Speeches
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Jan 18 2016
PM Feature Address – Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference & Tradeshow
TOPICS: energy,Energy Chamber,gas prices,oil and gas,OPEC,reduced revenues,TRINTOC,TRINTOPEC,
Good Morning. I am sure that a significant number of persons will agree with the view that as an oil producing country we are at a critical juncture in our existence. Whether this situation becomes a crisis or not depends on our approach to survival and managing our affairs. The word crisis conjures certain emotions […] -
Dec 29 2015
PM’s Address to the Nation – December 2015
TOPICS: Crude oil production,economy,expenditure,export earnings,foreign exchange,gas prices,LNG,Message to the Nation,national budget,oil and gas,
This evening I would like to address the national community on the state of the economy in light of the continuing fall in oil and gas prices and the consequences for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. In June 2014, (18 months ago) the price of West Texas Intermediate, (WTI), our benchmark crude oil, was […] -
Dec 25 2015
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE NATION 2015
TOPICS: Christmas,Message to the Nation,
On behalf of the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago, I extend warm Christmas greetings to our Christian Community and all those who share in the spirit of the Season. Christmas is a very special time in Trinidad and Tobago. In our own unique way we have created signature music in the form of […] -
Nov 11 2015
DIVALI MESSAGE TO THE NATION 2015
TOPICS: Divali,Hindu community,Message to the Nation,
Today, on behalf of the people and Government of Trinidad and Tobago, I extend warm greetings to our Hindu community, as the Nation celebrates the inspiring and joyous occasion of Divali, the festival of lights, which symbolises the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
