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Robert Persaud
Robert Persaud

Agriculture risk assessment to begin shortly

-to target rice sector An assessment to evaluate the risks faced by the local agriculture sector with emphasis on the rice supply chain and the feasibility of agriculture risk transfer and insurance solutions for the sector is to begin soon.

Port Kaituma school dorm receives food supplies

-education officer unaware of shortage A month’s supply of food stuff was provided to the Port Kaituma Secondary School dormitory yesterday, three days after the children who occupy the facility were sent home because of the lack of food.

T&T Finance Minister is new COFAP chair

Caricom Secretary-General Edwin Carrington urged newly appointed chairman to the Council for Finance and Planning (COFAP) Karen Nunez-Tesheira to pursue the agenda for developing the CSME and joint initiatives to combat the effects that the global financial crisis continues to have on the Region.

The pupils of St Margaret’s assemble for their road march with head teacher Borgette Charles.

St Margaret’s celebrates 75 years of quality education

After seventy-five years of high-quality teaching and outstanding results at national examinations, St Margaret’s Primary School continues the tradition of improving the social and academic performance of its charges as reflected in its motto ‘To Be The Best I Can Be.’

US voices concern over Afghan media rules

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan promised yesterday to clarify restrictions on news coverage of Taliban strikes, and hinted it may row back from the most draconian measures, which amount to a total ban on filming during attacks.

Jerry Brown announces run for California governor

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California Attorney General Jerry Brown formally announced on Tuesday his run for governor of the economically troubled state, becoming the only high-profile Democrat facing a Republican field led by former eBay Inc CEO Meg Whitman.

Unique outdoor furniture made entirely of porcelain as well as vases of all sizes can be purchased at the porcelain trade fair on at the Chinese Association building on Brickdam.

Trade fair showcases porcelain art

The Chinese Association is currently hosting the China Jing Zhen Art Porcelain Trade Fair at its Brickdam headquarters, offering the public a chance to obtain unique and decorative vases, wall paintings and Chinese handmade porcelain artefacts.

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

CONSTITUCION, Chile (Reuters) – Chile’s government  used helicopters and boats to speed up the delivery of food to  hungry survivors on Tuesday as the death toll rose to nearly  800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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