He cabinet colleagues frame him. Dat I find hard 2 believe. Everybody except Valley supported Manning so all he colleagues supported him so which cabinet it cyah b d present cabinet.
Rowley mouth was movin when he said dem words yuh still cyah post a link with LP sayin bout d incident. I eh see LP on cnc3, gayelle, tv6, c, ncc, win ietv, acts, ibn but I watch cnc3 tonight and Rowley was heard sayin it but again I might b hearin voices 2
He cabinet colleagues frame him. Dat I find hard 2 believe. Everybody except Valley supported Manning so all he colleagues supported him so which cabinet it cyah b d present cabinet.[/b]
I find dat hard 2 belive vs it did not happen is there a difference?
Now the Gladiator saying (from credible sources) that five PNM reps goan cross the floor forcing a General Election, all Ministers phones tapped and there's an elected rep who deposited 100 million in an off-shore account.
There is also speculation that Imbert and Valley are the next on the list to go (fired).
Papa yo.
Barely six months into his new Government, Prime Minister Patrick Manning yesterday morning “fired” one of his few senior front-line Ministers—Diego Martin West MP Keith Rowley who was replaced as Trade and Industry Minister effective immediately.
Rowley has followed in the “footsteps” of his Trade predecessor Ken Valley, the former Diego Martin Central MP, who was axed for the November election.
Valley later accused Manning of having “dictatorial tendencies.”
Rowley said yesterday that he felt he could not voice his views on certain undertakings of the Urban Development Company of T&T (Udecott).
Rowley, who said he was fired around mid-morning yesterday, added that he was replaced after objecting to “certain things” Udecott was doing with project construction at the Princes Building grounds where the Performing Arts Building is being built.
“The Prime Minister summoned me yesterday and said he was revoking my appointment,” Rowley said.
“I thanked him for the opportunity to have served in the Cabinet.”
Rowley immediately began occupying a seat with other PNM backbenchers—behind Opposition UNC MPs—in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon.
Rowley first confirmed that he had been fired in a note to the Guardian around 2.10 pm during yesterday’s House sitting after he took up the backbench seat.
‘I was fired’
Asked why he was sitting on the backbench alongside PNM backbenchers Anthony Roberts and Indra Sinanan-Ojah-Maharaj, Rowley replied: “It is the only available seat on the backbench for a non-minister of government...”
Replying to a second note, Rowley stated: “No. I have not resigned, I have been fired.”
Three hours later, further confirmation on the situation came from the office of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister’s office stated that Manning yesterday advised President George Maxwell Richards to revoke Rowley’s appointment as Trade and Industry Minister.
The office stated that Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Dr Lenny Saith has been appointed the new Minister of Trade “in place of Dr Rowley.”
Saith is a long-standing and trusted ally of Manning and has filled in when ministers, such as Larry Achong resigned from Cabinet or are absent.
The statement added: “The new arrangement will ensure that Government’s programmes continue without interruption since Dr Saith had been chairing a number of Government’s committee and with his vast experience, continuity is assured.”
Manning waved to reporters, declining comment on the situation after yesterday’s House sitting.
‘I couldn’t voice my views’
Rowley told the Guardian he was fired because he had objected to certain things Udecott was doing.
“The Prime Minister summoned me to his office this morning (Wednesday) and the Prime Minister took objection to me objecting to the situation and he fired me,” he said.
“It is my understanding that certain things were going on there with hotel construction—with Udecott—that I didn’t agree with...I expressed disagreement.
“The Prime Minister called me in at mid- morning.
“In fact, he called me in twice and he said he intended to revoke my appointment.”
Rowley said the hotel construction move by Udecott was news to him and other ministers.
He said he could not tolerate the situation and took strong objection to Udecott pursuing that direction on the project.
Rowley said as a member of the Government, he could not voice his objection and felt he was not entitled to share his views.
When he was fired, Rowley said he expressed his view to Manning and “he expressed his.”
Rowley said he had taken up a seat on the backbench since “I’m now a backbencher.”
He said he would be staying in the PNM.
“The party has done nothing to me,” he said.
“It didn’t appoint me to Cabinet, the PM did and he chose to fire me.”
Rowley said he would be speaking out on his feelings “in due course.”
Other Government sources said the issue arose after last Monday’s weekly Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting attended by ministers and chaired by Lenny Saith.
Manning left T&T that day.
They said Rowley raised the issue of the Udecott project and the construction of a 60-room hotel on the Princes Building grounds where the Performing Arts Centre is being built.
“Rowley had some uncomplimentary comments on the situation and about Udecott’s head Calder Hart...this has been brewing for some time,” sources claimed.
Last September, the Integrity Commission wrote Rowley, noting it was analysing new information that Rowley had provided in a letter of August 2007.
The commission stated it had decided to “investigate circumstances which gave rise to your assertion that certain procedural issues pertaining to the tender evaluation process were subject of wrongdoing.”
The commission’s letter noted that Rowley, in April 2003, had indicated that a high- ranking Udecott official had approached him with a request that Rowley meet with a failed bidder for the award of the contract for the construction of the Customs building.
The commission appointed its director of investigations to investigate the issue.
Last Friday, Rowley first occupied a backbench seat in Parliament briefly while Health Minister Jerry Narace used his seat.
His “firing” yesterday eclipsed yesterday’s Parliament debate.
He cabinet colleagues frame him. Dat I find hard 2 believe. Everybody except Valley supported Manning so all he colleagues supported him so which cabinet it cyah b d present cabinet.
Now the Gladiator saying (from credible sources) that five PNM reps goan cross the floor forcing a General Election, all Ministers phones tapped and there's an elected rep who deposited 100 million in an off-shore account.
There is also speculation that Imbert and Valley are the next on the list to go (fired).
Papa yo.
Now the Gladiator saying (from credible sources) that five PNM reps goan cross the floor forcing a General Election, all Ministers phones tapped and there's an elected rep who deposited 100 million in an off-shore account.
There is also speculation that Imbert and Valley are the next on the list to go (fired).
Papa yo.
Toppa, Valley gone since last election
He cabinet colleagues frame him. Dat I find hard 2 believe. Everybody except Valley supported Manning so all he colleagues supported him so which cabinet it cyah b d present cabinet.
Rowley, Penelope, Fitzgerald and Colm didn't support Manning
... and things stable politically ent? Consider this a rhetorical question.
... and things stable politically ent? Consider this a rhetorical question.
and this does not happen in England and in the USA?
Yes it is politically stable. we have a democratic process and it will work as it usually does.
... and things stable politically ent? Consider this a rhetorical question.
and this does not happen in England and in the USA?
Yes it is politically stable. we have a democratic process and it will work as it usually does.
I beg to differ political system is flawed. Flaws highlighted by our political choices are limited to who is the lesser of two evils.
This is not the straw that will break the camel's back.
... and things stable politically ent? Consider this a rhetorical question.
and this does not happen in England and in the USA?
Yes it is politically stable. we have a democratic process and it will work as it usually does.
I beg to differ political system is flawed. Flaws highlighted by our political choices are limited to who is the lesser of two evils.
But in which country that is not the standard?
In the UK? In the US? In Canada? In India?
... and things stable politically ent? Consider this a rhetorical question.
and this does not happen in England and in the USA?
Yes it is politically stable. we have a democratic process and it will work as it usually does.
I beg to differ political system is flawed. Flaws highlighted by our political choices are limited to who is the lesser of two evils.
But in which country that is not the standard?
In the UK? In the US? In Canada? In India?
Standard maybe,
Does not mean it is not a flawed standard.
Additionally what the US, UK does is not beyond reproach.
This is not the straw that will break the camel's back.
This is not the straw that will break the camel's back.
Since it isn't... how then could this be a bellwether on political in/stability in TnT?
This is not the straw that will break the camel's back.
Since it isn't... how then could this be a bellwether on political in/stability in TnT?
This is a reflection of our political culture. Ultimately, it's our political culture that will contribute the elusive answers with respect to the matter of stability.
... Trinidad is a joke that Manning still sculpting.
...This is not the straw that will break the camel's back.
Since it isn't... how then could this be a bellwether on political in/stability in TnT?
This is a reflection of our political culture. Ultimately, it's our political culture that will contribute the elusive answers with respect to the matter of stability.
As far as how the instability is manifested, and why you think it a deterrent to foreign investment...is it your position that the instability stems from the fact that the governing party today can readily be replaced 5 years from now, and with them wiped away all governmental policies currently in existence? Is this the instability you reference?
It's my position that a government could be replaced in less than a mandated term by means informed by a vacuum of power.
I am not too consumed with cosmetic negatives affecting direct foreign investment but, as I have stated, they can't be ignored.
What you describe is not unique to TT and is typically factored into many of the political risk models that are already in existence.
Maybe we need to change this Westminister style democracy. There should a constitutional change where the PM can only serve two consecutive 5 year terms. Who disagree??? or Agree!!!????
Maybe we need to change this Westminister style democracy. There should a constitutional change where the PM can only serve two consecutive 5 year terms. Who disagree??? or Agree!!!????
A welcome change, suggestion of change instead condemnation
I agree that we should limit the number of terms the PM can serve.
With regards to the ministers the number of terms should not limited based on tenure but on their effectiveness.
The PM should be held accountable for the performance of the his appointees to minister portfolios each election.
Other than election there is no accountability to the populace in the present consitution (seems that way)
There is somthing to be said for the check inherent in the US goverment.
Unlike the US where politicians from same party can criticize their President "without recrimenation", In TT/Caribbean, the politician from the same party who criticise the PM in Parliament, is always "going out on the lim" (correct me if I use the wrong terminology). To be honest I think Rowley should be the PM. Hubris has intoxicated Manning.
So y did he not tell d imps while he was in cabinet. Rowleyyyyyyyyyyyy u hit your head not Patos.
He actually doing better than the opposition.
If someone from the opposition could do the same as him and challenge the opposition to do better....dat wud be surreal.
So y did he not tell d imps while he was in cabinet. Rowleyyyyyyyyyyyy u hit your head not Patos.
I think the record will show that Rowley didn't suddenly 'go public'.
Challengin 4 leadership very different bout complain bout govt implementation schedule. When he was Min of Hou he met every deadline. Nonesense when b4 asylumseeker did he go public bout a problem bout d way d gov't was performin?
I either u in gov't or you in opposition but Rowley want both
I either u in gov't or you in opposition but Rowley want both
which means he is more honest. This is actually how our parliamentarians should conduct themselves instead of towing party lines
What dey expect he criticise d govt in he budget speech did they expect Manning 2 say thanks Kiethos. Rowley have 4 more budget 2 criticise b4 d next election b4 he replace as MP. If ings so badddddd ind PNM then he should resign but is d easiest money in TNT is a MP. Dey hardly wuk and get pay y give dat up
D Minister is a figure head if dey was so impt when it was 18-18 d Public Service would have shut down. Ministers come Ministers go and tings continue running.
Hunt is so different from Boynes and d TTFF get dey big fat check. Change u can blieve in. Minister eh no CEO dem does get ting done. In any Ministry some lil clerk could sabotage a programme and what d Min could do not squat.
D only Min dat behaved like a CEO was Raphel he get d Nurses fired 4 burning d baby. But I hard headed educate a cow like me how Hunt so different from Boynes.
Well u heard wrongggggggggggg and u compare d Minister 2 a CEO. Hunt could approve but d lowly clerk who filing she nails can delay d printin d check so d TTFF go have 2 wait. D Minister eh have 2 approve d payment he prepares d cabinet note 2 take 2 cabinet and d cabinet approve then a cabinet minute is approve. Boynes cabinet note did not seek d brown package 4 d WC but that is whta we end up wit that is because what cabinet approve.
D PS leads the Min he/she is the Chief Accounting Officer. When Bhoe Tewarie was appt Min of Trade d man could not read a Balance Sheet as he told us in class but he in charge ah d Ministry. D PS took him by the hand d PS runs d Ministry not d Minister.
Dey report 2 parliament wow and our Parliamentary system so effective. Ministries so effective dat is y they set up SPORTT because the efficiency of the Min of Sport was so gr8.
Yeah constitutional law is only 1 of the tings I am an expert in.
I await d list of advisers. More than 1 who are employed 2gether 2 advise a Minister. U repeatin what I say yes PS have been removed but replace by who another PS not d advisor. U know any Chairman of a Board who cyah appoint a CEO. I am so thrilled I have been given credit my credit limit has just increased just in time for Xmas
can someone explain the religious significance of the bowing to feet? Was this a matter of being inferior or showing respect? Further, is it only a religious thing to bow to feet in India or is it a customary thing?The reason why Indians bow to other Indians foot is a sign of respect to the fullest. Usually Indians of High caste (bramhins) are concider the highest caste of indians and the regular indians see dem like Top Notch.. I am A bramhin and back in trinidad it was customary for people at the Temple to take my artie and bow on m foot, I then will bless them and say words of wisdom that was past on by my Grand parents . I still Bow to My mother and father since my grand parents are gone . I do not accept anyone bowing to me but sometimes my kids do it in show of respect. I personally belive 100 percent Kamla should not go india to bow on no freeking Indian foot cause this Woman is Nothing to her. I will respect the fact she bowing to her parents but not this.. anyway or the other lets see what her visit bring to Trinidad..
Steups... Rowley learn to shut to fack up sometimes nah. Kamla kiss de woman foot in her personal capacity... what de ass.
whaiz wrong with dat? obowma does bow to all kind of terrorist and dictator like king so and so. and he win de nobel peace prize for dis.rowley a see dat one ..LOL..alyuh fellas is kix here eh...
Steups... Rowley learn to shut to fack up sometimes nah. Kamla kiss de woman foot in her personal capacity... what de ass.
Go to .50 min
http://www.youtube.com/v/y1CrrvHgqZc
Steups... Rowley learn to shut to fack up sometimes nah. Kamla kiss de woman foot in her personal capacity... what de ass.
Disis exactly wha Rowley was talkin bout.....Kamla didnt go dey in she 'personal capacity'...in fact she make it very well known dat it was a state visit. Nuttin wrong wit kissin foot when yuh on yuh own personal business...not on d govt business mammy. yuh tink obama kissin anybody foot in he capacity as us pres? maybe he might kiss a foor or two in kenya or someting but rowley dam rite
The President was embarrassed for her.Go to .50 min
http://www.youtube.com/v/y1CrrvHgqZc
now that i see that ah shame cuz kamla outta timin bad bad...look like the indian president had to grab her and pull her up....
i actually feel embarassed...
Well know that I see it. Amen the the lady didn't let her go through with it. If this is as far as it went. I ain't really seeing the big deal. I thought the Oman all on the door kissing feet and thing. She was overwhelmed with the honor, lost it but was saved as the PM she is expected to keep it together in said capacity but Rowley should chill on this one.
Mal jeux what are you saying the opposition leader do not have the evidence to move this motion, he might not get the backings but he have all the right to do this .The 'assassination plot' alone was enough to warrant this action.
this clown juss looking for some attention. Manning was in the news recently and he get jealous.
we win and doing what we want. there's nothing this clown and the haters can do about it. swallow and move the fack on to the next load.
I still want to know if they catch the "Big" fish and what kinda fish it was
Eh tallman, dis one had meh rolling, nice find. :rotfl:I still want to know if they catch the "Big" fish and what kinda fish it was
Dey ketch dat Big Fish since last September. It was profiled on Crime Watch.
http://www.youtube.com/v/z39CUa7VPuU
So people, if the vote is 29 - 12 we good, we can see is straight opposition for and government against. If it come back 27 - 14, that and all could be normal, but if it come back 28 -13 who allyuh go feel it is that vote with de opposition from de government side?
The obvious answer go be Jack Warner ..right? And since is a secret vote...look out for a possible set up.
I just saying!
Expect it to be a full attack on Rowley and frequent use of the phrase..."the PNM govt..."
:frustrated:
I now come back from de barber dey and my mother tell me Reshmi Ramnarine change she name and get a next big wuk? ???what ?
I now come back from de barber dey and my mother tell me Reshmi Ramnarine change she name and get a next big wuk? ???what ?
I asking! Apparently she change she name via deed poll and get a contract job in some next govt office.
Yep, the new name is Sasha Reckmah
I now come back from de barber dey and my mother tell me Reshmi Ramnarine change she name and get a next big wuk? ???what ?
I asking! Apparently she change she name via deed poll and get a contract job in some next govt office.
PP are predictable. they cant defend the PM with any facts that outline what the PM has done since they have been in office. Instead they attack the opposition members character. Listening to Moonilal, I am yet to hear him say anything about what the PM has acheived since she was elected. Very predictable
De PP said that there were 6 PNM ministers that went to Barbados and decided to vote against Manning in the no confidence in Manning. And that is why Manning take he chance with the electorate!
Look ting. This is a continued attack on Rowley and his character and his leadership. Can of worms opened.
PP are predictable. they cant defend the PM with any facts that outline what the PM has done since they have been in office. Instead they attack the opposition members character. Listening to Moonilal, I am yet to hear him say anything about what the PM has acheived since she was elected. Very predictable
They hit Rowley hard though. Lee Sing mash him up with that letter. Shows weakness on Rowley's part. All is fair in parliament...yuh cyar play mas and fraid powder.
Rowley has to counter those points on round up.
Rowley was weak though, not as much substance as I would have hoped for or expected. Maybe he was really looking for the OWTU players to strike? And Kams and dem give dem more than 5% and stave off that plan ah attack???
Anyway he has more time to give a round up, hope he is saving the best for last..or he will fizzle
He eh bounce he head....they are concentrating on attacking his character and his leadership, deflecting and not answering and the speaker is a government man, so he helping dem.
Yep, the new name is Sasha Reckmah
Can anyone help me understand why has the government continuously been allowed to raise past issues and controversies of the Opposition when they were in power? Isn't the present motion of no- confidence an exercise to answer questions raised by the Opposition concerning PRESENT abuses of power of the PP government? On the other hand, the PNM seems to be completely over its head and woefully unprepared to prosecute this motion of no confidence.
Can anyone help me understand why has the government continuously been allowed to raise past issues and controversies of the Opposition when they were in power? Isn't the present motion of no- confidence an exercise to answer questions raised by the Opposition concerning PRESENT abuses of power of the PP government? On the other hand, the PNM seems to be completely over its head and woefully unprepared to prosecute this motion of no confidence.
