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pete wrote:That Star.tt thing is close to me. They also did the sod turning for a new ECCE, Primary school and library in Las Lomas.
Hope those things are actually built.
Habit7 wrote:
But at the end of the day does it really matter? All that matters is whose name is on the dedication plaque.
Security beefed up at new fire station
Published on Sep 3, 2015, 10:16 pm AST
By Anna Ramdass
Security has been beefed up at the spanking new multi-million-dollar Mayaro Fire Station following suspected deliberate acts of vandalism, says Jearlean John, chairman of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT).
A short video being circulated on Facebook shows the fallen “R” from the Mayaro Fire Station sign on the ground and a male voice commenting with an expletive criticising the Government.
According to the video, the “A” in Mayaro appeared to remain intact with the use of scotch tape.
John told the Express yesterday this was sabotage.
“The letter ‘R' was deliberately unscrewed and thrown on the ground,” she stated.
“Three screws were taken out and the ‘R' thrown on the ground. That was reported to the police and security at the Fire Service was beefed up,” John added.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar opened the station which was estimated to cost some $70 to $80 million last week.
Chief Fire Officer Kenny Gopaul said the station was 95 per cent completed and he was waiting on equipment to outfit the station.
UDeCOTT has constructed and delivered the Mayaro Fire Station and construction has just started on a new fire station in Penal.
Designs have already been completed for two new fire stations in Lady Hailes, San Fernando, and in Arouca, with plans for fire stations as well in Chaguaramas and Woodbrook.
John noted UDeCOTT has also constructed a number of new police stations throughout the country, with eight being completed and delivered in Cumuto, Oropouche, La Brea, Brasso, Moruga, Maloney, Piarco and Arima.
New stations are currently under construction in Besson Street, St Joseph and St Clair, and there are plans for new stations in Old Grange, Tobago, Roxborough, Matelot, Manzanilla and Matura.
Moonilal: PNM desperate
Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal said the Mayaro Fire Station was a state-of-the-art facility that proves the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led Government continues to deliver to the people.
He said the people of Mayaro have longed for a new fire station and finally it was given to them, as he assured all their needs would be met under a government that is people-centred.
Moonilal pointed out that UDeCOTT has delivered countless projects and it was passing strange and suspicious that on the eve of an election, letters were falling out of place.
“The PNM is getting desperate and they are seeing the writing on the wall. They will vandalise the wall as well,” said Moonilal.
Moonilal said Persad-Bissessar is ahead of Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley in the election race and warned there may be acts to sully projects delivered by the Government.
He also said the Government was “heartened” by the Express-commissioned Nigel Henry poll, as he noted the poll showed more people found favour in the People's Partnership in managing the country's economy.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20150903 ... re-station
goalpost wrote:Couva Children's hospital commissioned.
But not open to public.
Ok.
Road Paving and Drainage, Sou- Sou- Land, Penal
Brazil Main Road Paved
Paving of Brazil Main Road Constituency of La Horquetta/Talparo
MORVANT PAVILION UPGRADE
MORVANT PAVILION UPGRADE
The upgrade, which was completed within a four-month period, included and extension of the building, a new roof, upgrade of the washroom facilities and storage spaces, inclusive of a cafeteria, club house space and disability access. The work also includes the construction of additional bleachers which were built on elevations on the periphery of the ground and which face the scenic Northern Range. The pavilion is the first in East Port-of-Spain (EPOS) in which Wi-Fi has been placed.
WASA Las Lomas Water Improvement Project
WASA Las Lomas Water Improvement Project
This project will serve approximately 11,000 people from Las Lomas and environs. This plant now produces 1.5 million gals of water per day.
New Licensing Office in Southern Maid Road, Caroni
Rory Phoulorie wrote:When Kamala opening the MVA building? Them opening ceremonies does have some nice food to full mih belly fuh free.
Long Live the PPG! Forever we shall prevail!
