Author: Newsday

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 […]

SOCA is back. First came, in November, the energetic debate triggered by Scorch Radio’s list of the top 101 soca songs in history. Then there was word that the International Soca Monarch would return. On January 17, the details of the Ultimate Soca Champion competition, with a $1 million prize, were unveiled by Jerome “Rome” […]

THE EDITOR: The Ministry of Works and Transport via NIDCO (National Infrastructure Development Company Ltd) has under its purview the water taxi service. This service consists of four vessels, namely Paria Bullet, Carnival Runner, Trini Flash and Calypso Sprinter. These vessels are an essential mode of transportation for passengers who commute from south to north […]

THE EDITOR: I write to express my deep concern over reports that the UNC leadership is considering removing Rushton Paray as the Member of Parliament for Mayaro. This is a baffling and troubling decision, as Paray has consistently been one of the most effective and hard-working MPs in the party. His dedication to his constituency, […]

THE EDITOR: The current tendency toward criminal activity in this country won’t get better, only worse, degenerating into a final chaos. I say this because one of the pillars of the judicial system, namely detection leading to deterrence, is now in abeyance, seemingly rotting from within, and its very heart, the prosecutorial arm, is now […]

THE EDITOR: The decision to redesign TT’s coat of arms by replacing the three ships with the steelpan has sparked widespread debate. Beyond the costs of implementing such a change, one must ask: Does this change truly inspire an increase in patriotism? As children of TT, we are raised with a clear path in mind […]