Rowley need fi man up stop act like a facking bitch gave di oman she couple of years to try rebuild what his party f**k up and take yu facking blows like a man... Man to f**k up and stop gwan Like a bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!! Di Bitch Kamla could be doing sumthing usefull instead this No confidence bullshit.. rowley need a good facking Tap.. Rowley Bussing mark ..LOL Boi trinidad is rell f**kin kix eh and to think Rowley is god to sum in here.. Rowley need fi go born and come back 10 times before he tackle Kamla in a debate of any sort...
war
Rowley need fi man up stop act like a facking bitch gave di oman she couple of years to try rebuild what his party f**k up and take yu facking blows like a man... Man to f**k up and stop gwan Like a bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!! Di Bitch Kamla could be doing sumthing usefull instead this No confidence bullshit.. rowley need a good facking Tap.. Rowley Bussing mark ..LOL Boi trinidad is rell f**kin kix eh and to think Rowley is god to sum in here.. Rowley need fi go born and come back 10 times before he tackle Kamla in a debate of any sort...
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If you fish your head out from Rowley's ass for just a second, you just might recognize just how facked up this PP gov't carrying on. I tell myself long time now that I stop commenting. My comments not going to change anything, so anything new that come up I just saying "it good fuh dem (voters)" and I keeping my emotions moving.
Can anyone help me understand why has the government continuously been allowed to raise past issues and controversies of the Opposition when they were in power? Isn't the present motion of no- confidence an exercise to answer questions raised by the Opposition concerning PRESENT abuses of power of the PP government? On the other hand, the PNM seems to be completely over its head and woefully unprepared to prosecute this motion of no confidence.
The reason why they are allowed to get away with it is because Rowley is woefully unskilled as are several of the PNM MP's. DId you hear Ni Leung's contribution?
He has no charisma, and it seems that despite Manning's hubris, he was able to accurately and succinctly describe Rowley as a wajang and a rottweiler.
The PNM were outmaneuvered at every turn yesterday into this morning, indeed they were undone with the timing of the no confidence motion.
Lee Sing was right. The motion should have come after the UNC internal elections. By calling it now, Rowley allowed Kamla to galvanize support not only from the MP's, it also gave her the propaganda to show how wonderful, respected etc. she is.
If Rowley was depending on a major strike from OWTU etc. with the nation stalled due to lack of gas etc. the placard bearing strikers in POS and down South etc. to rally the nation, he was out foxed by the UNC.
All of a sudden they were able to give a union 9% instead of the aforementioned 5%!!! Staving off a strike and keeping the nation's streets clear of protesters.
Th score in this no confidence motion was UNC/PP 10 PNM 0
It was a serious cut arse.
There was nothing substantive from the NM except for a few Oh goode moments. What instead occurred was the showing of Rowley's petticoats and the ineptitude of several PNM presenters.
A motion of no confidence was tabled in Parliament by the opposition leader Keith Rowley against the PM,the PM of whom this motion was filed against in turn make amends too the same motion that was filed against her, in the same Parliament it was amended and that is what the debate was about .
When this amendment was passed i am sure Rowley knew ,I am sure he read it, maybe he did not understand the wording of this amendment.
What happen to the lawyers in the PNM party did not understand what the amendment was going to do to this debate.
Used phone taps to defuse ‘bomb’
ON the eve of the Opposition’s vote of no confidence motion against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Peoples Partnership government enhanced its intelligence-gathering services, including telephone wiretaps and interception of communications along with emails and GPS info on cell-phones in an effort to diffuse any political threat to the PM.
This, as national security insiders confirmed that the government has been quietly upgrading its intercept equipment at a cost of US$ 3 million (TT$ 20 million) with the guidance of Israeli technicians and American firm Verint which specialises in interception technology. They are currently in the country and are said to be spearheading the installation of intercept equipment at State-owned TSTT.
Mirror has also received proof that the interception of communication by the Persad-Bissessar led government extends to journalists as well as politicians, a move which runs contra to the Interception of Communication Act, which was passed in the Parliament in 2010 to legalise the State’s use of intercept equipment.
Mirror investigations reveal that while this new upgrade equipment was purchased under the previous Manning administration the final payments, were made by the Peoples Partnership.
It was not so long ago, when she assumed office in May 2010, that the Prime Minister exposed in the Parliament, the questionable actions of then Prime Minister Patrick Manning whom she accused of using the Security Intelligence Agency (SIA) and the Special Anti Crime Unit (SAUTT) to engage in illegal wiretapping of a number of people in the country including journalists and trade unionists.
Mirror was also reliably informed that the intercept equipment was used to gather information about what ‘political bombs’ Opposition Leader, Dr. Keith Rowley was likely to bring to the House, during Friday’s debate on the vote of no-confidence against the PM.
Leader of Government Business Dr. Roodal Moonilal, for example, in responding to Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley in the House of Representatives on Friday, said the Government had prior knowledge that Rowley would be bringing charges of misuse of the government’s credit card against Tobago Development Minister Vernella Alleyne-Toppin. He did not, however, say how the Government came by the information.
Mirror’s source disclosed that the “Israeli technicians are here periodically, but they are here now with a view to delivering by the end of next month.” The source could not say whether the Government officials were aware that the information being provided to them were coming from illegal wiretaps.
According to the source, the spyware technicians first met with Attorney General Anand Ramlogan in 2011 and have been in contact with him and other national security government officials for some time over the procurement of the equipment which forms part of the legitimate National Security apparatus.
The issue of spyware equipment from the Israeli government shot into the spotlight following Prime Manning’s visit to Israel and meeting with then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in November 2005.
National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Gary Griffith, would not refute or confirm Mirror’s information when contacted on the matter.
He would only say, “Anything pertaining to intelligence, I am unable to comment on.”
[True talk yes....]
Questioned as to the use of the Israeli technicians and the upgrade intercept equipment to garner information about the debate, he said, “….such matters are highly sensitive and I cannot comment.”
http://www.tntmirror.com/2012/03/04/govt-spied-on-rowleyQuoteUsed phone taps to defuse bomb
ON the eve of the Oppositions vote of no confidence motion against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Peoples Partnership government enhanced its intelligence-gathering services, including telephone wiretaps and interception of communications along with emails and GPS info on cell-phones in an effort to diffuse any political threat to the PM.
This, as national security insiders confirmed that the government has been quietly upgrading its intercept equipment at a cost of US$ 3 million (TT$ 20 million) with the guidance of Israeli technicians and American firm Verint which specialises in interception technology. They are currently in the country and are said to be spearheading the installation of intercept equipment at State-owned TSTT.
Mirror has also received proof that the interception of communication by the Persad-Bissessar led government extends to journalists as well as politicians, a move which runs contra to the Interception of Communication Act, which was passed in the Parliament in 2010 to legalise the States use of intercept equipment.
Mirror investigations reveal that while this new upgrade equipment was purchased under the previous Manning administration the final payments, were made by the Peoples Partnership.
It was not so long ago, when she assumed office in May 2010, that the Prime Minister exposed in the Parliament, the questionable actions of then Prime Minister Patrick Manning whom she accused of using the Security Intelligence Agency (SIA) and the Special Anti Crime Unit (SAUTT) to engage in illegal wiretapping of a number of people in the country including journalists and trade unionists.
Mirror was also reliably informed that the intercept equipment was used to gather information about what political bombs Opposition Leader, Dr. Keith Rowley was likely to bring to the House, during Fridays debate on the vote of no-confidence against the PM.
Leader of Government Business Dr. Roodal Moonilal, for example, in responding to Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley in the House of Representatives on Friday, said the Government had prior knowledge that Rowley would be bringing charges of misuse of the governments credit card against Tobago Development Minister Vernella Alleyne-Toppin. He did not, however, say how the Government came by the information.
Mirrors source disclosed that the Israeli technicians are here periodically, but they are here now with a view to delivering by the end of next month. The source could not say whether the Government officials were aware that the information being provided to them were coming from illegal wiretaps.
According to the source, the spyware technicians first met with Attorney General Anand Ramlogan in 2011 and have been in contact with him and other national security government officials for some time over the procurement of the equipment which forms part of the legitimate National Security apparatus.
The issue of spyware equipment from the Israeli government shot into the spotlight following Prime Mannings visit to Israel and meeting with then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in November 2005.
National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Gary Griffith, would not refute or confirm Mirrors information when contacted on the matter.
He would only say, Anything pertaining to intelligence, I am unable to comment on.
[True talk yes....]
Questioned as to the use of the Israeli technicians and the upgrade intercept equipment to garner information about the debate, he said, .such matters are highly sensitive and I cannot comment.
“The time for talk and niceties has passed. If you cannot behave in the school system then you forfeit your right to be there. You have invited yourself into another system.” Referring to the public brawl between girls at the Mucurapo West Secondary School, ten of whom have since been suspended, Rowley asked when the violence would end. “I am hearing tonight, from the mother of a child who was on the ground, this has been going on for two years.
Love this idea.
Quote“The time for talk and niceties has passed. If you cannot behave in the school system then you forfeit your right to be there. You have invited yourself into another system.” Referring to the public brawl between girls at the Mucurapo West Secondary School, ten of whom have since been suspended, Rowley asked when the violence would end. “I am hearing tonight, from the mother of a child who was on the ground, this has been going on for two years.
Is this the incident that was condemned because adult bystanders did not intervene?
Boot camp for what? This is a country where minister could "feel up" a flight attendant and then threaten her because he was too drunk to know better. The children and they have no role models in society. You segregate them after age 11 and put them in a set of "reject" schools. Make it known to them that they not going any college or convent and that they'll never amount to anything. Add to this is the fact that these schools are located in some depressed and dangerous areas where these children originate from. People really shock that these children are that angry and lashing out. Steupss...The day the higher ups start putting their children in these "reject" schools is the day all those schools will start to perform and create model citizens.
Before he put them in boot camp why doesn't he ensure that the child has everything needed to succeed. Some of these children don't even have a meal to eat when they get home. He wants to help these children, help raise the minimum wage that their parents are "earning." Give the parents more protection against employers so that they could get home in time and not be out trying to earn a living at some crazy hours resulting in their children being left unsupervised.
Boot camp for what? This is a country where minister could "feel up" a flight attendant and then threaten her because he was too drunk to know better. The children and they have no role models in society. You segregate them after age 11 and put them in a set of "reject" schools. Make it known to them that they not going any college or convent and that they'll never amount to anything. Add to this is the fact that these schools are located in some depressed and dangerous areas where these children originate from. People really shock that these children are that angry and lashing out. Steupss...The day the higher ups start putting their children in these "reject" schools is the day all those schools will start to perform and create model citizens.Good points but he can only deal with those other points you raised if his party is in power.
Before he put them in boot camp why doesn't he ensure that the child has everything needed to succeed. Some of these children don't even have a meal to eat when they get home. He wants to help these children, help raise the minimum wage that their parents are "earning." Give the parents more protection against employers so that they could get home in time and not be out trying to earn a living at some crazy hours resulting in their children being left unsupervised.
Ofcourse. This rant wasn't directed at him per se. More to those on top. All the talk about boot camp sounds nice on paper but the fact remains that these schools are producing disruptive individuals and have been for a couple of years. They need take a closer look at the system. Corruption is killing this country and driving it over a cliff.:beermug:
Without getting into the politics..the child he's talking bout is actually my father's 1st cousin Rita Courtney nee Sammy from Marabella..not Penal.
when she got knocked up
Feliz, how you crude so. So your grandpa is/was due some jail time?
Look what my mother sent me..an interview the Express did with my aunt defending Rowley earlier this year.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Keith-is-not-racist-263228941.html
I didn't think "Prime Minister" was an option since we surely wasn't independent back then ;)
unless someone can verify Rowley age etc.
I saw she didn't mention Penal in the interview either.
Look what my mother sent me..an interview the Express did with my aunt defending Rowley earlier this year.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Keith-is-not-racist-263228941.html
I didn't think "Prime Minister" was an option since we surely wasn't independent back then ;)
unless someone can verify Rowley age etc.
I saw she didn't mention Penal in the interview either.
This was interesting. Watch from about the 6:00 to 10:00 minute mark of the video.
https://www.youtube.com/v/8toox4uksSA&list=UUrlJgJtRxdei1cxg-0CLcFA
Check Dr. Rowley's full-length Press Conference on Las Alturas at this link: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154634520815472&fref=nf
So wait.
The contractor not to blame...but....Rowley is...even though he wasnt the minister at the time.
This government exceeds normal levels of intelligence yes.
So wait.
The contractor not to blame...but....Rowley is...even though he wasnt the minister at the time.
This government exceeds normal levels of intelligence yes.
But the challenge for the PNM is to form this narrative in a way the average man who selling coconut water on the street will understand what happened. Kamla and the PP will try paint a simple picture of Rowley being responsible because he was a Minister at the beginning. A simple narrative to fool the electorate.
Understand the average man on the street is not going to dig into the issues like you are doing to find out Rowley had already left the Ministry when all the shit happened. So the PNM has to take lead in this issue by forming a narrative that is simple for the average man on the street to understand. You understand?
So wait.
The contractor not to blame...but....Rowley is...even though he wasnt the minister at the time.
This government exceeds normal levels of intelligence yes.
But the challenge for the PNM is to form this narrative in a way the average man who selling coconut water on the street will understand what happened. Kamla and the PP will try paint a simple picture of Rowley being responsible because he was a Minister at the beginning. A simple narrative to fool the electorate.
Understand the average man on the street is not going to dig into the issues like you are doing to find out Rowley had already left the Ministry when all the shit happened. So the PNM has to take lead in this issue by forming a narrative that is simple for the average man on the street to understand. You understand?
If is one thing this government have down cold is changing a conversation to fool the masses.
Over $1 million was spent on tickets to all-inclusive fetes by the National Gas Company (NGC) for Carnival 2015.
A substantial number of the tickets were purchased for just one fete the South Cancer Support Group.
Priced at $1,600 a ticket, the NGC spent $352,000 on 220 tickets for the fete, which took place on January 31.
An invoice dated January 26 was circulated on social media on Friday evening, with the caption, “$0.3 million in fete tickets. Your Government working for you”.
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When it comes to reputation and branding, National Gas Company (NGC) has principally tasked that job to Ross Advertising Ltd.
In 2012 and 2013, there was no provision for the expenditure in the company’s corporate communications budget.
But in 2014 the sum spent on reputation and branding was $20.4 million, principally on its “Happiness” campaign, which is managed by Earnie Ross.
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The Happiness Campaign revolves around the tagline, “If happiness were a sound what would it be”, with the letters “pp” in happiness being underlined.
Independent Senator Helen Drayton, who spent 24 years at RBTT in marketing and communications, raised the issue in her column in the Guardian newspaper on January 25, stating that it “could be misconstrued as subliminal political advertising ostensibly designed to convey a corporate identity by focusing people on happiness”.
“The designers of the ad attempted to link the letters ‘pp’ with the positive emotion of happiness. Perceptually, the arc used the way it is in the advertisement is symbolical of the familiar smiley button, the letters pp are associated with the words people and partnership,” she said.
“Are we to believe the arc is innocent playfulness on these letters? Is this politically neutral branding? Is it just a campaign to encourage people to think about what makes them happy? Is this a necessary service to the country? It is profligate spending at its worst. It is the epitome of visual masking. Could there be innocence in spending public monies on deceitful political party branding?” Drayton had questioned.
VP BITES THE DUST
Energy Minister appoints committee to probe allegations
By Asha Javeed asha.javeed@trinidadexpress.com
Story Created: Mar 10, 2015 at 9:56 PM ECT
Story Updated: Mar 10, 2015 at 10:46 PM ECT
Tension at the National Gas Company (NGC) following an expose by the Express on the State enterprise’s spending spree has led to the dismissal of the company’s vice-president of human and corporate relations —Cassandra Patrovani-Sylvester—and a realignment of its management structure.
East Indian Recreational Ground... Africa Recreational Ground. Not the same.
If you notice, the permanent sign with white background says "Welcome to Soogrim Ramdhaniesingh Recreation Ground Home of East Indians, established in 1959."
It would have been better if the permanent sign had said ""Welcome to Soogrim Ramdhaniesingh Recreation Ground Home of East Indian Sports and Cultural Club, established in 1959" but maybe there was not enough space on the sign to fit all that wording so the abbreviation ended up sounding a bit racial.
It was pointed out there was an “Africa Recreation Ground” in Enterprise, Chaguanas, which had existed for many years without an issue being raised.
much ado about nothing. Media creating excitement and more division. I getting fed up of this race talk
much ado about nothing. Media creating excitement and more division. I getting fed up of this race talk
Easy for you to say, you are east Indian dissent. He who feels it knows.
"East Indians" refers to an ethnic group thing. "Africa" refers to a continent, and is less exclusive since it encompasses different races and ethnicities.
Didn't realize we met?
I'm mixed along with my opinions. And you don' t have to side with a race or be of a certain race to be sick of the race talk. Opportunities like these are used to exaggerate and only add oil to the fire
"East Indians" refers to an ethnic group thing. "Africa" refers to a continent, and is less exclusive since it encompasses different races and ethnicities.
Come on. It's Trinidad we talking about. African and Indian are the terms used to refer to the 2 most populous ethnicities
NGC’s legal threat
State energy company sends pre-action protocol letter to former auditor
By by asha javeed asha.javeed@trinidadexpress.com
Story Created: Mar 14, 2015 at 9:18 PM ECT
Story Updated: Mar 14, 2015 at 9:18 PM ECT
The National Gas Company (NGC) has issued a pre-action protocol letter to its former chief audit executive Claire Gomez-Miller, demanding she return any notes, memos and documents she may have retained when she exited the company in September 2014.
The NGC has also demanded a written undertaking, within 48 hours, that Gomez-Miller “not make use of” and “use your best endeavours to prevent publication or disclosure or any confidential information which would have been received or made by you in the course of your work by the NGC”.
Failure of to do so, the NGC warned, will make Gomez-Miller “potentially liable for civil or criminal penalties”.
The letter, written by attorney-at-law Darrell Allahar, was sent to Gomez-Miller on March 11.
Gomez-Miller, in an e-mail sent to senior members of staff at the NGC (which also was published in the Express) accused the State company of “compromising the reputation and work of its own audit team”.
Her comments came after the NGC published a legal letter it sent to the Express, again written by Allahar, in the form of a newspaper advertisement after the Sunday Express published a draft audit into the corporate communications department which raised concerns over how spending had ballooned from $67 million to $200 million in two years.
The NGC has said the audit, which is dated November 11, was a “very rough draft” that was sent to management for comment.
Horrified by the content of the legal letter sent to the Express, Gomez-Miller—who had drafted the Terms of Reference for audit of the Corporate Communications Department as well as the Procurement Department which began in April 2014 under her guidance—issued an e-mail explaining why the audit was valid.
