Author: Newsday

We live in a patriarchal world, but the majority of victims of violence are males. This is one of the reasons for the observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men and Boys (IDEVAMB) on January 31. The theme for 2025 is Breaking the stigma: Reporting Violence against Males. During the […]

CONSIDERING that nearly $4 billion has been spent over the last decade on its personnel expenditure alone, the Coast Guard has questions to answer about its capacity. This is especially so considering the recent interception, then loss, of a mysterious pirogue which has left citizens with a sinking feeling. At 2.22 pm on January 25, […]

VERY recently, the government of Sweden, a country renowned for its incorporation of cutting-edge technology in its education system, made a bold pronouncement to revisit its 2009 decision for Swedish schools’ exclusive use of e-textbooks. In the ensuing 15 years it has seen some unintended negative outcomes from that decision, which has since prompted it […]

Maxwell Adeyemi FREQUENT urination can feel disruptive and frustrating, especially when it interferes with daily activities or sleep. While it’s normal to visit the bathroom several times a day, an excessive urge to urinate may signal an underlying health issue. To find the right solution, you first identify the cause. 1. Infections in the Urinary Tract […]

THE EDITOR: The mercenary Pan Trinbago’s quest to exclude pan lovers from Panorama continues unabated. One would think that after last year’s fiasco, that left ticket holders outside, fire officers throwing their hands up and letting people populate all the restricted spaces, and general upset and mayhem, someone would see some sense, and not just […]

THE EDITOR: The recent incidents involving violence – a roadside brawl between two Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) estate constables in Couva, and a physical altercation between a teacher and student at Moruga Secondary School – are deeply troubling symptoms of a broader malaise affecting our nation. These occurrences, both captured on video and widely […]

THE EDITOR: For over five decades, the National Petroleum Marketing Company Ltd (NP) has exemplified excellence in safety and operational standards, serving as a beacon of hope for state-owned enterprises worldwide. Amid the volatile nature of the oil and gas sector, NP’s remarkable safety record speaks to its commitment to protecting lives, safeguarding infrastructure, and […]

Taureef Mohammed FOR A brief moment, I sat and stared at the family and they stared back. There was an awkward pause. We had just spent over an hour talking about their living with and caring for a loved one with dementia, exploring the issues that had come up so far: agitation, sleeplessness, wandering in […]

It is a well-known precept of executive oversight that whatever is measured is most effectively managed. Our electricity is metered. Our use of telecoms bandwidth is measured. Even our air quality is subject to evaluation, though we do nothing to improve it. When it comes to water, long accepted as the utility most critical to […]

“We want permission to mash up the place “To give the music some jammin’ space” Permission to Mash Up the Place, David Rudder “Do you have minutes?” This is the message I send and she replies, “I have a few.” My friend and I no longer ask each other if we have time or a […]