Author: Newsday

THE EDITOR: The selection of Stuart Young to be the new prime minister represents a pivotal moment for the People’s National Movement (PNM) and offers the promise of a fresh vision for TT. Young’s leadership can herald a transformative era, fostering changes across every department of the party. With his experience and insights, there is […]

THE EDITOR: An understanding of current developments with respect to a change in the leadership of the PNM has to be viewed in the context of the political culture of TT, which greatly favours incumbent leaders and acquiesces in their machinations. Leaders are generally regarded with extraordinary deference, sometimes with awe, reverence and messianic purpose […]

THE EDITOR: I write to highlight a dangerous hazard on the corner of Edward Street and Independence Square north, outside the Treasury building. Just ahead of a dangerous manhole cover there is a big hole that is getting bigger and bigger every day. It is filled with glass bottles, but I can confidently say that […]

Kanisa George HAVE YOU ever told a lie, and before its venom slipped from your tongue you regretted it? I have. The very thought of being caught with my hands in the cookie jar is a thrilling feeling that makes the forbidden act all the more appealing. And I know many of you out there […]

SCORES of people dead or missing, thousands of properties destroyed, widespread looting, a state of emergency – this is not a description of the latest post-apocalyptic Hollywood movie. This is the reality in Los Angeles, America’s most populous county and one of its most affluent, where wildfires have been raging since January 7. It is […]

THE EDITOR: Prof Lloyd Best coined the phrase “Doctor Politics” in the 1970s to describe the political shenanigans of the late Dr Eric Williams. Over the last two weeks this country has witnessed Doctor Politics, Rowley style, at its worst. It was manifestly apparent that the registered members of the PNM would not have supported […]

THE EDITOR: Over the past two weeks the topic of discussion has been Prime Minister Rowley’s intention to resign office, exit public life and go off to his family. His decision is a historic one. From Mason Hall to Whitehall, Dr Rowley dedicated 45 years of his life to the service of TT. He has […]

AMID THE excitement of ushering in 2025, the second term of this academic year unfortunately began just as the previous term terminated. The litany of challenges affecting the school system was there to greet students, teachers and school administrators as they excitedly returned to school. From crumbling infrastructure to resource deprivation, schools will once again […]

THE EDITOR: I recall the shock I felt in May 2014 when I read the news about the assassination of Dana Seetahal SC, who was engaged in prosecuting a high-profile murder. I called then for robust and effective round-the-clock security for prosecutors, especially those engaged in high-profile matters and supported an immediate state of emergency […]

The Police Service may boast of an increase in arrests since the state of emergency was declared, but prison officers are worried. Detainees held during the SoE are expected to be housed at designated detention centres, which include the Carrera Convict Prison, the Women’s Prison, the Remand Prison at Golden Grove, and the Eastern Correctional […]