Gomez-Miller’s e-mail, which was done in 13 points, stated: “It is a fact that the Final Draft Audit Report on Corporate Communications Management was issued last year to the Manager, Corporate Communications (Charmaine Mohammed) for her review and comments, and this was done under the directive and approval of the Internal Audit Manager, in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and the approved Terms of Reference (TOR).
“If you are interested in the TRUTH, you will request Marina (one of the auditors on the project) and her Team to provide their evidence to support this, along with the actual report that was sent to the Manager.
“As anyone can glean from the Internal Audit Charter and the TORs, a Final Draft Audit Report that has been issued to the responsible manager for action (be it for their review and comments or for implementation) is an OFFICIAL DOCUMENT BE IT A FINAL DRAFT AUDIT REPORT,” wrote Gomez-Miller.
Yesterday, Gomez-Miller said the letter does not intimidate her and her lawyer will handle it.
She noted that while there is a lot of “talk”, she was standing up for facts. She said she stood by her e-mail and the content released in it.
The audit was conducted by a team which included its head, Financial and Compliance Audit, Marina Dukhedin-Lalla, senior auditor Wendy Murray-Thomas and auditor Rebecca Procope and raised concern about how its budget, the exposure to the company and its management because of lack of proper documents and internal controls and whether the NGC was getting value for money.
The audit was initiated in April 2014 to deal with issues, which posed a significant risk to the organisation such as:
1. Invalid prequalification/Engagement of Contractors/Suppliers;
2. Engagement/Retention of unsuitable suppliers/contractors;
3. Poor Quality Contract Terms & Conditions and GW&S;
4. Cost Overruns, Unauthorised/Invalid Expenditure
5. Complaints; Lack of Transparency; False Advertisements/Disclosures & Breach of Public Trust;
6. Noncompliance with contract obligations by either party;
7. Breaches committed by internal/external parties (fraud i.e. collusion, kickbacks, insider trading, bid rigging etc.)
8. Project/Events inadequately administered/managed.
According to the final draft audit: “The audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and COSO ERM & Internal Control Integrated Framework.
“As required by the standards, a limitation of scope for this audit is declared. The Audit Project was terminated outside the control and concurrence of the Audit Team in June 2014.
“Its resumption was directed in August 2014. Hence, no assurance can be given on the integrity and reliability of the documents, records and management information received after resumption, especially given the fact that most of the outstanding audit requests for substantiating document as at project termination were created during the suspension period.”
Gomez-Miller’s e-mail had stated that during the audits her authority as Chief Audit Executive “was wrongfully removed from me and transferred to another manager who used this authority to promptly stop the completion of these two audits”, adding that: “These were the only two audits that were stopped. They were only resumed nearly two months later, after I sent a registered letter to the board chairman and the company secretary on the matter.”
Following the Sunday Express investigations into the NGC, the company’s VP of Human and Corporate Relations, Cassandra-Partovani Sylvester, departed the organisation and Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine appointed a three-member team of Hayden Toney, Leroy Mayers and Phillip Marshall to look into the operations of the company.
The NGC is the country’s most profitable State enterprise contributing 18 per cent of Government’s revenue.
much ado about nothing. Media creating excitement and more division. I getting fed up of this race talk
much ado about nothing. Media creating excitement and more division. I getting fed up of this race talk
Tell us again how much yuh fed up of race talk...
http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=63611.msg922320#msg922320
Bakes, it is obvious that some of the posters here have their heard stuck in the sand.
Some have tried to take offence to me calling out the current PPG for carrying out racists policies when even a blind person can see it.
https://www.youtube.com/v/hKD7VCm0a2k
Makes no sense firing her. They used her for the last bit of usefulness she had because even if she go back up as a candidate they know they not winning any Tobago seats.
Makes no sense firing her. They used her for the last bit of usefulness she had because even if she go back up as a candidate they know they not winning any Tobago seats.
I tend to agree... firing her will serve what purpose? Especially with the entire cabal soon to follow her on the unemployment line.
If she is picked to run again it will be like nobody running.
I was holding out hope that there was a sliver of decency left in this PP government but this is just pure evil.
The end is near and the dollars will start to disappear
Weary ah surprise yuh aint give a personal opinion on Ms Shopping Toppin :D
the speaker of the house seems to be in favor of the pp government seeing he always sides with them on their silly motions.
That is an understatement. He totally bias. I think in the future, the speaker of the house should not come from the party that wins. They should figure out a way to get someone who is "independent". Mark is totally rubbish.
Rowley also recalled that it was he who as Opposition Leader took issue very early with Warner being a member of the Cabinet while holding the position of FIFA vice-president. He said one of the reasons for his objection was his view that problems with FIFA and football, could very well have ended up being Trinidad and Tobago problems and could have affected its image. "And that is exactly what happened," he said.
Rowley stressed at that time, the UNC was Warner's biggest defender, the Prime Minister describing him as "her rock". "We (the PNM) claim no ownership, except that Mr Warner is a parliamentary colleague," he said
Dr. Rowley and Brian Lara tonight at Red Steel v Tallawahs
QuoteDr. Rowley and Brian Lara tonight at Red Steel v Tallawahs
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I took in the conversation live. The question about a fixed date for elections is mine.....:)
But I love the format.....if you want to hear the issues, those sessions are a good place to start.....I think this was the 3rd session.....
I took in the conversation live. The question about a fixed date for elections is mine.....:)
But I love the format.....if you want to hear the issues, those sessions are a good place to start.....I think this was the 3rd session.....
I took in the conversation live. The question about a fixed date for elections is mine.....:)
But I love the format.....if you want to hear the issues, those sessions are a good place to start.....I think this was the 3rd session.....
T'was a good question - his answer seemed fairly genuine. He seemed more in favour of the fixed dates rather than term limits.
I liked the format of the discussion. As usual, Rowley is an intelligent man who generally has reasonable things to say. He was a lot less political here in the sense of blaming the UNC/PP in every response, which is probably as a result of where the forum was being held. Couple of things that made me raise my eyebrow:
- He never answered the question about the problems the private sector competing with higher wages/less work in the public sector. The answer would have required some criticism of inefficiency in the public sector and/or a commitment to reform, and he stayed away from the topic.
- I'm not convinced that his proposed local government reform would change the party politics. It still would remain easy for the government to financially starve the local governments not aligned to the same party with the national government, even if they're supposed to be responsible for more delivery
- I was unimpressed with the responses of Edmund Dillon and his opening. He gave very vague responses, and only specifics were in his opening marks to mention OPVs (despite most drugs coming in through legal ports), SAUTT (which was never properly legal to operate) and Intelligence (when failures in basic police training and justice are far more pressing). He didn't answer the question at all about addressing long delays in the court/justice system.
I was more impressed with what Ralph Brown said in his question about basic police training and de-militarization, and I'm glad Rowley endorsed his comments. That said, I'm not sure if we end up with a PNM gov't and Dillon as the national security minister, we would really get a change in the approach to crime fighting which has consisted of buying expensive toys, militarizing the police, and ignoring the less flashy fundamentals by the last 4 administrations.
Keith Subero Interview about assassination plot and persecution of Dr. Rowley on TV6 —
I took in the conversation live. The question about a fixed date for elections is mine.....:)
But I love the format.....if you want to hear the issues, those sessions are a good place to start.....I think this was the 3rd session.....
:D you rhel involved in the politics Brownsugar :beermug:
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Keith Subero Interview about assassination plot and persecution of Dr. Rowley on TV6 —
https://www.facebook.com/PNMTT/videos/10155940073285472/ (https://www.facebook.com/PNMTT/videos/10155940073285472/)
Well the picture distorted for two reasons. I think a marginal is defined as a seat won with less than two thousand votes during the last poll. The last two polls were anomalies because of their context... Interestingly opposite. 2007 had a three party split.... 2010 had a two party race.
St Joseph now tight but I think the UNC demographic may have it... But I personally hope deyalsingh retains his seat. Tunapuna... Well... Tight as usual but given the choice of candidates I think forde has the edge.
Will wait and see how it plays out.
Well the picture distorted for two reasons. I think a marginal is defined as a seat won with less than two thousand votes during the last poll. The last two polls were anomalies because of their context... Interestingly opposite. 2007 had a three party split.... 2010 had a two party race.
St Joseph now tight but I think the UNC demographic may have it... But I personally hope deyalsingh retains his seat. Tunapuna... Well... Tight as usual but given the choice of candidates I think forde has the edge.
Will wait and see how it plays out.
I have two people in my circle one from each constituency of Tunapuna and St. Joseph. They both tell me over and over both seats gone PNM already......in fact, mih St. Joseph friend was telling me yesterday two staunch UNC supporters in the area told her they are voting PNM in 2015. She went into shock. She said they would have never come out and said something like that if they weren't serious.....dey both fed up of the UNC in its present incarnation.....
Interesting times are ahead.........
For those who missed Dr. Keith Rowley's interview with Julian Rogers, you can now view it here;
PEOPLE’s National Movement (PNM) political leader Dr Keith Rowley said he will introduce “whistle-blower legislation” if his party is elected into government to protect people who wished to give information about corrupt practices in the country.
Rowley said the PNM’s attorneys had already drafted the bill and such legislation would be brought to the Parliament “very early” after they had entered office.
An Independence address to the Nation by the Leader of the Opposition and the Political Leader of the People’s National Movement Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley
I took in the conversation live. The question about a fixed date for elections is mine.....:)
But I love the format.....if you want to hear the issues, those sessions are a good place to start.....I think this was the 3rd session.....
:D you rhel involved in the politics Brownsugar :beermug:
Boy, I had to get more involved than I normally would in the past 5 years thanks to Kams and she Mottley crew.....that woman make me learn so much about the constitution and Parliamentary Proceedings and government overall than I originally cared to. Dais why they cyar BS me with their "Kamla 2015" campaign....
The Morning Show with Rennie Bishop & Michelle Borel featuring PNM's Political Leader, Dr. Keith Rowley.
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Trinidad and Tobago Elections Won by Keith Rowley
The leader of the People’s National Movement won the elections with 23 of 41 constituencies.
Polls closed a bit later than expected due to rain in Trinidad and Tobago, but soon after, results came in, giving Keith Rowley of the People's National Movement (PNM) the electoral victory with 23 of 41 constituencies.
After three months of intense campaigning, Trinidad and Tobago people (Trinbogabians) went to the polls Monday.
Rowley’s results were better than he expected, as he had said he expected his party to win 21 seats in parliament.
This content was originally published by teleSUR at the following address:
"http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Elections-Won-by-Keith-Rowley-20150908-0004.html".
Don't give that article any credence it's a disgruntled UNC member posing as a journalist. Pure non-sense.
Don't give that article any credence it's a disgruntled UNC member posing as a journalist. Pure non-sense.
:thumbsup:
That article is total garbage.
Also the new administration is not the Rowley Admininstarion, it is the PNM Administration.
All of these appointments, notwithstanding, Avinash Singh who has been the lone East Indian front-liner for the PNM,[/b] that highly concerns me as everything becomes race oriented again.
I found it interesting that the article was presented to the Jamaican audience. Is the writer Trini or Jamaican?
I found it interesting that the article was presented to the Jamaican audience. Is the writer Trini or Jamaican?
Don't matter who wrote the article it is total garbage.
If you can't identify garbage when you read it then you are in danger of becoming like the average brainwashed and misinformed UNC supporter.
Bredrin, I didn't sniff the glue ... just posted the article on the "wall" for general consumption and discussion. I'm not in the habit of posting only that with which I am in agreement.
I would be interested in learning more about the writer. That would unearth things.
Indicating that the writer "resides in Trinidad and Tobago" could point to the writer being a Jamaican expat.
Maybe this guy? (https://tt.linkedin.com/pub/gerald-vincent/78/836/ba8)
Interesting... and not surprising if true. That Grenadian has been working as a paid hatchetwoman for the PP for the past couple years. Too bad they can't deport she....
Interesting... and not surprising if true. That Grenadian has been working as a paid hatchetwoman for the PP for the past couple years. Too bad they can't deport she.
Ever notice that when the UNC want to really dig into Rowley and the PNM they use a certain type of surrogate to carry out the attack? What does Jack Warner, Vernella Toppin, Rodney Charles and Marcia Braveboy all have in common? They are all...
Damn Ugly
Cabinet has approved appointments to three major state boards. Former Independent Senator Helen Drayton will serve as Chairman of a new board which will oversee the operations of CNMG/GISL. While former Chief Operating Officer of the ANSA McAL Group, Gerry Brooks, has been appointed as the new Chairman of NGC. Andrew Jupiter a Professor of Petroleum Studies at UWI has been appointed as the new chairman of Petrotrin.
Prime Minister announces a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
http://www.looptt.com/content/prime-minister-announces-day-prayer-and-thanksgiving (http://www.looptt.com/content/prime-minister-announces-day-prayer-and-thanksgiving)
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has invited all members of the public to join in the launch of a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which will take place at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah on Republic Day from 9 am.
A release from the President's office says a cross section of the country’s religious leaders will join the National Steel Symphony Orchestra, the Lydians and others, in celebrating 39 years of Republican Status, a strong democracy illustrated by peaceful transitions of governments over the years, the richness of our diversity and the prosperity we have enjoyed.
"Nationals of all faiths are encouraged to pray, individually or together, for peace and harmony in the Nation, and for guidance for its leaders to steer the ship of State on a path of progress, for the benefit of all our people," the release said.
So Frico, in your honest opinion, give it to we straight. We are mature people. election done. Who is the right person to lead the PNM?
So Frico, in your honest opinion, give it to we straight. We are mature people. election done. Who is the right person to lead the PNM?
I eh like Kamla but since September 7 elections it have 30 murders in T&T, if this continue Rowley go make Kamla look like a f00cking queen.yes that is very true. but according to a friend of mine the guardian is a pro unc media outlet and according to him they have been guilty of under recording murder stats as well as some police high officials under the unc government. it is inconceivable to think that a government who hasn't gotten their feet fully in the water has in any way made an impact to the extent as to affect the crime situation. it will take at least six months of pnm policy to even see the smallest of changes, and this spike in crime in my opinion is purely accidental or politically motivated.
I eh like Kamla but since September 7 elections it have 30 murders in T&T, if this continue Rowley go make Kamla look like a f00cking queen.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
If it will save lives and get illegal weapons off the streets then it is a brilliant idea as far as I am concerned.
Don't forget it should be done right after we have a 2 weeks guns amnesty to allow the public to hand in illegal weapons and ammunition with no questions asked.
If a SoE needs to be called to allow the cleanup operation to take place then one should be called but I don't think a SoE is necessary.
We have to do something drastic to get all these weapons off the streets as T&T borders have been left open to everything over the past 5 years. Praying alone isn't going to help us and save us from the criminal elements.
Currently at least 1 person is murdered every single day in T&T so understand that every day you wake up at least 1 person in T&T is going to be murdered. Let’s not wait until it is someone we know to realise that we need to do something drastic to remove all the illegal weapons from the streets.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
If it will save lives and get illegal weapons off the streets then it is a brilliant idea as far as I am concerned.
Don't forget it should be done right after we have a 2 weeks guns amnesty to allow the public to hand in illegal weapons and ammunition with no questions asked.
If a SoE needs to be called to allow the cleanup operation to take place then one should be called but I don't think a SoE is necessary.
We have to do something drastic to get all these weapons off the streets as T&T borders have been left open to everything over the past 5 years. Praying alone isn't going to help us and save us from the criminal elements.
Currently at least 1 person is murdered every single day in T&T so understand that every day you wake up at least 1 person in T&T is going to be murdered. Let’s not wait until it is someone we know to realise that we need to do something drastic to remove all the illegal weapons from the streets.
The concept of a gun amnesty is based on the premise that persons in possession of illegal firearms actually want to relinquish possession of such but fear the legal consequences of doing so. If one wanted to get rid of an illegal firearm then nothing is stopping him/her from flinging it in the ocean or dumping it somewhere - completely anonymous...no questions asked. With maybe a few exceptions, persons who possess illegal firearms do so to engage in criminal activity and they do so with impunity......in this country (with the system of policing as currently obtains) there appears to many to be no disincentive to crime ; crime pays and the risk of being caught is minimal. For such people the benefits of having the firearm far outweigh the risks involved.
If a gun amnesty is to work then maybe a financial incentive should be offered because not going to jail is not an incentive; they are already not in jail. However,quite understandably, the idea of using taxpayers money to "reward" criminals probably wouldn't be well received by many.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
If it will save lives and get illegal weapons off the streets then it is a brilliant idea as far as I am concerned.
Don't forget it should be done right after we have a 2 weeks guns amnesty to allow the public to hand in illegal weapons and ammunition with no questions asked.
If a SoE needs to be called to allow the cleanup operation to take place then one should be called but I don't think a SoE is necessary.
We have to do something drastic to get all these weapons off the streets as T&T borders have been left open to everything over the past 5 years. Praying alone isn't going to help us and save us from the criminal elements.
Currently at least 1 person is murdered every single day in T&T so understand that every day you wake up at least 1 person in T&T is going to be murdered. Let’s not wait until it is someone we know to realise that we need to do something drastic to remove all the illegal weapons from the streets.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
If it will save lives and get illegal weapons off the streets then it is a brilliant idea as far as I am concerned.
Don't forget it should be done right after we have a 2 weeks guns amnesty to allow the public to hand in illegal weapons and ammunition with no questions asked.
If a SoE needs to be called to allow the cleanup operation to take place then one should be called but I don't think a SoE is necessary.
We have to do something drastic to get all these weapons off the streets as T&T borders have been left open to everything over the past 5 years. Praying alone isn't going to help us and save us from the criminal elements.
Currently at least 1 person is murdered every single day in T&T so understand that every day you wake up at least 1 person in T&T is going to be murdered. Let’s not wait until it is someone we know to realise that we need to do something drastic to remove all the illegal weapons from the streets.
Brother, that is almost word for word the rationale claimed by Kamla/the PP for the 2011 state of emergency/curfew and objectives they claimed, including rounding up gang members under the anti-gang leglislation and seizing 100+ firearms.
And if you're suggesting extra-judicial home searches by the state, you most certainly are advocating for a state of emergency or some kind of suspension of civil rights to accomplish that.
You're rehashing a failed and widely criticized tactic employed by the last government.
So Breds, I don't want to criticize you for you beliefs. But the amount of unsolved murders in TT don't prick your consciousness. 90% of the murders are Afro TT killing one another. That don't bother you. You see it as the norm. Breds I from EDR. As rough as it was growing up there 3 decades ago, it was not a violent place with vicious people as there is now. I will not accept that as the norm. Never. If they have to put the army up for the next 5 years. Then .... By any means necessary.When did I say it was normal, or it didn't bother me? I never said that. I specifically responded to the idea of house to house searches across the country, and another SOE.