Trinidad & Tobago economy contracts by -1.2%
Published on Sep 4, 2015, 10:24 am AST
By \\\\\ Aleem Khan
The economy of Trinidad and Tobago contracted by -1.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2015.
This just released figure by the Central Bank in its Economic Bulletin (EB) dated July 2015 is directly and unambiguously contradicting what Finance Minister Larry Howai has been telling the country.
Speaking at a United National Congress (UNC) cottage meeting at Green Acres, San Fernando on Wednesday night, Howai said “despite falling energy prices, Trinidad and Tobago’s economy has continued to record positive growth,” according to a release from the UNC campaign office Kamla 2015 yesterday.
However, Trinidad & Tobago economic activity slowed in the first quarter of 2015 year-on-year (y-o-y) to -1.2 per cent, the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago (CBTT) said in the EB. Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector contracted -3.3 per cent y-o-y in Q1 2015 while non-energy shrunk -0.7 per cent over the same period, CBTT said.
The country’s overall deficit also doubled y-o-y from -0.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) from October 2013 to May 2014 to -1.8 per cent of GDP October 2014 to May 2015, the CBTT said.
Howai: Exceptional performance
Meanwhile, Howai in the release said: “In the nine months income was down by $3 billion and we actually were able to bring in exceptional income by selling assets that we had for CLICO. They have to start paying us back and that reduced the negative income. We reduced the expenses by $6 billion so overall while we expected a deficit of $4 billion we only showed a deficit of $1 billion. The first nine months was exceptional for us in terms of performance of our economy.”
9,100 women stopped working
Unemployment increased to 3.7 per cent in Q1 2015 vs 3.1 per cent in Q1 2014, as 20,400 persons are no longer employed, the CBTT said. The increase in the unemployment rate was mainly on account of a decline in the number of individuals with jobs (20,400 persons) when compared to the corresponding period in 2014. However, the number of persons without jobs only increased by 3,300 persons reflecting a withdrawal of individuals from the labour force, the CBTT said.
As a result, the participation rate declined to 60.9 per cent from 62.6 per cent in Q1 y-o-y. An analysis of employment by industry revealed job losses were broad-based across sectors. While there were employment gains emerging in the Wholesale and Retail Trade, Restaurants and Hotels (6,600 persons) and Agriculture (3,000 persons) sectors, sizeable job losses were observed in the Community, Social and Personal Services (16,700 persons), Construction (5,900 persons) and Transport, Storage and Communication (4,200 persons) sectors, among others.
CBTT said: “An analysis of labour transfers revealed notable shifts in employment among the sectors but moreso a significant withdrawal of persons from the labour force since 2014. The majority of persons leaving the labour force were females (9,100 persons) who were previously employed under temporary arrangements.”
Foreign reserves fall
Foreign reserves also fell from 12.7 months of import cover to 12.2 months,from US$11.3 billion to US$10.59 billion as at June 2015 , said CBTT.
The Central Bank said the current account surplus of 8.3 per cent of GDP in 2014 is estimated to shrink to 5.2 per cent of GDP this year.
Public debt to rise
Taxpayers also have more US dollar denominated debt to inherit. CBTT
said: “External debt increased slightly to $12.9 billion as a result of US$30 million in disbursements from the Caribbean Development Bank for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Project Initiative. External debt is expected to accelerate on account of new loans contracted during the quarter but not yet disbursed. This includes borrowings of US$215 million from the ING Bank N.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands and US$171.9 million from the Export Import Bank of China. These monies are to be used to finance the purchase of naval assets, as well as for the construction of the Arima Hospital.”
