Author: Newsday

THE EDITOR: Our Constitution, which forms the foundations of the State, establishes three important arms of governance, the legislature (Parliament), the executive (Cabinet headed by a prime minister) and the judiciary. Each is endowed with particular responsibilities and, in my opinion, carries no lesser weight than the other. Each has an intricate duty in not […]

THE EDITOR: The new definition of gaslighting, Trini style: When the Minister of Education assures press, parents, teachers and little children at the launch of the “upgraded” St George’s College that her ministry has spent the budgeted $10 million over the past 11 months completing the much needed repairs so the school can open. But […]

THE EDITOR: China’s one-child policy, enacted in response to concerns about overpopulation, is aimed at controlling the rapid growth of its population. This law profoundly impacted Chinese society, leading to demographic shifts and social consequences that the country is still grappling with today. Conversely, in the US there are growing concerns about moral decline, social […]

THE EDITOR: While I respect the sentiments expressed by Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the occasion of our nation’s 62nd Independence Day, I must disagree with the underlying message that TT’s sovereignty is under threat from globalisation and international co-operation. First, the claim that globalisation erodes our sovereignty overlooks the benefits it brings to our […]

MARTIN LUM KIN president, TTUTA AS THE school bells ring once again, signalling the start of a new academic year, I extend a warm welcome to all educators, students, parents and the broader educational community. The beginning of a school year is always a time of renewed hope, enthusiasm, and a recommitment to the transformative […]

THE EDITOR: The Independence Day ads appearing in the print media were really resplendent and well put together. They indeed showcased some of the more unique aspects of our nation, inclusive of the now legislated national instrument. However, as I looked closely, I realised that something was drastically omitted and I doubt it was an […]

THE EDITOR: I can only see Real Madrid winning the Champions League again this season. Jeez, what a team they’ve got. The new format of the Champions League now makes the competition more of a league compared to the cup competition format it was famous for. Now there aren’t groups any more but rather pots […]

THE TASK of incoming WASA CEO Keithroy Halliday is gargantuan. Mr Halliday will bear the burden of being the newest face, for the moment, of the State’s long-term plans for the transformation of the water authority. Thus far, those plans have seemed as deep as they have been delayed: a Cabinet committee reportedly recommended a […]

THE EDITOR: The 2013 budget of the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led People’s Partnership government was entitled “Stimulating Growth, Generating Prosperity.” In stark contrast to the modus operandi of the PNM government where budgets are just given titles to gaslight the population, the budgets of Persad-Bissessar reflected the actual policy direction and government-driven implementation process. The 2013 budget […]

THE EDITOR: Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Minister Kazim Hosein recently presented letters of appointment to members of the newly established cabinet-appointed Food Security and Food Prices Committee. Kudos to the Government for its initiatives and progressive thinking, which are geared to take this country to the next level and boost the agriculture sector. It is […]