Thereafter the army should do a systematic house by house sweep of the country for illegal guns and ammunition with no households being spared; Any illegal weapons should be seized with the owner of the property being given a possible 5 years of prison time for housing illegal weapons on their property regardless of how high up in society they may be.Are you serious? Are you asking for another State of Emergency?
The Police need warrants to search people's homes. Warrants get issued by the court. If you want soldiers searching houses, you are talking about emergency powers.
Frankly that is a terrible idea.
If it will save lives and get illegal weapons off the streets then it is a brilliant idea as far as I am concerned.
Don't forget it should be done right after we have a 2 weeks guns amnesty to allow the public to hand in illegal weapons and ammunition with no questions asked.
If a SoE needs to be called to allow the cleanup operation to take place then one should be called but I don't think a SoE is necessary.
We have to do something drastic to get all these weapons off the streets as T&T borders have been left open to everything over the past 5 years. Praying alone isn't going to help us and save us from the criminal elements.
Currently at least 1 person is murdered every single day in T&T so understand that every day you wake up at least 1 person in T&T is going to be murdered. Let’s not wait until it is someone we know to realise that we need to do something drastic to remove all the illegal weapons from the streets.
Brother, that is almost word for word the rationale claimed by Kamla/the PP for the 2011 state of emergency/curfew and objectives they claimed, including rounding up gang members under the anti-gang leglislation and seizing 100+ firearms.
And if you're suggesting extra-judicial home searches by the state, you most certainly are advocating for a state of emergency or some kind of suspension of civil rights to accomplish that.
You're rehashing a failed and widely criticized tactic employed by the last government.
So Breds, I don't want to criticize you for you beliefs. But the amount of unsolved murders in TT don't prick your consciousness. 90% of the murders are Afro TT killing one another. That don't bother you. You see it as the norm. Breds I from EDR. As rough as it was growing up there 3 decades ago, it was not a violent place with vicious people as there is now. I will not accept that as the norm. Never. If they have to put the army up for the next 5 years. Then .... By any means necessary.When did I say it was normal, or it didn't bother me? I never said that. I specifically responded to the idea of house to house searches across the country, and another SOE.
Crime in T&T is at an epedemic level, especially the murder rate in depressed areas. However, simply giving emergency powers to the police/army is a flawed idea. The police should not need emergency powers to investigate murders. We have a ridiculous solve rate for homicides (it's less than 20%), and an across the board low prosecution rate for all crimes. This isn't due to police not being to go into people's homes and take guns away, that's a breakdown in the investigative abilities of the police, witness tampering, faith in the police service by the public, the court system, and other factors. The state of emergency does not fix that.
The anti-gang legislation which still doesn't have a successful prosecution was by all accounts vaguely written and largely enforceable. The last SOE that picked up hundreds of "gang members" resulted in 0 convinctions under that act because the law was/is flawed. Another SOE ain't gonna fix the legislation.
On the topic of guns and the porous border, it has been suggested that the majority of the drug trade (and infiltration of guns) come through legal ports. By all means we need to better equip the coast guard, but we need to address the legal ports (POS, Point Lisas, Chaguaramas, etc.). The guns from the 1990 coup came through the ports. When that man Mark Small was arrested for trying to get guns in Florida a few years back, he was planning to ship them in a container. You don't need a SOE to overhaul and flush the port systems.
Also, with regards to the fact that it's mostly black youths killing black youths, we definitely need a new approach on dealing with poverty and the social issues that cause these kids to join gangs and turn away from society. We have generations of afro-Trinis that now are going through this cycle of violence, but a SOE isn't going to be the tool to trying to alleviate poverty and fix some of the social issues there.
Lastly, soldiers aren't trained for policing civilians. They're largely trained to shoot and kill, and humanitarian work. Our new national security minister said that himself during a PNM town hall. Soldiers, as equipped as they are, aren't the people trained to be searching houses and collecting evidence that can actually be prosecuted in a court of law. That's not their role, that's the police's job. We need to fix the police service from the ground up, not give up all our civil rights and hope for a hail mary pass.
Nope!!Do you know who finances the PNM? Neither the PNM nor UNC disclose who their financiers are, but it has been suggested that both parties have a large portion of the same financiers who alternate giving money between the two parties every few years. I don't know how you can post on this forum with certainty that this government will be different from the past, or suggest that the UNC alone has been guilty of never actually prosecuting white collar crime or addressing the folks at the top of the drugs/gun trade. Both the PNM and UNC have been dodging disclosing how they finance their campaigns since inception.
Kamla and her cabal government were not serious about catching the BIG fish as they were probably financers of her party. Their dismantling of SAUTT as soon as they came into power in 2010 with nothing to replace it clearly signals that the UNC government were trying to keep the folks who deal with importing weapons and drugs into T&T happy.
I am not advocating for an SoE but just for the removal of all the illegal guns and ammunition currently in the hands of criminal elements and on the streets of T&T that came into the country over the last 5 years.
Locking up and trying to criminalize INNOCENT Black youths like the UNC/PP government did is not part of my solution and what I outlined WILL save lives and lead to the murder toll for the year at least being halved.
In addition once we take out the BIG Fish (which the UNC had no intension of doing to its financers) serious crime and murders will fall drastically because there will be no BIG fish to put new imported weapons back in the hands of the criminal elements and gangs once all the illegal weapons are cleared from the streets.
The only persons who will be against this plan are those who have an interest in seeing serious crime and the high murder rate in T&T continue as it currently is and it will inevitably get worse if we don't do something drastic now.
Again the SoE plan did not work with the UNC because they had no intension of making it work by catching the BIG fish who might have been some of their financers.
What is good about my plan is that the sweep after the gun amnesty will be of all areas of T&T and not just the so called "hot spots" and poorer areas so there will be no discrimination or perceived discrimination taking place during the illegal weapons eradication operation.
Nope!!Do you know who finances the PNM? Neither the PNM nor UNC disclose who their financiers are, but it has been suggested that both parties have a large portion of the same financiers who alternate giving money between the two parties every few years. I don't know how you can post on this forum with certainty that this government will be different from the past, or suggest that the UNC alone has been guilty of never actually prosecuting white collar crime or addressing the folks at the top of the drugs/gun trade. Both the PNM and UNC have been dodging disclosing how they finance their campaigns since inception.
Kamla and her cabal government were not serious about catching the BIG fish as they were probably financers of her party. Their dismantling of SAUTT as soon as they came into power in 2010 with nothing to replace it clearly signals that the UNC government were trying to keep the folks who deal with importing weapons and drugs into T&T happy.
I am not advocating for an SoE but just for the removal of all the illegal guns and ammunition currently in the hands of criminal elements and on the streets of T&T that came into the country over the last 5 years.
Locking up and trying to criminalize INNOCENT Black youths like the UNC/PP government did is not part of my solution and what I outlined WILL save lives and lead to the murder toll for the year at least being halved.
In addition once we take out the BIG Fish (which the UNC had no intension of doing to its financers) serious crime and murders will fall drastically because there will be no BIG fish to put new imported weapons back in the hands of the criminal elements and gangs once all the illegal weapons are cleared from the streets.
The only persons who will be against this plan are those who have an interest in seeing serious crime and the high murder rate in T&T continue as it currently is and it will inevitably get worse if we don't do something drastic now.
Again the SoE plan did not work with the UNC because they had no intension of making it work by catching the BIG fish who might have been some of their financers.
What is good about my plan is that the sweep after the gun amnesty will be of all areas of T&T and not just the so called "hot spots" and poorer areas so there will be no discrimination or perceived discrimination taking place during the illegal weapons eradication operation.
I think your idea of a gun sweep is well intentioned but ill-conceived. I agree we need something drastic, but giving more powers to the Police in their present state is dangerous. Frankly before we look at giving Police power to enter people's home without warrants, we figure out why police keep losing evidence (often guns) or losing their own guns supposedly locked up in police stations. There have also been rumours for decades (not just the last 5 years) that several police officers rent their issued guns out to the public.
I am not comfortable advocating for more power for the police until it has been completely reformed from the ground up.
Fella no one is comfortable in T&T right now with the murder rate, just ask Dana Seetahal‘s family, so who gives two hoots about you being comfortable?
You are only posting lame excuses as far as I am concerned and seem happy for the current murder crisis in T&T to continue.
As I said crisis times call for drastic measures and if my plan will save lives which I am quite confident it will then there are no acceptable excuses not to implement it.
Lets prayer that our current Minister of National Security is more of my mindset than of yours or there will continue to be 400 plus murders per year and it is likely to get even worse.
If something quite similar to what I am suggesting is not done very soon then all of us will have a friend or relative who is murdered in T&T relatively soon.
Fella no one is comfortable in T&T right now with the murder rate, just ask Dana Seetahal‘s family, so who gives two hoots about you being comfortable?
You are only posting lame excuses as far as I am concerned and seem happy for the current murder crisis in T&T to continue.
As I said crisis times call for drastic measures and if my plan will save lives which I am quite confident it will then there are no acceptable excuses not to implement it.
Lets prayer that our current Minister of National Security is more of my mindset than of yours or there will continue to be 400 plus murders per year and it is likely to get even worse.
If something quite similar to what I am suggesting is not done very soon then all of us will have a friend or relative who is murdered in T&T relatively soon.
Your narrative that, because I am not in favour of extra-judicial powers or converting us into a Police state, I am somehow happy with the murder rate is hyperbole, ridiculous, and insulting. I'm done, won't bother engaging in a post with you again.
I leaning more on Pro side for this argument . not that R45 points are not valid. But like Pro said, the situation is dire. My area, east of the Dry River is or has become inhabitable. Some of you may not or have never been there, and as far as you all are concern, the same approach will do. Take it from me, the same approach will not do anymore. We have demons and murderers amongst us. They are not mammy's nice child. They go kill you without hesitation. Drastic measures for a drastic situation. That is the way I see it. Sorry ......
Fella no one is comfortable in T&T right now with the murder rate, just ask Dana Seetahal‘s family, so who gives two hoots about you being comfortable?
You are only posting lame excuses as far as I am concerned and seem happy for the current murder crisis in T&T to continue.
As I said crisis times call for drastic measures and if my plan will save lives which I am quite confident it will then there are no acceptable excuses not to implement it.
Lets prayer that our current Minister of National Security is more of my mindset than of yours or there will continue to be 400 plus murders per year and it is likely to get even worse.
If something quite similar to what I am suggesting is not done very soon then all of us will have a friend or relative who is murdered in T&T relatively soon.
Your narrative that, because I am not in favour of extra-judicial powers or converting us into a Police state, I am somehow happy with the murder rate is hyperbole, ridiculous, and insulting. I'm done, won't bother engaging in a post with you again.
Fella no one is comfortable in T&T right now with the murder rate, just ask Dana Seetahal‘s family, so who gives two hoots about you being comfortable?
You are only posting lame excuses as far as I am concerned and seem happy for the current murder crisis in T&T to continue.
As I said crisis times call for drastic measures and if my plan will save lives which I am quite confident it will then there are no acceptable excuses not to implement it.
Lets prayer that our current Minister of National Security is more of my mindset than of yours or there will continue to be 400 plus murders per year and it is likely to get even worse.
If something quite similar to what I am suggesting is not done very soon then all of us will have a friend or relative who is murdered in T&T relatively soon.
Your narrative that, because I am not in favour of extra-judicial powers or converting us into a Police state, I am somehow happy with the murder rate is hyperbole, ridiculous, and insulting. I'm done, won't bother engaging in a post with you again.
take a breath say woosa and move on......pro is..well....pro.....in similar vein to contro you'll "talk" til yuh blue in the face with little hope of consensus once his mind is made up.......I agree with every point you make by the way
GA$ UP, VAT DOWN
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151005/news/gas-up-vat-down (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151005/news/gas-up-vat-down)
FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert spent two hours this afternoon detailing how he said the previous administration mismanaged the economy and squandered the country's money, before calling on citizens to help reverse the decline.
Among the actions to be taken to reduce the budget deficit and generate revenue lost from declining oil and gas revenue, citizens were told that with immediate effect, they could expect a 15 per cent increase in the price of super gasoline and diesel.
Delivering the new government's first budget, having taken office September 7, Imbert said the increase was the beginning of the PNM Government's plan to roll back the fuel subsidy, which had cost the country $19 billion in the past four years.
The price of super gasoline will increase from $2.70 per litre to $3.11 per litre.
The diesel price goes from $1.50 per litre to $1.73 per litre.
Imbert, addressing Parliament at the International Waterfront, Port of Spain, said the increase in fuel prices will see a $340 million reduction annual subsidies, however the fuel subsidy is still expected to exceed $1 billion.
The budget has been pegged at an oil price of $45 per barrel of oil.
Citizens can also expect to pay less Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-luxury items (from 15 per cent to 12.5 per cent), but should start saving to pay the property tax which will be reintroduced as of January 1, while the Revenue Authority is established before the end of next year.
Big business can expect to pay more through the business fund levy and green fund, with a taxation regime to be devised for the gaming industry.
However, there will be multiple incentives for the Agriculture sector with tax exemptions for agriculture-related tools, supplies and chemicals.
Imbert also disclosed that the Judiciary would be given the financial autonomy that he had sought for many years. In 2016 there would also be the introduction of a video conference system from remand Yard, with lay magistrates to deal with minor offences in order to deal with the backlog of cases.
And $2.772 billion will go to Tobago, which represents 4.4 percent of the total budget, significantly above minimum, and more in percentage terms than Tobago from the Peoples Partnership government. He said that Tobago is to receive a further $1.13 billion from Central Government.
In addition, Imbert said the Solomon Hochoy Highway Project to Point Fortin would be completed, and the highway between San Fernando to Mayaro would be started, along with a new road to Toco (where a ferry terminal to Tobago is th be constructed), and a new road to Moruga, where new fishing facility would be built.
Other highlights:
- There will be a review and audit of the Children's Life Fund, the brainchild of the former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
- The government to make full use of the sporting facilities nearing completion.
Budget Figures:
Total Revenue:$60.28 billion.
Total Expenditure: $63.048 billion.
Pegged oil Price:US$45
National Security: $10.81 billion
Education and Training: 9.763 billion
Health: $6.088 billion
Public utilities $4.452 billion
Local government $2.72 billion
Works and Infrastructure: $1.95 billion
Housing: $1.663 billion
Transport: $1.563 billion
Agriculture: $831 million
I eh see how much of that going into sport? I don't see the RR being built in the near future either. More important priorities to attend first. So brace for traffic :(. National security get the lion share.
PRIME MINISTER DR KEITH ROWLEY SPREAKS AFTER BUDGET
I eh see how much of that going into sport? I don't see the RR being built in the near future either. More important priorities to attend first. So brace for traffic :(. National security get the lion share.
Of course. what did you expect? Crime is a REAL problem in T&T
so has the crime issue been due to underfunding at National security ? Ok. Here's a idea ( nb: not mine, but I like it ), as done in other parts of the world, anybody especially the top dawgs, who have been found and convicted of being involved in funding of criminal activities, all assets - including immediate family assets seized and sold..similarly all officers of the law to be court marshalled, but no deals, general population .i.e. All criminals...surely deals may be made to ensure convictions, eg. Private cells.i.e.yes not part of general prison population but no buy out can occur here. No special privileges ,just as much National security as can be provided. These assets would pay for themselves. Whether be drugs or white collar issues, seize and sell their assets. The clicos, life sports,the corner pusher, the adult mugger,..for lesser crimes that does not affect or injure members of the population, strike rule..yes, we will give u opportunity to walk the right path or hide yuh stuff from us.. Since we have relationship with other countries, come to agreement to acquire/borrow manpower and patrol with local forces, ensuring we do not suddenly live in an army state. Use proceeds of sales of assets to offset these initiatives.I eh see how much of that going into sport? I don't see the RR being built in the near future either. More important priorities to attend first. So brace for traffic :(. National security get the lion share.
Of course. what did you expect? Crime is a REAL problem in T&T
Breds, the sad face was for the traffic. I have no issue with NS getting the lion share because our internal security is in shambles.
so has the crime issue been due to underfunding at National security ? Ok. Here's a idea ( nb: not mine, but I like it ), as done in other parts of the world, anybody especially the top dawgs, who have been found and convicted of being involved in funding of criminal activities, all assets - including immediate family assets seized and sold..similarly all officers of the law to be court marshalled, but no deals, general population .i.e. All criminals...surely deals may be made to ensure convictions, eg. Private cells.i.e.yes not part of general prison population but no buy out can occur here. No special privileges ,just as much National security as can be provided. These assets would pay for themselves. Whether be drugs or white collar issues, seize and sell their assets. The clicos, life sports,the corner pusher, the adult mugger,..for lesser crimes that does not affect or injure members of the population, strike rule..yes, we will give u opportunity to walk the right path or hide yuh stuff from us.. Since we have relationship with other countries, come to agreement to acquire/borrow manpower and patrol with local forces, ensuring we do not suddenly live in an army state. Use proceeds of sales of assets to offset these initiatives.I eh see how much of that going into sport? I don't see the RR being built in the near future either. More important priorities to attend first. So brace for traffic :(. National security get the lion share.
Of course. what did you expect? Crime is a REAL problem in T&T
Breds, the sad face was for the traffic. I have no issue with NS getting the lion share because our internal security is in shambles.
I do think, the lion's share should go to the social programs,security for such workers in the troubled areas,and other such initiatives, however, I honestly, don't know what that ministry is. Probably, mental health.. I just prattling and brain storming doh..so any criticism or extrapolation of such welcome
nope.. as you hint that critical thinking is yours, please pass the knowledge. I am willing to listen/read and learn. what are your well thought out suggestions. Open discussion, no insults. well,unless u know my type so well and have already determined, i'm not even capable of learning. Go ahead. Educate, don't denigrateso has the crime issue been due to underfunding at National security ? Ok. Here's a idea ( nb: not mine, but I like it ), as done in other parts of the world, anybody especially the top dawgs, who have been found and convicted of being involved in funding of criminal activities, all assets - including immediate family assets seized and sold..similarly all officers of the law to be court marshalled, but no deals, general population .i.e. All criminals...surely deals may be made to ensure convictions, eg. Private cells.i.e.yes not part of general prison population but no buy out can occur here. No special privileges ,just as much National security as can be provided. These assets would pay for themselves. Whether be drugs or white collar issues, seize and sell their assets. The clicos, life sports,the corner pusher, the adult mugger,..for lesser crimes that does not affect or injure members of the population, strike rule..yes, we will give u opportunity to walk the right path or hide yuh stuff from us.. Since we have relationship with other countries, come to agreement to acquire/borrow manpower and patrol with local forces, ensuring we do not suddenly live in an army state. Use proceeds of sales of assets to offset these initiatives.I eh see how much of that going into sport? I don't see the RR being built in the near future either. More important priorities to attend first. So brace for traffic :(. National security get the lion share.