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20150904 ... acts-by-12
Rose Hill RC Primary School, Laventille Road, East Dry River,
NEW Rose Hill RC Primary School, Laventille Road, East Dry River,
SOD Turning Ceremony for New Point Fortin Hospital
SOD Turning Ceremony for New Point Fortin Hospital
For many years, constituents of the south western peninsula have been waiting on a new hospital to be built and yesterday they turned out in their numbers to give full support. Not only are they getting a new hospital which is expected to be opened in January 2018 but the long awaited health institution has been relocated from Mahaica to Egypt Village.
http://unctt.org/work-begins-on-b-point-hospital/
Tobago Technology Centre opened
JIn attempt to increase the number of skilled labour in Tobago, Government has opened the Tobago Technology Center.
At the opening, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training Fazal Karim noted that while it was a commendable tradition to learn "on-the-job" training from the village tradesmen and women, the time had come to take the "next step in technology and skills training as necessitated by our thrust for further growth and development".
"Today’s event therefore represents a very historic day in the lives of the people of Tobago. The Metal Industries Company (MIC) and the Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) formally open the Tobago Technology Centre – the largest facility of its kind for training and development – in the areas of computing, entrepreneurship, and a myriad of vocational skills – for Tobagonians. This centre will accommodate approximately 500 trainees, and provide opportunities for career and academic advancement.”
He said by opening the Centre, Government has showed its intent to provide training, both at the pre-craft and higher craft levels to an under-served population.
"As a result, the immediate gains of this initiative are obvious. However, the long-term socio- economic impact - in terms of employment levels, education, entrepreneurship and skills mobility must be recognised and appreciated. We are therefore placing the future of Tobago in the hands of those who will benefit most from its development – Tobagonians," Karim said.
To further complement the training delivered at the Tobago Technology Centre, Karim assured that his Ministry would continue to "breathe new life into tertiary education and training on the island of Tobago through".
These initiatives include the commencement of construction on a new Integrated Learning Campus, which will house three major institutions namely UWI, UTT and COSTAATT.
Tobagonians were also assured that they would be granted the highest standard of tertiary level education, as the institutions had all gone through the quality assurance process and granted institutional accreditation – meeting international standards for recognition of tertiary institutions.
Karim also highlighted the up-coming launch of the CDG Initiative – Closing the Digital Gap, where Government will expand training opportunities in ICT as a means of ensuring more equitable access to technology training and facilities for all. This will be facilitated through access to YTEPPs computer buses.
http://www.news.gov.tt/content/tobago-t ... eobqxFViko
MRI and CATH LAB Tobago
New MRI and CATH LAB Tobago
Minister of Health, Dr. Fuad Khan, opens new MRI and a Cardiac Catheterization Lab. At Tobago Hospital.
Development in the East West Corridor
The following projects have been done under the PP Government in The East West Corridor:
1. UWI Costatt Campus – SANGRE GRANDE
2. New Arima Hospital (under construction) – ARIMA
3. Completed the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway Extension - ARIMA
4. New Arima Police Station – ARIMA
5. Valencia bypass Road - VALENCIA
6. New Walkover – OROPUNE
7. New Walkover – MALONEY
8. St. Barbara's Spiritual Shouter Baptist Primary School - MALABAR
9. Nursing Academy – EL DORADO
10. Tunapuna Promenade – TUNAPUNA
11. Upgraded Tunapuna Market – TUNAPUNA
12. National Tennis Complex (under construction) - TACARIGUA
13. Churchill Roosevelt Highway/Uriah Butler Highway Interchange – GRAND BAZAAR
14. Completion of the Aranguez Overpass – ARANGUEZ
15. National Oncology Centre (under construction) – MT. HOPE
16. Mango Rose Homework Centre – EAST PORT OF SPAIN
17. Upgrade of the Blanchisseuse Police Station
18. Diego Martin Highway Extension – DIEGO MARTIN
19. Diego Martin Technology Centre - DIEGO MARTIN
20. Chaguaramas Boardwalk and Recreation Facility - CHAGUARAMAS
21. New D’Abadie Bridge (B1/23) – D’ABADIE
22. New bridge B1/14 Churchill Roosevelt Highway - TRINCITY
23. Creation of three lanes out of Port of Spain by building a third lane on Bridge at Sea Lots
24. Creation of Roundabout at Lok Jack School of Business
25. Repairs to the Blanchisseuse Road improving connection to Asa Wright Nature Center
26. St Joseph River Bridge being reconstructed
27. Valencia Stretch repaved along with several sections of Eastern Main Road as well as widening of CR HIghway into three lanes going East
