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General T&T, Law, Media, Parliament, PNM, Politics, Security, UNC

Carmona denies employee’s company used: ‘Wine from Italy was cheaper’

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September 29, 2016 – guardian.co.tt President Anthony Carmona says “contrary to false and incorrect media reports, neither Ms Pramati Noe, former private secretary to the President, nor Antonio Piccolo purchased, nor imported quality wines on behalf of the Office of the President.” Additionally, he said, Italian Import/Export Limited, a registered local company and/or its directors, … Continue reading Carmona denies employee’s company used: ‘Wine from Italy was cheaper’ →

General T&T, Integrity Commission, Parliament, PNM, Politics

Integrity and Probity

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By Dr. Selwyn R. Cudjoe September 27, 2016 I am an old timer. I believe integrity in public life predates the establishment of the Integrity Committee. My mother, born in 1909, used to say: “When ah dead, if anybody say ah owe dem any money, tell dem dey lie.” Her word was her bond. She … Continue reading Integrity and Probity →

Culture, General T&T, PNM, Politics, Race and Identity, Racism Watch, UNC

A Cry for Social Justice

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By Dr. Selwyn R. Cudjoe September 05, 2016 In his article “Black Caucus, Black Humor,” Raymond Ramcharitar pours scorn on the BCM’s (Black Caucus Movement) demand for “land in Caroni for ‘Africans’ and saying it’s a love thing” (Guardian, August 17). He sought to reduce its position to “black humor” and to deride its claim … Continue reading A Cry for Social Justice →

Elections, General T&T, Opposition Party, People's Partnership, PNM, Politics, Recession, UNC

Half truths and manifestos

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By Raffique Shah Submitted: August 23, 2016 Posted: August 28, 2016 I don’t know that the majority of people in the country are influenced in any way by the manifestos presented by various parties—in our case two, one from the UNC/PP and the other from the PNM. In fact, I believe few people, likely less … Continue reading Half truths and manifestos →

Court, Elections, General T&T, Law, Media, People's Partnership, PNM, Politics, UNC

ELECTION PETITIONS DISMISSED

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…judge says the the EBC was wrong to extend voting time By Rickie Ramdass Aug 19, 2016 – trinidadexpress.com Voters display their stained fingers after casting their ballots in the September 7 2015 general election. Photo: Trevor Watson THE election petitions filed by the United National Congress (UNC) which sought to declare the results in … Continue reading ELECTION PETITIONS DISMISSED →

Court, Crime in T&T, Gender, General T&T, Media, Sex

CAISO head: CCJ ruling good for gays

By Julien Neaves June 12, 2016 – newsday.co.tt On Friday, EXECUTIVE director of the Coalition Advocating for Inclusion of Sexual Orientation (CAISO), Colin Robinson, said the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the Maurice Tomlinson case allows homosexuals free movement in Caricom is “good news”, but it also leaves them as “unapprehended … Continue reading CAISO head: CCJ ruling good for gays →