“[…] We never got an explanation from the EBC as to why they insisted on re-naming Arima South [as, now, Malabar/ Mausica] and feel comfortable with this outrageous decision. “[…] Why not apply the same principle in other districts like: Diego Martin Central, Northeast and West, Laventille East and West, …
Read More »Dear Editor: West Indies struggling with inferiority sickness against England
“[…] Mikyle Louis, you must bat deep into the innings; always go back to square one after a restart. Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie and Kavem Hodge, get to the pitch of the ball, play the ball under the eyes, keep it on the ground. “[…] The bowling unit never disappoints …
Read More »Dr Farrell: Muddy Silk—why flawed process harms deserving recipients and even T&T society
“[…] The late Basdeo Panday told us that ‘politics has a morality of its own’. That characterisation is certainly true of the practice of politics, well-known for back-stabbing, lying, and hypocrisy, here and indeed everywhere. “[…] But surely there are some areas of national life which should remain uninfected, if …
Read More »Dear Editor: Is Stand Your Ground legislation or tightened gun laws the better fit for T&T?
“[…] More recently, the Opposition Leader suggested that, should her party form the next government, all off-duty police and prison officers will be issued licensed firearms provided by the State. There are an estimated 7,000 police officers and over 3,000 prison officers in the country. “Let us, therefore, be very …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why more FULs are likelier to mean increased violence—not safety
“[…] Over the last five months, four law enforcement officers were involved in incidents with their licensed firearms. Three of these were robberies in which two of the officers lost their lives. “The fourth, also resulting in the death of an officer, stemmed from an argument. Two firearms were stolen …
Read More »Dear Editor: The Bible and women; why Deborah’s story matters
“[…] I did not always know about Deborah—based on my experience, she is rarely spoken about from the pulpits. So I had been a Christian for many years before coming across her story a few years ago during a bible study session. “I feel I need to write about it. …
Read More »Don’t let us end up like Titans! Grande youth team, Duranta, request financial support
“[…] We humbly request your support to make our journey to the Genesis Cup possible. Your contribution will not only benefit our team but also promote football excellence in our community. “We aspire not to suffer the same fate as the Jaric Titans, and your generosity can help us achieve …
Read More »Dear editor: Is T&T Transparency Institute really a worthy NGO?
“[…] We are not serious/Very few conscious/So I cannot agree with mih own chorus!…” from the first verse of Dis Place nice by Brother Valentino. “[…] Your silence will not protect you…” Audre Lorde, on the false beliefs and toxic consequences earned from calculated or cowardly silences. “Last call to …
Read More »Demming: What criteria were used to measure Erla’s performance?
When Erla Harewood-Christopher assumed the role of acting commissioner of police in December 2022 following the vacation of her predecessor, McDonald Jacob, I was optimistic that things would change and our approach to crime would improve. Her official appointment in February 2023 as our country’s first female commissioner of police …
Read More »Dear Editor: Women’s groups should lead push to improve neonatal wards
“[…] Women are the ones most directly involved. They bear most of the physical and psychological trauma of parent/motherhood during pregnancy—unlike the male who has the option to opt out at any time. “[…] Does this tragedy not expose the lack of attention given to a most vulnerable group charged …
Read More »Dear Editor: The problem with the IPL; and how it affects teams like the West Indies
“[…] When the IPL started back in 2008, it was a six-week tournament. The BCCI has since increased the official time span to eight weeks, but the true time is closer to 10 to 12 weeks. “[…] Despite all of that, the compensation package for the player’s home board has …
Read More »Dear editor: Farewell to a true Gens de Arime—everybody loved Raymond Morris
“[…] A true Gens de Arime, Raymond was loved and appreciated for his kind and generous spirit. “He was well known in Arima and surrounding districts in the entertainment fraternity having managed at one time the number one disco in the east. He was a painter, market vendor, …
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