Of course. what did you expect? Crime is a REAL problem in T&T
Breds, the sad face was for the traffic. I have no issue with NS getting the lion share because our internal security is in shambles.
I do think, the lion's share should go to the social programs,security for such workers in the troubled areas,and other such initiatives, however, I honestly, don't know what that ministry is. Probably, mental health.. I just prattling and brain storming doh..so any criticism or extrapolation of such welcome
I will just accept your response as someone who is just rambling out of frustration. :D
Like you said in part of your ramble.. "You don't know".. "Probably", therefore leaving us to believe your response was not well thought through. You would also want the lion share of the budget go to social programs. Ok I understand critical thinking is not your forte :D
Here is a start of idea exchange , I just chose a few at random, readily available, no particular reason.
http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/en/reseau/services.php select Social problems see if any of it may apply
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/research/forum/e081/e081f-eng.shtml
http://lionheart.org/prison/
https://www.guelphhumber.ca/fcss
http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/social-services-and-your-family/
MINISTER IMBERT AT CHAMBER
The Minister of Finance says if the government had removed the entire fuel subsidy it could have led to an uprising in the country similar to what happened in Nigeria.
What if the Morality & Values has skipped the parents generation, who is to show the children and those parents the way ? I'm not purporting that we add more financial welfare, but more moral building blocks to mend the social fibre that has obviously deteriorated. The problem is not the parents alone, it all of ours, we all have to handle it together. If even by setting examples and lending our assistance where necessary, better guided by people who study and understand the behavioural issues and startegies required.Here is a start of idea exchange , I just chose a few at random, readily available, no particular reason.
http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/en/reseau/services.php select Social problems see if any of it may apply
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/research/forum/e081/e081f-eng.shtml
http://lionheart.org/prison/
https://www.guelphhumber.ca/fcss
http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/social-services-and-your-family/
Pumping more money into social services is not the answer, if anything you do not want to establish a culture where one is reliant on handouts. I am in support for assistance of those who need help to get back on their feet but not to the extreme where large portions of the national budget that is derived from tax payers dollars and national revenue is going towards handouts.
As for social problems go hand in hand with family values and discipline. The Govt can pump all the billions of dollars you are dreaming for in the budget for social programs but to solve this problem families have to take responsibility. This problem will always exist in a society where parents are not taking the responsibility to instill morals and values in their children. One of many examples is the value for hard work and gradual success has been replaced by getting rich quick (sometimes by illegal means).
What if the Morality & Values has skipped the parents generation, who is to show the children and those parents the way ? I'm not purporting that we add more financial welfare, but more moral building blocks to mend the social fibre that has obviously deteriorated. The problem is not the parents alone, it all of ours, we all have to handle it together. If even by setting examples and lending our assistance where necessary, better guided by people who study and understand the behavioural issues and startegies required.
What if the Morality & Values has skipped the parents generation, who is to show the children and those parents the way ? I'm not purporting that we add more financial welfare, but more moral building blocks to mend the social fibre that has obviously deteriorated. The problem is not the parents alone, it all of ours, we all have to handle it together. If even by setting examples and lending our assistance where necessary, better guided by people who study and understand the behavioural issues and startegies required.Here is a start of idea exchange , I just chose a few at random, readily available, no particular reason.
http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/en/reseau/services.php select Social problems see if any of it may apply
http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/research/forum/e081/e081f-eng.shtml
http://lionheart.org/prison/
https://www.guelphhumber.ca/fcss
http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/parenting/social-services-and-your-family/
Pumping more money into social services is not the answer, if anything you do not want to establish a culture where one is reliant on handouts. I am in support for assistance of those who need help to get back on their feet but not to the extreme where large portions of the national budget that is derived from tax payers dollars and national revenue is going towards handouts.
As for social problems go hand in hand with family values and discipline. The Govt can pump all the billions of dollars you are dreaming for in the budget for social programs but to solve this problem families have to take responsibility. This problem will always exist in a society where parents are not taking the responsibility to instill morals and values in their children. One of many examples is the value for hard work and gradual success has been replaced by getting rich quick (sometimes by illegal means).
at work now, can't open FB will check laterMy point is. the discipline and values are NOT in the home. I saw this going out the door from since my time when my parents chose to send me away in '71. We have allways been a very free open society, but there is always a price to be paid with freedom...usually discipline, and wrong follow wrong without any restraint. In many cases,
The parents either ignore or are ignorant to what the child does. (u know how much crap, i a GOOD boy get away with ?) Not that i did anything bad by today's standards, but my parents were totally oblivious to where i was. Them think I in savannah playing football, but I down in Chag, gone for a dip. They ketch meh is cutarse, but I never fraid no cutarse. Today's youth, more daring, more dangerous. Many of the GOOD parents are busy making the ends meet and/or have no time to monitor the youth. In some cases the youth from small has been rebellious and uncontrollable and parents have little control. they are still just parents..and especially when you have parents with weaknesses and morality issues, cause they themselves do what they learned to survive. , then you have nothing but the street and media to teach. Bad teachers.
I have very good kids, they love, respect and listen to me yet fraid meh to bad, cause they have seen me lose it. Yet, You think I can make them do what I want ? I constantly negotiating. Many ppl today, parents included do not have that time to invest and teach.
Minister of Tourism Shamfa Cudjoe has raised concerns about the Tourism Development Company (TDC), which she has described as a, 'runaway horse'.
Minister Cudjoe, speaking in the house of representatives on Saturday morning, claimed that the TDC is out of control, and questioned how one director,a former national cricketer received thousands of US dollars for a CPL project.
Today's event at the Laventille Technology and Continuing Centre was a resounding success. The turn out of interesting parents and youth was overwhelming..
M.P. Hinds, M.P. Leonce and Chairman Thomas were in attendance with a host of U.T.T. facilitators.
There message was well received by all in attendance and it is an indication of good things to come for the residents of Laventille East/West.
VIDEO Report; https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153630002005610/ (https://www.facebook.com/cnewslive/videos/10153630002005610/)QuoteMinister of Tourism Shamfa Cudjoe has raised concerns about the Tourism Development Company (TDC), which she has described as a, 'runaway horse'.
Minister Cudjoe, speaking in the house of representatives on Saturday morning, claimed that the TDC is out of control, and questioned how one director,a former national cricketer received thousands of US dollars for a CPL project.
The bad behaviour in the parliament continues as a member of the opposition can be heard making crude remarks to the Attorney General and the MP for San Fernando West. The speaker called for respect among members.
QuoteThe bad behaviour in the parliament continues as a member of the opposition can be heard making crude remarks to the Attorney General and the MP for San Fernando West. The speaker called for respect among members.
Moonilal just being himself again. No surprise here https://www.facebook.com/CCNTV6/videos/956719001036959/ (https://www.facebook.com/CCNTV6/videos/956719001036959/)
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at d same time Rowley need to reign in all dat "we time now" and homophobic rhetoric, appearances is everything and right now yuh NOT seeing d spirit of d victory speech playin out in parliament
dey could prosecute all d wrong doing sans d aloofness
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The Prime Minister has expressed concern over meeting a $500 million "commitment" for Bell helicopters which he met when he came to the Office of the Prime Minister. He also claimed wastage over the last five years as he noted that the previous Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, used 636 hours of helicopter time and flew 415 missions, at a cost of over $6 million.
First-class and business travel will now be restricted to only high-level persons in public office and the judiciary.
Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie said yesterday that Cabinet accepted the recommendation for a proposal for a review of the travel arrangements for official overseas travel.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Clair, Cuffie said in an effort to streamline operations, Cabinet decided certain officers would be entitled to first-class travel and other officers would be asked to use the other classifications of travel that are available.
First-class for high-level officials only *
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only)QuoteFirst-class and business travel will now be restricted to only high-level persons in public office and the judiciary.
Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie said yesterday that Cabinet accepted the recommendation for a proposal for a review of the travel arrangements for official overseas travel.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Clair, Cuffie said in an effort to streamline operations, Cabinet decided certain officers would be entitled to first-class travel and other officers would be asked to use the other classifications of travel that are available.
The following is a statement from the Ministry of Tourism:.
"The Ministry of Tourism has received notification that the Ministry of National Security will be paying the lifeguards today – Friday October 16, 2015.
The Lifeguard Services Division was formally transferred to the Ministry of National Security with effect from September 11, 2015.
Wages were delayed this month as the Financial Year 2014/2015 closed prior to the reading of the National Budget and the finalisation of the necessary financial and administrative processes especially with the re-assignment of the Lifeguard Services to the Ministry of National Security.
why? i am broke and i don't travel coach, so why should someone on official business travel coach only to show face? i think ministers-permanent secretaries-and CEO's on the country's business should be as comfortable as possible, but regular administrative officers and managers should not be afforded the luxury.
First-class for high-level officials only *
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only)QuoteFirst-class and business travel will now be restricted to only high-level persons in public office and the judiciary.
Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie said yesterday that Cabinet accepted the recommendation for a proposal for a review of the travel arrangements for official overseas travel.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Clair, Cuffie said in an effort to streamline operations, Cabinet decided certain officers would be entitled to first-class travel and other officers would be asked to use the other classifications of travel that are available.
This move should save T&T taxpayers money on first class travel tickets for all government ministers.
Let them mix and interact with the general public who are they are supposed to be serving a little more rather than being encouraged to believe they are above the general flying travelling public.
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has questioned a drop in the allocation of the Food Support Programme. The former Prime Minister raised the question during the Finance Committee Sitting in the Parliament on Friday. However, Finance Minister Colm Imbert responded that the Government is seeking to cut mismanagement and corruption.
why? i am broke and i don't travel coach, so why should someone on official business travel coach only to show face? i think ministers-permanent secretaries-and CEO's on the country's business should be as comfortable as possible, but regular administrative officers and managers should not be afforded the luxury.
First-class for high-level officials only *
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20151015/news/first-class-for-high-level-officials-only)QuoteFirst-class and business travel will now be restricted to only high-level persons in public office and the judiciary.
Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie said yesterday that Cabinet accepted the recommendation for a proposal for a review of the travel arrangements for official overseas travel.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Clair, Cuffie said in an effort to streamline operations, Cabinet decided certain officers would be entitled to first-class travel and other officers would be asked to use the other classifications of travel that are available.
This move should save T&T taxpayers money on first class travel tickets for all government ministers.
Let them mix and interact with the general public who are they are supposed to be serving a little more rather than being encouraged to believe they are above the general flying travelling public.
So I was late to follow the so called controversy with Padarath and the princess and bull-it proof vest comments. I noticed that immediately after the comments the gay and lesbian community get in a huff and Smith end up apologizing to the gay community as well as Padarath.
However I was wondering, has Padarath ever come out officially and said he was gay? Or is it being assumed because he looks like a Ken doll? If he's not it seems like the reaction of the gay community has done more to stigmatize him than the original comments.
PM PROMISES TO COMPLETE OUTSTANDING PROJECTS
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley had made a commitment that all unfinished government projects will be completed under his tenure.
The Brian Lara Stadium was among the many projects the prime minister says will be completed.
Cabinet has approved a Committee to review the practice of doctors who are working in both the private and public sector. The Committee will be chaired by Dr Winston Welsh and includes Howard University's President Dr Wayne Frederick, along with Professor Karl Theodore, Martin De Gannes, Dr Adesh Sirjusingh, Valene Rawlins and one member still to be named.
On behalf of the Government and and people of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley wishes to convey heartfelt condolences to the President of France and the French people with respect to the unspeakable horrors of yesterday's attacks. As the Government and people of France struggle to come to terms with these attacks, the rest of the world is also gripped by shock, sadness and outrage. No nation should ever have to face such tragedy and it is hoped that nothing of this nature will ever befall any nation again.
Dr The Hon. Keith Rowley
Prime Minister
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
I thought about T&T when I read about Saudi Arabia's new budget and economic response to the lower than expected oil prices. A good read for every Trinbagonian in my opinion.
Saudi Arabia hikes petrol prices by 40% at the pump (http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/12/saudi-arabia-hikes-petrol-prices-40-pump-151228154350415.html)
that man undoubtedly is the best orator in the whole of the caribbean past and present.
https://www.youtube.com/v/A2m6JgI0_jA&spfreload=10
He can't beat Patos! :devil:"my dear friends".
Keithos worried bout liquor found and school boys getting gunned down on their way home. (real sad)
Really thought this gov't would make ah dent on crime. Maybe it's time for SP plan oui!
ting is I doh tink it as hard to arrest d violence in Laventile, tink dat everybody concerned to much with d political risk involved, I still at a loss as to how Diego get ah temporary base and we cyah put a detachment on d hill.....d way I see it d crime could slow down or if dem fellas on d hill stupid to fire on d army, open a door to stronger action.......but as it stands somebody have to grow d balls to wrest control of the hill from d criminal element........even if sneakily creating the justification for doing so.
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ting is I doh tink it as hard to arrest d violence in Laventile, tink dat everybody concerned to much with d political risk involved, I still at a loss as to how Diego get ah temporary base and we cyah put a detachment on d hill.....d way I see it d crime could slow down or if dem fellas on d hill stupid to fire on d army, open a door to stronger action.......but as it stands somebody have to grow d balls to wrest control of the hill from d criminal element........even if sneakily creating the justification for doing so.
But Diego was/is hot too! Granted I doh live on the hill nor do I know what it's like... but the citizens really have to come to a point and say enough is enough and start pointing fingers and assist the law. But then, the same "law" is 'said' to have ties with gang and criminal elements. Real mess!
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ting is I doh tink it as hard to arrest d violence in Laventile, tink dat everybody concerned to much with d political risk involved, I still at a loss as to how Diego get ah temporary base and we cyah put a detachment on d hill.....d way I see it d crime could slow down or if dem fellas on d hill stupid to fire on d army, open a door to stronger action.......but as it stands somebody have to grow d balls to wrest control of the hill from d criminal element........even if sneakily creating the justification for doing so.
But Diego was/is hot too! Granted I doh live on the hill nor do I know what it's like... but the citizens really have to come to a point and say enough is enough and start pointing fingers and assist the law. But then, the same "law" is 'said' to have ties with gang and criminal elements. Real mess!
Everywhere in Trinidad has a lot of crime from Enterprise to Moruga to POS to Grande.. so iz not a Laventille or Diego issue. Also it did not start yesterday and did not start few months ago.. started a long time ago. We need more solutions and public dialogue among the people about the culture of crime instead of sitting back waiting for the Government to instill values and good conduct in citizens.
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ting is I doh tink it as hard to arrest d violence in Laventile, tink dat everybody concerned to much with d political risk involved, I still at a loss as to how Diego get ah temporary base and we cyah put a detachment on d hill.....d way I see it d crime could slow down or if dem fellas on d hill stupid to fire on d army, open a door to stronger action.......but as it stands somebody have to grow d balls to wrest control of the hill from d criminal element........even if sneakily creating the justification for doing so.
But Diego was/is hot too! Granted I doh live on the hill nor do I know what it's like... but the citizens really have to come to a point and say enough is enough and start pointing fingers and assist the law. But then, the same "law" is 'said' to have ties with gang and criminal elements. Real mess!
Everywhere in Trinidad has a lot of crime from Enterprise to Moruga to POS to Grande.. so iz not a Laventille or Diego issue. Also it did not start yesterday and did not start few months ago.. started a long time ago. We need more solutions and public dialogue among the people about the culture of crime instead of sitting back waiting for the Government to instill values and good conduct in citizens.
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sando we reach a stage where a govt must take genuine and decisive action on crime, changing d attitude of people is one ting.....but a mind dat already rotten may be beyond redemption....so addressin law enforcement deficiencies like visibility and most importantly the apparent complete lack deductive investigation skills in our police force is key................It still boggles the mind that we don't have "rostered" patrolling and central trackin and dispatch for police in this country and worst that the police themselves actively campaign against such efforts....if u are to believe some of the stories u hear
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Who is waiting for the government to instill values and good conduct in citizens? Rather, the populace at large is "waiting" for a government to attack crime with steadfast application and to spawn results that reflect a notable diminution in crime, inclusive of "serious offenses".
Public dialogue? How much more are you urging? If both internal (within the law enforcement apparatus of the state) and external purges are necessary to stop the rot, then that is what must occur. Unfortunately, I detect a taint of defensive and subjective partisanship in your comments.
There must be political will manifested in action to retard the expressions of criminal activity that indicate nothing other than impunity and callous disregard for the reach of the state. If this present administration fails to recognize the magnitude of the task to which it has become a signatory, it will squander more than political consequences.
Crime is the Number One issue (even considering economic realities) and it should be treated as such, in a manner that is everything other than business as usual. Enough about the persisting legacy of the criminal environment. That is apologist nonsense. I am less interested in when it started, and more interested in how/when it will be mitigated. And, my guess is, accomplishing that would be a vote winner.
@asyumseeker this is how I know you don't live in Trinidad. Yes the Government has a vital role in tacking crime. I am sure I said that in my previous post but with that being said once there is a breakdown in family and breakdown in community crime will ALWAYS exist. See you must not be aware of widespread school violence around our country. Where do you think our youths learn to behave violently? Where did they learn this from? You must not know about the increase in school bullying as well? There are numrous videos on Facebook for you to go look and see. At the end of the day crime is as much as a social problem as it is a systemic one and one cannot see the glass half full if wants to find solutions for the problem. Like I said before the people themselves have to embrace the issue as a community and family problem.
Refer to my previous post as to many examples that contribute to the culture of crime in T&T
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@asyumseeker this is how I know you don't live in Trinidad. Yes the Government has a vital role in tacking crime. I am sure I said that in my previous post but with that being said once there is a breakdown in family and breakdown in community crime will ALWAYS exist. See you must not be aware of widespread school violence around our country. Where do you think our youths learn to behave violently? Where did they learn this from? You must not know about the increase in school bullying as well? There are numrous videos on Facebook for you to go look and see. At the end of the day crime is as much as a social problem as it is a systemic one and one cannot see the glass half full if wants to find solutions for the problem. Like I said before the people themselves have to embrace the issue as a community and family problem.
Refer to my previous post as to many examples that contribute to the culture of crime in T&T
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Identifying symptoms is one thing. Stemming the tide is another.
