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| November 14, 2006 |
Joint Response by the TTMA & TTCIC re Implementation of T&TEC Rate Increases
The implementation of the T&TEC Rate Increase has come as no surprise to the Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association, since several regional public consultations and opportunities for submission of comments were previously held in addition to a draft determination being published at the time it was submitted to Government.
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| November 03, 2006 |
TTMA congratulates Port of Port of Spain
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association congratulates the Port of Port of Spain’s move to improve access to the facility. |
| October 11, 2006 |
TTMA urges Government to put the brakes on Proposed Rapid Rail Project
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is very concerned that the Government is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a Rapid Rail system in this country. |
| October 05, 2006 |
TTMA'S Statement on the 2006-2007 Budget Presentation
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association would like to commend several of the initiatives announced by the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Patrick Manning in his 2006-2007 Budget presentation. |
| August 28, 2006 |
Rising Inflation Worries TTMA
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is concerned about the Central Bank’s recent statement that rising food prices continue to add to inflationary pressures in the domestic economy. |
| August 22, 2006 |
TTMA Submits its Budget Recommendations to Government
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is calling on Government to tackle head-on in its upcoming Budget presentation, the issues that continue to affect manufacturers. These include the strengthening of regulatory bodies, incentives for new businesses, and crime. |
| July 18, 2006 |
New Regulations for Wood Packaging Material for Exports
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association wishes to remind its members that the United States Customs and Border Protection has implemented new regulations for wood packaging material. |
| July 10, 2006 |
TTMA and CSME Unit co-host seminar on CARICOM Single Market and Economy
The TTMA, in conjunction with the CSME Unit, is hosting a breakfast seminar titled “CARICOM Single Market and Economy - Report on New Developments”. |
| July 07, 2006 |
The Transportation System in T&T - A Meeting with the Honourable Minister of Works and Transport
Every day, thousands of workers spend hours in traffic heading to and from their workplaces. This leads to frustration, low morale, and a decline in worker productivity. |
| June 30, 2006 |
TTMA Calls for OSHA Authority to be Set Up
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is deeply concerned about an explosion at a Powergen power supply station in Penal on Wednesday in which two workers died and another was seriously injured. |
| June 16, 2006 |
TTMA CONGRATULATES SOCA WARRIORS
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association wishes to congratulate the T&T Soca Warriors on an outstanding performance against England in Nuremburg, Germany on Thursday 15th June, 2006. |
| May 24, 2006 |
TTMA HOSTS STAKEHOLDERS FORUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Contractors in Trinidad and Tobago continue to face many challenges, among them a shortage of skilled labour, a shortage of materials, in particular aggregate, and rising prices of inputs such as steel and transport. |
| May 08, 2006 |
TTMA to host conference on Corporate Social Responsibility
What more can the business community do to bring about a reduction in crime? Everyday, we are bombarded with news headlines that show that the social fabric of Trinidad & Tobago is steadily deteriorating. Murders, kidnappings, rape, incest, child prostitution, corruption, and violence in schools are on the rise. |
| May 01, 2006 |
TTMA SALUTES WORKERS ON MAY DAY
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) joins with workers and labour unions as they mark International Workers Day, or May Day as it’s known in the labour movement. |
| April 06, 2006 |
PAUL QUESNEL RE-ELECTED FOR ANOTHER TERM AS PRESIDENT – NAMES 3 VICE PRESIDENTS
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2006, The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association recently held it 50th Annual General Meeting at its Headquarters located at #42 Tenth Avenue in Barataria. |
| November 18, 2005 |
TTMA THANKS THE SOCA WARRIORS
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association congratulates the Soca Warriors |
| November 03, 2005 |
THE SLAUGHTERING OF OUR YOUTH CONTINUES
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is appalled and shocked with the unabated slaughter of the nation’s youth! |
| October 28, 2005 |
PRIME MINISTER OF THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES VISITS TTMA
His Excellency Etienne N. IJs, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles on his three day visit to the twin island Trinidad and Tobago met with executives of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufactures’ Association on Wednesday, October 26th 2005 at the Association’s headquarters in Barataria. |
| October 17, 2005 |
TTMA WILL PARTICIPATE IN KEITH NOEL'S 136 MARCH
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association will be strongly represented at the Keith Noel 136 Committee “Death March” this coming Saturday. Some Members will wear TTMA T-Shirts with the message: “Mr. Prime Minister Save our Country. DO IT NOW”. Other manufacturing companies have decided to create their own messages. The intention is to join the KN136 Committee in sending a resounding message of unity with regard to the untenable crime situation. |
| September 29, 2005 |
TTMA COMMENTS ON 2005/2006 BUDGET STATEMENT
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association notes the provisions of the 2005/2006 National Budget, presented in Parliament today by the Honourable Prime Minister Manning. |
| September 27, 2005 |
THE TTMA ASK THE PRIME MINISTER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CRIME
The TTMA has attempted both talk and dialogue with stakeholders on the issue of crime and obviously this has not been working.
