“The United Nations is concerned for the welfare of these people and is in contact with the appropriate authorities in Port-of-Spain to ensure that any person in need of protection will get it without fail.” The following media statement on the “repatriation” of 82 Venezuelans from Trinidad and Tobago was …
Read More »‘Inexcusable delay;’ Judge says no to FoIA information for fired Rambarran
“Mr Rambarran was found by the Court to be guilty of NON-DISCLOSURE in filing his claim. In his media release of December 26th, 2015, he failed to disclose that he had been invited to meetings with the Minister of Finance prior to the revocation of his appointment. Additionally, in his …
Read More »Dear Editor: Counterfeit goods are a threat to the economy and can kill
“The argument that counterfeit goods do no harm is immediately silenced when matters of life and death are quite literally in issue. Imagine being prescribed a certain pill at a certain dosage to treat your condition. “Invariably, a counterfeit pharmaceutical will lack the essential compounds necessary to treat your condition. …
Read More »AG’s Cambridge Analytica probe is “misuse of power;” UNC insists TTPS and not JSC should investigate
“We support an investigation by the Commissioner of Police, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Integrity Commission, who are the appropriate persons to conduct investigations into allegations of breaches of the law. They are charged with the legal authority and responsibility for conducting fair and transparent investigations that can …
Read More »Dear Editor: Fear factor; the Guardian’s disturbing headline story on Michelle-Lee Ahye
“Irrespective of where one stands on LGBTQ rights, the story was shameful. It demeaned one of our island’s greatest athletes [Michelle-Lee Ahye] for no countervailing journalistic purpose. Not only was the premise of the story flawed, the merits of it too.” The following Letter to the Editor on today’s Trinidad …
Read More »Dear Editor: Recognising human rights of others is not a zero-sum game
“What we often fail to realise is that human rights are not a zero-sum game and recognising rights on the left does not remove rights on the right. “Recognising the human rights of former slaves to be free did not diminish the human rights of the former colonials to freedom. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why President Weekes should use her bouffs sparingly
“The thing about bouffs, though, is that they are a peculiarly ineffective means of communication. Often, they roll right off the back of the person at whom they are directed. In worst-case scenarios, such as when they come from a President, they can draw lines in the sand and raise monkey glands. “Just refer back to the Price vs the President situation.” …
Read More »BOOM! Bye bye, buggery laws; High Court declares sections 13 and 16 unconstitutional
Justice Rampersad: “The claimant, and others who express their sexual orientation in a similar way, cannot lawfully live their life, their private life, nor can they choose their life partners or create the families that they wish. To do so would be to incur the possibility of being branded a …
Read More »False PLOTT! President Weekes slams misinformation on her perceived role in Smith sacking
“Her Excellency is greatly distressed and dismayed by this fabrication, particularly in light of her reminder to citizens and the media in her Inauguration Address of their duty to report responsibly, which includes avoiding disseminating misinformation.” The following release from the Office of the President comes in response to a …
Read More »Dear Editor: Secrets, Smith, and State resources; why D/Martin Central MP’s belated defence is shameless
“Yet now, after he is fired and humiliated, he can’t wait to talk to a non-legal, non-binding committee, who he is confident will vindicate him? “Let us be clear: no committee can vindicate Smith at this stage. That opportunity has already been forfeited and he should be ashamed for trying …
Read More »Dear Editor: T&T’s athletes will not match Jamaica if they do not get the help they need at home
“Each time I view these international Games, I observe that Jamaica keeps getting better in almost every competition. They are very visible, with multiple athletes in every race possible. “So when are we in T&T going to get it right? “Time and time again our athletes will cry out for …
Read More »Dear Editor: Can T&T sport pass the brand test? Or are we simply setting our athletes up?
“Imagine you’re at a buffet table and, laid out in front of you, is an orgy of unimaginable delights. Why would you seek out and put on your plate the ones you know are toxic? “Such is the dilemma of sport in T&T. We have spent so much time, effort …
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