Also, you are superimposing the valuation that the change in the criminal landscape in Trinidad & Tobago occurred as a result of dysfunctional intra-societal, socio-cultural issues. I am here to tell you that you are WRONG.
Incidentally, I wish geography were relevant and material to achieving an outcome regarding the criminal context in Trinidad & Tobago. However, we know that it is not. Certainly, evident outcomes suggest that the policymaking directorate (driven by our/your fellow citizens) has not made a dent by way of remediating the problem. As such, spare me the education regarding the ills of the country. It is not needed, and it wouldn't matter even if I was waving a red flag from either Guiria or Delta Amacuro, Venezuela or tracking the flight of corbeaux in Icacos.
It is high time to treat criminal conduct in Trinidad and Tobago as the orchestrated enterprise that it is.
As for bullying in schools? Am I supposed to recognize that as a new phenomenon that is untreatable? Lehwe get serious nah. Enough of the excuses already.
Public servants to get their backpay before September
Newsday
Friday, January 22, 2016
Good news for public servants who are awaiting their backpay.
Finance Minister Colm Imbert is assuring that all public servants will be paid “long before September 2016.” Imbert said “we are out there in the banking sector right now, determining how much money is available, what it will cost, but we will be borrowing to pay the arrears because we simply don’t have the cash.
That will be done long before September 2016.
I don’t want to give a precise date at this time but in a month or two, I will be able to give a precise date as to when we will be settling the arrears,” the minister told reporters.
Questioned about money owed to contractors, Minister Imbert said the “last administration didn’t pay their bills (so) more and more debts are piling up and more and more payments are due.”
Revealing the total to be in the billions, Minister Imbert said paying off the debt would “require a debt management strategy” by his ministry if it is to pay contractors while investing in projects to stimulate the economy. Government is looking at the issuance of bonds to do so.
The Prime Minister announces security initiatives following the murders of two students from Success Laventille Secondary School
Well It seems we will have to agree to disagree simply because it is clear you really believe there is not a positive correlation with the disfunction in T&T due to the family breakdown/ community breakdown demise in society and the widespread culture of crime around the country. I am one of many who will definitely disagree with your point of view as I can see everyday what is taking place in the country.
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Ban Carnival.
Ban Carnival.
Why? Carnival is not the cause of these murderous behavior? Pick something else.
You can't behave, you can't fete?!!
Except Preacher, we are the irreverent authors of the "curfew fete". The paradox of it all. :)
You can't behave, you can't fete?!!
Except Preacher, we are the irreverent authors of the "curfew fete". The paradox of it all. :)
Then at least you know who you feteing with. But let me ask this.
Do you think the populace of our blessed homeland is ready to be armed? As in own a licensed firearm or is that going in another direction?
14th Sitting of the House of Representatives
Summary:
~ Three papers will be laid.
~ Two interim reports of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) Bill 2015 and the Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2015 will be presented.
~ One report of the Standing Finance Committee will be presented.
~ Three questions qualify for oral answer.
~ The Finance (Variation of Appropriation) (Financial Year 2015) Bill, 2016 will be introduced.
~ Motions:
. Adoption of the 1st Report of the Standing Finance Committee on the consideration of proposals for the Variation of Appropriation for the fiscal year 2015. (moved by the Minister of Finance)
https://www.youtube.com/v/aJlfgU86H3w&spfreload=10
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I love how we continue to act like crime and criminality is something specific to us and our "breakdown" in family values and moral..Blah blah blah blah.
How are the actions of these men any different to what ISIS doing in Syria? Men executing children in school uniform in the street and we here still talking about dialogue? Soldiers going on "patrol"...is a f**k airstrike them need...plain and simple...These are not men..they are beasts...I don't care that bullying as increased and the crime is now part of our culture. If they know for a fact that they could commit crime and get away they would do it....How much more dialogue is needed before we admit to ourselves that we simply need to wipe those people off the face of earth.
Is a small handful of people who have this country in chaos...Both upper and lower society scum
I love how we continue to act like crime and criminality is something specific to us and our "breakdown" in family values and moral..Blah blah blah blah.
How are the actions of these men any different to what ISIS doing in Syria? Men executing children in school uniform in the street and we here still talking about dialogue? Soldiers going on "patrol"...is a f**k airstrike them need...plain and simple...These are not men..they are beasts...I don't care that bullying as increased and the crime is now part of our culture. If they know for a fact that they could commit crime and get away they would do it....How much more dialogue is needed before we admit to ourselves that we simply need to wipe those people off the face of earth.
Is a small handful of people who have this country in chaos...Both upper and lower society scum
You do not? Well plenty people care.. Yuh have to be careful for your life if yuh mash a man foot, teachers scared of students, shop keepers getting robbed in broad daylight at gun point..etc you CANNOT deny the social aspect that need to be confronted when it comes to crime. A lot of violent behaviour that lead to criminal activity starts at home and in the community. A lot of parents do not care, some know their children out on the streets engaging in crime but they ignore it, some know their sons on the street corner looking to get involved in SHIT and they turn a blind eye.. my point is we cannot deny there is a culture of crime that exist in T&T and we cannot just submit to just not caring because it will only get worse.
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congo boy, I hadda applaud yuh pussyfootin is joke.....d time for sending ah clear message to dem animal "both d shippers and users" is now....I tellin alyuh it have a real lack of political will balls to do what needs done, and it ent "talk"...d time for talk is over.....yuh know when dey goh realize, is when somebody go crazy and do someting drastic......is decades now people living in fear in a community, and gov't after gov't refuse to take ah hardline........make an example of ah known gang leader or two and I sure yuh will see ah change
I love how we continue to act like crime and criminality is something specific to us and our "breakdown" in family values and moral..Blah blah blah blah.
How are the actions of these men any different to what ISIS doing in Syria? Men executing children in school uniform in the street and we here still talking about dialogue? Soldiers going on "patrol"...is a f**k airstrike them need...plain and simple...These are not men..they are beasts...I don't care that bullying as increased and the crime is now part of our culture. If they know for a fact that they could commit crime and get away they would do it....How much more dialogue is needed before we admit to ourselves that we simply need to wipe those people off the face of earth.
Is a small handful of people who have this country in chaos...Both upper and lower society scum
You do not? Well plenty people care.. Yuh have to be careful for your life if yuh mash a man foot, teachers scared of students, shop keepers getting robbed in broad daylight at gun point..etc you CANNOT deny the social aspect that need to be confronted when it comes to crime. A lot of violent behaviour that lead to criminal activity starts at home and in the community. A lot of parents do not care, some know their children out on the streets engaging in crime but they ignore it, some know their sons on the street corner looking to get involved in SHIT and they turn a blind eye.. my point is we cannot deny there is a culture of crime that exist in T&T and we cannot just submit to just not caring because it will only get worse.
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Why you talking about all that? Is the murders today and tomorrow we should be focusing on. Everything you talking about there takes time and more long term planning. Given the choice I will always invest in body bags and bullets for those pests up the hill and around the country. It is remarkable the amount of resources those parts of the country has received and have very little to show for it. Laventille has a Technology centre. PNM put the technology center there. You know how many people worldwide wish they could have access to a technology center. Stop being apologists for those people. For too long now the state has pussyfooted around these people. You talking about bullying in school and school violence, you eh realise that shows a complete breakdown in society and only drastic and severe measures could bring it back.
Something have to be done with the legal system and the police service. When a police arrest a socalled bandit, gang leader and he is charged. Next thing the guy is out on some technicality. Police did not follow procedures, etc. then there is evidence tampering. Evidence for cases missing. That is totally on the police. Cases taking too long. Remand yard in chaos. Witness no protection. Absolutely abysmal.
Unless the army overthrow the govt and heavy hand for a year or two, NOTHING eh changing. Like Patrick, KR only reacting to the incidence of unbrazen murders. Lock down, shut down, SOE. Whatever it takes.
Something have to be done with the legal system and the police service. When a police arrest a socalled bandit, gang leader and he is charged. Next thing the guy is out on some technicality. Police did not follow procedures, etc. then there is evidence tampering. Evidence for cases missing. That is totally on the police. Cases taking too long. Remand yard in chaos. Witness no protection. Absolutely abysmal.
Unless the army overthrow the govt and heavy hand for a year or two, NOTHING eh changing. Like Patrick, KR only reacting to the incidence of unbrazen murders. Lock down, shut down, SOE. Whatever it takes.
deeks another SoE will be bad for Trinidad on many levels, what we need is what several gov't in developing nations have done from time to time, a specialized unit of well vetted individuals to handle any operations into gang activity all kinda man using cell phone in d prison and planty ah dem from up dey...doh jam, intercept and use dem communications and use it to your advantage, treat Laventile and other hot spots like terror cell and intercept every single piece ah chatter going in and coming out, constitutional rights be damned (d bad doh deserve none IMO) and d good people ent goh mind if d bad people disappearing......
Something have to be done with the legal system and the police service. When a police arrest a socalled bandit, gang leader and he is charged. Next thing the guy is out on some technicality. Police did not follow procedures, etc. then there is evidence tampering. Evidence for cases missing. That is totally on the police. Cases taking too long. Remand yard in chaos. Witness no protection. Absolutely abysmal.
Unless the army overthrow the govt and heavy hand for a year or two, NOTHING eh changing. Like Patrick, KR only reacting to the incidence of unbrazen murders. Lock down, shut down, SOE. Whatever it takes.
deeks another SoE will be bad for Trinidad on many levels, what we need is what several gov't in developing nations have done from time to time, a specialized unit of well vetted individuals to handle any operations into gang activity all kinda man using cell phone in d prison and planty ah dem from up dey...doh jam, intercept and use dem communications and use it to your advantage, treat Laventile and other hot spots like terror cell and intercept every single piece ah chatter going in and coming out, constitutional rights be damned (d bad doh deserve none IMO) and d good people ent goh mind if d bad people disappearing......
Is not rocket science...Is small group of people acting inimical to the well being of innocent citizens. Citizens literally living in fear and all they could offer is soldiers on "patrol". WTF them train to do? Is a peacekeeping force we have? A prison break out resulted in the death of a police officer and up to now there hasn't been an inquest into how and why it happened. This is a lawless society on the brink of total collapse. We need finality in matters. I don't about crime culture and changing crime culture. Let's talk about eradication. The culture change could happen over time.
That is definitely not true. Crime is WIDESPREAD all over T&T. Definitely NOT a small group of individuals.
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What is meant by "widespread"?
Geographical dispersion of crime does not automatically/necessarily equate to a large number of participants in criminal activity ...
That is definitely not true. Crime is WIDESPREAD all over T&T. Definitely NOT a small group of individuals.
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sando u sound like u would be firmly against a targeted assault on criminal activities in these areas, all you have been offering is platitudes and fringe psychobabble to d arguments put forward, yuh is a bleedin heart pacifist or your viewpoint clouded by d potential political consideration regardin these issues?
politics aside people need to get dead or get jail for anything good to happen with d hot spot areas whether u like it or not
That is definitely not true. Crime is WIDESPREAD all over T&T. Definitely NOT a small group of individuals.
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sando u sound like u would be firmly against a targeted assault on criminal activities in these areas, all you have been offering is platitudes and fringe psychobabble to d arguments put forward, yuh is a bleedin heart pacifist or your viewpoint clouded by d potential political consideration regardin these issues?
politics aside people need to get dead or get jail for anything good to happen with d hot spot areas whether u like it or not
What is meant by "widespread"?
Geographical dispersion of crime does not automatically/necessarily equate to a large number of participants in criminal activity ...
Ok to cut your ramblings short. When I said widespread I meant there are many players involved in criminal activity. Widespread in numbers and not geographical location.
Sando, many players involved but is the black on black crime that is most damaging. Too many guns in this country and too many murderers walking around free. It have youth who eh even 15 walking around with multiple ghosts on them. That is not no joke....How you as a prime minister/ leader could rest comfortably knowing that is the state of the nation. How much more dialogue we need? Why is it America could find and kill a terrorist in an allied sovereign nation and we can't find some people who have outstanding warrants. We really serious in this life. This thing overbearing now..Time for drastic measures. A good culling is needed, sad to say...Need to eradicate some "heads" so them youths coming up with get a chance to breathe and a chance at life.
Trinidad and Tobago does not have a culture of crime. Stop the nonsense, man. It has a culture of acquiescence that has allowed for crime to fester. Get it right!
Sando, many players involved but is the black on black crime that is most damaging. Too many guns in this country and too many murderers walking around free. It have youth who eh even 15 walking around with multiple ghosts on them. That is not no joke....How you as a prime minister/ leader could rest comfortably knowing that is the state of the nation. How much more dialogue we need? Why is it America could find and kill a terrorist in an allied sovereign nation and we can't find some people who have outstanding warrants. We really serious in this life. This thing overbearing now..Time for drastic measures. A good culling is needed, sad to say...Need to eradicate some "heads" so them youths coming up with get a chance to breathe and a chance at life.
Simple america have the intelligence, technology and personnel mechanism to accomplish this. You really want to compare T&T CRIME CULTURE with America's capability to capture a terrorist? Are you serious? Are you a comedian?
congo your problem is you believe killing all badman in Laventille will solve crime in T&T. Very simple reasoning for a very complex problem.
Sando, many players involved but is the black on black crime that is most damaging. Too many guns in this country and too many murderers walking around free. It have youth who eh even 15 walking around with multiple ghosts on them. That is not no joke....How you as a prime minister/ leader could rest comfortably knowing that is the state of the nation. How much more dialogue we need? Why is it America could find and kill a terrorist in an allied sovereign nation and we can't find some people who have outstanding warrants. We really serious in this life. This thing overbearing now..Time for drastic measures. A good culling is needed, sad to say...Need to eradicate some "heads" so them youths coming up with get a chance to breathe and a chance at life.
Simple america have the intelligence, technology and personnel mechanism to accomplish this. You really want to compare T&T CRIME CULTURE with America's capability to capture a terrorist? Are you serious? Are you a comedian?
You hadd abe the comedian cause you living in a country where they can't capture and prosecute a mango thief....All those things you talk about could be easily imported. What we don't have is the will or drive to get it done. That's the difference.
Trinidad and Tobago does not have a culture of crime. Stop the nonsense, man. It has a culture of acquiescence that has allowed for crime to fester. Get it right!
Simple for someone to say this who not living in T&T. Anyone who live ANYWHERE in T&T who see what is happening around them, watch the news, heard of a friend or family or neighbour in a tragic incident or situation..(I can go on and on with more examples) will easily disagree with you..
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congo your problem is you believe killing all badman in Laventille will solve crime in T&T. Very simple reasoning for a very complex problem.
How many badmen have left laventille and taken with them their badjohn behaviour elsewhere...Killing all badmen in laventille will lay the foundation for the rest of the nation. Most violent crime happen in laventille and its surroundings. Dealing with laventille will send a message. Laventille's advantage for them "badmen" is the lack of infrastructure.
That is definitely not true. Crime is WIDESPREAD all over T&T. Definitely NOT a small group of individuals.
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sando u sound like u would be firmly against a targeted assault on criminal activities in these areas, all you have been offering is platitudes and fringe psychobabble to d arguments put forward, yuh is a bleedin heart pacifist or your viewpoint clouded by d potential political consideration regardin these issues?
politics aside people need to get dead or get jail for anything good to happen with d hot spot areas whether u like it or not
How I sound? LOL is this a serious comment? and again you have a personal agenda a you pointed out political reasons. You are simply assuming because you do not shit about who have political reasons. This alone shows your intentions when you responded to my comment. Now let me break it down for in simplest form. Crime is a multi-face problem and will need a multi-facet approach. targeting one or two area will NOT solve crime in T&T. I have explained this in several posts earlier.
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That is definitely not true. Crime is WIDESPREAD all over T&T. Definitely NOT a small group of individuals.
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sando u sound like u would be firmly against a targeted assault on criminal activities in these areas, all you have been offering is platitudes and fringe psychobabble to d arguments put forward, yuh is a bleedin heart pacifist or your viewpoint clouded by d potential political consideration regardin these issues?
politics aside people need to get dead or get jail for anything good to happen with d hot spot areas whether u like it or not
How I sound? LOL is this a serious comment? and again you have a personal agenda a you pointed out political reasons. You are simply assuming because you do not shit about who have political reasons. This alone shows your intentions when you responded to my comment. Now let me break it down for in simplest form. Crime is a multi-face problem and will need a multi-facet approach. targeting one or two area will NOT solve crime in T&T. I have explained this in several posts earlier.
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dread u really goin to make ah issue of a figure of speech and what agenda?....seein trinidad safe?.....well I tell you ......I did not know PNM sycophants can be just as dense and annoying as UNC ones.....separate yuh self from d politics lil bit nah, jeezan steups....u is like ah anti contro/warmonga
Alluh see the video of the chinese businessman who was gunned down infront of his wife and baby daughter? Alluh see how brazen the gunman was....How you could see a baby and still gun down its father right infront of his wife and child....They sick
You brought out your personal agenda by making an ass of yourself by assuming my posts are politically motivated and I do not care about solving crime. See your previous comment if you suffer from short term memory.
Alluh see the video of the chinese businessman who was gunned down infront of his wife and baby daughter? Alluh see how brazen the gunman was....How you could see a baby and still gun down its father right infront of his wife and child....They sick
How yuh say?
Hmm like I have been saying along there is a culture of crime in T&T. The gunman do not share any emotions like you are sharing about this murder because he was most likely raised in a criminal environment. I am sure he showed signs long time of criminal behaviour BUT his family and community just ignored as if it is the norm. As the culture is becoming the norm. The social aspect of crime cannot be ignored.
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Trinidad and Tobago does not have a culture of crime. Stop the nonsense, man. It has a culture of acquiescence that has allowed for crime to fester. Get it right!
Simple for someone to say this who not living in T&T. Anyone who live ANYWHERE in T&T who see what is happening around them, watch the news, heard of a friend or family or neighbour in a tragic incident or situation..(I can go on and on with more examples) will easily disagree with you..
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Alluh see the video of the chinese businessman who was gunned down infront of his wife and baby daughter? Alluh see how brazen the gunman was....How you could see a baby and still gun down its father right infront of his wife and child....They sick
How yuh say?
Hmm like I have been saying along there is a culture of crime in T&T. The gunman do not share any emotions like you are sharing about this murder because he was most likely raised in a criminal environment. I am sure he showed signs long time of criminal behaviour BUT his family and community just ignored as if it is the norm. As the culture is becoming the norm. The social aspect of crime cannot be ignored.
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So wtf I pay my taxes so that police officers and judges can be paid for? What does the family and community has to do with criminal behaviour? We have law enforcement for what? It was for law enforcement to recognise this behaviour and apply the appropriate response.
