Manning backs back
It is reassuring to be told that the Prime Minister is not at war with anybody in Trinidad and Tobago. Unfortunately, the reverse may not be the case.
The Prime Minister has finally exercised better judgment and retreated from his aggressive, confrontational approach which certainly has not won him any new friends or influenced anybody, probably, [...]
Why the Prime Minister and Govt losing war for the minds
by Tony Fraser, Trinidad Guardian
The Prime Minister and his handlers may feel they won the battle of the news conference last
week….Read more in Tony Fraser’s column in the Trinidad Guardian….
The Prime Minister and his handlers may feel they won the battle of the news
conference last week; but the more critical assessment required is one to
determine [...]
Will things improve under new Revenue Authority?
From Mary King, Trinidad Express
Many years ago our best brains went into the Public Service. Read more….
Part I
Many years ago our best brains went into the Public Service.
Today we are being told that the Public Service employees are
indolent, inefficient and corrupt and that it is impossible to
discipline anyone or reform the service because of our [...]
Carnival, Cash, Commess
BY Paolo Kernahan, Trinidad Guardian
The very public and very vitriolic spat between the state television station CNMG and the long
suffering Gayelle channel over the issue of rights for the rights of the annual two-day street
party has stirred many other troubles at the heart of the debate. Read more….
The very public and very vitriolic spat between [...]
Ole mas, Basdeo Panday style
‘Ole Mas’ Panday style
Jamaica Gleaner editorial
The formal festival concluded a week ago, but another aspect of carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
may only now be coming to an end. Read more….
THE FORMAL festival concluded a week ago, but another aspect of carnival in
Trinidad and Tobago may only now be coming to an end: the ‘Ole Mas’ [...]
Land of the One-Eyed Jacks
Prime Minister Patrick Manning
The authorities claim that our hospitals are among the best in the Western Hemisphere but the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader go abroad for medical treatment. Is it that they are afraid that their detractors working in the health system may give them the wrong injection.
Trinidad and Tobago today [...]
Poor Rich Trinidad and Tobago
The economic system here has created a divided society in which selfishness and individualism prevail. Vagrants abound on the city streets amidst the shiny, new high rise buildings and young men hustle for small change.
Despite its relatively high standard of living, corruption and poor management, Trinidad and Tobago has created a [...]
Castro, Chavez disagree on Obama Nobel Prize award
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro hails Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize award. Hugo Chavez says the US President has done nothing to deserve the award.
The critics of Venezuela’s socialist leader Hugo Chavez, particularly those who criticise him for slavishly following Cuba’s lead, might have been taken aback by Chavez’s position [...]
The runaway horse tramples public opinion
The Prime Minister thinks that Calder Hart and UDECOTT are the best things since sliced bread. However, this company’s shocking behaviour has scandalised the country.
One year ago, Prime Minister Patrick triumphed over the Opposition when it brought a vote of no-confidence against him in the House of Representatives.
Today, it will be surely difficult for [...]
Should we take word of a failed coup leader?
The Law Association is in danger of dragging its image in the mud as it battles the Attorney General. However, the Prime Minister should tell the public that Abu Bakr’s affidavit is bogus.
There appears to be a lull of sorts in the hostilities between the Attorney General and the La Association.
One can only hope [...]