By Bill Quigley November 27, 2013 – ccrjustice.org Why does the US owe Haiti Billions? Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State, stated his foreign policy view as the “Pottery Barn rule.” That is – “if you break it, you own it.” The US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years. We owe … Continue reading Why The US Owes Haiti Billions – The Briefest History
Fellow citizens, as we settle into our various routines, wherever and whatever that might be, I trust that we all had a joyous Christmas Season, shared with family, friends and community spirit. As we reflect on the arrival of 2018 and all that it holds for us, let us spare a thought or a prayer … Continue reading The Prime Minister’s full address to the nation
By Dr. Selwyn R. Cudjoe December 31, 2017 A democracy was always meant to be a big boisterous place where all citizens come together to share their ideas about what constitutes the ideal state. In recent time radio talk shows and social media are serving that role-the exchange of ideas-but such avenues are not necessarily … Continue reading Big Dawgs and Ass-Kicking Time
Newsday December 26, 2017 – newsday.co.tt Former attorney general Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj SC supports the Law Association’s probe of misconduct allegations against Chief Justice Ivor Archie, adding his voice to calls from lawyers and former judges who believe there is a case for Archie to answer.
Contesting Caribbean Subservience in the Age of Trump By Tyehimba December 24, 2017 There was an overwhelming vote within the United Nations general assembly against the United States’ unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. 128 members of the general assembly voted against motion, 9 nations voted for, while 35 nations including Trinidad and Tobago, … Continue reading Between Big Stick Policy and Dollar Diplomacy
By Raffique Shah December 13, 2017 If there was anything shocking about the opposition United National Congress members voting to scuttle the so-called anti-gang legislation in Parliament last week, it was the seemingly shocked expressions on the faces of the Prime Minister, the Attorney General and other members of government. I was shocked that they … Continue reading Sunset or sunrise, no support from Kamla
Al-Rawi assures GOVT IN CONTROL By Shane Superville and Ryan Hamilton-Davis December 05, 2017 – newsday.co.tt Amid an unprecedented crime wave which has seen 16 murders committed within the first four days of December, came an assurance yesterday by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi that government is in control of the situation. Commenting on the 16 … Continue reading 16 murders in 4 days
Newsday Editorial Nov ember 27, 2017 – newsday.co.tt A boy killed at a birthday party. A pundit killed at home after prayers. A priest robbed at a church. A girl raped at school. A doubles vendor killed getting ready for work. Two men shot at a gas station. Thousands of commuters at the mercy of … Continue reading Under siege
By Raffique Shah November 23, 2017 Until such time as persons in public life who are criminally responsible for stealing from the public purse, or for abusing their powers to enable their friends or associates to unfairly, maybe even illegally, acquire state lands or subsidised housing, are thrown into jail like the common thieves they … Continue reading Only in Trinidad
By Raffique Shah November 16, 2017 Amidst an avalanche of allegations of sexual misconduct against a phalanx of prominent men, mostly in the USA, but also in other developed countries, one can anticipate a similar surge here in Trinidad and Tobago, although our litigation procedures are more constrained, some might argue restrictive, than in those … Continue reading Sexual misconduct haunts public figures