Jun 12 25

NACTA: Population backs government on Venezuela stance - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Key FactsNation Unites Behind Government on Venezuela Issue

Jun 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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A NACTA poll indicates bipartisan support among citizens for the government's handling of Venezuela's terrorism allegations.

Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar stated no evidence exists to confirm claims of terrorists entering via Trinidad and Tobago.

Minister Padarath praised the Prime Minister's firm approach and demonstrated deep understanding of regional geopolitics.

Diplomatic talks on June 9 agreed to maintain open and transparent communication channels with Venezuela.

The Prime Minister has indicated, through her words and her actions, that she will not be bullied. She will not be silenced.
— Barry Padarath, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, praising Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's response to Venezuelan claims.

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newsday.co.tt/2025/06/10/international-relations-expert-padarath-adding-fuel-to-trinidad-and-tobago-venezuela-fire/

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IR expert: Padarath adding fuel to Trinidad and Tobago-Venezuela fire - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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newsday.co.tt/2025/06/09/padarath-pm-takes-bold-stand-on-venezuela-we-will-not-be-bullied/

Jun 09 25

Padarath: PM takes bold stand on Venezuela: ‘We will not be bullied!’ - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Key FactsTT Firmly Upholds Sovereignty Amid Venezuela Tensions

Jun 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Minister Barry Padarath commended the Prime Minister's bold approach amid rising tensions with Venezuela.

The government denied claims that armed groups crossed from Trinidad and Tobago into Venezuelan territory.

The Prime Minister backed law enforcement and emphasized safeguarding national sovereignty and economic security.

The administration rejected bullying attempts, prioritizing balanced foreign relations, notably with the United States.

The PM has indicated, through her words and her actions, that she will not be bullied. She will not be silenced.
— Barry Padarath, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, discussing the Prime Minister's stance towards Venezuela.

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newsday.co.tt/2025/05/22/padarath-pm-working-quite-well-from-home/

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Padarath: PM working 'quite well' from home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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newsday.co.tt/2025/05/17/padarath-stands-by-scrapping-of-pnm-wasa-plan/

May 17 25

Padarath stands by scrapping of PNM WASA plan - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: PUBLIC Utilities Minister Barry Padarath has rejected his predecessor Marvin ...

newsday.co.tt/2025/05/05/wasa-welcomes-padarath-elder-sam/

May 05 25

WASA welcomes Padarath, Elder, Sam - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: THE Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) said it welcomes the appointments of Barry Padarath ...