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End the shame, secrecy
It has been almost 23 years since Suzanne Sheppard walked away from an abusive marriage. What followed was a long and difficult process of rebuilding her life, learning some hard lessons along the...
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Through Simba’s eyes—Sparing the Rottweiler
Last Tuesday evening, our nation was rocked upon receiving news of a tragic incident involving baby Maleek whose life came to an untimely end after a mere six months. Even today, our society is still...
View ArticleMediaeval common sense in the 21st Century
The cognitive scientist, psychologist, linguist and author Steven Pinker has indicated that modern biblical scholars have established that the Bible is a wiki (writing that allows collaborative editing...
View ArticleSaving Simba
Last Tuesday, a Chaguanas community was thrown into a state of shock when a six-month-old baby boy was mauled to death by the family dog at their home. The dog, a rottweiler mix-breed, is now in the...
View ArticleSafety first, but not in Fire Service
As a businessman operating in the town of Arima, I was pleased to see the reopening of the Fire Station at the corner of Green and Woodford Streets, which is in the heart of the borough. We have seen...
View ArticleReview banking hours in T&T
In 21st Century T&T banks are only open during what are considered to be normal working hours, except for one hour on Friday afternoons. As a result, all other employees routinely have to take time...
View ArticleShow support for steel workers
As far as I am concerned, the Minister of Labour only got one thing right in her summation of the situation in which over 700 steel workers have lost their jobs. The minister said the decision of...
View ArticlePublic should be educated on animal welfare
The Simba/ baby Jameel tragedy is shocking and mortifying on every level. Animals Alive extends its heartfelt sympathies to the grieving family. As an animal welfare organisation, we are also deeply...
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Glimmer of hope for steel workers
A glimmer of hope for 644 former workers of ArcelorMittal as Labour Minister Jennifer Baptiste-Primus agreed yesterday to take their suggestions to keep the plant running to the Prime Minister for...
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Not prudent to acquire plant —says Farrell
Chairman of the Economic Advisory Board to the Government, Dr Terrence Farrell, said it would not be prudent for the Government to acquire the ArcelorMittal steel plant. He said even if the company did...
View ArticleKamla: Probe withdrawal of Jones case
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is calling for an urgent, independent probe into the decision by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi to discontinue legal proceedings against former executive...
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Woman stabbed to death
A 25-year-old woman from Santa Cruz was allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged lover before he unsuccessfully tried to take his own life on Saturday. According to police reports, around 2 pm,...
View ArticleBusiness versus human cost at ArcelorMittal
In mid-December I wrote about ArcelorMittal’s mass redundancy. Some of the points are worth restating at length, because the same issues have resurfaced, and others have come to the fore.“Was...
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Mother, son killed in Trincity car crash
An Aranguez family was left in mourning after an accident in Trincity on Saturday which claimed the lives of a 39-year-old woman and her 12-year-old son and left her 18-year-old daughter warded in...
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Crazy over horses
Every morning 24-year-old Jonathon Emmanuel Ojar leaves his Valsayn home and goes to work to bathe and groom horses and clean their stalls. His place of employment is Sea View Stables high up in the...
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Cuffie: Squatters being ‘sold’ cemetery lands
Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie says while the Government recognises the critical and important role housing development plays in stimulating the economy, squatting is a problem every...
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10 promotions in Fire Service
Ten people were promoted to the rank of Divisional Fire Officer on Friday and more promotions are expected in the coming months. Acting chief fire officer Kenny Gopaul, speaking at the promotion...
View ArticleChaguanas chamber boss on ArcelorMittal closure: Ease business tax burden...
The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) believe government policies are chasing investors. President of the Chamber Richie Sookhai said the government should rethink it’s tax collection...
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Olivierre: Energy efficiency a priority
Laws governing T&TEC and the Regulated Industries Commission (RIC) will be amended to facilitate Government’s renewable energy agenda, says Energy Minister Nicole Olivierre.“Despite lower global...
View ArticleCompanies told to challenge approach to recession
Outgrow the Caribbean market, stretch your firm’s capabilities and become business insurgents. Those were the major recommendations put forward at the UWI-Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business...
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