“[…] He was certainly a man of deep and original thought. Dennis ‘Sprangalang’ Hall will always be remembered for his ability to take serious and complex issues and portray them in a manner in which everyone could understand, appreciate and enjoy…” The following press statement on the passing of cultural …
Read More »Dear editor: Gender-based violence is a ‘shadow pandemic’ in T&T; we need attitudinal change
“[…] Attitudinal and behavioural changes won’t happen by vaps. We have serious work to do. For example, we must address the need for values/conscience formation and citizenship programmes—at home, in our educational institutions, in our faith communities, in our workplaces etc…” The following is a press statement from the Catholic …
Read More »Race, politics and coronavirus; President Weekes targets T&T’s biggest challenges on Independence Day
“[…] The lead-up to the [2020] election and its immediate aftermath saw political differences couched in vitriolic racist rants, complete with the most foul language. “[…] While some of these exchanges may have taken place at close quarters, social media provided a convenient and safe vehicle from which to launch …
Read More »President Weekes: ‘Can we trust you, parliamentarians? I’m asking for a friend…’
“[…] Citizens have come to feel that they have been repeatedly forsaken, betrayed and mamaguyed by those they have put in a position to make laws for their peace, order and good governance. “Members of the 12th Parliament, I need to ask you a personal question. Can we trust you? …
Read More »CAL sets up additional flight to NY, students prioritised but anyone can apply
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is creating an additional flight to the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York—and, although priority will be given to students, anyone can apply for a seat. CAL did not reveal the projected date for the trip. However, interested parties must lodge their interest by 5pm …
Read More »CAL puts on second flight for students studying abroad, Tue deadline to book spot
Caribbean Airlines is putting on a special flight for Trinidad and Tobago students who are studying abroad and wish to return to school. The flight, which is being coordinated jointly with the Ministry of National Security, is the second such venture by CAL after a similar trip to the Miami …
Read More »Dr Rowley and Cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow, PNM still challenging Padarath’s nomination form
Dr Keith Rowley and his new Cabinet will be sworn in from 4pm tomorrow, after Election and Boundaries Commission (EBC) chairman Mark Ramkerrysingh forwarded the 2020 General Election results to President Paula-Mae Weekes today. The People’s National Movement (PNM) were confirmed to have triumphed by 22 seats to 19, after challenges …
Read More »Kamla: I accept that PNM won election; but I will not resign as Opposition leader
“[…] After some days of reflection and monitoring of the progress of the election recount process, I am satisfied that the people have spoken and that Dr [Keith] Rowley and his party shall form the new Government of Trinidad and Tobago. “[…] The election is over and now, it is back …
Read More »EBC: UNC requests ‘have no legal bearing on the recount’ and ‘prolonging the process unnecessarily’
“[…] During the recount, there have been requests to inspect additional documents and requests for specimens of initials. These requests have no legal bearing on the recount. “The raising of matters not properly to be considered at a recount, together with non-adherence to the times set by Returning Officers for …
Read More »Dear editor: Don’t justify ‘cockroach’ slur, commissioner—it is a slippery slope
Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith obviously realised that his use of the word ‘cockroaches’ was at risk of being construed in a racist way. That is why he had to come out to ‘clarify’ his position. [Daily Express, 14/08/2020: ‘Griffith: Tone down race talk’]. But having recognised the danger of …
Read More »Dear Editor: Does every creed and race ‘FIND an equal place’ or ‘FINDS’—it matters!
“[…] I have seen many publications on government websites that reproduce the words of our anthem on their webpages as: ‘here every creed and race FINDS…’ and on others that state that it is: ‘here every creed and race FIND…’ “Which is it? It may seem pedantic and as if …
Read More »Open Bible: God is not racist, Trinbagonians must stop tearing down each other
“God is not racist. He is the God who loves us, having created every one of us in His image… “Even though it is natural to have an affinity or a special love for the particular ethnicity or race into which we were born, that affinity should not be the basis to look …
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