We have delivered this letter to the Prime Minister's Office and are asking him to accept responsibility for crime as Leader of the Nation and address the crime situation as a matter of critical importance to the survival of this nation. |
| September 16, 2005 |
TTMA meets with Local Government and members of the URP Management
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) met on Wednesday, September 14th 2005 with the Minister of Local Government and members of the Management of the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) at Kent House, Maraval. The meeting agreed to further consultations and collaboration between the two parties. Minister Dumas outlined the several supervisory methods currently in operation, which have made the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP) achieve its objective in delivering assistance to those in need to an extent never before achieved. |
| September 07, 2005 |
THE SUGAR SITUATION:Gets More Sour by the Hour
Trinidad and Tobago’s competitiveness has been dealt a harsh blow and the situation is becoming more ridiculous by the minute. To add further insult to injury, manufacturers are now having their export orders held back due to lack of certification by TIDCO. |
| September 02, 2005 |
TRINIDAD EXPORTS TO THE USA AND CANADA THREATENED
TTMA expresses concern with Trinidad & Tobago’s apparent lack of preparedness to meet the new internationally phytosanitary regulations to be implemented Sept 16th by USA and Canada. |
| September 01, 2005 |
MINDLESS ATTACK ON TEENAGERS
The TTMA is horrified with the shocking and mindless attack on innocent teenagers at the Simple Song Panyard in Arima on Tuesday night. |
| August 11, 2005 |
SECOND BOMB EXPLOSION IN POS
Trinidad and Tobago is on the edge, and our Government must act now before we arrive at the point of no return. |
| July 29, 2005 |
THREAT ON THE LIFE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association is dismayed by the announcement that there is a threat on the life of the Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. |
| July 12, 2005 |
Manufacturers Competitivness Threatened
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association wishes to express its displeasure regarding the decision by the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago to charge rental and other fees to importers and exporters for the last 23 days. We call on the PATT to reconsider this decision….NOW! |
| July 12, 2005 |
TTMA EXTENDS SYMPATHY TO VICTIMS OF POS BLAST
The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association extends its deepest sympathy to the victims of yesterday’s explosion in our capital city of Port of Spain. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured as a result of this heinous criminal act. |
| June 24, 2005 |
Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association Calls for Accountability on Additional $3 Billlion Budget Spending
The Government’s Recent Announcement of its intention to approach Parliament for an additional $3 billion for its 2004-2005 budget raises several very troubling questions. |
| April 29, 2005 |
TTMA WARNS OF DECREASING COMPETITIVENESS & RISING COST OF LIVING
The TTMA has now exhausted every avenue available to it to highlight the detrimental effects that the inefficiencies of the Port of Port-of-Spain and the Customs & Excise Division have on this country’s trade. |
| April 05, 2005 |
CARICOM SECRETARY GENERAL TO ADDRESS TTMA AGM BREAKFAST
Dr. Edwin Carrington, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will deliver a Special Address, focusing on the expected impact of the CSME and the FTAA on the Caribbean region. |
| January 10, 2005 |
Congestion Surcharges
The TTMA, having met with the Honourable Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Port Authority of T & T on December 23rd, 2004 remains confident that the commitment made at the meeting will alleviate much of the congestion in early 2005. |
| January 05, 2005 |
Prime Minister Supports Port Improvement
President of the TTMA, Anthony Aboud and Chairman of the PATT, Mr Noel Garcia met with Hon. Patrick Manning last Thursday 23rd, December at Whitehall... |
| October 12, 2004 |
TTMA MOURNS NAZ AHAMAD
The Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) joins with the national community in mourning the death of Naz Ahamad, entrepreneur and business leader.
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| September 02, 2004 |
TTMA CAUTIONS AGAINST MAKING INDIGENOUS PRODUCTS NON COMPETITIVE
The TTMA is observing with concern the current negotiations for wage increases at CDC and Carib Glass. |
| July 19, 2004 |
TTMA APPEALS FOR THE RELEASE OF VIJAY PERSAD
The Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) joins the rest of the nation in praying for the safe return of Vijay Persad. |
| July 19, 2004 |
TTMA WELCOMES RETURN TO WORK AND NEGOTIATION PROCESS AT CDC
The Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) welcomes the good sense demonstrated by the Union (NUGFW) representing the workers at the Caribbean Development Company (CDC). |
| July 19, 2004 |
TTMA CONGRATULATES EXEMPLARS
The Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers’ Association echoes high praises and congratulations to three of the country’s exemplars today on major achievements. These men have epitomized what hard work and diligence to life goals can accomplish. |
| June 09, 2004 |
TTMA URGES ALL PARLIAMENTARIANS TO SUPPORT REFORM FOR THE POLICE SERVICE
The members of the Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) join with the rest of the national community in thanksgiving for the safe return of Saada Singh to her family. |
| May 14, 2004 |
Trade and Investment Convention 2004 opens Monday with Prime Minister’s Tour of Exhibits
The Trade and Investment Convention will be formally opened by The Honourable Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, at the Trinidad Hilton and Conference Centre on Monday (May 17th 2004). The Prime Minister will cut the ribbon, tour more than 100 exhibit booths and declare the Caribbean’s biggest business-to-business convention open to buyers, distributors and investors. |
| May 12, 2004 |
Trade and Investment Convention 2004 completely sold out,
Country Pavilions from Cuba, Costa Rica, Venezuela at TIC 2004
Exhibition space for the Trade and Investment Convention 2004 (TIC 2004) is completely sold out, and organisers expect a total of 2,000 business people – including buyers, distributors, and investors - to visit the Convention during its four day run at the Hilton next week. |
