Stuck between a growing social revolution here in Lebanon and our annual floods brought about by rampant political corruption—which gave rise to the aforementioned unrest—I had little time or interest in watching the recently concluded Miss Universe Beauty Pageant. My interest piqued of course when I saw on BBC World …
Read More »Dear Editor: Demonetisation of $100 note ‘unreasonable, irrational and a breach of citizens’ rights’
“We are of the respectful view that the impugned legislation contravenes a citizen’s constitutional right to the enjoyment of property and not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law. “While it is accepted that a bona fide change in the form of legal tender may serve a …
Read More »‘All nationals must denounce Sat Maharaj’s hateful rhetoric!’ Devant distances himself from Sat
“All nationals must denounce Sat Maharaj’s hateful rhetoric. The Constitutional Right to freedom of speech is not just a right. It’s also a responsibility. “We have a duty to speak out against evil, hateful beliefs through free speech of our own that advances our shared value of equality.” The following …
Read More »EOC: Denying employment on religious grounds is illegal; SMDS: EOC is soliciting Nafisah and has proven bias
“Members of the public are reminded that denying employment to someone on the basis of their religion may constitute discrimination, and is prohibited by the Equal Opportunity Act. “[…] Persons who have been subjected to discrimination in their employment, on the basis of their religion—or any other status ground—can lodge …
Read More »Garcia’s response to hijab furore “lacks veracity and mature thought;” SDMS issues legal letter to AG
“The SDMS has not deprived Ms [Nafisah] Nakhid of any substantive right, […] indeed, the right of any qualifying citizen to participate in [the State-run OJT] programme cannot equate to a right to be enrolled specifically at the Lakshmi Girls High School. “Therefore, references by the Minister of Education with …
Read More »18 T&T civil society groups unite on eradication of child marriage
The Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago (AFETT), Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA), Coalition Advocating for Inclusion of Sexual Orientation (CAISO), Domestic Violence Survivors Reaching Out, Down Syndrome Family Network, UWI Faculty of Law (St Augustine Campus), Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT), …
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