THE UNITED National Congress is extremely concerned about the recent developments in the midst of the ongoing food crisis where food items are either in short supply or extremely high priced.

THE UNITED National Congress condemns the attack on retailers such as supermarket and pluck-shop operators and doubles venders, by the government in the ongoing food crisis.

LEADER of the Opposition Basdeo Panday says His Excellency President George Maxwell Richards is right in calling for vigilance in guarding the nation’s purse however he believes the President’s concerns over accountability and transparency in public affairs have come too late.

THE COUVA NORTH Constituency of the United National Congress condemns the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to prevent the Honourable Basdeo Panday from performing his duties in the Parliament.

MINISTER of Trade Dr Keith Rowley should resign or be fired for his confessed incompetence in dealing with the on-going flour shortage, and make way for someone who is more competent or ambitious.