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THE EDITOR: Rushton Paray and the many other UNC members who may believe that the UNC cannot win the next general election unless there are fundamental changes in the faces of the UNC, must look at history in charting the way forward. Unlike the PNM, the UNC base has been through many incarnations. DLP, Club […]
THE EDITOR: Open letter to the Finance Minister. I write to express deep concern regarding your recent explanation for the ongoing foreign exchange (forex) shortage. Citing a 50 per cent increase in credit card usage as a primary cause for the current forex challenges is both simplistic and unacceptable. Credit cards are financial tools provided […]
YANG Han AS THE partnership between China and Trinidad and Tobago deepens, fostering enhanced collaboration, TT celebrated its fourth consecutive participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) this year. The event, held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen their economic ties and explore new avenues […]
Jerome Teelucksingh ALMOST 50 years ago, in 1975, at a historic symposium on Indians in the Caribbean, VS Naipaul remarked, “We forget; we have no idea of our past; it is part of the trouble. We came from a culture that has not been much given to self-examination or to historical enquiry.” This is an […]
Dr Rita Pemberton ONE OF the first major issues to emerge with the union of Trinidad and Tobago was the issue of representation for Tobago in the central administration of the colony. Despite the demise of the sugar industry, the island remained dominated by a planter/merchant class which, although somewhat weakened, remained an influential force […]
The Institute of Marine Affairs is hosting a community seminar to present the findings of their assessment of the 2024 mass coral bleaching event and its implications to Tobago. A media release said, the bleaching in Tobago is reported to be the worst it’s ever been as the Lesser Antilles are still under coral bleaching […]
Kanisa George IN THE same way I recount the good things in life or think about the good things to come, I sometimes find myself painstakingly mulling over the bad. It has become an obsession of mine to try to map out how best to tackle those difficult moments when they come, even though, in […]
Maxwell Adeyemi GOOD DIABETES management and regular foot care help prevent severe foot sores that are difficult to treat and may require amputation. Diabetes complications can include nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems can lead to skin sores (ulcers) on the feet that can get worse quickly. The good news is that managing […]
THE RECENT ugly physical altercation involving two parents outside a secondary school in south Trinidad succinctly underscores a moral dilemma that has befallen the country. Unfortunately, this incident is not unique. Violence is now the preferred solution to almost all disagreements. The abhorrent behaviour displayed by these adults is a stark reminder of the depth […]
THE EDITOR: Once again the myopic and dysfunctional approach to problem-solving and the resolution of national issues are highlighted. The position adopted by the police Police Service Social and Welfare Association’s representative is totally flawed. The Chief Justice’s decision must be supported since it, quite rightly, demonstrates the CJ’s concern for the security of our […]