Reinstate retrenched UTT lecturers now!
This is a synopsis of a letter sent to the following top officials of the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT): (i) UTT Deputy Chairman Professor Clement Imbert, (ii) President…
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That offensive curry advertisement
The Omega 3-6-9 Complex advertisement on the nation’s highways – and now on TV – is an out-of-place, outright attack on all curry lovers. Indeed, it is an ethnic form…
Due process not followed in UTT firings [Part 1 of 4]
No prior notice and consultation provided Due process was not followed by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) in dismissing about 70 lecturers on May 11, 2018. On that…
Due process not followed in UTT firings [Part 2 of 4]
No hearing or appeal before dismissal Due process was not followed by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) in dismissing about 70 lecturers on May 11, 2018. On that…
Due process not followed in UTT firings [Part 3 of 4]
No reason, evidence or hearing given Due process was not followed by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) in dismissing about 70 lecturers on May 11, 2018. On that…
Due process not followed in UTT firings [Part 4 of 4]
No evidence provided Due process was not followed by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) in dismissing about 70 lecturers on May 11, 2018. On that day, I was…
Is the Bocas Literary Festival biased?
It seems that the city of Port of Spain has a no-entry sign for Indo-Trinidadian (Indian) cultural performers. The Fiesta Plaza in MovieTowne does not entertain these kinds of artistes.…
Few Indians joined Black Power in 1970
Saturday April 21st marks the 48th anniversary of the declaration of the State of Emergency to quell the Black Power Revolution in Trinidad in 1970. The uprising was led by…
Diversify the economy with marijuana cultivation
A few days ago, Independent Senator Dr Dhanayshar Mahabir called for a debate in Parliament to legalise medical marijuana in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) (Express Mar 27, 2018). I wish…