“[…] We should seek to establish an advisory committee comprising of eminent jurists and law enforcement officials from some [foreign] jurisdictions (possibly a five-member panel) to undertake a comprehensive review of our existing laws and other measures/practices in our criminal justice system. “[…] Accordingly, all crimes related to the illegal importation …
Read More »Dear Editor: Martin Daly SC should explain finer points of Vincent Nelson’s indemnity deal
“[…] I would also like Mr [Martin] Daly SC to explain, in his column, why he thinks that the DPP took the correct decision to discontinue, for the time being, the charges against Messrs Anand Ramlogan, SC, and Gerard Ramdeen—having regard to all the documentary and other information in the public domain, …
Read More »Dear Editor: It’s a glaring omission not to award ORTT to “Kitch” and 2008 Olympics 4x100m team
“[…] Kitch was not a medical doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, a banker, or someone with ‘Dr’ before his name. However, his sterling contribution to this country far surpassed [that made by] many who hold such academic accolades, and have in the past received the ORTT. “[…] Another glaring omission is the …
Read More »Dear Editor: UNC’s unfounded conspiracy claims of conspiracy against David Lee are reckless
“[…] Where is the evidence of a PNM-inspired political conspiracy in the charging of Mr David Lee? He who alleges must prove. “[…] Patriotic, sober-minded, and mature thinking citizens who are imbued with copious wisdom, no doubt would realise that nothing should be said or done that could lead, inadvertently, to …
Read More »Dear Editor: Too much negativity in media! Columnists and contributors should also inspire
“[…] I have no difficulty with the working journalists reporting the news as they find it, whether positive or negative… My concern is with the columnists and the established letter-writers. “I am suggesting that you devote at least one of your contributions per month to a positive message—something that will …
Read More »Dear Editor: Anil Roberts’ behaviour was appalling; what manner of man is this?
“[…] Mr Anil Roberts, from his demeanour in the video, seemed to have taken a particular delight in his very unsavoury comments. Where is the milk of human kindness? What manner of man is this? “[…] I do not feel that a politician should stoop so low with respect to his …
Read More »Dear Editor: Based on his recent statements, what will happen if Griffith is appointed CoP?
“[…] Is it acceptable for aspirants for the post of commissioner of police to publicly criticise each other by name before the selection process has been completed by the Police Service Commission? “[…] How is Griffith going to manage being the leader of a political party one day, and a …
Read More »Dear Editor: Please Prime Minister, include prisoners’ art in Independence art exhibition
“[…] I saw recently, via our local news media, the paintings done by some of our prisoners, and I was, indeed, very impressed by what I saw. “[…] The display of the paintings done by our prisoners at the Independence art exhibition would go a long way towards giving effect …
Read More »Dear Editor: Mrs Robinson-Regis has nothing to apologise for; stop the victim blaming!
“[…] Mrs Camille Robinson-Regis, at the relevant political meeting, laid a series of charges against Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In so doing, for dramatic effect—as is the norm on the political hustings and in the court of law, as depicted in movies—she referenced the Leader of the Opposition’s full name, including …
Read More »Dear Editor: Let’s do right by Kitch and give him the ORTT he richly deserves
“[…] In 1993, for very spurious reasons which do not bear repeating, Kitch and Sparrow were denied the nation’s then highest national award, the Trinity Cross, although both were clearly deserving of the honour. They were both offered the Chaconia Medal (Gold), which Kitch refused—having regard to the aspersions cast …
Read More »Dear Editor: If PM did not instruct or intimidate PolSC members, how is what he did interference?
“[…] The obligation of the PM was to share the information with the PolSC as soon as possible, and leave it to that institution to deal with the matter on its own “[…] Are our memories so shallow that we have forgotten the attempted coup in 1990?! At the time, …
Read More »Dear Editor: Opposition Leader, not T&T citizens, must be ashamed; Kamla must apologise
“[…] The refugee crisis in Venezuela was not spawned by any government in T&T, either past or present. We are the victims of geo-politics… The shame is not on our country, but on those politicians and so-called validating elites/professionals […] who are willing to be pawns of a bully to …
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