Many people got cheques from Moonilal.. The question is this, why was this picture published? I am pretty sure there are other pictures of other beneficiaries receiving cheques. But this one has meaning behind it. There is no conspiracy, but rather creativity in telling a story with a picture. To me, this picture tells us who has power in T&T.. And who doesn't have power...
This picture should be a wake up call. This is the position that Afri-Trinidad is in right now. No power.. Reliance on gov't assistance.. etc.. Moonilal or UNC never set up this pic..steups
Allyuh jokers can't be serious... "creativity in telling story"?? Dude, the picture is the story. The photographer had nothing to do but snap the shot... the woman and her actions is what makes the story. What bullshit 'creativity' talk yuh coming with? I does try to be patient but not when man on here trying to push ah divisive agenda.
Bakes, I know what you are saying. But I have a question. Do you think the photographer took pictures of others receiving cheques from Moonilal? Again, I not saying there is a conspiracy of some sort. But this type of picture is what is called "shock advertising". This is used to stir emotions and tell a story. Let me ask you another question, do you think any Indians received cheques? If so, how come we arent seeing any of those pics... Again, pictures are published for a reason. Only few understand this multilayering of story telling that lies in visual communication. It exists all over the place.
Semiotics
I think you readin too much into that breds...if 10 people did shake the minister hand and one lady did give him a big hug, the hug woulda be the front page pic.
It jus so happen her reaction was way worse (at least visually) than any hug
I just playing devil's advocate here eh but...Moonilal did pull her up and gave her a hug...however we ent get to see the pic with the hug. 
My photography teacher started off the class with the statement that.."every good picture tells a story...the story is not always evident, but the more the evident the story is, the better the picture seems to be."
Thanks Pardners.. I learned the same thing. Visual Communication might be a little to deep for some to understand on here. There is no "guess work" when these publishers, editors, journalists etc, choose to put a picture like this on the front page.
Just to clarify myself, I do not think this picture was staged in anyway whatsoever. Editors and publishers chose this picture to tell the story. I am pretty sure they had dozens of pictures from this event that could have easily been chosen to tell the story (government provides assistance to storm victims). There are usually dozens of pictures to choose from. But this one was chosen to be on the front page. Why? Not mainly because of race... But because this picture has many stories when its viewed through different lenses (class, race, gender, politics etc). Publishing this picture in a racially and politically charged environment like T&T is bound to create a stir with some folks. Dissecting this picture and using it as an opportunity to find your understanding of what is taking place in T&T is good enough for me.
Again, I dont think this picture was staged, nor do I think Kamla or anyone in her administration called the Guardian and told them to publish this picture. Remember these Journalists, Editors, Publishers studied visual communication... They know how the masses will react when pictures are published. No guess work here guys.
