Now that the ham, sorrel, pastelle and ponche de crème have settled (courtesy two Andrews of course) and the cloud of celebratory decriminalised weed smoke has cleared, we are now left to reminisce on the train wreck of 2019. I would like to hope that everyone had an enjoyable Christmas, but the reality is for […]readmore
Whether you are happy about it or not, history has been made. As of this the 23rd day of December 2019, smoking a small amount of cannabis (aka marijuana, weed, pot, ganga, mary jane and many more) is now perfectly legal in Trinidad and Tobago! The debate prior to the passage of the […]readmore
The demonetisation of Trinidad and Tobago’s old $100 paper notes and introduction of the new $100 polymer bills have been the most trending and hotly debated topics since its surprise announcement earlier this month. Many issues surrounding the change have been canvassed by various authors, however, I thought I might add my two cents […]readmore
T’was just a few weeks before Christmas when Santa’s least favourite helper Minister of National Security Stuart Young decided to bestow on the nation a Christmas gift no one was particularly asking for – a brand new Polymer $100 bill. Young took a break from threatening legal action against his number one Facebook hater to […]readmore
Here’s a term that terrifies every landowner – “adverse possession.” Colloquially referred to as “squatter’s rights” it is usually used as a precursor to an allegation that you, the rightful landowner, are no longer entitled to your land. Adverse possession covers a wide spectrum of actions. However, this article centres on the common […]readmore
Ladies and Gentlemen, Today I implore you to open your windows, stick you heads out (if you can squeeze through your burglar proofing) and enjoy the momentary silence. Local government elections are over and those migraine inducing loud speakers have gone into hibernation, until next year. Ahhh magical isn’t it. Unfortunately we still have to […]readmore
How time flies! It’s already the last month of the year! Time to spruce up the home and get those construction projects you were holding off on done! Its hard to get a good contractor, be it a plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter and the like. Even if they are good at their jobs, disputes often […]readmore
TO see any profit at Heritage Petroleum Company Limited as some vindication for the closure of Petrotrin is really a moot point. The Exploration and Production division of Petrotrin which is now Heritage Petroleum was always a profitable entity. ——————————- The issue that arose in the refinery was the treatment of non-cash items such as: […]readmore
What do free water tanks, priority schools, baby grants, HDC housing drives, food card giveaways and VAT-free foods for Christmas all have in common? If you were thinking genuine moves to benefit the people of Trinidad and Tobago, you, my dear are wrong. All of these wonderful “gifts” to the nation mysteriously get […]readmore
It’s that time of the year again! The Christmas season has begun and with it, lots and lots of shopping to be done! Whether you find it a chore or exciting, as always, there are people or circumstances that can make the holiday shopping more tedious than it should be. This week’s article exposes […]readmore