Scene: Office of the Prime Minister. Mr Live Wire waits patiently for the arrival of the Prime Minister and an exclusive interview. The Prime Minister walks in and greets him enthusiastically. PM: Good day. So you are the Vanity Fair reporter eh? Very nice to meet you. How has your …
Read More »The Opposition discusses Rowley’s 69, P*****p and Farsebook
Scene: Office of the Opposition Leader at Balisier House. (PNM political leader Keith Rowley walks in to find Opposition Senators Faris Al-Rawi and Fitzgerald Hinds already seated). Opposition Leader: Yes. What can I help you all with? Faris Al-Rawi: It is a splendid day, Opposition Leader. I said so myself …
Read More »Yes, Prime Minister: Confused Prakash seeks answers on reform; and turkeys
Scene: Office of the Prime Minister. (Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar walks in to meet COP leader Prakash Ramadhar already seated) Prime Minister: Hello Prakash. Did I keep you waiting long? Prakash Ramadhar: No longer than usual, Madam Prime Minister. Prime Minister: It was that damn Verna! Did you see how …
Read More »Yes, Prime Minister: Anan takes PP on a Trek Into Darkness
Scene: Office of the Prime Minister Attorney General Anand Ramlogan closes the door quietly behind him. Attorney General: Good day, Prime Minister. Prime Minister: “Good day?!” Are you crazy?! Haven’t you seen the papers today?! AG: Relax, my lady. Everything is under control… PM: What the hell are you talking …
Read More »Live Wire: Opposition adopts swinging position on hanging
Scene: Office of the Opposition Leader PNM Senators Faris Al-Rawi and Fitzgerald Hinds walk in and stiffly shake hands with Opposition Leader Keith Rowley. Al-Rawi sits closest to the door, which is slightly ajar. Rowley walks behind the two seated Senators and slams the door shut. Keith Rowley: You two …
Read More »The Prime Minister remembers an Iron Lady; sorta
Scene: Office of the Prime Minister 8.01 am: Phone rings on the Prime Minister’s desk. 9.30 am: Phone rings again. 10.00 am: Phone rings again. 11.35 am: Phone rings. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar answers. GISL CEO Andy Johnson: Good morning, Prime Minister. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar: Don’t “good morning” …
Read More »Yes, Prime Minister: Kamla puts foot down on Warner issue
Scene: Office of the Prime Minister. (National Security Minister Jack Warner walks in and closes the door behind him.) National Security Minister Jack Warner: Yes, Prime Minister? The AG told me you wanted to see me. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar: It is over, Jack. This FBI business is the last …
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