28. Upgrades to Hollis Main for an improved water supply along corridor
29. Water projects to expand pipe borne supply 24/7 for all.
30. Wastewater treatment plants in Matura, Arima, POS
31. The reconstructed bridge 2/10 Toco Main Road
32. New Bridge 1/47 Paria Main Road, Matelot
33. State of the art Carenage Health Centre
34. New Maloney Police Station
35. New Bridge Valencia Main Road, Valencia
36. THE VALENCIA VISITOR CENTRE
37. Paramin Primary School
38. St Peter's RC Primary, former the Pt Cumana Primary
39. Febeau Primary School
40. Arima New Government Primary School
41. Rose Hill RC Primary School, Laventille
42. Morvant ECCE School
43. Morvant pavilion upgrade
44. Public Access Learning Systems (PALS) at Sea Lots
45. Sea Lots Community Centre
46. St Augustine South Government ECCE Centre
47. El Socorro South Government ECCE Centre
48. Santa Rosa Government ECCE Centre
49. Sangre Grande Government ECCE Centre
50. La Puerta Government ECCE Centre
51. Valsayn Government ECCE Centre
52. Petit Valley Government ECCE Centre
53. Tacarigua Government ECCE Centre
54. El Socorro North Government ECCE Centre
55. Salybia Government ECCE Centre
56. Lopinot/La Pastora ECCE Centre
57. Maloney Government ECCE Centre
58. Valencia Government ECCE Centre
59. St Augustine ECCE Centre
60. Maraval ECCE Centre
61. Oropune Gardens ECCE Centre
62. Caura Royal Road ECCE Centre
63. Bon Air West ECCE Centre
64. Malabar ECCE Centre
65. La Horquetta ECCE Centre
66. Aranguez Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
67. Mt Hope Government ECCE Centre
68. BICHE PRESBYTERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
69. ARANGUEZ NORTH SECONDARY SCHOOL
TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
Unprecedented amount of Skills Training Institutions established under the People’s Partnership government.
• Drilling Academy at Ste Madeleine
• MIC Institute of Technology Welding Academy, Macoya
• Aviation Institute in Camden, Couva
• Woodford Lodge Technology Campus
• NURSING ACADEMY, El Dorado
• Teaching Hospital, San Fernando
shaneelal wrote:PTSC takes back pay loan
"$57 million has been borrowed from Republic Bank to settle outstanding payments to bus workers."
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2015-09- ... k-pay-loan
Republic Bank to lend T&TEC $1.8 billion
"* US$600 million will fund back pay to public servants, teachers and other Government workers."
http://news.co.tt/public_html/article.p ... 4153314364
Hope the gov't knows what they are doing.
Union Industrial Estate Complex Sod Turning
Sod-Turning Ceremony for the Natural Gas to Petrochemicals Complex.
The construction of the Union Industrial Complex, La Brea project began with an official sod-turning ceremony lead by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Due for completion in 2019, this complex will create 2000 jobs at peak construction and will generate TT$2.2 billion for the local economy. Check out photos from today's ceremony!
Nuclear Medicine Unit Mount Hope
Commissioning of Nuclear Medicine Unit Mount Hope
HEALTH Minister Dr Fuad Khan yesterday said the waiting time for CT Scans will now be “almost non-existent” and the delay to get a scan will be “very minimal” following the launch of a Nuclear Medicine Centre at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex at Mount Hope. READ ARTICLE http://unctt.org/no-wait-for-ct-scans/
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