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THE EDITOR: I always thought the Government’s duty was to fight crime and safeguarding its people, but not here in Trinidad. The criminals have been getting so much support, and I am sure they are laughing their hearts out, although they are heartless with their atrocious crimes.

Dear Editor As if to show how “independent” they are, the Independent Senators have been refusing to support the Defence Amendment Bill. Their “independence” reached the ludicrous yesterday, when they almost came to blows with Senator Wayne Sturge who,...

Dear Editor The behavior of the Independent bench when faced by stinging criticisms from temporary Senator Wayne Sturge has left a sour taste in my mouth and clearly, they have shown their bias against the government.

Sometimes, horrific happenings erupt which, at first, make us cry out, “Why us, Lord, why?” but, from which, as time proceeds, we learn powerful lessons for our future well-being. Local news media houses swiftly brought us on-the-scene reports of the Boston Marathon bombing and...

THE EDITOR: There is a popular consensus that the death penalty should be carried out in TT, which remains the legal punishment for murder in this country. With the recent remarks by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar that her Government intends to reintroduce the Capital Offences Bill,...

The number 34 has acquired a fair amount of notoriety in the recent past. As a mathematician, I feel compelled to put in a good word for the number 34. You may reasonably ask, “What is so special about 34?” The answer is nothing short of magical. I remember my first encounter in...

With reference to the articles written about Keith Rowley’s objections to the recent meetings among key stakeholders in the Defence Bill, I have been pushed into the belief the People’s National Movement (PNM) has been fairly trapped and is simply lashing out like a wild animal. 

Dear Editor I read with great interest newspaper articles dealing with the local government Reform Consultations. I was honestly taken back when I read that the Regional Corporations have been able to draw down 80% of their money under the Public Sector Investment Program for...

Dear Editor I have read where the COP’s Chairman Mrs Carolyn Seepersad –Bachan commenting on the Anil Robert’s matter said that he should step aside while an investigation is on-going. Of course we know now that Anil Roberts was never referred to the DPP. Even if Anil was...

THE EDITOR: When the Senate debate on the Miscellaneous Provisions (Defence and Police Complaints) Bill was halted two weeks ago, many jumped at the Government’s throat, rejoicing that it had been “defeated.” I beg to differ. Surely when a Bill is laid in Parliament it is open to...