Tag Archives: Letter to the Editor

“[…] Dennise Demming, like many others, highlights Dr Keith Rowley’s TT$87,847 pension while juxtaposing it against the TT$3,000 pension of senior citizens. This comparison is both disingenuous and misleading. “The salaries and benefits of public officials, including the prime minister, are determined by the Salaries Review Commission—an independent body tasked …

Congratulations to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley on his departure from Whitehall and return to Mason Hall. His administration leaves behind a new airport terminal in Tobago, perhaps its final claim to success. As he transitions to retirement with a TT$87,847 monthly pension, the citizens who entrusted him with leadership …

“[…] The modern thong and beads era, while bold and unapologetic, often leans too far into the realm of impracticality. The disappearing thong, in particular, vanishes in part into crevices of unknown depth, leaving little to the imagination and often sacrificing comfort for shock value. “The bikini, on the other hand, has …

“[…] The MSJ is calling the Donald Trump/ Marco Rubio position for what it is. An act of an imperialist bully. “This is the 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine on steroids. That doctrine underpins the belief by the US that every country and every individual in this hemisphere is subject to US …

I support Melbourne Cricket Club president Mark Neita’s view that the best white ball players should play Test cricket for West Indies—but can it happen in reality? When famous England Premier League football club Manchester United lost 3-1 to Brighton on 19 January 2025, their coach Ruben Amorim described his …

“[…] A few years later, the Washington Darts joined the NASL and I decided to visit Trinidad on a recruiting trip in 1970. I signed Selris Figaro and reunited with Dilly. “Dilly later enticed Warren Archibald to come on board. Strengthened by these three outstanding players, The Washington Darts (already …

“[…] With the current leadership transition announced by Dr Keith Rowley, despite having new faces in the likes of Kareem Marcelle and Christian Birchwood for the Laventille seats and not-so-new faces in MPs Terrence Deyalsingh, Faris Al-Rawi, Stuart Young, Nyan Gadsby-Dolly—who all have at least 10 years of experience under …

“[…] Leroy De Leon was not only a footballer of extraordinary skill and vision but also an ambassador for the sport, inspiring generations of players with his talent, determination, and love for the game. “As one of the most gifted players of his era, he brought pride to our nation, …

“[…] Dr Amery Browne’s record speaks for itself… His recent withdrawal from the nomination process for Diego Martin West once again highlights the internal dynamics of party politics, where decisions sometimes prioritize strategy over proven competence. “As citizens, we must consider the implications of such decisions. Are we prioritising loyalty …

“[…] The Prime Minister’s Pension Act […] allows high-ranking public servants to secure pensions at the peak of their earnings—an advantage unavailable to the average citizen, whose pensions are typically calculated on lower salary scales and subject to strict caps. “This is a system that has been kept out of the …

“[…] Arresting and imprisoning individuals removes them from society, preventing them from committing more crimes while incarcerated. But there are hundreds more to take their place, who are likely to never face arrest or imprisonment. “Research shows that while punitive measures can temporarily reduce crime, they often fail to address …

“[…] The bigger problem here, is twofold. Firstly, Signal Hill Secondary is a former footballing powerhouse since the days of its Senior Comprehensive moniker, has decades under its belt of producing dazzling football, and, arguably, the most successful Trinbagonian player to have ever taken the field: Dwight Yorke. “SSFL seems …