Trinidad and Tobago’s new government

The following is Trinidad and Tobago’s new Cabinet

Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Attorney General: John Jeremie

Minister of Finance: Davendranath Tancoo

Minister of Energy and Energy Industries: Dr Roodal Moonilal

Minister of Defence: Wayne Sturge

Minister of Homeland Security: Roger Alexander

Minister of Justice and Minister in the Office of the Attorney: Devesh Maharaj

Minister of Legal Affairs and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries: Saddam Hosein

Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs: Sean Sobers

Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services:
Vandana Mohit

Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development: Kennedy Swaratsingh

Minister of Culture and Community Development: Michelle Benjamin

Minister of Rural Development and Local Government: Khadijah Ameen

Minister of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries: Ravi Ratiram

Minister of Housing: David Lee

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation: Eli Zakour

Minister of Works and Infrastructure: Jearlean John

Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister: Barry Padarath

Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence: Dominic Smith

Minister of Health: Dr Lackram Bodoe

Minister of Education: Dr Michael Dowlath

Junior ministers

Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries: Ernesto Kesar

Minister in the Ministry of Health: Dr Rishad Seecheran

Minister in the Ministry of Housing: Anil Roberts

Minister in the Ministry of Public Utilities: Clyde Elder

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Eight new senators named

EIGHT people were appointed as senators during the swearing in of the new cabinet on May 3 at President's House, St Ann's. They are are:

Ravi Ratiram;

Leroy Baptiste, former PSA president;

Eli Zakour;

Dominic Smith;

Dr Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj;

Anil Roberts;

Prakash Persad; and

Kennedy Swarathsingh.

In reply to Narper



Narps

Any idea who this guy is ?

In reply to sgtdjones
Don t know much about him...but he was in UNC opposition in the last parliament

Minister of 6 or out Junk: Imusic.

In reply to Narper

Anil Roberts, eh! Who'd have thunk it that he could still be in politics? Teflon man to rass.

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In reply to sgtdjones



Education
University of Staffordshire
Legal Practice Course (LPC) Distinction, Law
2016 - 2017
Grade: Distinction
Skills: Marketing Strategy

Anglia Ruskin University
Master of Business Administration (MBA),
Business Administration and Management,
2014 - 2015

University of London
Bachelor of Laws (LLB),
2007 - 2009
Grade: Honours
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University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Bachelor's degree, Economics
1987 - 1990
Grade: Honours

In reply to Narper

How did he do a bachelors at UWI for the 3 years,

Then a bachelors in London in 2 years

An MBA in 1 year, and THEN a legal practice course
…I need to ask Sudden or Snoop if that’s a conventional journey.

In reply to Halliwell

if you have a recognised first degree many UNIs in the UK offer a two year accelerated LLB, essentially core subjects in year one and some electives in year 2, which is sometimes formally called a Graduate Diploma in Law

the LPC is the solicitors' legal practicing certificate

the other is the Bar Professional training Course for Barristers

nowadays there is little difference between a solicitor and a barrister

and the separation no longer exists in the Caribbean

we do a taught 18 month legal practice certificate and upon graduation one becomes an attorney at law

and still there are other ways to become a lawyer in the UK

In reply to Narper

Narps ....

Davendranath Tancoo doesn't have what it takes to be the finance Minister for T&T to recover in 2025/2029
The PM needs a Dookeran- or Yetming-type , a very critical area for T&T to stabilize and then slowly advance.
One must also remember the PNM is ingrained in the public service.

To effectively get Trinidad and Tobago out of its financial challenges, a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach is essential.

Immediate Fiscal Measures
Emergency Budget Review: Conduct a thorough review of the current budget to identify immediate cuts in non-essential areas.
Debt Management Strategy: Develop a plan to manage existing debt, including negotiations for better terms where possible.

Economic Stimulus Package
Targeted Support for Key Sectors: Provide financial support to critical industries such as tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing to stimulate growth.
Job Creation Initiatives: Launch programs that create jobs, especially for youth, to reduce unemployment and boost consumer spending.
Strengthening Governance and Transparency
Anti-Corruption Measures: Implement strict anti-corruption policies to restore public trust and ensure funds are used effectively.
Regular Audits: Conduct regular audits of government spending and projects to ensure accountability.
Investment in Infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships: Leverage private investment for infrastructure projects like roads, ports, and public transport to stimulate economic activity.
Modernization Projects: Invest in upgrading key infrastructure to attract foreign investment and improve local business efficiency.
Long-term Economic Diversification
Promotion of New Industries: Support sectors like technology, renewable energy, and creative industries to reduce dependence on oil and gas.
Education and Training: Invest in education and vocational training to equip the workforce with skills needed for emerging industries.
Enhancing Revenue Collection
Tax Reform: Simplify the tax system to close loopholes and increase compliance, ensuring a fair tax burden.
Improvement of Customs and Excise: Strengthen the collection processes to minimize losses from smuggling and tax evasion.
Community Engagement and Support
Public Awareness Campaigns: Educate citizens about the economic situation and involve them in discussions about recovery strategies.
Support for Small Businesses: Provide grants or low-interest loans to local businesses to help them survive and thrive.
Monitoring Progress
Regular Economic Reports: Publish regular reports on economic indicators and progress towards recovery goals.
Feedback Mechanisms: Establish channels for citizens to provide feedback on government policies and their impact.

By implementing these strategies, Trinidad and Tobago can work towards stabilizing its economy and setting the foundation for sustainable growth.
It will take more than 5 years.

In reply to sgtdjones


He deserves a chance.
He can't half as bad as de cluelass Impbert

In reply to Narper

Narps.....

Wait till they do an audit; they will see what that Idiot Imbert did?

He made up numbers and percentages to make the government look good.

The banks were by law to have 15% in withheld funds to keep them solvent.

He changed the law to 10% so the government can borrow more from the banks.

When oil and gas prices went up, he boasted about the monthly increase and debt resulting in alow percentage

When it went down, he remained silent.

Petrotrin debt was transferred to Heritage Petroleum...10 years ago...it was $650 Million US
Each year he borrowed to pay the interest and capital...it just crossed over a billion US.

He borrowed internally for 9 years to satisfy his budgets, approximately 85 billion T&T.
T&T internal debt skyrocketed to over 130 billion .

These are just a few I got from the central bank statements; some are hidden in what I call creative accounting.
T&T owes China over 15 billion US at undeclared interest rates NDA.

Where are they going to get the funds to pay such?

Davendranath Tancoo...resume tells a story of not having the acumen fiscally for this job...not experienced.
He would have difficulty being a CFO...

In reply to sgtdjones
Remember George Chambers of "done see" fame
Dem seh he was de best finance minister up to da time....and he didn't de inside of a University

In reply to Narper

Narps ...
He was the dumbest PM ever in T&T.

My comments is based on T&T's financial position at the moment
One cannot have someone learning on the job; it will not end up nice.
Then the one in charge of the HSF, a former governor of the central bank, lost over 500 million US dollars in two years.

Where do T&T get these people ?