Alluh see the video of the chinese businessman who was gunned down infront of his wife and baby daughter? Alluh see how brazen the gunman was....How you could see a baby and still gun down its father right infront of his wife and child....They sick
How yuh say?
Hmm like I have been saying along there is a culture of crime in T&T. The gunman do not share any emotions like you are sharing about this murder because he was most likely raised in a criminal environment. I am sure he showed signs long time of criminal behaviour BUT his family and community just ignored as if it is the norm. As the culture is becoming the norm. The social aspect of crime cannot be ignored.
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So wtf I pay my taxes so that police officers and judges can be paid for? What does the family and community has to do with criminal behaviour? We have law enforcement for what? It was for law enforcement to recognise this behaviour and apply the appropriate response.
WOW! This explains your entire mindset on the issue. You actually ask what does the family and community have to do with crime? Hmmm You do not understand the integral role the family and community plays in crime and fighting crime. There are parents who just do not care and they will say the same as you knowing their children involved in criminal activity and violent behaviour. Youths soon to be killers and robbers. Remember the Chinese businessman you said got robbed. Think about hi killer. anyway I can go into further detail with this ..but now I understand your mindset so you will not understand until you see the bigger picture.
T&T right now has a crime culture that we need to confront. Allyuh can run and hide, choose not to talk about it, it will remain there until it is confronted by society.
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Alluh see the video of the chinese businessman who was gunned down infront of his wife and baby daughter? Alluh see how brazen the gunman was....How you could see a baby and still gun down its father right infront of his wife and child....They sick
How yuh say?
Hmm like I have been saying along there is a culture of crime in T&T. The gunman do not share any emotions like you are sharing about this murder because he was most likely raised in a criminal environment. I am sure he showed signs long time of criminal behaviour BUT his family and community just ignored as if it is the norm. As the culture is becoming the norm. The social aspect of crime cannot be ignored.
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So wtf I pay my taxes so that police officers and judges can be paid for? What does the family and community has to do with criminal behaviour? We have law enforcement for what? It was for law enforcement to recognise this behaviour and apply the appropriate response.
WOW! This explains your entire mindset on the issue. You actually ask what does the family and community have to do with crime? Hmmm You do not understand the integral role the family and community plays in crime and fighting crime. There are parents who just do not care and they will say the same as you knowing their children involved in criminal activity and violent behaviour. Youths soon to be killers and robbers. Remember the Chinese businessman you said got robbed. Think about hi killer. anyway I can go into further detail with this ..but now I understand your mindset so you will not understand until you see the bigger picture.
T&T right now has a crime culture that we need to confront. Allyuh can run and hide, choose not to talk about it, it will remain there until it is confronted by society.
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No, it (crime) will remain until meaningfully confronted by political will and the law enforcement and judicial apparatus. We can have the Kumbayah moments after.
You're a sad apologist....That is your problem...Family this and family that? What does that have to do with law enforcement's failure to effectively apprehend and prosecute said individual before he becomes a menace to society? Where the family and community fails the state needs to come intervene. The state has been failing in that regard.
You're a sad apologist....That is your problem...Family this and family that? What does that have to do with law enforcement's failure to effectively apprehend and prosecute said individual before he becomes a menace to society? Where the family and community fails the state needs to come intervene. The state has been failing in that regard.
Seems like you are an apologists for the breakdown in family and community that started this whole crime culture in T&T. Not once i have said law enforcement and judicial system need not to be enhanced and improved BUT what you fail to see once the culture of crime exist in the communities you will continue to breed violence and criminals, which leads to robberies and murders. Now you can choose to swallow the truth painfully or easily. If you want to swallow it easily then you should look within the communities and ask yourself what has been the social issues for years?
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Law enforcement will arrest criminals, Courts can prosecute criminals, however it is society that BREED criminals. So a society with a CRIME CULTURE will continue to breed criminals.
Law enforcement will arrest criminals, Courts can prosecute criminals, however it is society that BREED criminals. So a society with a CRIME CULTURE will continue to breed criminals.
You do realise that if you do the first 2 effectively then the last one will essentially be impossible to create right.
I said before the election that I was worried that Edmund Dillon would be a poor choice for Minister of National Security (based on the PNM townhalls), but people attacked me for judging the man on what he said. Couple months in, he is recycling the same shyt as his predecessors.All very relevant points and u ent not d only one that have noted d underdevelopment of our police force training wise, I had said since d Gibbs experiment that we needed to retrain our trainers and revamp our archaic academy system........we have seen several laughable excuse for police work over the years that that point is a no brainer, still on the point of special police squads, I still believe that an eavesdropping program is a good stop gap measure in the short term, constitutional issues notwithstanding, to plug d police education gap, along with proper DNA legislation, most ah we criminals does be in and out of jail and dey eh really DAT smart.... so again some ting else to plug d police education gap in d short term.
We have several failures, but #1 is our law enforcement. Have people actually listened to the vast majority of police officers speak? It's evident that our police our under-educated and untrained. Every single foreign partner of T&T (US, Canada, UK, etc.) have all emphasized that the fundamental problem with our law enforcement is training. The police have enough guns. Sending soldiers into Laventille is a stop-gap measure. When the murder solve rate is less than 20%, they're simply not doing the job. Even if people get arrested, the Prison Service has no control of the jails. Men are locked up and conducting business normal normal behind bars. Don't get me started on white collar crime - the T&T fraud squad has neither the political will, education, skills, nor tools (and regulatory support) to actually even deal with the real "big fish" in the drug trade.
Extra-judicial killings are not the solution (for airstrike advocates, etc.) - we'd be opening a big can of worms and going down a road that may have no return (you can look at our Latin American neighbours and see how well that works). Frankly I think the first step we need to do is completely blow up the existing forces. We need to completely purge/retrain both the police and prison service. They need to start with BASIC education, and basic policing (gathering evidence that can actually be used in court). Prison officers need basic training in how to actually run a modern jail. There needs to be proper oversight and controls to prevent the systematic failures that allow the jails to run like a block.
As much as I agree that we do need to deal with the societal problems long term (trace that root cause back to slavery, fix broken families) that have all these ghetto youths and badjohns joining gangs, an effective law enforcement force can make a significant dent. Chicago, amongst the worst in the US, ain't anywhere near the craziness going on in Trinidad due to having a professional police force. Chicago's per capita murder rate is 15.1 per 100,000 persons. Trinidad is around 112 murders per 100,000 persons. If we had Chicago's murder rate, we would be talking about less than 200 murders per year.
Tonight we ask, Do you agree Sports & Culture could help resolve turf wars?
Sports and culture is always there. Our generation gravitated to sports easily. The community rivalries were there in football, windball cricket and steelband but not as vicious as today. The now generation has many more distractions. Some very deadly.You could have gone anywhere in POS in the 70s without being bothered. Each generation has to be channeled to sports and cultural activities.We take it for granted that they will follow our footsteps. The methods used in my or our time(lil bit of encouragement and pushing love for sports and pan) appear not to be working for this generation.
Now there is a racial element to this behavior. Black Trinis are f--king up. They must bear full responsibility for what is happening. I don't see our East Indian kids having these kinds of attitude. Some of our parents have given up hope on their black head chickens. Sorry I have to lay it out like that. We are underachieving. We running football, basketball and netball. We cant even get money to help our children go to the next island to play. Black people have to resolve this on their own. The only govt intervention to help is SOE, lock down and jail suspects indefinitely.
Seemingly, in Sando prince's view of our "culture of crime", this is the way things have been since Day One. Yet, mysteriously, although there have long been people living in challenging circumstances, none of this used to be an everyday occurrence. And, much of it is unprecedented.
Really? Pregnant women and children? No one in officialdom should sleep until these scoundrels are dragged into daylight.
By the way, Jumbie ... according to Sando prince's view, you doh have standing to participate in the proposed "national dialogue" due to your distant perch. For some reason, that makes excessive sense to him.
While 'Rome' bunning, he could twiddle his thumbs. Yuh eh missing nutten. It hasn't occurred to him that water will out de blaze.
Bro, what you are suggesting is a long term plan for crime. If I am not mistaken what you are talking about is what most governments focused on in the first place. There is a lot of social services etc that is there and is being utilised to decrease crime. For whatever reason it not working..This whole talk about "crime culture" is foolishness. You can't claim to have a "culture of crime" in a country with a deplorable crime detection and conviction rate. Get real
Seemingly, in Sando prince's view of our "culture of crime", this is the way things have been since Day One. Yet, mysteriously, although there have long been people living in challenging circumstances, none of this used to be an everyday occurrence. And, much of it is unprecedented.
Really? Pregnant women and children? No one in officialdom should sleep until these scoundrels are dragged into daylight.
By the way, Jumbie ... according to Sando prince's view, you doh have standing to participate in the proposed "national dialogue" due to your distant perch. For some reason, that makes excessive sense to him.
While 'Rome' bunning, he could twiddle his thumbs. Yuh eh missing nutten. It hasn't occurred to him that water will out de blaze.
I am sure Sando Prince never said this but instead he said we have a culture of crime that developed over time. and now we have a society that continue to BREED criminals due to our CULTURE of CRIME. In your mind you have a naive believe that just arresting criminals will solve crime as opposed to having a multi-facet approach to solving which crime which includes confronting the social aspect of rime that is rooted in the home and community.
However we see you have a personal agenda with Sando Prince.At the end of the day all you have is your opinion. You can disagree with Sando Prince opinion but proof is in the pudding as anyone who lives in T&T see what is happening around them.
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Seemingly, in Sando prince's view of our "culture of crime", this is the way things have been since Day One. Yet, mysteriously, although there have long been people living in challenging circumstances, none of this used to be an everyday occurrence. And, much of it is unprecedented.
Really? Pregnant women and children? No one in officialdom should sleep until these scoundrels are dragged into daylight.
By the way, Jumbie ... according to Sando prince's view, you doh have standing to participate in the proposed "national dialogue" due to your distant perch. For some reason, that makes excessive sense to him.
While 'Rome' bunning, he could twiddle his thumbs. Yuh eh missing nutten. It hasn't occurred to him that water will out de blaze.
I am sure Sando Prince never said this but instead he said we have a culture of crime that developed over time. and now we have a society that continue to BREED criminals due to our CULTURE of CRIME. In your mind you have a naive believe that just arresting criminals will solve crime as opposed to having a multi-facet approach to solving which crime which includes confronting the social aspect of rime that is rooted in the home and community.
However we see you have a personal agenda with Sando Prince.At the end of the day all you have is your opinion. You can disagree with Sando Prince opinion but proof is in the pudding as anyone who lives in T&T see what is happening around them.
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I challenge you to locate quotes that assert these assertions as reflecting my position.
(In the interim, read and re-read and absorb and re-absorb, the second paragraph of R45's contribution).
Are you having difficulty understanding the word "seemingly"?
Are you having difficulty understanding the word "seemingly"?
And what led you to have this wild assumption in your fragile imagination?
absord the question, then re-absorb it again
Are you having difficulty understanding the word "seemingly"?
And what led you to have this wild assumption in your fragile imagination?
absord the question, then re-absorb it again
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In other words, you do NOT understand what "seemingly" means. Much of your confusion will be resolved when I get to a laptop.
“Let me remind you that this Government and this Minister intends to deliver every single lease or land that has to be delivered to keep our commitment to you the former workers of Caroni 1975 Limited,” says the Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries the Honourable Clarence Rambharat.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Minister Rambharat says that his Ministry will finish the distribution of agricultural lots this year.
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Speaking at an event hosted by the Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Minister Rambharat says that his Ministry will finish the distribution of agricultural lots this year.
“I have given a commitment that I will distribute no fewer than 350 leases every month for this year, no fewer. For the next distribution carded for Friday, February 26, 2016 we will return home to the Rienzi Complex for that distribution and I will aim to deliver more than 500 on that date.”
The Minister believes that the distribution of lands should return to Caroni 1975 Limited.
“The administration of this whole land distribution, the two acre and the residential lots should return to Caroni 1975 Limited because I think it is best performed there. By the end of February Caroni will have the Unit set up to take charge of all the administrative requirements to expedite this whole process.”
Minister Rambharat also says that the issue of the payment to former cane farmers rests with the Ministry of Planning and Development.
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The man wanna attack the root cause of crime but up to now he eh say how he going after the killers of the two youthmen. So sort of plan for apprehending and stopping these murderous individuals. A pregnant woman get gang raped and they rob her of all her money....Hear nah people like you have the country in the state it in. That kind of pacifist, kumbaya outlook alluh wanna have. Is level lead poisoning them boys hadda taste.
The man wanna attack the root cause of crime but up to now he eh say how he going after the killers of the two youthmen. So sort of plan for apprehending and stopping these murderous individuals. A pregnant woman get gang raped and they rob her of all her money....Hear nah people like you have the country in the state it in. That kind of pacifist, kumbaya outlook alluh wanna have. Is level lead poisoning them boys hadda taste.
Just one day after Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley gave instructions for the Defence Force to permanently be stationed in hotspot areas, four men believed to be connected to last Thursday's shooting death of two teenagers have been held in Laventille.
You talking as if most of these things lead to successful convictions. What world you living pal...But I guess you really don't live here so is happy pappy. What does posting soldiers up in laventille do? They have been posted before. It's all just window dressings. Failed politicians with failed initiatives. They don't have the testicular fortitude to do what is necessary at this point.
Sando, would you say that the UK has a crime culture?
Sando, countries like the UK have more incidences of youth delinquency and pregnancy etc. The family structure and community is essentially broken over there. How come they are not riddled with crime like us. How many of our criminals are chronic repeat offenders. How many criminals who are killed had outstanding warrants or matters before the court? Steups
Yeah but what does the parents knowing that their youth involved with crime has to do with our lack of enforcement for simple criminal offenses. What about the duty of the state to enforce the law. Why are you comfortable with placing all blame on the shoulders of the parents and very little on the state's failure to protect its innocent citizens. I guess the parents of terrorists should be blamed for terrorism according to your logic.
after you arrest and prosecute these individuals for their murders you will have other murderers to replace them. There are many homes and communities that glorify, encourage, ignore criminal activity and violence which results in the country having to pay the unfortunate price. Until you address the crime culture in T&T so we can change the culture then crime will not be solved.
So yes we can talk about arresting these individuals (as it is already reported police has arrested suspects for the youth men killing so you are obviously unaware what is happening) and yes they should be taken off the streets but recent history has shown other murderers will evolve from the crime culture we have in T&T. So again we must address the root of the problem and not see the glass half full.
I do not know how else to break it down for you. Anything simpler will be in a,b,c form.
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The Prime Minister is taking control of the restoration of five historically significant buildings in the capital. He says it is necessary because of their significance to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, and the amount of money that has been spent on them so far. C News Reporter Soyini Grey and Cameraman Shaka Telesford toured the five buildings, and spoke to the principals involved about the Government's plan to restore them.
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Govt launches $7m mosquito assault *
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REGIONAL corporations are to receive $7 million in funding to fight the Zika virus, which Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh confirmed this week is present in Trinidad.
In a media statement yesterday, The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government advised of the allocation, which is to be used by the corporations to assist in preventing the spread of the Zika virus.
Deyalsingh announced on Wednesday that Trinidad's first confirmed case of Zika was a 61-year-old Diego Martin woman, who has since recovered.
The woman was tested on February 10 and was confirmed to be Zika-positive by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) two days later. The woman was not quarantined as she was said to have recovered by the time the testing confirmed she did in fact have Zika.
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Govt launches $7m mosquito assault *
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160218/news/govt-launches-7m-mosquito-assault
REGIONAL corporations are to receive $7 million in funding to fight the Zika virus, which Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh confirmed this week is present in Trinidad.
In a media statement yesterday, The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government advised of the allocation, which is to be used by the corporations to assist in preventing the spread of the Zika virus.
Deyalsingh announced on Wednesday that Trinidad's first confirmed case of Zika was a 61-year-old Diego Martin woman, who has since recovered.
The woman was tested on February 10 and was confirmed to be Zika-positive by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) two days later. The woman was not quarantined as she was said to have recovered by the time the testing confirmed she did in fact have Zika.
Why is take derelict police car by the side of the road.
JUST IN: The Minister of Agriculture the Honourable Clarence Rambharat:
“Caroni rice farmers have been granted their water abstraction licence by WASA and have an agreement for the use of the Ministry's pump to abstract water.
The Ministry is also able to abstract water from the Caroni River to assist farmers.”
So this is a private hospital, I presume.
So this is a private hospital, I presume.
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NIDCO designing road to Toco
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Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley addressed the audience of the Anti-Corruption Conference 2016 this morning (Tuesday 8th March, 2016) at the Trinidad Hilton and Conference Centre. The theme of this year’s conference, which is being hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute, is “Unmask the Corrupt: Governance, Integrity, People”.
i heard from a friend in trinidad who works for the ministry education that dr rowley has throat cancer, did anyone else heard that?
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Dr Amery Browne appointed Ambassador to Brazil, Argentina, Chile and more
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The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that former Government Minister and Diego Martin Central MP Dr Amery Browne ...
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China firms to pay T&T
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By Andre Bagoo Tuesday, March 15 2016
Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon has made a final determination that Chinese exporters have been dumping aluminium products in TT and has ordered the Comptroller of Customs and Excise to impose anti-dumping duties. Chinese exporters will be asked to pay duties of six per cent for aluminium bars, rods and profiles, and nine per cent for aluminium tubes and pipes, according to an order dated February 21 and signed by the Minister. The duties are effective as at February 21, and stay in effect for five years.
“Imports of aluminium extrusions originating in the People’s Republic of China were sold at a dumped price and have caused material injury to the domestic industry,” the Minister concluded in a final determination of a complaint brought in 2014.
“The existence of significant price effects on the local market having a negative impact on the production of like goods by the local industry demonstrates a causal relationship between the existence of the dumped import on the local market and the injury suffered by the complainant.” The findings, dated February 21, 2016, relate to a 2014 complaint brought in relation to aluminium extrusions, namely aluminium bars, rods, tubes and pipes.
A local producer, Cantrex, in June 2014 filed a complaint under the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act in relation to China.
Seven exporters were identified: Guangdong Xinhe Aluminium Company; Guandong Grandshire Construction Material Company Ltd; Meiyuan Sanxing Aluminium Industry Company Ltd; Nahai Hongjia Aluminium Company; Guangcheng Aluminium Company Ltd; Shangdong Hylong Aluminium Company Ltd; Shanghai Ruiy Metal Ltd.
