Category

THE EDITOR: Allow me an opportunity to congratulate the Energy Minister on another solid performance in the debate on the fiscal 2015 budget. Minister Ramnarine spoke in both houses of Parliament and gave a credible account of the state of the energy sector. This is a sector that...

THE EDITOR: Is Dr Keith Rowley serious? In Newsday of September 28, on TT co-sponsorship of the UN Security Council resolution, he makes several shallow statements advocating a “neutrality” and avoidance of an anti-terrorist position. One example — “little Trinidad and Tobago has...

Dear Editor: The salt march of 1930 is a good example of Gandhi ‘s nonviolence, or satyagraha as he called it (from satya truth and graha strength). To protest at the government’s salt tax, Gandhi proposed a 240-mile march from Ahmedabad to the coastal town of Dandi...

Dear Editor: We all know the function of the Opposition is to oppose the Government. And what a good job they are doing! They oppose at every turn, making themselves into mere puppets who just say no. The latest position of Rowley with regards to this country’s stance on...

Utter nonsense, is my take on the Opposition leader’s condemnation of our PM’s decision to co-sponsor the UN’s resolution (eventually adopted) which requires all 193 UN member states to “prosecute and penalise’’ their citizens who travel or attempt to travel abroad for terrorism...

Dear Editor: Every time I pass Tarouba and I look at the Brian Lara Stadium I cannot help and feel sorry for him. Multiple world record holder, the highest first class score and the highest test score. A man of undeniable talent. It is a travesty that the PNM government aligned...

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Dr. Wayne Kublalsingh. I would like to tell him I admire his strength and his desire to fight to the end for his convictions. He is indeed a person who is willing to give his all for whatever cause he believes in. However, I would like him...

Dear Editor: I am eagerly looking forward to the appearance of the Attorney General in the Port of Spain High Court, representing the state in the constitutional motion filed by the Independent Liberal Party (ILP) against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2014. It is a rear...

Dear Editor: Over the last week, this country was host to the some of the most senior people in Central Banking in the world. This country hosted the Alliance for Financial Inclusion 2014 Global Policy Forum. It’s theme of “Global Partnership, National Goals,...

Dear Editor, The Kamla administration has announced underprivileged moms will receive $500 to help with their newborns’ accoutrements (Baby Grant). Some “high-society” individuals have condemned the proposal, indicating, among other things, the idea is poorly...