SOME would be familiar with the infamous embargo that the United States imposed on Cuba in the second half of the 20th century. The embargo was enforced in March 1958 during the rule of Fulgencio Batista and continued when Fidel Castro became the leader of Cuba. Not surprisingly, Castro blamed the embargo, and not […]Read More
APOLOGIES if you thought you would open this article and find your self chuckling at some insightful, witty yet poignant commentary. It has not been that kind of week. Whether it originated from keeping up with the toxic mess that is the upcoming Local Government Elections or some tainted Chinese food, your girl here […]Read More
IN the past, persons within the British Empire were involved in the trade of illegal commodities such as opium and hemp. They were able to either bribe or avoid security officials. Illegal linkages between Britain and her colonies met with considerable resistance from British and colonial authorities. During the colonial era, the powerful British East […]Read More
IN a recent publication in the daily newspapers it was revealed that 16 insurance agencies have ceased to hold registration certificates to carry on the business of an insurance agency during the last quarter ended June 30, 2023. It is now clear that the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) together with the Association […]Read More
IN this Local Government Campaign, UNC leader, Kamla Persad -Bissessar, has focused on the national issue of crime and proposed a curious solution which comes with its own problems. This is the mass granting of Firearm Users’ Licenses (FULs) to citizens in tandem with a “stand your ground” law. It appears to be welcomed […]Read More
IMAGINE you own a business, you’ve built it up from nothing, it’s successful, it’s your own. Now, because it is impossible to do everything yourself you have decided to hire a manager. You’ve found a great candidate, they are charismatic, experienced and everyone likes them. Perfect right? Well, you get a background check done […]Read More
DURING the 1920s, the selection process for candidates in Tobago contained features similar to that conducted in Trinidad. Candidates were presented and endorsed by audiences at public meetings. For example, Biggart (an independent candidate), was presented by J Prince at a meeting of the Scarborough Anglican School on 10 September 1924 and the […]Read More
PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley recently labelled the Council for Responsible Political Behaviour as “biased”. In another Facebook rant, he said, “An ethical council without ethics and steeped in bias is to be ignored for what it is.” The council met on July 24 and deliberated on two complaints submitted by the United National Congress […]Read More
CAN someone check in on the opposition? They aren’t okay. By all appearances it can be deduced that they have become untethered from reality and are drifting out into space, completely unaware of the black hole of destruction they are being sucked into.I am not even sure where to start, but like many people […]Read More
I PAID close attention to the entry of Jack Warner, back into the UNC political fold. As he was welcomed with open arms, to jubilant cheers from the party faithful, it was apparent that all previous transgressions were forgiven. Recall, it was Jack Warner who took credit for the collapse of the UNC government […]Read More