When constitutionally-independent institutions in the country seem to be collapsing, when holders of the highest offices seem confused about their roles and perplexed about their powers. And when the law publicly proves to be the proverbial ass, then, Trinidad and Tobago, we have a problem. A very serious problem. Many people …
Read More »Rowley has no time for Integrity; he’s trying to be T&T Prime Minister
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley will not allow himself to be sidetracked by matters of integrity as he continues his campaign to be elected as Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister. Well, that’s a load off the minds of people who are afraid of a radical change in governance. At a …
Read More »Ace Ventour leaves Kamla flushed; Live Wire attends to PM
Just when you think Trinidad and Tobago’s politics has lost the capacity to surprise. Out jumps another revelation that seems so ludicrous and unconscionable that one does not know whether to laugh or cry. But enough about Jack Warner’s stunning announcement that he can find 40 people willing to lose …
Read More »Dodgy IC resignation has Live Wire fuming… at himself!
Seriously, Tanty Kamla?! Seriously?! There are a few scenarios that set off alarm bells immediately. Jack Warner offering to provide a budget for any project, Tiger Woods hosting a bridal shower or Anil Roberts practising Spanish. Add to that an Integrity Committee member resigning within hours of an indirect brush …
Read More »Integrity Commission gives ‘emailgate’ verdict; but was justice served?
Not since Roman prefect Pontius Pilate made a grand show of washing his hands—during a dodgy and memorable case immortalised in the New Testament—has a legislative body shown so much enthusiasm for ridding itself of a matter and so little stomach for taking responsibility for its decision. Rather than make …
Read More »Integrity Commission: We have not finished ‘Emailgate’ investigations
The Integrity Commission has denied any suggestion that it has completed its investigation into “Emailgate”, despite the People’s Partnership Government’s suspension of Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley from Parliament yesterday. Leader of Government Business Dr Roodal Moonilal moved a motion of censure against Rowley for supposedly bringing false information to …
Read More »Own Goals and Penalties: Did PP and PNM subvert Constitution on pensions?
Sometimes the beauty of a goal is in its build up, not the scoring. Last week, on June 14, Trinidad Express journalist Ria Taitt revealed that the Lower House (MPs) had just approved amendments to two bills, which would give themselves fat new pensions. The story took about 48 hours to really …
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