The local industry alleged the metal products “are being dumped on the local market and provided sufficient prima facie evidence of dumping and injury and a causal link between dumping and injury. By “injury” the complaint alleged injury to production in TT of like goods.
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has intervened in plans by ArcelorMittal, Point Lisas to liquidate the steel plant and send home close to 700 workers.
In a media release issued on Saturday, the Prime Minister says the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance stand ready to re-engage ArcelorMittal.
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So if Marlene was fired for breaching integrity act in public office then this new piece of news about Kamla should lead to her leaving office as Opposition Leader. Not so?
http://www.cnc3.co.tt/news/kamla-employs-relative
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So if Marlene was fired for breaching integrity act in public office then this new piece of news about Kamla should lead to her leaving office as Opposition Leader. Not so?
http://www.cnc3.co.tt/news/kamla-employs-relative
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18th Sitting of the House of Representatives
1st Session of the 11th Republican Parliament
Friday March 18, 2016
Summary:
~ One Report was presented.
~ Prime Minister's Question Time took place.
~ Five urgent questions were posed.
~ Two questions qualified for oral answer.
~ Government Business
. Motion #1: Approve Draft EBC (Local Government and THA) Order 2016 (moved by the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government)
~ Government Business: Bills Second Reading
. Bill #1: Strategic Services Agency (Amendment) Bill 2016
https://www.youtube.com/v/nsCUdwaKwiE&spfreload=10
Serious talk? Sorry to hear that! Anybody hurt? What area is this?
The only good thing about this, is that we not wishing condolences. Be prepared and be careful , Breds. God Bless!!!
Full Post Cabinet Press Briefing. Announcements and Q&A session.
Hon. Minister of Finance on Housing and the Gaming Industry.
WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/pnmpartygroup15/videos/269720070026670/
That is a very honourable approach to take,but under the UNC the Unions didn't see it that way.I recall quite clearly the attitude of Roget and Duke,they seemed intent on bringing down the UNC with their constant demands,and that was only a few months ago,where are they now.The Unions were always an arm of the PNM,and I would like certain portion of our population to understand,they will never be able to hold power in TT with the freedom the PNM have,when they are in power.I see the murders are climbing everyday,but i remember the PNM refusing to come together with the UNC on the hanging issue.
PM: Take small doses of pain now, avoid IMF*
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160408/news/pm-take-small-doses-of-pain-now-avoid-imf
IT is much better to take the “small doses of pain” now than have the country end up in the hands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the future, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has advised citizens.
Rowley made the statement in the House of Representatives last evening during his contribution to the mid-year review of the budget presented by Finance Minister Colm Imbert.
“Anybody who is trying to make you believe as a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago that it is same old, same old and that nothing has happened to make these changes relevant and required, as Lloyd Best would say, ‘dem is people to watch’.
That is a very honourable approach to take,but under the UNC the Unions didn't see it that way.I recall quite clearly the attitude of Roget and Duke,they seemed intent on bringing down the UNC with their constant demands,and that was only a few months ago,where are they now.The Unions were always an arm of the PNM,and I would like certain portion of our population to understand,they will never be able to hold power in TT with the freedom the PNM have,when they are in power.I see the murders are climbing everyday,but i remember the PNM refusing to come together with the UNC on the hanging issue.
PM: Take small doses of pain now, avoid IMF*
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160408/news/pm-take-small-doses-of-pain-now-avoid-imf
IT is much better to take the small doses of pain now than have the country end up in the hands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the future, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has advised citizens.
Rowley made the statement in the House of Representatives last evening during his contribution to the mid-year review of the budget presented by Finance Minister Colm Imbert.
Anybody who is trying to make you believe as a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago that it is same old, same old and that nothing has happened to make these changes relevant and required, as Lloyd Best would say, dem is people to watch.
Weary, I did not know you were a police lady. I have to stop cussin on the forum.
Good Manning to you weary1969.
You don't have long to wait to find that the present administration will be worse than piss poor,they have always been a posse.Good ting Kamla build some houses,fix up some ramshackle schools build hospitals,build some roads,bridges,drains,give the education of children gifts of computers.Maning did build a church at a cost of 30 million dollars with tax payers money,but he said he doh know nothing bout it.It makes you larf,how much racket went dong with the Lara Stadium,don't tell meh yuh doh know.How bout UDECOT?
Good Manning to you weary1969.
That joke very stale.Yuh forget I iz Manning woman. All who called me that hiding because their PP was a PISS POOR PATHETHIC POSSE.
You don't have long to wait to find that the present administration will be worse than piss poor,they have always been a posse.Good ting Kamla build some houses,fix up some ramshackle schools build hospitals,build some roads,bridges,drains,give the education of children gifts of computers.Maning did build a church at a cost of 30 million dollars with tax payers money,but he said he doh know nothing bout it.It makes you larf,how much racket went dong with the Lara Stadium,don't tell meh yuh doh know.How bout UDECOT?
Good Manning to you weary1969.
That joke very stale.Yuh forget I iz Manning woman. All who called me that hiding because their PP was a PISS POOR PATHETHIC POSSE.
Look weary,i aint no hard core UNC,is only tings i read,but I have to question,why after 50 years of PNM rule,why has the richest country at one time,has deteriorated to such a degree.Why don't you all give someone else a chance to run the country,the PNM has failed,worst of all their most loyal supporters are no better than 60 years ago,soon they will be eating each other.All the big talk bout PNM don't fool no one apart from their supporters.I know many Trinis,and none would go their for a holiday,wot ah ting,people fraid dey own country,PNM must take the blame,just like a bad parent bringing bad ass children.
Jennifer: Govt working on contract labour challenges*
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160413/business/jennifer-govt-working-on-contract-labour-challenges
THE Ministry of Labour has sought the intervention of the Public Service Commissions Director of Personnel Administration to unfreeze public service positions and make them available to public officers on a permanent basis.
Noting that over the years contract labour had spiralled out of control, Labour Minister Jennifer Baptiste-Primus said yesterday many have been speaking about it but little action has been taken to facilitate genuine dialogue and serious examination of the issue.
Minister of Works and Transport Fitzgerald Hinds says he has heard no public outcry for the increase of the speed limit from 80 km/h.
The fine for speeding is 1000 dollars. Mr. Hinds calls on drivers to have a change of attitude on the roads.
Speaking at a press conference today the Minister says the use of speed cameras will be legal come Monday (Monday, May 2, 2016).
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service currently has 6 speed guns. The procurement procedure is in place to acquire more.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/921547324564197/permalink/1149676328417961/
Senate passes controversial Strategic Services Agency bill
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160511/news/senate-passes-controversial-strategic-services-agency-bill
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 11, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government overcame its first major parliamentary huddle since it won the September 7 general elections last year after two independent legislators sided with it and ensured the passage of the controversial Strategic Services Agency (SSA) bill late on Tuesday night.
The Keith Rowley administration needed the support of the Independent Senators to ensure passage of the bill after the opposition legislators said they would not support the measures they said that were contained in the bill and which would erode the privacy of ordinary citizens.
TT ParliamentnnThe opposition had earlier threatened to storm a meeting between technocrats and independent legislators on Monday to discuss the bill, but they later withdrew that threat and instead met with the officials a few hours before the debate on Tuesday.
The bill was passed close to midnight by a 17-12 margin with the two Senators, including a temporary legislator, Justin Junkere giving their support to the government.
The bill, which was already passed in the House of Assembly, goes to President Anthony Carmona for assent and will empower the SSA to handle “information that could facilitate the detection and prevention” of any crime with a jail-term of five years or more.
In wrapping up the debate on the legislation Attorney General Faris Al Rawi said the Solicitor General Carol Hernandez had advised that the legislation did not require a three fifths majority.
Al Rawi also said the bill was key to anti-terrorism collaboration with unnamed international bodies.
None of the amendments circulated by the Opposition or proposed by the Independents were approved during the Committee Stage and the Attorney General said while some of these counter-proposals were palatable, the government was not prepared to entertain them now.
Earlier, Independent Senator Taurel Shrikissoon had warned that the bill would make the SSA Director more powerful than the Police Commissioner in some respects.
“I am concerned about the freedom of the SSA Director. When the information hits the SSA Director and he chooses to dispense it to third parties, there is no obligation to treat with the information confidentially. The subject cannot access the information but third parties can have access. Where is the equality and fairness?”
Shrikissoon also said that the Police Commissioner was subjected to the discipline of the Police Service Commission. But this was not the case for the SSA Director.
He said the SSA Director has a “collaborative” relationship with the Minister of National Security, who sits in Cabinet.
“Where is the independence, where is the protection?” Shrikissoon asked, arguing that oversight by the Auditor General's Department was not adequate as this would be limited to financial oversight not internal control.
Another legislator, Jennifer Raffoul said the legislation infringed on the right to privacy and that government had given no data to justify an expansion of the SSA.
“As a citizen when I read the constitution I think I have a right to privacy,” Raffoul said while Senator Sophia Chote SC told legislators that she could not support this legislation.
“This is a legislative shell,” said the Senior Counsel.
Most people dont realise that it basically authorizes the SSA to use the Interception of Communications Act (passed and proclaimed by the PP) for a wider scope of offenses.
Which is why its important to research for yourself and not listen to frauds like Gerald Ramdeen (aka Mr. Prisongate) or KPB....or Wade Mark.
The powers to appoint the Director was always the same process. In fact think about it...who appointed Reshmi? How is it different now?
My biggest concern is appointments to an agency of this nature.....but....with the current system its difficult really to do it otherwise.
Everything else is a distraction from the matters at hand by the Opposition.
Could the speed limit be higher? Maybe.how is it that a whole lot of people don't perish on the roads in germany like they do in trinidad and jamaica in spite of the germans not having a speed limit on the freeways, is it because of a lack of road infrastructure and not speed?
Should it? When people could buy their permits and be on the road? When people driving pickup and eh even understand how different a heavy vehicle is with handling? When the drivers education poor? I eh feel so.
Could the speed limit be higher? Maybe.how is it that a whole lot of people don't perish on the roads in germany like they do in trinidad and jamaica in spite of the germans not having a speed limit on the freeways, is it because of a lack of road infrastructure and not speed?
Should it? When people could buy their permits and be on the road? When people driving pickup and eh even understand how different a heavy vehicle is with handling? When the drivers education poor? I eh feel so.
i am a firm believer that a lot of our road fatalities is as a direct result of poor roads maintenance and infrastructure.
i remembered a few years ago every time i read the news where someone was killed on the road it was in direct relation to a vehicle crossing the median and colliding with cars traveling in the opposite direction, or someone leaving the roadway and winding up in a ditch, or a vehicle running into a lamppost, tree, under a bridge or turning over on the side of the road, but in most cases the people were killed because of a combination of speed and running off the road into another object.
i would say with scientific certainty that if our highways were secured with the proper infrastructure where vehicles after losing control for whatever reason, be it speed, lack of driving skill or both, had actually stayed on the roadway after they lost control, 85% of the people who died as a result would have survived their accident. our government needs to do better in this regard because it's not rocket science or a daunting task.
A 50 million dollar roving fund is to be set up between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The announcement by Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley during a joint press conference at the Diplomatic Centre.
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24th Sitting of the House of Representatives - Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wdAqo8n2x8
Friday May 13, 2016
5:00pm -
Summary:
~ Fifteen Papers will be laid.
~ Two reports will be presented.
~ Four urgent questions will be posed.
~ Twelve questions qualified for oral answer.
~ Government Business
. Motion #1: Approve the Draft EBC (Local Government and Tobago House of Assembly) Order, 2016 (moved by the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government)
Contributions by:
00:01:40 Ms. Ramona Ramdial, MP for Couva
00:36:45 Hon. Esmond Forde, MP for Tunapuna, Deputy Speaker
01:09:25 Dr. Tim Gopeesingh, MP for Caroni East
01:28:04 Hon. Shamfa Cudjoe, MP for Tobago West
01:37:25 Hon. Franklin Khan, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government
https://www.youtube.com/v/6wdAqo8n2x8
The government is promising citizens that the new Arima hospital will be built by June 2018.
Today Arima MP Anthony Garcia toured the hospital site as the government sought to assure the public that works never stopped on the site and everything is going according to plan.
However, there will be one change. Akash Samaroo has more.
how is a 'local tourist' determined and how do we calculate income from such? Is such $$ not just part of the general 'economy'?
Group gone silent...then one responded loudly in a distinctly Trini twang.."No! WE FROM TRINIDAD!!!"
Group gone silent...then one responded loudly in a distinctly Trini twang.."No! WE FROM TRINIDAD!!!"
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Prime Minister Rowley at the signing of the condolence book in honour of former Prime Minister Patrick Manning. Several government ministers attended the signing this morning (Sunday July 3rd) at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA
Prime Minister Dr. Rowley responds to questions posed by media following bilateral talks between Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname during the Thirty-Seventh Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) yesterday (Wednesday 6th July, 2016
PRIME MINISTER ROWLEY SETS SAT MAHARAJ STRAIGHT ON MANNING.
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has called on the Government to reject the recommendations by the special task force set up to review the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme.
She said cuts to the GATE programme, before the start of the next academic year, will have negative effects on youths and the future development of Trinidad and Tobago.
Persad-Bissessar said she was concerned by the recommendations presented to the Government by the special task force.
Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley, hosted a media conference yesterday, Thursday 21st July 2016, in the VIP Lounge, Piarco International Airport, following his return from a four-day official visit to Jamaica.
Now if only they were regular and punctual.
Also keep in mind you can write off tertiary education expenses for taxes locally. So it not that bad.This is not accurate, the write off is for study at foreign university or if yuh doing through distance learning yuh get d foreign fees, UWI doh qualify regardless of campus.
Well thanks for that. That on the tax forms in a big way so I assumed it was something you could claim for. That really should be clarified... And especially in light of the changes made should be implemented as another way to ease the strain.Also keep in mind you can write off tertiary education expenses for taxes locally. So it not that bad.This is not accurate, the write off is for study at foreign university or if yuh doing through distance learning yuh get d foreign fees, UWI doh qualify regardless of campus.
IIT Auditor, so ah know this for a fact, does disallow them automatically
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Well that became board policy with d advent of GATE because trinis was taking gate and still claiming expenses, effectively getting money back that they were not spending sigh!, they may review it at some point thoughWell thanks for that. That on the tax forms in a big way so I assumed it was something you could claim for. That really should be clarified... And especially in light of the changes made should be implemented as another way to ease the strain.Also keep in mind you can write off tertiary education expenses for taxes locally. So it not that bad.This is not accurate, the write off is for study at foreign university or if yuh doing through distance learning yuh get d foreign fees, UWI doh qualify regardless of campus.
IIT Auditor, so ah know this for a fact, does disallow them automatically
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You can claim tuition fees and books in the same section with annuity and NIS.Yes but only if is foreign or distance learning, c
You can claim tuition fees and books in the same section with annuity and NIS.Yes but only if is foreign or distance learning, c
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What does the scorecard read?
What does the scorecard read?
trinis killed by they own: over 1000 in 2yrs VS Criminals/bandits: 0
What does the scorecard read?
trinis killed by they own: over 1000 in 2yrs VS Criminals/bandits: 0
So no better than under the current opposition.
What does the scorecard read?
trinis killed by they own: over 1000 in 2yrs VS Criminals/bandits: 0
So no better than under the current opposition.
Unfortunately, the situation does not appear to be changing.
Who? ✔saw him begging like a baby on beyond the tape on friday. he claims he’s very sorry andwasnly blowing off some steam. I guess jail made his lose his teeth, now he’s a toothless putty tat.
How? ✔
When? ✔
Where? ✔
Why? ___
I took the chance to read up on some topics but found a whole load of old stuff about UNC and KPB.I was hoping to read some stuff about the business that took place between the TT government and Venezuela/Aruba and the 150 million dollars.I would like also to comment on what I am hearing from the leader of the PEP,is Trinidad being robbed of millions by their politicians.Why after 58 years in power TT suffer so many ills,and is Covid-19 only a smokescreen to cover up their failures after a bit over 4 years.I read the TT papers everyday and can't help sigh sadly,you are ruled by a dictatorship and don't know,ah hear allyuh "like it so",it look so to me.For TT sake I hope Philip Alexander wipe out the PNM and the UNC and stop this f**king Afro/Indo politics.
deeks just look who he’s quoting as an authority to be adhered to, phillip alexander the snake oil salesman. that man is a clown with an agenda who hates the pnm and the prime minister, and the people in trinidad knows it.I took the chance to read up on some topics but found a whole load of old stuff about UNC and KPB.I was hoping to read some stuff about the business that took place between the TT government and Venezuela/Aruba and the 150 million dollars.I would like also to comment on what I am hearing from the leader of the PEP,is Trinidad being robbed of millions by their politicians.Why after 58 years in power TT suffer so many ills,and is Covid-19 only a smokescreen to cover up their failures after a bit over 4 years.I read the TT papers everyday and can't help sigh sadly,you are ruled by a dictatorship and don't know,ah hear allyuh "like it so",it look so to me.For TT sake I hope Philip Alexander wipe out the PNM and the UNC and stop this f**king Afro/Indo politics.
No issues with you voicing your opinion on politicians and political parties. But how is TT a dictatorship? Of all the PM in TT who was or is a dictator ? Or who you felt had or have dictatorial tendencies. There is nothing stopping you from forming your own party. The is issue is, how charismatic you are in capturing the peoples imagination, leading them to vote for you. Your frustration with Afro/Indo politics is universal. But You can't force people to love one another. They have to come to the table on their own will. Nobody putting gun to your head to tell who to vote for, or not to vote for. Maybe you, I and many on the forum ready to look past racial politics, but not most people in TT.
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Who knew Rowley has a love for planting?
https://www.facebook.com/drkeithrowley/videos/172885897453222/
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Well I sure hope he could uproot all the " weeds " which were planted in ministerial posts prior to assuming office - yuh ent see how the "" moon" does shine and always claim to have inside information on everything growing?
The " Moon" have a real way of producing government information - it does glow in the dark - brightest light to overthrow the sun.
" Arise fair sun and doh let the envious Moon knee you "
Govt gives $25,000*
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160127/news/govt-gives-25000
THE Office of the Prime Minister has contributed $25,000 towards the medical expenses of 14-year-old former chess champion Della-Marie Walcott.
Walcott, who spent almost a month at St Clair Medical Centre’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and underwent two surgeries, has accumulated a medical bill of more than $600,000.
The Office of the Prime Minister is now making an appeal to “other corporate and private citizens” to contribute.
Anyone willing to assist in Walcott’s medical bills can make a deposit to the Republic Bank Ltd account number 180801224831, in the name of Friends of Della-Marie Walcott.