“The matter referred to concerns the chauffeur’s allowance granted to the learned judge in her capacity as a judge. The High Court found as a fact that the allowance claimed arose as a matter of personal entitlement. “Up to that point in time, there had remained a question as to …
Read More »Dear Editor: Time for a Madame President; CAFRA asks for qualified women to be considered
“[…] Five male Presidents later, the next President of Trinidad and Tobago should be a woman. Such an appointment would be a significant indicator of gender equality and an expression of the democratic value of inclusion. “We should widen the scope of persons to be considered and Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »Dear Editor: Do we want a president above suspicion? Then we have to look elsewhere!
“I was horrified to learn that the People’s National Movement (PNM) is trying to foist on us Rolston Nelson while the United National Congress (UNC) is proposing Gladys Gafoor. “My mind instantly went numb.” The following Letter to the Editor, which deals with the issue of the imminent election of …
Read More »Golden Girl Makes Integrity Commission Must-See TV
It seems that Integrity Commission meetings were as colourful as any low-brow reality television show and dishonesty, bullying and even threats of violence were apparently not uncommon occurrences. The Lady Gla Ga show kicks off in court on June 18 and, judging from the highlights, it should be compelling viewing; …
Read More »Gafoor living in denial
Suspended Integrity Commission Deputy Chairman Gladys Gafoor, who last week said she never heard of reporter Andre Bagoo or the Newsday, was accused by the Office of the President of deceiving the press when she claimed she knew nothing of her suspension. In response, Gafoor may or may not have …
Read More »Gafoor never lies… Honest
Suspended deputy chairman of the Integrity Commission, Gladys Gafoor, insisted yesterday that she never compromises her principles and integrity. When asked to comment on police raid at Newsday, Gafoor claimed she did not know reporter Andre Bagoo. Or the Newsday. More from Wired868 Big Momma’s House; why we are all …
Read More »In-fighting at Integrity Commission
Anti-Corruption Bureau reportedly asked to investigate Integrity Commission Deputy Chairman who responded with a pre-action protocol letter against the Commission. In other news, local Transparency International cannot get international body to return calls. More from Wired868 Big Momma’s House; why we are all right about Marlene… and wrong Independent Senator …
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