When Atiba Hutchinson made his appearance as Captain of the Canada World Cup team in Qatar today (Saturday November 27), this proud son of Trinidad and Tobago parents was among the large number of Trinis setting an example of what greatness is possible by a small group in terms of wielding a positive influence in …
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With the full moon mainly hidden in the ominous dark clouds hovering in a rainy sky, the usually bustling Charlotte Street has suddenly sunk into a cavernous drop lined mainly by locked up stores, half-open bars and a large number of casino type outlets with speakers pumping reggae music to warm up the cool and …
Media images of traumatized school children hiding under desks from gunfire around their school while teachers scamper and, in the aftermath, the country’s National Security Minister stands helplessly shell shocked, points to how much the criminal element has now effectively penetrated and paralyzed the collective mind of our nation. With the smell of rapacious gunfire …
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In my childhood days of the early 1950s, we watched in awe as big men rushed to carry the heavy baskets of stuff on their oily heads bought by our aunts and uncles for long distances for small money. Later, we would come to understand how, having quickly fled the slavish conditions of toiling in …
At this crucial time in the life of the fragile democratic republic, when all conscientious citizens recognize how important it is to show restraint, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar continues to stalk the fires of political destruction in Trinidad and Tobago. The latest volley from the armoury of the disarmingly- demure looking grannie, came with hr …
It came as no surprise to that the call by Prime Minister Dr Rowley for citizens to see themselves among the best in the world coupled with advice to parents to actively get involved in shaping their children’s future, was quickly followed by the ubiquitous former Police Commissioner Gary Griffith who announced his take-over of …
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Photo by caribbeanelections.com Albert Maria Gomes (25 March 1911 – 13 January 1978) was a Trinidadian unionist, politician, and writer of Portuguese descent, was the first Chief Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. He was the founder of the Political Progress Groups and later led the Party of Political Progress Groups. Our …
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It was a case of real déjà vu this week when a number of persons in high office on every side of the political fence found themselves being chooked in the ribs by those whom they are responsible for, or, as the people like to say: Yuh Own Flea Bite Yuh! This is exactly what …
Catchwords coming out of the mouths of the labour movement here are beginning to take a similar tone, despite the diversity in timbre. “Something massive is coming”, Oilfields Workers Trade Union President Ansel Roget warned the nation while joining in protests against what is considered a low opening wage negotiation opening (4%) by the government …
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has received a welcomed softening of its public image. Last week, its hard-nosed, down-to-earth looking Acting Police Commissioner Mc Donald Jacob made a game-changing breakthrough by announcing the appointment of female officers to head all the various units to be housed at the newly opened St Clair Police Station …
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