“[…] The sight of public officials indulging in alcohol sends mixed messages, particularly to younger generations, who are often told to avoid drinking. “The transformation of Trinidad and Tobago will only occur when we start making conscious decisions that reflect the values we want to promote…” The following Letter to …
Read More »Dr Farrell: Dr Deyalsingh was wrong; let’s stop ramshackle cases for retaining Privy Council
“[…] The accusations of political or cultural bias against our judges are simply not warranted on the facts which I have also researched and documented—and to the extent that it may exist, is certainly no worse than any other jurisdiction, even the United Kingdom. “Let us stop falsely accusing our …
Read More »Dear Editor: The notorious Christopher Columbus must not be celebrated
“[…] Mr Rushton Paray opined that if we removed the ships from our coat of arms and removed the monuments honouring Christopher Columbus and other notorious colonial-era characters, we run the risk of being afflicted with ‘historical amnesia’. “This is a very fallacious argument… Not only Christians but many other …
Read More »Dear Editor: Disrespectful to remove street sign for cricket legend Jack Noreiga
“[…] 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 …
Read More »Dear Editor: Pan Trinbago will betray fraternity by abdicating Trincity land
“[…] Amazingly, Pan Trinbago has opted to forgo any possibility of sustainability by giving up this potential by exchanging 13 acres of land in Trincity/Orange Grove for a half-acre and an old building in Port of Spain. “In Trincity/ Orange Grove, the potential is as unlimited as the land space …
Read More »Dear Editor: Have some self-respect, T&T; remove symbol of Columbus’ barbarism!
“[…] India, in the 1990s, replaced the colonial names of its cities with their pre-colonial ancestral names. That country knows something about self-respect. “Christopher Columbus’ three ships on our nation’s coat of arms is a veritable symbol of the genocide and brutal barbarism that was ushered into the Americas with the arrival …
Read More »PM’s coat of arms announcement needed consultation and political neutrality
“[…] While I have no issues with our national emblems being reconsidered and redesigned, because that kind of thinking is long overdue, my quibble lies with how the decision was announced and arrived at—though not in that order. “[…] It also raises questions of oversight since it is usually the …
Read More »Dear Editor: T&T Coat of Arms should not be business of any one political party
“[…] It is my view therefore that a decision to alter the Coat of Arms should not have been made by the political directorate at its party convention taking into account the implications for such a change, which is not the responsibility of any political party, but a responsibility of …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why not introduce community service instead of fines for speeding, etc?
“[…] Imagine a system where those who have received fines for minor offenses, such as traffic violations or littering, or who have been convicted of petty crimes, are given the opportunity to contribute positively to their communities through community service. “This initiative would not only alleviate the financial burden on …
Read More »Orson: How to break chains of mental slavery—including pressure of social media
“[…] The term ‘mental slavery’ suggests that even after physical chains have been broken, the psychological and cultural chains imposed by centuries of oppression can persist. “These chains are manifested in the form of internalized racism, self-doubt, and a sense of inferiority that can be deeply ingrained in the consciousness …
Read More »Dear Editor: Give FIU wider powers to help combat crime wave
“[…] What appears to have escaped the attention of many of our law-abiding citizens is the relationship between many violent crimes and the white-collar variety. “The foot soldiers and their gang leaders do not have the wherewithal to corrupt law-enforcement officials and, indeed, other key state officials and/or to import illegal drugs and illegal firearms. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Sacking Angus Eve makes no sense—what has he done to deserve that?
“[…] Coaches who don’t get their team to perform should face the sack. Angus Eve just managed a 7-1 victory against The Bahamas. With that goal difference and a result against Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are practically through to the final round. “[…] Perhaps what Kieron Edwards should’ve focused …
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