Tag Archives: Ashton Ford

“[…] The practice of naming streets in the La Horquetta Housing Development after the country’s leading personalities started under then Minister of Housing Wendell Mottley in 1982 and properly honoured and inspired communities and their residents. “Consequently, the naming of the street after Jack Noreiga was a well-deserved tribute for …

“[…] 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, …

    “[…] 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, …

“[…] Dr Eric Williams was referring to people who preceded Basdeo Panday that were moving mountains to divide the country in an obscene manner to get the support of the East Indians at home and abroad–all in the quest for political power based on race. “[…] When Panday talks about …

“[…] Today it is indeed pathetic to see the young [Fulham] cricketers play without a pavilion, no changing or toilet facilities, and nowhere to store their equipment. “The same applies to Agents at the Rehab Centre… A promise was made to construct [a] pavilion and provide a motor roller to …

“[…] What is significant about our [Arima] icons is the fact that in almost every aspect of life the individuals were first in their respective fields.  “[…] I believe it must be incumbent on the Arima Council to lobby for the introduction of the history of Arima to be included …

“[…] It is no secret that the officers in the Coast Guard are traumatised by the continued accusations from her and the other Opposition members who have already found them guilty of the most heinous crime: MURDER—without the completion of an official investigation. “What is even more significant is the …

“[…] Today, when we look at this cherished town that can boast of being the country’s only Royal Chartered Borough—a status granted by Queen Victoria in 1888—we see only a battered and bruised community which has lost all the facilities that made it so special and is now reduced to …

“[…] I recalled the vociferous demands and protest by the then PSA leadership [in 1986] for an increase in salaries from the Government, while the opposition National Alliance for Reconstruction (NAR) promised that they would implement the requested increase. “[…] Without an ounce of shame, I note the exact same …

“[…] Among Arimians, there is an angst over the absence of crucial services in Arima namely: District Revenue Office (in the past, an office existed for almost a century at Broadway, Arima), Immigration, Performing Arts Centre, Social Welfare, Ministry of Education sub-office, and HDC (given the massive housing programme one …

“[…] It is believed that [Brian Bain] got his goalkeeping skills from his elder brother, Brendan, who also had a stint in the same capacity at QRC. “The brothers held the spotlight when they faced each other in the AFL competitions on opposing teams—Brian for Ramsbottom and Brendan with Fulham…” …

“[…] Through his ability to listen to diverse opinions and his recognition of the merit of the arguments for the recognition of emancipation, Prime Minister George Chambers propelled Trinidad and Tobago to the globally significant position of becoming the first country in the world to declare Emancipation Day as a …