By Ravi Nanga IN the unfortunate event it becomes necessary to commence an action in court in order to seek a remedy, there are a number of steps that are required to be complied with before one can obtain a judgment. While it is not absolutely necessary that you seek the advice of a […]
IT’S barely more than seven months since we recorded the first case of Covid-19 on our shores. We’re experiencing different stages of weariness from the extreme protective measures being taken to prevent the transmission of this deadly virus. There is no end in sight… for the moment. The judiciary has had to adapt very […]Read More
With a bag of fruits and nightclothes slung over her shoulder, Delores Robinson headed to hospital. The founder of Groots T&T – a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) dedicated to providing shelter to survivors of family violence – was going to meet a woman in her 50s who had been treated for her injuries and […]Read More
FEAR makes people do dumb things. For example, I have a paralyzing phobia of birds, especially medium to large ones. One day a rogue parrot flew into my house, screeching and generally creating an uncomfortable atmosphere of fear and chaos. So what did home girl do? Scaredy-cat tucked and rolled her butt into the […]Read More
By Ravi Nanga IN the past we looked briefly at the law as it applies to tenancies and mortgages. At the end of the day, tenancies and mortgages are simply contracts that describe the particular relationship between the landlord and the tenant and the mortgagee and the mortgagor. While it is possible to […]Read More
SEA results have been released! Thousands of our countries young minds remain to be shaped and moulded into whatever they aspire to be as adults. When I was that age, I (eventually) figured out I wanted to be a lawyer. So for those who might be thinking along the same line, in this week’s […]Read More
YOU must first cross the desert before you get to the oasis. Unfortunately for last 50-plus years, we have been lost in the desert. Our leaders were never too sure where they were going. Despite all the warning signs they held on to the hope that our limited supply of oil and gas will […]Read More
In June of this year, I wrote about the Limitations of Certain Actions Act, Chapter 7:09 (hereinafter called “the Limitation Act”), which sets out a time limit to file lawsuits born out of issues of contract law or torts such as negligence matters. Section 3(1) of the Limitation Act implements a four-year time limit […]Read More
By Ravi Nanga LAST week we examined the immunity from legal proceedings that is enjoyed by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and the difficulties that can be faced in the event legal action is commenced against the body. It has however been reported that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) may be approached […]Read More
IF Trevor Sayers was a truly smart businessman he would begin peddling one of his bush magic anti-anxiety concoctions at the start of August. Why you might ask? Budget time folks! Every year we are subject to a minimum of two months of bleak financial forecasts, more taxes, reduced subsidies and the persistent fear that […]Read More